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Quality of Life of Families Who Have Children With Cornelia de Lange Syndrome in Brazil: Opportunities for Improvement

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This exploratory cross‐sectional study aimed to estimate the family quality of life (FQoL) among 70 Brazilian families with children with Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS). Data were collected using sociodemographic and clinical data forms, the Barthel index for activities of daily living, and the Beach Center FQoL Scale, a 5‐point Likert tool
Aline Apis   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Approaches to Assessing the Demand for Vocational Education

open access: yesУправленческое консультирование, 2020
The article discusses the prospects for the development of regional systems of secondary vocational education (on the basis of basic general education) through the prism of assessing the demand for secondary vocational education and covering this level ...
V. Yu. Grigorev   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Communication apprehension and students’ educational choices: An exploratory analysis of Spanish secondary education students [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Purpose - The literature evidences the effects of communication apprehension (CA), defined as the level of fear and anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication, on educational efforts and suggests that (via the perceived ...
Arquero Montaño, José Luis   +2 more
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Speech and Language Disorders Associated With 7q31 Deletions Implicating FOXP2

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Some 7q31 deletions encompass FOXP2, a gene long associated with speech and language disorders. Intragenic pathogenic FOXP2 variants cause FOXP2‐related speech and language disorder, which has been well characterized in the literature. Conversely, the phenotype associated with 7q31 deletions is neglected.
Lottie D. Morison   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Raising post‐secondary education participation of young people transitioning from care: The effects of extended legislative support

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Out‐of‐home care is associated with a range of negative social outcomes for the young people who experience it. The most promising path to improved life chances for care‐experienced young people is arguably through education, especially post‐secondary education.
Naomi Tootell, Andrew Harvey
wiley   +1 more source

Does higher vocational education matter for rural revitalization? Evidence from China

open access: yesHumanities & Social Sciences Communications
The association between higher vocational education and rural revitalization is an essential economic and social issue, especially in a country with a large population and a developing education system like China.
Mei Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Introduction of Extended Out‐of‐Home Care (OOHC) Until 21 Years in Australia: A Mapping of Policy, Legislation and Programs in Each Jurisdiction

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT It is increasingly recognised by global research that extending out‐of‐home care (OOHC) until at least 21 years of age is the policy reform most likely to advance improved outcomes for care leavers. In recent years, all eight Australian jurisdictions (States and Territories) have introduced forms of extended care programs.
Philip Mendes   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Circular 02/15 : centres of vocational excellence : update for further education colleges [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
"This circular provides updated guidance to Further Education, Tertiary and Specialist Colleges of Agriculture, Horticulture, Art and Design, Performing Arts, Sixth Form Colleges, Designated Institutions and Higher Education Institutions on the Learning

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'We are trying to reproduce a crafts apprenticeship': from Government Blueprint to workplace-generated apprenticeship in the knowledge economy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Recent research has shown that the UK's Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) struggles to develop the forms of ‘vocational practice’, that is, a combination of knowledge, skill and judgement, employers are looking for in the creative and cultural ...
Guile, David, Okumoto, Kaori
core   +3 more sources

The Gender Harassment Experiences of Women Who Play, Coach, Officiate and Manage Sport in Australia

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sport remains a male‐dominated industry despite increasing numbers of women participating and working in a variety roles and contexts. In many sports, women report negative experiences and face gendered challenges as elite players, community players, coaches and referees.
Samantha Marshall   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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