Development of a Survey Instrument to Measure Connectivity to Evaluate National Public Health Preparedness and Response Performance

The Development and Validation of an Instrument to Evaluate Reproductive Health PhD Program in Iran Based on CIPP Evaluation Model

Introduction: An appropriate and accurate tool is one of the most important factors of a valid evaluation. The purpose of this study was to construct a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate reproductive health PhD program in Iran based on the CIPP Evaluation Model. Methods: This study was conducted in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in year two thousand thirteen. The questionnaire d...

Development and Validation of an Instrument to Evaluate English Language Teachers' Lesson Planning Self-concept

This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to evaluate English language teachers’ lesson plan- ning self-concept. To this end, 30 English teachers were asked to prepare a sample lesson plan and 15 of them were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview. A tentative questionnaire including six fac- tors namely: classroom management, lesson planning conformity, planning eff...

How Political Science Can Contribute to Public Health: A Response to Gagnon and Colleagues

a comparison of teachers and supervisors, with respect to teacher efficacy and reflection

supervisors play an undeniable role in training teachers, before starting their professional experience by preparing them, at the initial years of their teaching by checking their work within the proper framework, and later on during their teaching by assessing their progress. but surprisingly, exploring their attributes, professional demands, and qualifications has remained a neglected theme i...

Public health preparedness and response in the USA since 9/11: a national health security imperative.

The terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001 (9/11) uncovered weaknesses in the US national public health infrastructure. Response e orts did not have the integrated communications and uni ed command needed for a large-scale response, and information crucial for decision making was not shared among agencies.1 First responders were poorly trained and equipment for their roles was inadequate; according...