Using Inclusive Design to Develop a Tele–Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults With Long-Term Mobility Disability

Tele-technologies may be able to increase access to evidence-based exercise interventions for adults aging with long-term mobility disabilities. This population experiences substantial barriers in attending such programs in person, including lack of transportation to classes, inaccessible buildings where classes are held, and lack of appropriate modifications offered for this population of older adults. It is critical to overcome such barriers to ensure this population has an opportunity to receive the benefits of evidence-based programs. In this study we are translating an in-person evidence-based tai chi intervention, Tai Chi for Arthritis, to an online platform using videoconferencing software for those aging with long-term mobility disabilities. We will describe our approach of including users from the target population and industry representatives (videoconferencing software developer, Tai Chi for Arthritis program developer as well as local master trainer) in the adaptation of the intervention and present the key findings from doing so.

Pendampingan Penyusunan Soal Higher Order Thinking Bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar

Pendampingan Guru tentang sistem evaluasi pembelajaran berbasis higher order thinking skill merupakan bagian penting dari pengembangan kurikulum 2013 versi terbaru. Sesuai dengan strategi implementasi dari Kurikulum 2013, pelatihan ini direncanakan akan dilaksanakan pada awal tahun 2017 sampai saat ini. Strategi dimulai dengan melatih master of trainer (MOT) yang termasuk instruktur nasional, Dosen LPTK, Guru berprestasi tingkat Nasional, Pengawas, Kepala Sekolah berprestasi, Widyaiswara PPPPTK dan LPMP. Langkah berikutnya adalah melatih master trainer dari guru inti, pengawas, dan kepala sekolah baru kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pelatihan secara masal yang melibatkan guru mata pelajaran tingkat SD, SMP, dan SMA/SMK. Tahapan dari strategi kemendikbud ini tentu saja banyak hambatan. Sharing knowledge yang relatif lama dan kemungkinan-kemungkinan ketidakmerataan mungkin saja terjadi. Hal inilah yang mendorong Pengusul sebagai Dosen LPTK khususnya yang bergerak di bidang Pendidikan Dasar untuk ikut berpartisipasi dalam upaya pendampingan guru dalam menyusun soal berbasis higher order thinking skill. Upaya yang dilakukan adalah melalui pelatihan sistem evaluasi pembelajaran dn penyusunan soal berbasis higher order thinking skill. Program pendampingan ini sekaligus menjawab permasalahan yang terjadi pada mitra, dimana pemahaman para guru tentang sistem evaluasi pembelajaran berbasis higher order thinking skill masih sangat kurang. Guru belum mampu merencanakan soal berbasis HOTS serta melakukan analisis butir soal. Luaran yang diharapkan setelah program ini dilaksanakan adalah agar para guru mempunyai kemampuan teknis menyusun soal HOTS.

Lifelong learning pathway of a coach developer operating in a national sport federation

Coach developers play essential roles in “coaching the coaches,” and investigating their lifelong learning pathway is key for better understanding the mechanisms that lead certain coaches to become coach developers. Thus, the purpose of the paper was to conduct a case study to investigate the lifelong learning pathway of a coach developer operating in a national sport federation. The case investigated is Mille, a certified coach developer in charge of the Brazilian Rugby Federation’s coach education program. Data were collected through the Rappaport Time Line and two semi-structured interviews. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was adopted to explore the lived experiences reported by the participant. The results highlighted that Mille is an individual driven by challenges provided either by external factors (i.e. school, university, work) or by his own choices (i.e. becoming a coach, becoming a coach developer, starting a PhD) for personal and professional development. Specific life events led him to make decisions for evolving in his roles, from athlete, to coach, to coach developer, and to “master trainer,” which is the highest level of certification provided by World Rugby. Practical implications are suggested to contribute to the organization of education initiatives for coach developers through a lifelong learning perspective.

Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) Program for Reduction of Neonatal Mortality: A Hospital Based Cost Effective Intervention in Nepal

Helping Babies Breath (HBB) is an evidence based educational curriculum practiced worldwide to teach neonatal resuscitation. It is famous and cost effective intervention in resource limited setting. In this regard, we have been implementing HBB program in Nepal through hospitals where delivery rate is higher. In this program, a pair of trainers have been trained as Master Trainer. These trainer back to hospital and train their colleagues in own facility. We have already produced more than seven hundred master trainers from hospital, nursing college, medical colleges and university in Nepal. Through the program, it aims to reduce the neonatal morbidity and mortality so that the country will achieve the target set by SDGs.

ANALISIS PEMANFAATAN MODUL SUPERVISI AKADEMIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI SUPERVISI PADA DIKLAT CALON KEPALA SEKOLAH

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kompetensi supervisi kepala sekolah berdasarkan hasil Uji Kompetensi Kepala Sekolah (UKKS) tahun 2015. Untuk meningkatkan kompetensi tersebut maka diperlukan berbagai upaya strategis melalui pendidikan dan pelatihan. Lembaga Pengembangan dan Pemberdayaan Kepala Sekolah (LPPKS) telah menyelenggarakan program diklat calon kepala sekolah sejak tahun 2010. Pelaksanaan diklat tidak terlepas dari keberadaan modul sebagai instrumental input dari sistem pembelajaran. Namun, apakah modul diklat tersebut dapat memberikan manfaat dalam meningkatkan kompetensi peserta diklat? Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan sejauh mana pemanfaatan modul supervisi akademik dalam meningkatkan kompetensi supervisi pada diklat calon kepala sekolah. Metode pada penelitian ini deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara studi dokumen, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul Supervisi Akademik dikembangkan dengan cara mengkompilasi dan menulis sendiri oleh tim gabungan yaitu unsur akademisi dan praktisi. Teknik layout pada modul menggunakan standar pada umumnya karya tulis ilmiah. Modul digunakan sebagai bahan pembelajaran utama. Master Trainer, sebelum melaksanakan diklat mempersiapkan skenario pembelajaran berupa RBPMD (Rancang Bangun Program Mata Diklat) dan RP (Rencana Pembelajaran) dengan alokasi waktu sebanyak 9 JP (jam pelajaran). Modul digunakan mulai dari persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan pasca pembelajaran pada tahap in service learning 1 dan on the job learning. Peserta diklat merespon modul terhadap aspek tampilan, substansi isi, keterbacaan, pedagogis, serta kebermanfaatannya. Peserta diklat memanfaatkan modul dalam kegiatan pembelajaran secara individu, kelompok, dan klasikal pada tahap In service learning 1, On the job learning, In service learning 2, dan setelah menjabat. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemanfaatan modul mencakup fasilitator, peserta diklat, suasana dan lingkungan diklat, latar belakang pendidikan, usia serta pengalaman. Kedepannya perlu dilakukan penyempurnaan kualitas keseluruhan modul baik dalam penulisan dan penyajian isi serta cara membelajarkan.

The enactment of the Malaysian common European framework of reference (CEFR): National master trainer’s reflection

As Malaysia sets out to realise their plan of the English Language Education Reform, the adaptation and implementation of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is an obvious choice; however, creating a high-calibre teaching workforce to carry it out poses a significant challenge. This critical reflection article elucidates the implementation of CEFR in Malaysian Pre-, Primary and Secondary schools from the perspective of a National Master Trainer (NMT) who attended multiple courses by Cambridge English Super Trainers (CEST) before going on to train English language teachers using the Cascade Training Model. Based on the trainer’s experience, this article discusses the progress of the training, starting from CEST as the first tier, NMT as the second tier, and District Trainer (DT) as the third tier, until it reaches the teachers who will apply their knowledge and skills in the classroom. We conclude that despite the long and careful planning in terms of teacher training for the CEFR implementation, there are various aspects that need improvements, to better guarantee success in producing an English language programme along with international standards, as the plan dictates.

Implementing Sustainable Evidence-Based Interventions in the Community: A Fidelity-Focused Training Framework for the Savvy Caregiver Program

Evidence-based (EB) programs provide a tested means for addressing serious public health concerns. While establishing and maintaining fidelity to these programs is critical for high-quality outcomes, unfortunately, implementation reports rarely describe the strategies used to train and monitor fidelity in community-based implementations. Thus, an essential translational ingredient is a clearly articulated model for establishing a systemic, sustainable fidelity framework. This article provides a detailed description of the fidelity-focused framework developed for Michigan’s statewide implementation of the Savvy Caregiver Program. This framework, titled Creating Confident Caregivers® (CCC), instilled conceptual understanding of fidelity, practice adherence, and competence via ongoing progressive practitioner training, peer observation, participant evaluation, and experiential assessments. Practitioners maintained very high evaluations from participants, and a select cadre of practitioners achieved master trainer status to monitor regional fidelity. This framework promotes sustainable fidelity to EB interventions and provides a replicable platform for other community-based implementations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION THROUGH NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

Pendidikan kesehatan merupakan komponen integral dari pelayanan kesehatan primer. Petugas kesehatan wanita menyediakan berbagai layanan kesehatan kepada masyarakat di Pakistan. Mereka harus menyadari dan dilatih tentang aspek kuratif dan preventif pelayanan kesehatan primer. Ada kebutuhan mendesak untuk mendidik dan mengatur kesehatan pelatihan pendidikan untuk petugas kesehatan wanita. Jadi studi ini dirancang pada "pendidikan kesehatan masyarakat melalui pendidikan non-formal". Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah petugas kesehatan wanita, master trainer dan masyarakat. Tanggal dikumpulkan melalui lima titik skala Likert dan beberapa pertanyaan terbuka untuk petugas kesehatan wanita dan master trainer dan wawancara checklist untuk masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa petugas kesehatan wanita tidak memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup tentang kesehatan dan penyakit umum. Ada cukup pelatihan in-service bagi petugas kesehatan wanita untuk meningkatkan keterampilan dan pengetahuan mereka untuk hasil yang lebih baik. Studi direkomendasikan bahwa selain program pelatihan yang ada, sesi kesehatan pelatihan harus diatur melalui videoconference / telekonferensi, kursus pelatihan online, media sosial, TV / program Radio FM, literatur terbaru, program CD yang direkam untuk petugas kesehatan wanita. Health education is an integral component of primary health care services. Lady health workers provide a broad range of health services to the communities in Pakistan. They should be aware and trained about curative and preventive aspects of primary health care services. There is an urgent need to educate and organize health educational trainings for Lady Health Workers. So this study was designed on “community health education through Non-formal education”. The population of this study was lady health workers, master trainers and community people. Date was collected through five point Likert scale and some open-ended questions for lady health workers and master trainers and interview checklist for community people. Results showed that the lady health workers do not have sufficient knowledge about health and common diseases. There are insufficient in-service trainings for lady health workers to enhance their skill and knowledge for better outcomes. Study recommended that in addition to existing training program, training health sessions should be arranged through videoconferencing/ teleconferencing, online training courses, social media, TV/ FM Radio programs, latest literature, CD recorded programs for lady health workers.

TeamSTEPPS implementation in community hospitals

Purpose – Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) is being widely promoted in healthcare settings to train staff in evidence-based approaches that promote patient safety. It involves a comprehensive curriculum that spells out key principles and actionable tools for a culture change toward patient-safety-focussed teamwork. Activities begin with selected personnel attending TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Training (MTT) and then organizing and providing TeamSTEPPS training for staff in their organization. The authors conducted interviews with respondents at community hospitals conducting TeamSTEPPS staff training. To structure the interviews, the authors used 11 key questions identified by Weaver et al. in their in-depth team training literature review. The purpose of this paper is to examine approaches taken by community hospital personnel and compare those to the best practices recommended by Weaver et al. Design/methodology/approach – The authors interviewed 57 staff and administrators at 22 community hospitals sending teams to TeamSTEPPS MTT. Findings – The authors find that training implementation in community hospitals differs significantly from the established, research-based principles for effective team training described in the research literature, which is largely based in academic medical centers. Originality/value – The current findings suggest that several TeamSTEPPS training features could be enhanced in community hospitals including: choosing staff who have the skills to be effective trainers in this train-the-trainer model; emphasizing active learning; and sustaining lessons through on-the-job application, practice and feedback. These principles apply to many training approaches employed in small healthcare organizations.