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General Information

Title: Understanding Foodborne Pathogens

Producer/Publisher: CEV Multimedia

Review Date: 10/1/2002

Format(s): CD-ROM, Videocassette

Audience(s):
Health Department, Food Services

Detailed Information

Overall Comments On Resource Reviewed:

Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:

The video offers a lot of comprehensive, in-depth, information on foodborne pathogens that would benefit anyone working in food safety or studying food science.

Negative Points of the Reviewed Resource:

This curriculum requires a basic knowledge of food safety & protection. The amount of information presented could be overwhelming if not presented by a competent, detailed instructor. Plenty of time needs to be allowed to comprehend the material.

General Comments:

The material is designed for those working in the field of Food Safety to test their knowledge base. This includes a basic understanding of foodborne illness pathogens and how, why and how long it takes for those pathogens to work.

Summary:

This comprehensive video and CD-ROM would greatly benefit someone studying for their Certified Food Safety Professional examination or as part of an extended food safety training program.

Rating:

Recommended

PART I

All Materials

1. Content:

Purpose:

Purpose of resource is clearly stated in title or introduction

If not, please explain:

Organization:

Resource is well-organized and major points are presented clearly. Resource does not assume that reader has background information.

If not, please give specific examples:

The reader would need to have some basic food safety knowledge to fully understand all the information provided.

Accuracy:

Information, technical or otherwise, is accurate and recommendations are current.

If not, please give specific examples:

Consistency with Current Food Code

The latest version of the Food Code is used and the information is consistent with that code.

If not, please give specific examples:

Learning Activities, Questions, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools:

Resource includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the audience (e.g., an activity where the participant rates their current food safety practices).

If not, pleae give specific examples:

The material requires the instructor to have a pretty good working knowledge of food borne pathogens to ensure participants understand material presented.

Special Interests:

Resource is geared toward special needs and interests of intended target audience(s).

If not, please explain:

To have much chance of comprehending this material the participants need to have an basic understanding of food safety principles.

Scope:

Scope of information is appropriate for target audience(s) and essential topics are discussed in appropriate detail.

Please explain:

Summary:

All major ideas are summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries are easily identified.

If not, please give specific examples:

The material is clearly divided into sections so the participants can control the pace of the material.

Objectivity/Sponsor Bias:

Subject matter is presented objectively and fairly. No brand name is mentioned or obvious sponsor bias.

2. Diversity:

Positive Role Models:

Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models are presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.

If not, please explain

Multi-Cultural Representation:

Resource does not include any outright negative stereotypes concerning racial, religious, or ethnic groups.

If not, please give specific examples:

Instructional Aids:

If not needed, please explain:

Materials provided clearly depend on the instructor in delivering the information and the transition of the topics.

Availability of Aids:

If aids do not exist or are not necessary, please explain:

The opportunity to utilize teaching aids such as "Glow germ" would benefit most instructors in teaching about how viruses spread and bacteria grows. There are numerous basic food science experiments available to emphasis biological hazards. It would be up to the instructor to do such as it is not provided.

Instructor’s Guide:

Instructor’s guide is included with suggestions for enhancing audiovisual presentation, pre-, and post-showing. Suggestions or follow-up learning activities/discussion questions are included.

If instructor’s guide is not included, is one needed?

Please explain:

The istructor is the key to how in-depth the class goes in studying all the material presented.

Instructor Resources:

Instructor resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

If instructor resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

Please explain:

This material is designed for a competent and capable food safety instructor.

Student Resources:

Student resources are included and reinforce the information provided in the curriculum.

If student resources are not included, should they be included to reinforce the information provided in the curriculum?

Please explain:

The CD-ROM offers more information then the average food safety personnel could comprehend

Credits, References, and Resources (including dates, publishers, etc.):

Complete credits, current references, date produced, and resources listed are up-to-date (credits may be on video package).

If not, please give specific examples:

Did not see copyright date anywhere.

Part II

Print Resources Only
(if applicable)

Readability:
Vocabulary:

Vocabulary is appropriate for intended audience(s).Resource minimizes use of technical terms and if used, they are defined.

If not, please give specific examples:

The video uses very technical terms in identifying the food borne pathogens.

Writing Style:

Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Yes

If not, please give specific examples:

Writing Approach:

Writing approach is positive, personal and involves the reader. Active voice is used most of the time.

If not, please explain:

The CD-ROM delivers the information in over 40 pages of information.

Supportive / Effective Illustration:

Illustrations contribute to the resource and are on the same page as their text references.Tables and graphs are simple, easy-to-read, and in a form requiring no further explanation.

If not, please give specific examples:

No tables or charts are really used.

Illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their text references.Active voice is used most of the time.

If not, please give specific examples:

No tables or charts are really used.

Visual Quality:

Resource uses a heavy weight paper and print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size greater than 11 point type, is not difficult to read, and the main body of print is not written in capital letters.

Yes

Please comment:

CD-ROM in word perfect allows for any font needed.

Layout and Design:

Color, design, and layout of resource are attractive and stimulate interest without being too busy. A good balance between print and blank space is on the page.

Yes

Please comment:

Headings:

Clear headings are provided for each topic area.

Yes

If headings are not provided for each topic area, would they be helpful? Please explain:

Part III
Audiovisual Resources Only
(if applicable)

5. Audiovisual Presentation Format:

Quality:

Audiovisual resource is mutually supportive to the presentation of concepts.

If not, please explain:

Each section is clearly marked for participants.

Presentation:

Presentation progresses at a pace that permits comprehension. Pacing of dialogue is appropriate for absorbing concepts presented. Blank time is provided.

If not, please explain:

The video is self -paced interactive.

6. Technical Quality:

Auditory Quality:

Speaker, voice, and music are clear; sound is audible and has good quality.

If not, please explain:

Visual Quality:

Visuals are clear and properly framed; graphics and titles are clearly visible; and color, lighting, and editing enhance presentation content.

If not, please explain:

Continuity:

Continuity provides cohesiveness and smooth flow. Visuals are in a logical order and auditory portion is precisely matched with visual portion.

If not, please explain:

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