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Using Pbl To Prepare Educators And Emergency Managers To Plan For Severe Weather, Sarah L. Stalker, Theresa Cullen, Kevin Kloesel
Using Pbl To Prepare Educators And Emergency Managers To Plan For Severe Weather, Sarah L. Stalker, Theresa Cullen, Kevin Kloesel
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning
Within the past 10 years severe weather has been responsible for an annual average of 278 fatalities in the United States (National Weather Service, 2013). During severe weather special populations are populations of high concentrations of people that cannot respond quickly. Schools show both of these characteristics. The average lead time for tornadoes is only 11 minutes (Simmons & Sutter, 2008), so decisions must be made decisively and leaders must be prepared in advance. This paper describes how an instructional design process was used to develop an interdisciplinary problem based learning training for both school personnel and emergency managers. In …
The Place Of Education In Building Disaster Resilience: A Strategic Examination, Neil Dufty
The Place Of Education In Building Disaster Resilience: A Strategic Examination, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
The Impact Of Demographics, Resources, And Training On The Quality Of School Crisis Plans, Erin Elizabeth Gurdineer
The Impact Of Demographics, Resources, And Training On The Quality Of School Crisis Plans, Erin Elizabeth Gurdineer
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
As our nation has become more aware of severe, yet usually rare, crisis events in schools, the need for crisis planning is more evident. Although the severity of crises can differ greatly (e.g., school shooting versus physical assaults), crisis preparedness is an essential component of schools' responsibilities in order to effectively respond to a variety of situations. A total of 70 participants, from multiple states across the United States, completed an online questionnaire about demographic characteristics, resources for school crisis planning, and training on crisis topics. Participants also submitted a copy of their school's crisis plan to be evaluated using …
Towards A Resilient Sydney: Research Into The Role Of Emergency Management In Climate Change Adaptation (Research Summary), Neil Dufty, Tim Morrison
Towards A Resilient Sydney: Research Into The Role Of Emergency Management In Climate Change Adaptation (Research Summary), Neil Dufty, Tim Morrison
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty
Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty
Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty
Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty
Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.