Completing a Community Assessment/Windshield Survey

As a computer science teacher, I need to have a secure understanding of numeracy myself and understand how important numeracy is. With this, I can become a more inclusive teacher. We rely on the mathematical concepts to help us solve complex problems in Computer Science. That said, ‘by giving an exciting, fun real-world context for the importance of numbers and mathematics in Computer Science topics can also be used to support numeracy’ (Teaching London Computing, n.d). This can be seen from the activities students are required to complete during my lessons. They closely relate to everyday life examples and how certain machines may work. For example a speed camera, calculator and working out grade boundaries which students can adapt and use to work out their own assessment grades. This mirrors what the National Curriculum says about sing mathematical reasoing and numeracy in all subjects so students understand the importance of it. (DfE, p103, 2013) (APPENDIX) Alongside numeracy is the importance of literacy. Michael Wilshaw (2012) stated that it should be everyone’s priority in all schools to improve literacy standards, supported by OFSTED’s report ‘Improving literacy in secondary schools’ (2013). The report highlights that literacy is a key issue no matter what subject is being taught (OFSTED, 2013, p.8). In Computer Science, if students are not fluent in reading and writing, these difficulties will have a huge effect on students’ ability to evaluate and review their programs and these would not be conducted efficiently. Students also need to be able to communicate effectively when problem solving, in order to explain their thought process in solving a set task, or to gain further assistance. If they cannot communicate, support or explanations could be interpreted incorrectly. The National Literacy Trust (2014) defines literacy as, ‘the ability to read,

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A community assessment is a process used by public health nurses to gain an understanding of the needs and assets in a given area. The primary method used for this assessment is a windshield survey, which involves driving or walking around the neighborhood and observing key features such as population density, housing conditions, and infrastructure (Griswold et al., 2018). In addition to this subjective method, public health nurses can also use quantitative methods such as collecting data from local government agencies or surveys to gain further insight into the area’s social-economic landscape. Following my windshield survey of my chosen community in San Antonio TX , I identified several factors which contribute towards poor living conditions within this area. These included high crime rates, lack of access to healthcare facilities or educational opportunities and low levels of employment. Additionally, there was evidence of inadequate housing stock with many buildings falling into disrepair while some homes stood vacant altogether. Having assessed the findings from my windshield survey it was evident that immediate action had to be taken if we wanted alleviate poverty and improve quality of life for those living within this underserved community . Therefore I formulated a nursing plan using the nursing process – assess, diagnosis, plan/implement/evaluate – which focused on providing resources in order facilitate economic development along with education programs focusing on job readiness training for youth. This plan would involve collaboration between multiple stakeholders such as local businesses , non-profit organizations , churches , schools etc . Ultimately , it would have positive long term outcomes like reduced crime rates thereby improving overall safety standards . To track progress made under this initiative I proposed frequent evaluations through surveys sent out every six months alongside regular meetings held between members involved in implementing these plans.