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PEER EDUCATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
1, record 1, English, Vancouver%20Area%20Network%20of%20Drug%20Users
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VANDU 2, record 1, English, VANDU
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VANDU is a group of users and former users who work to improve the lives of people who use drugs through user-based peer support and education. VANDU is committed to increasing the capacity of people who use drugs to live healthy, productive lives. VANDU is also committed to ensuring that drug users have a real voice in their community and in the creation of programs and policies designed to serve them. 3, record 1, English, - Vancouver%20Area%20Network%20of%20Drug%20Users
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
1, record 1, French, Vancouver%20Area%20Network%20of%20Drug%20Users
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VANDU 2, record 1, French, VANDU
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Peer Education and Counselling Program
1, record 2, English, National%20Peer%20Education%20and%20Counselling%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada. The National Peer Education and Counselling Program is currently being implemented across all regions, for both men and women offenders. This program includes general information on hepatitis and tuberculosis. 1, record 2, English, - National%20Peer%20Education%20and%20Counselling%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- National Peer Education and Counselling Programme
- PEC Program
- PEC Programme
- National PEC Program
- National PEC Programme
- Peer Education and Counselling Program
- Peer Education and Counselling Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme national d'éducation et d'entraide par les pairs
1, record 2, French, Programme%20national%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20et%20d%27entraide%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel du Canada. La mise en œuvre du Programme national d'éducation et d'entraide par les pairs pour les délinquants et les délinquantes a débuté dans toutes les régions. Ce programme prévoit notamment la diffusion de renseignements généraux sur l'hépatite et la tuberculose. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20national%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20et%20d%27entraide%20par%20les%20pairs
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Programme d'éducation et d'entraide par les pairs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- GAMA International Canada
1, record 3, English, GAMA%20International%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Managers Association of Financial Advisors of Canada 2, record 3, English, Managers%20Association%20of%20Financial%20Advisors%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MAFAC 3, record 3, English, MAFAC
former designation, correct
- MAFAC 3, record 3, English, MAFAC
- Life Insurance Managers Association of Canada 4, record 3, English, Life%20Insurance%20Managers%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- LIMAC 5, record 3, English, LIMAC
former designation, correct
- LIMAC 5, record 3, English, LIMAC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GAMA International Canada is the only association dedicated to providing networking opportunities and promoting the professional development needs of management in the financial services industry. 6, record 3, English, - GAMA%20International%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
GAMA International' s mission is : offer world-class education and training resources to members; provide opportunities for members to build relationships] with peer professionals; recognize members for achieving standards of excellence in distribution management [and] promote growth through industry leadership opportunities. 6, record 3, English, - GAMA%20International%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
GAMA International Canada’s roots go back to 1974, when the Life Insurance Managers Association of Canada (LIMAC) was born. ... Most recently known as the Managers Association of Financial Advisors of Canada (MAFAC), the association was renamed GAMA International Canada in October 2002 ... 3, record 3, English, - GAMA%20International%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- GAMA International Canada
1, record 3, French, GAMA%20International%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Managers Association of Financial Advisors of Canada 2, record 3, French, Managers%20Association%20of%20Financial%20Advisors%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MAFAC 3, record 3, French, MAFAC
former designation, correct
- MAFAC 3, record 3, French, MAFAC
- Life Insurance Managers Association of Canada 3, record 3, French, Life%20Insurance%20Managers%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- LIMAC 3, record 3, French, LIMAC
former designation, correct
- LIMAC 3, record 3, French, LIMAC
- Association des directeurs d'agence-vie du Canada 4, record 3, French, Association%20des%20directeurs%20d%27agence%2Dvie%20du%20Canada
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
- ADAC 5, record 3, French, ADAC
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
- ADAC 5, record 3, French, ADAC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Mental Disorders
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- A Post Psychiatric Leisure Experience
1, record 4, English, A%20Post%20Psychiatric%20Leisure%20Experience
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- A.P.P.L.E. 2, record 4, English, A%2EP%2EP%2EL%2EE%2E
correct
- APPLE 3, record 4, English, APPLE
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A. P. P. L. E. strives to enhance the quality of life of... members by offering peer support, employment, low cost recreational programs, referral information, mental health education, volunteer opportunities, computer training, and a meal program to all... members.... The main focus of [the] program is to provide a low cost quality recreation program for persons with mental health issues. 2, record 4, English, - A%20Post%20Psychiatric%20Leisure%20Experience
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Troubles mentaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- A Post Psychiatric Leisure Experience
1, record 4, French, A%20Post%20Psychiatric%20Leisure%20Experience
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- A.P.P.L.E. 2, record 4, French, A%2EP%2EP%2EL%2EE%2E
correct
- APPLE 3, record 4, French, APPLE
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- peer tutoring
1, record 5, English, peer%20tutoring
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instructional method in which one child tutors another in material on which the tutor is an "expert" and the tutee is a "novice." 2, record 5, English, - peer%20tutoring
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tutoring approaches and models have many variations in the regular classroom and include tutorial instruction, peer tutoring, peer teaching, peer education... 3, record 5, English, - peer%20tutoring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tutorat par les pairs
1, record 5, French, tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tutorat par un pair 2, record 5, French, tutorat%20par%20un%20pair
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Méthode pédagogique] qui consiste en une intervention structurée entre deux élèves où l'un d'eux fournit à l'autre un support scolaire. 3, record 5, French, - tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet présenté visait à améliorer le niveau de lecture des élèves de trois écoles d’immersion française grâce au tutorat par les pairs. Le programme consistait en des sessions privées entre un pair de cinquième, sixième ou septième année et un lecteur en difficulté de deuxième ou troisième année. 4, record 5, French, - tutorat%20par%20les%20pairs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Social Psychology
- Social Problems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- peer education
1, record 6, English, peer%20education
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The provision of education by members of a community to members of the same or an equivalent community on a particular subject such as drug addiction, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. 2, record 6, English, - peer%20education
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peer education... is typically characterized by the use of members of a particular social network who are trained to become "experts" in a certain subject and encouraged to pass on the information to others in order to generate change among other members of the same group... Peer education aims at effecting modification of a person's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs or behaviours and is often applied in the context of drug addiction, HIV [human immunodeficiency virus] prevention and reproductive health promotion. 3, record 6, English, - peer%20education
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Psychologie sociale
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éducation par les pairs
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9ducation%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- éducation entre pairs 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9ducation%20entre%20pairs
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche éducative dans laquelle les membres d'un groupe social mènent des activités de sensibilisation et d'éducation organisées auprès de leurs pairs sur des sujets particuliers tels que la dépendance aux drogues, la prévention des maladies transmises sexuellement, etc. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%A9ducation%20par%20les%20pairs
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’éducation par les pairs sert souvent à susciter un changement au niveau de l’individu en tentant de modifier ses connaissances, ses attitudes, ses croyances, ou ses comportements. 4, record 6, French, - %C3%A9ducation%20par%20les%20pairs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Educational Psychology
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- peer counseling
1, record 7, English, peer%20counseling
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- peer counselling 2, record 7, English, peer%20counselling
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A guidance approach] in which persons of the same age, disability, or other similar interest are trained to help guide others. 3, record 7, English, - peer%20counseling
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peer counseling can assist students with personal problems and has contributed significantly to their psychological education [The author] suggested that when students are experiencing frustration, concerns, and problems, they generally seek out other students instead of school counselors, teachers, and parents. The school counselor can tap this trend by training students to use helping skills and increasing the number of students served. 4, record 7, English, - peer%20counseling
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Psychologie scolaire
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- entraide par les pairs
1, record 7, French, entraide%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- aide entre pairs 2, record 7, French, aide%20entre%20pairs
correct, feminine noun
- conseil par les pairs 3, record 7, French, conseil%20par%20les%20pairs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aide entre pairs a recours aux compétences, aux connaissances et à l'expérience des enfants et des jeunes de façon planifiée et structurée pour prévenir et réduire [l'intimidation]. Des élèves sélectionnés sont formés pour devenir des «pairs aidants» afin de gérer les conflits interpersonnels, l'exclusion sociale et [l'intimidation] dans la prévention et la non-violence. 4, record 7, French, - entraide%20par%20les%20pairs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Mental Disorders
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The Mood Disorders Association of Metropolitan Toronto
1, record 8, English, The%20Mood%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Manic-Depressive Association of Metropolitan Toronto 2, record 8, English, Manic%2DDepressive%20Association%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We are dedicated : To provide education and information for people with mood disorders, families, professional and the public concerning mood disorders. To fostering self help within a peer support model for people with mood disorders and their families. To eliminating discrimination and stigma. To working with community partners. To advocating on behalf of people with mood disorders and their families. 1, record 8, English, - The%20Mood%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Troubles mentaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- The Mood Disorders Association of Metropolitan Toronto
1, record 8, French, The%20Mood%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Manic-Depressive Association of Metropolitan Toronto 2, record 8, French, Manic%2DDepressive%20Association%20of%20Metropolitan%20Toronto
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-04-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Global Education Program
1, record 9, English, Global%20Education%20Program
correct, Alberta
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The philosophy of the university's International Centre is based on creating an international climate on campus through student participation. Through the centre's three inter-related areas : Foreign Student Services and Programs, the Global Education Program and the Education Abroad Program-an environment that provides learning opportunities for students, encourages their participation in development and recognizes them as resources is fostered on campus. The centre offers programs and services including a speakers bureau made up of foreign and Canadian students with international experience, the annual International Week, a directory of resources for a global education which includes information on courses, faculty and student groups that have a focus on the South, and a peer referral system that matches students going on exchanges with those who are from there or who have been there. 1, record 9, English, - Global%20Education%20Program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'éducation planétaire
1, record 9, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20plan%C3%A9taire
correct, masculine noun, Alberta
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre international de l'université a pour principe de créer un climat international sur le campus en faisant appel aux étudiants. Par les trois volets interreliés du centre, Services et programmes pour les étudiants étrangers, Programme d'éducation planétaire et Programme d'études à l'étranger, il favorise la création d'un milieu qui offre des possibilités d'apprentissage aux étudiants, les invite à participer au développement et les reconnaît en tant que personnes-ressources. Le centre offre des programmes et des services dont un bureau de conférenciers groupant des étudiants canadiens et étrangers ayant une éxperience internationale, la Semaine internationale annuelle, un répertoire de ressources pour l'éducation planétaire qui contient de l'information sur des cours, des groupes de professeurs et d'étudiants qui s'intéressent au Sud et un système d'aiguillage confraternel qui met en contact des étudiants qui s'engagent dans un échange avec d'autres, originaires du pays étranger ou qui y sont allés. 1, record 9, French, - Programme%20d%27%C3%A9ducation%20plan%C3%A9taire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Education
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee
1, record 10, English, Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee, a joint committee of the Association of Atlantic Universities(AAU) and the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission(MPHEC), carries out the monitoring function on behalf of the Commission. This Committee was established as a peer review committee whose purpose is to advise and assist the MPHEC in ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of academic programmes and of teaching at post-secondary institutions included within its scope by monitoring institutional quality assurance activities. A key outcome of the process is to provide assistance and advice to institutions on ways to enhance their current quality assurance policy and procedures. 1, record 10, English, - Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Pédagogie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité
1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité, un comité conjoint de l'Association des universités de l'Atlantique (AUA) et de la Commission de l'enseignement supérieur des Provinces maritimes (CESPM), est responsable de la fonction de surveillance au nom de la Commission. Ce comité a été établi sous forme de comité d'évaluation par les pairs dans le but de conseiller et d'aider la CESPM à assurer une amélioration continue de la qualité des programmes d'études et de l'enseignement dans les établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire qui relèvent de son mandat en surveillant les activités d'assurance de la qualité dans les divers établissements. L'un des principaux résultats du processus est la prestation d'aide et de conseils aux établissements sur la façon d'améliorer leurs politiques et procédures existantes d'assurance de la qualité. 1, record 10, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-06-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community Program 1, record 11, English, Substance%20Abuse%20Therapeutic%20Community%20Program
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
These are intensive programs where offenders live together in a separate unit. Assessments must be completed using standardized instruments, and the program must include the therapeutic use of behavioural limits and sanctions, as well as positive peer pressure and support, confrontation and the promotion of personal and social responsibility. The program must contain education and formal skill development elements as well as counselling. 1, record 11, English, - Substance%20Abuse%20Therapeutic%20Community%20Program
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Programme de communauté thérapeutique pour toxicomanes
1, record 11, French, Programme%20de%20communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique%20pour%20toxicomanes
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre de ces programmes intensifs, les détenus vivent ensemble dans une unité séparée. Les évaluations doivent être effectuées au moyen d'instruments normalisés, et les programmes doivent inclure les éléments suivants : limites comportementales et sanctions, pressions positives exercées par les autres détenus, soutien des pairs, confrontation et mise en valeur de la responsabilité personnelle et sociale. Ils doivent comprendre un module d'enseignement, un module structuré d'acquisition de compétences et des séances de counseling. 1, record 11, French, - Programme%20de%20communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique%20pour%20toxicomanes
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Programmes correctionnels; fait partie des Programmes pour toxicomanes. 1, record 11, French, - Programme%20de%20communaut%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9rapeutique%20pour%20toxicomanes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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