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A Study on the Current Condition and the Improvement of Digital Literacy Education (디지털 정보활용교육 운영실태 및 개선방안 연구)

  • Bae, Kyung-Jae;Park, Hee-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.44 no.2
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    • pp.241-265
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    • 2013
  • This study aims to investigate the current state of digital literacy education in Korean public libraries and suggest improvements. The education programs were analyzed, which are offered in the National Library of Korea and related social and educational institutions, in order to explore the digital literacy education program required for public libraries. An interview was conducted with 38 librarians of the regional central libraries. Respondents reported that a cooperative program for digital literacy education with national library is essential, due to the lack of the budget and digital literacy resources. Based on the analysis, a model of the National Digital Library Information Literacy Education and the cooperative programs for digital literacy education were proposed.

Spiritual/Religious Coping Strategies and their Relationship with Illness Adjustment among Iranian Breast Cancer Patients

  • Khodaveirdyzadeh, Roghieh;Rahimi, Rabee;Rahmani, Azad;Ghahramanian, Akram;Kodayari, Naser;Eivazi, Jamal
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.17 no.8
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    • pp.4095-4099
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    • 2016
  • Background: Use of spiritual/ religious resources is one important coping strategy for breast cancer patients. However, the relationship between spiritual coping and adjustment to cancer diagnosis has not been well investigated among Iranian breast cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was undertaken among 266 breast cancer patients referred to two educational centers in north-western Iran. They were selected using a convenience sampling method. The Iranian Religious Coping Scale and Iranian Coping Operations Preference Enquiry were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 13.0. Results: The study findings showed that Iranian cancer patients had a high level of spiritual coping. Also, positive religious coping strategies were used more frequently than negative approaches. In addition, there was a positive and significant correlation between spiritual coping and adjustment to cancer among study participants. Conclusions: Using spiritual coping strategies may play a vital role in adjustment process in patients with breast cancer. Therefore, having spiritual counseling and incorporating coping strategies into the treatment regimen may be effective for enhancing illness adjustment in such patients.

The Development of Problem-Based Learning Module for Clinical Dentistry in Dental Hygiene

  • Jeong, A-Yeon;Shin, Sun-Jung;Shin, Bo-Mi;Bae, Soo-Myoung
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.383-397
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    • 2017
  • We attempted to develop a problem-based learning (PBL) module for integrated education in dental hygiene with the aim of helping students gain clinical competencies necessary for dental hygienist work. To develop the PBL Module for Clinical Dentistry in Dental Hygiene course, the researchers identified literature related to not only educational technology, but also medical science, nursing, dentistry, and dental hygiene. During the design phase of the PBL module, problem scenarios and a plan for the teaching and learning process were developed. Developing problem scenarios involved describing a problematic situation and three questions related with that situation. To cultivate competencies required in dental clinics, each question was related to the diagnosis of a dental disease, dental treatment, and dental hygiene procedures for care. Teaching-learning process plan included the designs of operating environment, operational strategies, learning resources, facilitation of problem-solving process, and evaluation. It is necessary to evaluate the PBL module for integrated education in dental hygiene to confirm its effectiveness.

The Development of information sharing Application of Android based on the Google Map (구글맵 기반 안드로이드 정보 공유 애플리케이션 개발)

  • Kim, Byeong-Su;Kim, Jong-Hoon
    • 한국정보교육학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.01a
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    • pp.153-158
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    • 2011
  • The idea that the mobile phone could be used in the education field recently comes from it's strengths. They have mobility, on-the-spot-study, portablity, immediacy and they are easy to connect to educational information. The application which I developed in this study is using Google-Map API and is based on GPS. It can share the information about the area where user is located like text data and pictures of geography, culture, and historical remains. This application makes the best use of the mobile phone's strengths. It's more effective and we can expect that users could manage resources of learning and do self-directed study in spite of being outside of the classroom or after regular classtime.

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Management plan for UNESCO Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve (SDBR), Republic of Korea: integrative perspective on ecosystem and human resources

  • Lee, Heon-Jong;Cho, Kyoung-Man;Hong, Sun-Kee;Kim, Jae-Eun;Kim, Kyoung-Wan;Lee, Kyoung-Ah;Moon, Kyong-O
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.95-103
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    • 2010
  • The archipelago in the southwest sea, Korea, was registered as Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Man and the Biosphere (UNESCO MAB) on May 26, 2009. This study was conducted to determine a method of reconciling natural and anthropogenic processes and to enable sustainable development in the vicinity of the Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve (SDBR). To accomplish this, the characteristics of SDBR with respect to biodiversity and cultural diversity were evaluated. In addition, a management plan regarding the wise use of the SDBR was developed while focusing on four parts: cultural support to induce motivation for native conservation and development; development and specification of fisheries and cultivation based on local community systems; restructuring of marine food products and resource transporting systems; activation and discovery of indigenous knowledge to enable networking between local residents, academia and the UNESCO-international society.

From Information to Knowledge: The Information Literacy Conundrum

  • Todd, Ross J.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.131-153
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    • 2010
  • The fusion of learning, information, and technology presents dynamic challenges for all librarians, educators and students in 21st century libraries and schools. At the heart of this fusion is the growth of a pervasive, integrated information environment characterized by vast quantities of digital content, open choice, collaborative and participatory digital spaces, and the transition of the web environments from consumption of information to creation of information. This environment heralds important opportunities for librarians and teachers to rethink, re-imagine and recreate a dynamic approaches to information literacy instruction. Drawing on an extensive body of research undertaken through the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries (CISSL), and published research on both information literacy and constructivist learning, this paper provides a critical examination of the current status of information literacy: its multiple conceptualizations, competing models, viewpoints, and its operationalizations in educational and library environments. The paper will challenge information literacy practices which center on simplistic, reductionist approaches to information literacy development, and the separation of information process and knowledge content. In particular it will address apparent contradictions in espoused conceptions of information literacy which revolve around "knowledge": knowledge construction, critical thinking, problem solving and the development of knowledgeable people; and information literacy practices which revolve around "information": a predominant focus on skills of access and evaluation of resources and with less attention given to engaging with found information to develop deep knowledge and understanding. The paper will present a series of challenges for moving forward with information literacy agendas in libraries and schools.

Student Research in Basic Medical Education: Why Do We Say Student Research? (의학교육기관의 학생연구: 왜 우리는 학생연구를 말하는가?)

  • Park, Won Kyun
    • Korean Medical Education Review
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.57-59
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    • 2015
  • Student research has been proposed as an educational strategy to fulfill the current requirements in basic medical education (BME) and to compatible with the self-directed development of professionalism. It is commonly accepted that the goals of student research are to develop the competencies of critical, reflective, and self-directed thinking; problem-solving; and creativity; as well as to acquire the skills necessary to search for information and analyze the literature; to cultivate the talent of mastering a specialized field through deeply intensified learning; and to establish close relationships between students and supervisors. To successfully implement student research, authorities on BME should to plan the procedure for the student research projects and allocate personal and material resources adequately in order to provide the opportunity for self-evaluation and reflection through the completion of daily records, to develop the habit of consistently evaluating one's own study, and to maintain a collegial relationship between students and supervisors by offering the proper feedbacks in a timely and consistent manner. In conclusion, despite several obstacles and difficulties in the establishment of successful student research projects, student research could provide students the motivation to develop themselves into expert academic researchers, and play a role in educating students to help solve patients' problems based on scientific evidence in the future.

A Comparison on the Tobacco Control Intervention, Barriers, and Facilitators between Oncology Nurses and General Nurses in Clinical Practice (종양간호사와 일반간호사의 흡연 중재 비교 조사 연구)

  • Oh, Pok-Ja;Shin, Sung-Rae
    • Korean Journal of Adult Nursing
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.529-538
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to 1) find out the frequency of tobacco control intervention, barriers, and facilitators. 2) compare the differences in tobacco control intervention, barriers, and facilitators between oncology nurses and general nurses. Method: A sample was composed of 96 oncology nurses and 284 general nurses. The survey questionnaire was mailed out to nurses who were working at the randomly selected hospitals throughout the country. The questionnaire was adopted from the study of national survey on oncology nurse's tobacco interventions in United States by Sarnar, et al.(2000). Results: Oncology nurses were found to provide tobacco control interventions more frequently comparing to the general nurses. "Patient not motivated to quit smoking", "Lack of time", "Lack of recognition/rewards", were the most commonly identified barriers. "Patient wants to quit", "Adequate time", "Confidence in ability help people to stop smoking", were the most commonly identified facilitators. Conclusions: Although oncology nurses are in an important position in delivering tobacco interventions and providing resources, their participation in consistent delivery of a tobacco control intervention was less than desirable. To help nurses participate in the assessment of tobacco use and interventions for cessation, the development of educational program is necessary.

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Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Human Papilloma Virus in Iran

  • Ghojazadeh, Morteza;Naghavi-Behzad, Mohammad;Azar, Zahra Fardi;Saleh, Parviz;Ghorashi, Sona;Pouri, Ali-Asghar
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.12
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    • pp.6169-6173
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    • 2012
  • Infection by human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of common sexually transmitted diseases leading to cervical cancer. Evaluation of parental knowledge and attitudes toward HPV were aims of present study to provide an appropriate method to decrease burden of this infection on society. During this study, 358 parents were assessed for knowledge about HPV and its related disorders. Some 76% of parents had no information about HPV infection and among the informed parents 36% had obtained their information via internet and others from studying medical resources. The average score of mothers information about HPV infection was higher than that of fathers, and also educational level and age had significant impact on knowledge of parents about HPV. Parent knowledge about the hazards of HPV was higher than their knowledge about modes of transmission. Lack of awareness about HPV infection was high in this study, underlining the urgency of education among all adult people in our society.

A Investigate the Level of Elementary School Parents' Satisfaction and Recognition on the Education Gap Between the Eastern and Western Part of the Busan Metropolitan City (부산시 동서교육 격차 지역의 초등학교 학부모의 만족도 및 인식 조사)

  • Park, Chang-Un;Park, Eung-Hee;Choi, Young-Suk
    • Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.687-698
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    • 2012
  • This study investigates the level of elementary school parents' satisfaction and recognition on the education gap between the eastern and western part of the Busan Metropolitan City. The gist of the discussion centers on the equal educational opportunities of the schooling, non-schooling. To accomplish this research, we practice the questionaries about the education development in Busan to 234 parents who reside in the eastern and western part in Busan. The results of survey are as follows. First of all, there is a broad distinction between the two area about parents' attitude towards children. Second, the results of schooling satisfaction are higher in eastern Busan area. Third, the parents of eastern part also show their satisfaction of schooling support. The results indicate that nation and local government must develop the short and long range plan for students from low-income families.