Background. Maternal depression is widely recognized to negatively influence mother-child interactions and children's behavior development, but little known about its relation receipt of health care. Objective. To determine if maternal depressive symptoms reported at 2 4 30 33 months postpartum are associated with acute preventive care services in the first months. Design. Cohort study data collected prospectively as part National Evaluation Healthy Steps for Young Children (HS). Data...

care for young children involves matching the needs and expectations of families with organizational structure clinical practices pediatric providers.There is growing evidence deficiencies in quality health children, including low rates preventive services, 1 persistent disparities status, 2 lack a usual source among ethnic racial minorities low-income families. 3pecific limitations have been noted related to developmental behavioral services first 3 years life, 4-7 particularly regarding...

The purpose of this study was to measure the impact interactive technology in form mathematical applications (apps) delivered using iPads on kindergarten children's learning number sense a play-based environment. Secondly, factors influencing use environment were examined. This introduced small (n = 13) rural classroom an experimental design embedded mixed methods approach. teacher keen introduce her class but self-described as beginner for personal or teaching tasks. Small gains noted...

A formative computer‐based assessment (CBA) was one of three instruments used for in a Bachelor Education course at Queen's University (Ontario, Canada) with an enrolment approximately 700 students. The framework fostered self‐regulated learning environment whereby feedback on the CBA to support rather than measure student learning. four types embedded included: (a) directing students resource, (b) rephrasing question, (c) providing additional information and (d) correct answer. Although...

Factors influencing the development of evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) were examined in Prince Edward Island, Canada. An adapted electronic questionnaire was distributed to practicing registered nurses and nurse practitioners (n=68). analysis variance revealed a significant difference between nurses' clinical setting EBNP scale. Significant differences also found age education level when compared with subscales where novice less likely rely on experience intuition, expert higher...

The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing online learning given its rapid growth combined with the necessity reduce attrition in classes by providing quality instruction. This contextualized using three elements community inquiry (CoI) framework. We surveyed 93 students currently registered about their experiences, perceptions, technological delivery course. Findings revealed that majority courses were asynchronous Moodle. There a statistically significant difference...

In our technologically advanced society proficiency in mathematics is paramount to success the science, technology, engineering, and (STEM) employment sector. Mathematics anxiety negatively affects an individual's physiological cognitive functioning, which results individual obtaining lower achievement mathematics. The consequences of low can have devastating for career STEM fields require high level This article will provide a review prevalence anxiety, its historical development, as well...

Competency in mathematics is needed to respond the vast employment opportunities available STEM sectors. These all require basic foundational skills, yet there a shortfall of abilities due, in-part, anxiety. Mathematics anxiety can surface as fear and avoidance has been linked low performance ability (Ashcraft, 2002; Luttenberger et al., 2018). This thought paper (Snell, n.d.), begins with synthesis research on including known causal factors: cognitive/affective, social, genetic well...

Increased accountability has been a catalyst for the reformation of curriculum and assessment practices in postsecondary schools throughout North America, including veterinary schools. There is call shift clinical rotations, from focus on content to assessing student performance. Learning subsequently articulated terms observable outcomes indicators that describe what learner can do after engaging learning experience. The purpose this study was examine ways which competency-based program an...

The education systems of Inuit Nunangat (the four regions the Canadian Arctic that are traditional homes Inuit) have undergone significant change and continue to experience transitions in terms purpose, curriculum, administration, control. A key part this transition is ensuring assessment student learning culturally responsive. Hence, purpose study was explore educators’ responsive practices. Five case studies were conducted (Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Nunavut, Inuvialuit) which resulted a sample...

The practice of measuring Indigenous achievement dates back to the early 1960s. Since then, people have been subjected a number different standardized assessments intended capture indicators their well-being. Unfortunately, little attention has given cultural appropriateness subjecting instruments designed for non-Indigenous populations. Subsequently, there reluctance some jurisdictions participate in large-scale that now become commonplace throughout world. purpose this literature review...

Many pre-service teachers suffer from mathematics anxiety, which hinders their learning. This can cause a deficit in content knowledge, must be addressed to become effective teachers. The present study explored whether positive expressive writing was better at mitigating teachers’ anxiety than general writing. Expressive is emotional writing, shown successful medical fields reduce and more recently the field of education. In contrast, research on has beneficial results for treating test...

Dr. Rosenthal is assistant dean for graduate and continuing medical education at the Peoria School of Medicine, University Illinois College Miller professor pediatrics, director New Born High Risk Nurseries, St. Francis Hospital-Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

Education agents, also known as college counsellors or third-party recruiters, have been used extensively by Canadian higher education institutions (HEIs) to recruit international students. Unfortunately, little research date has focused on students in HEIs regarding agent practices. This study investigated Canada-bound students’ perceptions of and experiences with agents. A survey consisting two scales was gather data. total 385 participants representing 59 countries responded the survey....

Abstract: Evidence-based decision-making and managing for results are terms often heard from politicians senior government officials at both federal provincial levels of in Canada. But, while there is some level understanding the role use evaluation measuring results, significantly less information readily available about extent to which being used other government. This paper provides a cross-Canada synopsis on capacity systematic territorial Authors nine provinces two territories provide...

Providing training for women intending to re-enter or increase their employment options in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields must address women's anxiety. Addressing anxiety is essential given that often viewed as foundation upon which other STEM careers are built. This study employed a mixed methods case using quasi-experimental design examine impact of expressive writing on reducing participants' Findings revealed intervention had little measured by...