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Supporting the learning of deaf students in higher education: a case study at Sheffield Hallam University
No full textThis article is an examination of the issues surrounding support for the learning of deaf students in higher education (HE). There are an increasing number of deaf students attending HE institutes, and as such provision of support mechanisms for these students is not only necessary but essential. Deaf students are similar to their hearing peers, in that they will approach their learning and require differing levels of support dependant upon the individual. They will, however, require a different kind of support, which can be technical or human resource based. This article examines the issues that surround supporting deaf students in HE with use of a case study of provision at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU), during the academic year 1994-95. It is evident that by considering the needs of deaf students and making changes to our teaching practices that all students can benefit
Hallam, J E, 6708856
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/389843Surname: HALLAM. Given Name(s) or Initials: J E. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: 6708856. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: SEA-3481.214425
Item: [2016.0049.22136] "Hallam, J E, 6708856
Characterisation and development of a new multi-purpose surface analytical instrument.
No full textA new multi-purpose surface analytical instrument (the Hallam instrument) is described, which combines the surface specific information obtained using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), with bulk information obtained using Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) detection. A 15kV electron gun and an ultra high vacuum EDX detector give the instrument an EDX mapping capability. To exploit this to its full potential, spatial alignment of EDX maps acquired at various electron beam energies, E[o], was required. The misalignment of images acquired at various E[o] values was investigated, and a means of describing the misalignment as a function of E[o] was presented. An algorithm was developed which would allow the alignment of offline images acquired at different E[o] values. This was demonstrated on images acquired on both the Hallam instrument and on a Phillips XL40 electron microscope.The small area XPS system developed by Kratos analytical gave a spatial resolution of 30pm at the centre of the field of view, although this deteriorated away from the centre. The reasons for this deterioration in spatial resolution were investigated, and two methods of improving the system were presented. The improvements were implemented on the Hallam instrument and demonstrated using a standard silver grid sample. The small area XPS was applied to a TiAINi coated stainless steel sample to demonstrate its application to real samples, and to display the spatial alignment between the XPS and EDX maps.Finally, the instrument was calibrated for quantitative XPS studies. This involves determining the response of the instrument as a function of the photoelectron kinetic energy. From several methods presented in the literature, the most appropriate was chosen for calibration of the 'Hallam' instrument. The effectiveness of the method used was assessed by recording spectrum intensity from pure elemental standards, and comparing the results with intensity values calculated using the calibration curves
The Integration of an Alternative Curriculum: Skill Force
No full textThe introduction of alternative curricula in the UKfor students in the secondary phase is one of anumber of strategies designed to improve attendanceat school, reduce exclusion and improveattainment. Skill Force is a charitable youth initiativethat offers 14- to 16-year-old students a keyskills based vocational alternative to the traditionalcurriculum. In this article, Lynne Rogers,Susan Hallam and Jacquelene Shaw of the Instituteof Education, University of London, andJasmine Rhamie of the University of Southamptonset out to explore the views of Skill Force instructorsand team leaders, school staff and Skill ForceRegional Directors. These participants perceivedthe critical factors in the successful integration ofSkill Force to be: effective introduction of the programmeto pupils and parents; careful selection ofstudents; clear introduction of the programme tostaff; integrated discipline policies; strong supportfrom senior management; good communication;and a willingness to resolve practical difficulties.<br/
Registration of ‘Hallam’ Wheat
No full text‘Hallam’ (Reg. no. CV-983, PI 638790) is a hard red winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivar developed cooperatively by the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA-ARS and released in 2005 by the developing institutions. Hallam was released primarily for its superior adaptation to rainfed wheat production systems in eastern Nebraska. The name Hallam was chosen to honor Hallam, NE, a town and its people rebuilding after a tornado.
Hallam was selected from the cross ‘Brule’ (Schmidt et al., 1983)/‘Bennett’ (Schmidt et al., 1981)//‘Niobrara’ (Baenziger et al., 1996) that was made in 1992. The F1 generation was grown in the greenhouse and the F2 to F3 generations were advanced using the bulk breeding method in the field at Mead, NE. In 1995, single F3:4 rows were planted for selection. Hallam was selected in the F4 and there was no further selection thereafter.
Hallam was evaluated as NE98471 in Nebraska yield nurseries starting in 1999, in the Northern Regional Performance Nursery in 2001 and 2002, and in Nebraska cultivar performance trials from 2002 to 2004. In the Nebraska cultivar performance trials, it was narrowly adapted and performs best in eastern Nebraska. The average Nebraska rainfed yield of Hallam of 4110 kg ha-1 (41 environments from 2002 to 2004) was greater than the yields of ‘Wahoo’ (4030 kg ha-1; Baenziger et al., 2002), ‘Alliance’ (3880 kg ha-1; Baenziger et al., 1995), and ‘Harry’ (4000 kg ha-1; Baenziger et al., 2004b), but was lower than ‘Millennium’ (4180 kg ha-1; Baenziger et al., 2001) and ‘Wesley’ (4210 kg ha-1; Peterson et al., 2001). In its primary area of adaptation (eastern Nebraska), Hallam has yielded 4540 kg ha-1 (five environments), which was greater than Wesley (4150 kg ha-1), Millennium (4250 kg ha-1), Wahoo (3940 kg ha-1), and Alliance (3900 kg ha21). In the Northern Regional Performance Nursery, Hallam ranked 14th of 30 in 2001 (12 environments) and fourth of 25 entries in 2002 (13 environments) and averaged 100 kg ha-1 more grain yield than ‘Nekota’ (Haley et al., 1996). Hallam is not recommended for use in irrigated production systems where other wheat cultivars with superior performance, especially with better straw strength (described below), would be recommended.
Other measurements of performance from comparison trials show that Hallam is moderately early in maturity (142 d after January 1, five environments), about 2.5 d and 1.2 d earlier flowering than Millennium and Wesley, respectively. Hallam is a semidwarf wheat cultivar. Hallam has a medium short coleoptile (46 mm), as expected for a semidwarf wheat cultivar, and is shorter than ‘Goodstreak’ (61 mm; Baenziger et al., 2004a) and slightly longer than semidwarf wheat cultivars such as Harry (36 mm). The mature plant height of Hallam (86 cm) is 3 cm shorter than Millennium and 6 cm taller than Wesley (41 environments). Hallam has moderate straw strength (45% lodged), similar to Wahoo (46% lodged), but worse than Wesley (34% lodged) in those environments (3) where severe lodging was found. The winter hardiness of Hallamis good to very good, similar to ‘Abilene’ (PI 511307) and comparable to other winter wheat cultivars adapted and commonly grown in Nebraska
Semiparametric density forecasts of daily financial returns from intraday data
No full textIn this article we propose a new method for producing semiparametric density forecasts for daily financial returns from high-frequency intraday data. The daily return density is estimated directly from intraday observations that have been appropriately rescaled using results from the theory of unifractal processes. The method preserves information concerning both the magnitude and sign of the intraday returns and allows them to influence all properties of the daily return density via the use of nonparametric specifications for the daily return distribution. The out-of-sample density forecasting performance of the method is shown to be competitive with existing methods based on intraday data for exchange rate and equity index data.<br/
Evaluation of the primary behaviour and attendance pilot: the school improvement strand
No full textPoor attendance and disruptive behaviour in primary schools have a negative impact on learning and teaching. For those children whose attendance is continuously disrupted or behaviour is particularly difficult there can be a substantial impact on subsequent life chances. Improving attendance and behaviour in school depends on addressing a range of inter-related issues at the whole-school level, in the classroom, and in relation to individual pupils. Evidence suggests that schools with high levels of communal organisation, adopting a whole-school approach, show more orderly behaviour. The Primary Behaviour and Attendance pilot took place from 2003-05 and involved 25 Local Authorities. The pilot had four strands, a CPD strand, a school improvement strand, a curriculum materials or SEAL strand, and a small group strand. The LAs selected to participate in the programme were those which were not eligible for other funded programmes. They were LAs with above-average levels of social deprivation, often bordering EiC areas with significant numbers of schools where behaviour was likely to be a key issue. The school improvement strand of the pilot aimed to develop and test out models of LA support where behaviour and attendance were key school
improvement issues. Each LA was funded to employ a ‘teacher coach’ to work with existing services (educational psychology and behaviour support) in schools experiencing difficulty, using a systematic process of audit, action plan, and professional development that included on-the-job solution-focused coaching.The focus of the enquiryThe evaluation aimed to test out the effectiveness of the school improvement strand in relation to:
• improvements in behaviour, attendance and attainment for individual children;
• teacher skills and confidence;
• and the promotion of effective whole school approaches to positive behaviour, attendance, and improvements in attainment.Emerging best practice, particularly for the more innovative measures, was identified as was their sustainability within schools and LAs, and transferability to other LAs.The research methods:Multi-methods were adopted to undertaken the evaluation of the school improvement strand. Interviews were undertaken with LA co-ordinators and teacher coaches. Field visits were made to 9 schools implementing the strand and interviews were undertaken with head teachers and other staff. Twenty-eight head teachers and 31 teachers completed questionnaires following the completion of the programme and data relating to pupils’ attendance and attainment were analysed
Pupils' perceptions of an alternative curriculum: Skill Force
No full textAlternative curricula at Key Stage 4 have been implemented to help young people who may be disaffected from school to re-engage with learning. Skill Force is one example of an alternative curriculum. Skill Force is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sponsored youth initiative which offers 14-16 year old students a key skills based vocational alternative to the traditional curriculum. This research explored pupils' perceptions of participation in Skill Force and the perceived impact on their motivation, attitudes to school, attendance, exclusion, behaviour, and attainment. Seven hundred and ninety five Skill Force students completed a questionnaire which explored aspects of their experience using open questions and rating scales. Visits were made to six project where interviews were undertaken with nstudents. The qualitative data were used to provide in depth insights and support the questionnaire data. The findings demonstrated that the programme was successful in meeting the needs of many disaffected students, improving their motivation, confidence, communication and social skills. It reduced exclusions, improved behaviour, attendance, attitudes towards education and attainment and also provided students with a range of practical, vocational qualifications. The discussion considers the implications for mainstream education
[Report to Chief J. E. Curry, by an unknown author #1]
No full textReport to Chief J. E. Curry, by an unknown author. The report contains a list of officers who gave depositions to the United States Attorney
[Report to Chief J. E. Curry, by an unknown author #2]
No full textReport to Chief J. E. Curry, by an unknown author. The report contains a list of officers who gave depositions to the United States Attorney
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