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Observational education in Denmark : an integrated approach
Full text linkThis study focused on the form of special education in Denmark known as observational education (OE). Characteristics of the OE programs, its teachers and its pupils, were sought. OE was seen as having qualities similar to some form of special education in the United States. A California study (Keogh, et al., 1972) reviewed programs for educationally handicapped and educable mentally retarded pupils. The format of this study was used in the current study to review characteristics of programs in Danish OE. A review of the literature traced the history of special education in Denmark from the early 1800s to modern times. A developing trend toward providing education for children with social, emotional, behavioral, and educational problems in public schools was noted. OE endeavored to meet the needs of pupils with those types of problems. The underlying principle of OE in Denmark was seen as a program where children with special needs can be placed in situations where their educational needs could be met and where their ties with their peer group would be not severely disturbed. The situation that least disturbed the child's normal functioning was thought to be the best situation. The study of characteristics of OE programs, OE teachers, and OE pupils began by drawing a nationwide representative sample of Danish schools on the basis of population density and geopolitical areas. In each school district chosen, individual interviews were held with district officials responsible for OE programs as well as individual interviews with observation clinic (OC) teachers. Pupil characteristics were provided by school records as well as by assessments from OC teachers and district officials. A total of 16 administrators, 12 teachers, and 43 pupil records were examined. Responses from interviews and data from pupil records were recorded on forms and analyzed after all interviews were completed. Data indicated support for the previously stated underlying principles of OE in Denmark. Data provided information on current trends of special education in Denmark including high degrees of individualization and stress on positive cooperation within members of the special education community. Possible areas of improvement and self-study for OE programs in Denmark are indicated.Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-114)by First name Last nam
The effects of an oral electrolyte solution on serum electrolytes following a submaximum exercise stress
Full text linkThe purpose of this study was to investigate the possible effects of ingestion of an oral electrolyte solution containing sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphate on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic efficiency of adult male subjects in the performance of a submaximum work capacity 170 test on a bicycle ergometer. Twenty-six male students randomly selected from general activity classes at California State University, Northridge, served as subjects for this study. The experimental group was allowed the ingestion of a commercial electrolyte solution. Control group subjects were given a placebo solution containing only a flavoring agent and water with no electrolytes. The investigation utilized a double blind design. Neither subjects nor investigator knew if the solution the subjects were drinking contained the electrolytes or a placebo. A submaximum work performance followed on a bicycle ergometer. Upon completion of the work bout a blood sample was taken for analysis of serum sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride. The data were statistically analyzed using independent group t-test of mean change, standard t-test for independent groups, and trend analyses. The null hypothesis stated that any changes brought about in serum sodium, potassium, magnesium, or chloride concentrations in blood plasma through ingestion of an oral electrolyte solution would have no significant effect upon cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic efficiency. The null hypothesis was supported by the findings of this study. The following general conclusion appears justified. “The ingestion of an oral electrolyte solution prior to and after specific warm-up does not significantly alter serum sodium, potassium, magnesium, or chloride levels or caused a significant change in cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic efficiency following a submaximum work capacity performance on a bicycle ergometer.California State University, Northridge. Department of Kinesiology.Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-52
A summary of RCAS
No full textCopy of a document summarizing the background of the Yale and Rutgers Centers of Alcohol Studies, including basic and applied research, documentation and publication, education and training. Dated December 1, 1979
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Spectrum: New Works from North Texas
No full textSpectrum music concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall
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Spectrum: New Works from North Texas
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Alumni News of the Summer School of Alcohol Studies (1970)
No full textNewsletter published annually with latest news related to the Summer School of Alcohol Studies for alumni of the courses: new programs, special sessions, alumni notes, list of college courses in Alcohol Studies
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Ensemble Concerts
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