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Andrew, Martin – TESL-EJ, 2012
This study investigates the value of community experience for mediating linguistic practice and cultural learning. Learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL), both immigrants and international students, frequently report difficulties in practicing English outside the classroom (Wright, 2006). Grounded in poststructuralist social identity…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Socialization, Females, Second Language Learning
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Langbein, Maxine G. – Journal of School Health, 1979
A vacation provided the author with the opportunity to meet with school nurses in Australia. (MM)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Facilities, Health Programs, Medical Care Evaluation
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Babbage, Duncan R. – Clinical Psychologist, 2005
"Disruptive" vocal behaviour is common in nursing homes, but presents significant management challenges. Non-pharmacological approaches have been found to be effective and preferable interventions in such situations. A case study is presented of an 85-year-old woman who displayed frequent screaming and calling out during personal care…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Older Adults, Nursing Homes, Health Facilities
Friis, Henning; Sheppard, Harold L., Ed. – 1990
These six papers report on future-oriented studies of the situation of the elderly. "Changing Elderly in a Changing Society: Danish Elderly in the Next Century" (Henning Friis) reports on research dealing with preferences of the future elderly for their life when they grow older. "Aging Effectively: Meeting the Challenge of an Aging…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals)