Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test: Normative Data for a Sample of Saudi Arabian Technical Trainees

1992 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
Fred Dagenais

The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test was translated into Arabic and administered to 130 Saudi Arabian men in a technical training program. Psychometric data, percentile scores, and information specific to this cross-cultural testing experience are presented. In the aggregate the test results for the Saudi Arabian sample appear comparable to the norming data for selected American samples, but further analysis of item data is needed for both Saudi Arabian and American samples before the test can be used with confidence.

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-207
Author(s):  
H. Mabel Preloran ◽  
Silvia Balzano

This paper explores the emotional world of a recent Mexican immigrant who lives in Los Angeles and is awaiting the results of the amniocentesis she has ambivalently agreed to. She is 45 years old and has given birth to two children with severe disabilities and two who are apparently normal. We focus our analysis on the woman's reactions and feelings during the nine days she spends waiting for the test results. We show that the standard prenatal genetic clinical protocol aimed at providing medical education and requiring professional neutrality and emotional detachment left the woman feeling rejected and subsequently unwilling to seek information or support from her clinicians. We find that while the intent of a protocol of neutrality is to enable patients to make informed decisions without feeling pressure from clinicians, some women want greater emotional engagement. We argue that professional neutrality can inhibit patient-clinician communication, hamper medical education, and ultimately detract from patients' ability to make informed medical choices. / El presente artículo explora el mundo emocional de Rocío, una inmigrante mexicana, quien se encuentra esperando los resultados de una amniocentesis que aceptó hacerse, a pesar de las dudas sobre la credibilidad y utilidad de la misma. Rocío, de 45 años, tenía ya otros hijos, dos con anormalidades severas y dos aparentemente sanos. Centramos nuestro análisis en los sentimientos y reacciones durante los nueve días que transcurren mientras espera el diagnóstico. En este trabajo mostramos cómo la forma de presentar la información médica puede llegar a entorpecer la toma de decisión de un paciente. El protocolo genético tiene por meta proveer información médica manteniendo una cierta distancia profesional y emocional. Estas condiciones hacen que, en nuestro estudio de caso, la paciente se sienta rechazada y sin deseos de acercarse al personal médico, ya sea en busca de apoyo emocional o información que aclararía sus dudas. Creemos que, mientras el objetivo de la neutralidad profesional es asegurar que el paciente decida con los conocimientos adecuados y, a la vez, sin sentirse presionado, algunas mujeres preferirían un mayor acercamiento emocional por parte del personal médico cuando deben decidir sobre pruebas o tratamientos. Creemos que la neutralidad profesional puede llegar a inhibir la comunicación médico-paciente, dificultar la comprensión de la información y, por último, obstaculizar la habilidad de tomar decisiones informadas por parte de los pacientes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
Rahmadi Ali ◽  
Rofiqoh Hasan Harahap

This study aims to analyze and evaluate the context, input, process, and product of a substantive technical training program for preparing lesson plans for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers. The study used a qualitative approach with the CIPP evaluation model (context, input, process, and product). The results showed that; first, the context dimension states that the implementation of education and training is by the legal basis for working; second, the input dimension includes the availability of reliable resources, adequate facilities, and infrastructure and financing borne by the government, so that its implementation can be carried out properly; third, the dimension of the process which includes the implementation of programs that are by the predetermined plans and designs; fourth, the product dimension where the teacher already understands the specified competencies.


The Way Ahead ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 14-15
Author(s):  
Matt Conway ◽  
David Bedford ◽  
Matt Oehler

Author(s):  
Sanne Franzen ◽  
Janne M Papma ◽  
Esther van den Berg ◽  
T Rune Nielsen

Abstract Objective The increasing ethnic diversity in the European Union (EU) calls for adaptations to neuropsychological assessment practices. The aims of this study were to examine the current state of cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment in EU-15 countries and to provide recommendations for researchers and policy makers. Method Twelve experts from nine EU-15 countries participated in a Delphi consensus study involving two sequential rounds of web-based questionnaires and an in-person consensus meeting. The experts individually rated Delphi topics on the basis of importance (scale 1–10). The degree of consensus was determined by assessing first and third quartiles (Q1 and Q3) and medians. Results Consensus outcomes showed the following priorities: (a) the development of tests (median importance rating 10, Q1-Q3: 9–10), (b) the collection of normative data (median importance rating 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10), and (c) more training, awareness, and knowledge regarding cross-cultural assessment among neuropsychologists in the EU (median importance rating 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10). Whereas memory tests were often available, tests measuring social cognition (median 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10) and language (median 9, Q1-Q3: 7–10) are particularly lacking. Recommendations were made regarding essential skills and knowledge necessary for cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment. Conclusions This study in a small group of experts suggests that the development and availability of cross-cultural tests and normative data should be prioritized, as well as the development and implementation of training initiatives. Furthermore, EU guidelines could be established for working with interpreters during neuropsychological assessment. Before implementing these recommendations, follow-up studies are recommended that include more minority neuropsychologists and community stakeholders.


2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Collard ◽  
Ting Wang

This article explores issues related to the delivery of leadership training courses by Western universities in developing nations. It argues that past theories, including cross-cultural perspectives, are too limited to comprehend the complexity of the processes involved. Instead it posits a more dynamic concept of intercultural understanding as an explanatory framework. It also argues that the pedagogy employed is a more powerful instrument of change than subject content. This is illustrated through analysis of responses from 52 participants in a leadership training program conducted in China in 2002.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-207
Author(s):  
H. Mabel Preloran ◽  
Silvia Balzano

This paper explores the emotional world of a recent Mexican immigrant who lives in Los Angeles and is awaiting the results of the amniocentesis she has ambivalently agreed to. She is 45 years old and has given birth to two children with severe disabilities and two who are apparently normal. We focus our analysis on the woman's reactions and feelings during the nine days she spends waiting for the test results. We show that the standard prenatal genetic clinical protocol aimed at providing medical education and requiring professional neutrality and emotional detachment left the woman feeling rejected and subsequently unwilling to seek information or support from her clinicians. We find that while the intent of a protocol of neutrality is to enable patients to make informed decisions without feeling pressure from clinicians, some women want greater emotional engagement. We argue that professional neutrality can inhibit patient-clinician communication, hamper medical education, and ultimately detract from patients' ability to make informed medical choices. / El presente artículo explora el mundo emocional de Rocío, una inmigrante mexicana, quien se encuentra esperando los resultados de una amniocentesis que aceptó hacerse, a pesar de las dudas sobre la credibilidad y utilidad de la misma. Rocío, de 45 años, tenía ya otros hijos, dos con anormalidades severas y dos aparentemente sanos. Centramos nuestro análisis en los sentimientos y reacciones durante los nueve días que transcurren mientras espera el diagnóstico. En este trabajo mostramos cómo la forma de presentar la información médica puede llegar a entorpecer la toma de decisión de un paciente. El protocolo genético tiene por meta proveer información médica manteniendo una cierta distancia profesional y emocional. Estas condiciones hacen que, en nuestro estudio de caso, la paciente se sienta rechazada y sin deseos de acercarse al personal médico, ya sea en busca de apoyo emocional o información que aclararía sus dudas. Creemos que, mientras el objetivo de la neutralidad profesional es asegurar que el paciente decida con los conocimientos adecuados y, a la vez, sin sentirse presionado, algunas mujeres preferirían un mayor acercamiento emocional por parte del personal médico cuando deben decidir sobre pruebas o tratamientos. Creemos que la neutralidad profesional puede llegar a inhibir la comunicación médico-paciente, dificultar la comprensión de la información y, por último, obstaculizar la habilidad de tomar decisiones informadas por parte de los pacientes.


Author(s):  
Gandi Suhartinah ◽  
Hery Hamdi Azwir

<p>Department of technical training is the department that responsible for training program for the entire production technician in PT.ABC. In order to constantly improve the quality of training service, a research was conducted to analyze the satisfaction of production technician towards training service quality that organized by technical training department. Production technician will determine, whether the training program has been satisfactory or not. To determine the participants' satisfaction of the quality of the training service, this research has started by using the concept of service quality and also shows a model of service quality gap. Analysis of the participants' satisfaction was measured by using the service quality in order to know the gap between actual performance and expectation performance of the training service. This research was conducted to determine the priority factor that must be done to improve the quality of the training services. This factor is determined by using importance performance analysis method and the results from this research is customer satisfaction and priority factor for improvements which consists of the hygiene of training room, training content materials, training modules and clarity of training information.<br />Keywords: Gap, Service Quality, Training, Expectations, Actual, Importance Performance Analysis</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 618-625
Author(s):  
Siti Istiningsih ◽  
Zulfiati Syahrial ◽  
Mulyono Abdurrahman

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the components of preparation (antecedents), the components of the transaction (transaction) and the components of learning outcomes (outcomes). Methodology: This research is evaluation research using a qualitative approach supported by a quantitative approach. The data of this study were collected using documentation, observations, and interviews, analyzed by the Stake Model analysis technique, which compares the results obtained with predetermined standards. Results: The results of the study shows the Compensation for the identification of needs analysis, vision mission, and program implementation objectives are appropriate, the curriculum used is a competency-based curriculum with SKKNI standards, the educational qualifications requirements of instructors have not fulfilled the requirements as Level II Spa educators, infrastructure facilities are well met , the financing requirements are well fulfilled, the transaction component of mastery of facilitators and instructors in preparing learning materials is not good enough, and the components of learning outcomes (outcomes) in Spa training on good cognitive aspects, on psychomotor aspects are very good, and test results all Spa training program participants are good. Implications: This research contributes to the form of development of competency test assessment instruments that have not previously been available at the BP-PAUD and Dikmas NTB Lab site.


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