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Developing habits of noticing in literacy and language classrooms : research and practice across professional cultures
\"This is a book for education professionals who want to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders in meaningful ways. It draws together research and practice around professional learning that makes a difference and questions existing definitions of 'professional development'. The book focuses on professional learning that transforms beliefs and practices in ways that benefit educators themselves as well as the students they serve each day. Evidence-based, yet accessible, this book shows that the most valuable professional learning is not one-size-fits-all but deeply personal, and can be found at unexpected times and in surprising places\"-- Provided by publisher.
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EARLY AWARENESS AND ALERT SYSTEMS: AN OVERVIEW OF EUROSCAN METHODS
Objectives: Early awareness and alert (EAA) activities are increasingly recognized to be an important component of the health technology assessment (HTA) process. Sharing information on methods used in this discipline is vital to ensure the development of sustainable systems. The objectives of this study is to outline the approach taken to share the different methods that members of the EuroScan International Network use by producing a methods toolkit; and to provide an overview of the similarities and differences in methods adopted by EAA systems. Methods: A Delphi technique was used to develop the methods toolkit. Structured questionnaires were used to identify the sources used in the identification of emerging technologies and to determine the methods used by agencies to carry out EAA activities. Results: A methods toolkit incorporating guidance on all of the stages described by EuroScan members was produced. The toolkit and an accompanying checklist presents users with different methods that can be adopted to suit their needs. The comparative analysis demonstrates that different methods are being used by EAA systems dependent on resources available and customer requirements. Differences in identification, filtration, prioritization, and assessment are apparent along with the role of collaborators in these processes. Conclusions: The methods used by EAA systems are not homogeneous resulting in a toolkit constructed on the basis of “one size doesn't fit all.” Methods in this discipline are developing continually to accommodate changes in health systems and the HTA world. Differences between agencies and the sharing of ideas and experiences enable EAA agencies to adapt to these developments.
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Decline in new drug launches: myth or reality? Retrospective observational study using 30 years of data from the UK
Objective To describe trends in new drugs launched in the UK from 1982 to 2011 and test the hypothesis that the rate of new drug introductions has declined over the study period. There is wide concern that pharmaceutical innovation is declining. Reported trends suggest that fewer new drugs have been launched over recent decades, despite increasing investment into research and development. Design Retrospective observational study. Setting and data source Database of new preparations added annually to the British National Formulary (BNF). Main outcome measures The number of new drugs entered each year, including new chemical entities(NCEs) and new biological drugs, based on first appearance in the BNF. Results There was no significant linear trend in the number of new drugs introduced into the UK from 1982 to 2011. Following a dip in the mid-1980s (11–12 NCEs/new biologics introduced annually from 1985 to 1987), there was a variable increase in the numbers of new drugs introduced annually to a peak of 34 in 1997. This peak was followed by a decline to approximately 20 new drugs/year between 2003 and 2006, and another peak in 2010. Extending the timeline further back with existing published data shows an overall slight increase in new drug introductions of 0.16/year over the entire 1971 to 2011 period. Conclusions The purported ‘innovation dip’ is an artefact of the time periods previously studied. Reports of declining innovation need to be considered in the context of their timescale and perspective.
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Refugee Council seeking volunteer educators
Funded predominantly by public donar tions and membership fees, RCOA was formed in 1981 as the national umbrella body for organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers. With the support of more than 200 organisational and 1000 individual members, RCOA conducts research, raises awareness and advocates on national and international issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers.
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PATIENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN EARLY AWARENESS AND ALERT ACTIVITIES: AN EXAMPLE FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM
Objectives: The aim of this study is to report on the experiences, benefits, and challenges of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) from a publicly funded early awareness and alert (EAA) system in the United Kingdom.
Methods: Using email, telephone, a Web site portal, Twitter and focus groups, patients and the public were involved and engaged in the recognized stages of an EAA system: identification, filtration, prioritization, early assessment, and dissemination.
Results: Approaches for PPIE were successfully integrated into all aspects of the National Institute for Health Research Horizon Scanning Research and Intelligence Centre's EAA system. Input into identification activities was not as beneficial as involvement in prioritization and early assessment. Patients gave useful insight into the Centre's Web site and engaging patients using Twitter has enabled the Centre to disseminate outputs to a wider audience.
Conclusions: EAA systems should consider involving and engaging with patients and the public in identification, prioritization, and assessment of emerging health technologies where practicable. Further research is required to examine the value and impact of PPIE in EAA activities and in the early development of health technologies.
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State Budget fails public education
The Government claimed public school capital funding increased by 27 per cent, but the small print and further questioning revealed that last year's budget was underspent because of delays in asset sales and the receipt of federal government funding for trade training centres. Given the poles and wires have not been sold, the Department will get an advance from Treasury this year to estimate costs, but not build, a new high school at Ballina, a new high school for up to 2000 students on the Arthur Phillip High School site, a new primary school on the existing Parramatta Public School site and a new inner city school.
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The Abbott way
Recommendation 41 of the Gonski review called for the creation of \"a fond to provide national leadership in philanthropy in schooling and to support schools in need of assistance to develop philanthropic partnerships' The fond would have tax deductible gift recipient status and focus on \"improvement of schools in low socioeconomic status areas' including building their capacity to develop philanthropic partnerships \"with business and the broader community*.
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Unions playing role to end family violence
Family violence campaigner Rosie Batty is Australian of the Year, the NSW Coalition Government has created the first-ever Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Victorian ALP Government has initiated a Royal Commission into Family Violence. Federation has given in-principle support to the ACTU's claim with Fair Work for 10 days' paid domestic violence leave for permanent staff and 10 days' unpaid leave for casuals to be included in all modem awards as well as flexible work arrangements to be made available for those affected by domestic violence.
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Support for teachers moving to retirement
For them, flexibility for mature age teachers matters not just because of the social and economic pressures to keep working longer \"but because intergenerational support within the teaching industry is paramount to successful knowledge transfer as well as improving the quality of education for future generations\". At the end of the period, the mature teacher would fully retire and the new teacher would fully take up the role in a full-time capacity * An expansion of virtual teaching to allow teachers to teach from their home with a particular focus on disadvantaged students * Greater opportunities for classroom teachers to participate on working groups, advisory boards and in curriculum development * Stronger mentoring programs for teachers in rural and remote schools and teachers of maths, science and languages.
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Funds move slowly on responsible investment
Given the bill ions under theïrmânagernent, superannuation funds have great financial power. Since 2009, First State Super has offered a Socially Responsible Investment Option that avoids companies 'operating within sectors with recognised high negative social impact as well as identifying companies that have strong environmental, social and governance performance\". First State Super publishes on its website its voting record at shareholder meetings of all the international and Australian listed companies in which it has invested.
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