...series deal with the other aspects: • Analytical Writing deals with the difference between analytical and descriptive writing • Planning and Structuring an Essay deals with logical structures • Developing and Supporting an Argument deals with persuasion Expectations of student assignments One of the difficulties experienced by students, particularly in first year, is understanding what standard is expected in essays at tertiary level. As well as this, each subject discipline has its own ways of doing things and its own conventions about essay structure and writing style. For instance, in some subjects it is acceptable to write very personally and put forward your own opinions and feelings on a topic and in others such a personal response would not be appropriate. You need to find out the expectations and conventions of your subjects so that you can write essays that are valued within the context of your discipline. You may be lucky enough to have information and support provided by individual subject teachers e.g. model essays, assessment criteria sheets. You can help yourself by • reading Faculty handbooks, which will often give information about the disciplinary expectations. Some Faculties...
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...PRACTICAL RESPONSIBILITY I: NORMATIVE EXPECTATIONS In Chapter II, I have identified a basic objection to any responsibility-based account of action, the fundamental problem. In a nutshell, the concept of action appears to be prior to the concept of responsibility in the logical order of things. If so, then an account of action in terms of responsibility is impossible. I have also suggested that the challenge thus posed could be met with a concept of practical task-responsibility. The aim of this and the next two chapters is to develop such a concept. I will claim that a person is practically task-responsible for ϕing just in case it would be reasonable (in a special sense I will explain in Chapter V) to expect of her that she ϕ. Two major conceptual tasks lie ahead. First, the concept of expectation involved must be clarified. Second, the concept of reasonableness must be explained. These are the respective tasks of the present and the next two chapters. As we will see, both tasks are rather delicate. In both cases, we will see that the fundamental problem reappears at various junctures in the natural course of explanation of the concepts. I begin the chapter by clarifying the distinction between normative and predictive (or descriptive) expectations (section 1). Sections 2-4 proceed to discuss the concept of normative expectations, since the concept of practical task-responsibility is characterized exclusively in terms of normative expectations. After some preliminary conceptual...
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...June 18, 2012 A teacher’s expectations can greatly impact how well a student does in a classroom. If a teacher demonstrates expectations in rational and positive manner, the student is more likely to excel in the classroom. However, if a teacher has a negative outlook and does not let the students know exactly what is expected, the classroom will not run as smooth and the students’ grades might be poor. There are many expectations that would positively influence student achievement. The five that will be covered in this paper are arriving on time and prepared, positive communication with classmates and the teacher, completing a reading log each night, turning assignments in on time, and paying attention in class. When addressing a fourth grade classroom, asking students to arrive on time and be prepared would be an expectation that would influence a student’s academic achievement. There are many reasons why it is important for students to arrive to class on time. First of all, a fourth grade classroom is busy and has a full day of activities each day. Arriving late would cause a student to not only miss out on an important morning activity, but it would be disruptive to other students who are moving on to their next assignment. The same is said when asking a student to come to class prepared. The unprepared student is not only taking valuable time out of his or her day, but that of his classmates. This expectation would influence the students’ academic...
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...INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT OF ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP Submitted To: Mr. Madan Lal Pradhan (Course Instructor) Submitted By: Manish Ratna Sakya MBAe IV ‘A’ 1. What is Pygmalion effect or self fulfilling prophecy? Ans: The Pygmalion effect is the phenomenon in which the greater the expectation placed upon people, the better they perform. It also states that high achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectations. The belief of Pygmalion effect will lead people to perform closer to the expectations that they set for themselves. The studies of the Pygmalion effect are difficult to conduct. However, the results show a positive correlation between leader expectation and follower performance, but it is argued that the studies are done in an unnatural, manipulated setting. The paradox of the Pygmalion Effect is that having high expectations of people will produce better results, but it’s also more likely you’ll be disappointed. In business, managers, bosses, and corporate superiors can often influence the work and success of employees by expecting them to either rise or fall. The Pygmalion effect is very similar to the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy. The self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes it to become true. The effect has both positive and negative outcomes — a person expected by his or her superiors to succeed will, but the opposite is also usually true. 2. What evidence of self...
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...BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes Assessment 3 9/1/2014 ACC140130 Mitch Mueller TABLE OF CONTENTS INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION TASK 1 INDUCTION GUIDE………………………………………………………………………………………….….........................4 MENTORING SYSTEM…………………………………………………………………………………………..........…………...5 TASK 2 STUDENT ORIENTATION SURVEY....................................................................................................7 * INTRODUCTION * ORIENTATION GOOD PRACTICE PRINCIPLES * CURRENT ORIENTATION PRACTICES * CONCERNS WITH CURRENT ORIENTATION PRACTICES * IMPROVING ORIENTATION AND TRANSITION THROUGH COORDINATION TASK 3 PROBATIONARY PLAN...................................................................................................................11 TASK 4 ORIENTATION SURVEY...........……………………………………………………………………...........……….………….12 INDUCTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE..........................................................................................15 HR INDUCTION & ORIENTATION INDUCTION New staff induction guide Before Arrival | Supervisor Responsibility | HR Responsibility | | Prepares for new starter arrival using pre-arrival checklist.Schedules meetings and activities for new starters first week | Completes recruitment and selection processSends employment Offer Letter to preferred candidate | | New staff | Supervisor | HR | Starting Essentials | Begins to orient themselves to BS Training including the use of the...
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...Setting high expectations for responsible student behavior is an essential part of any teacher’s education plan. The knowledge and understanding of these expectations will help students learn valuable skills within social settings, as well as teach them the important fact that there will always be consequences to all of their actions. These expectations are effective teaching tools during in-class activities as well as out-of-class activities. One very common in-class activity would be students answering question during any given lesson. It is very common during this time of the school day for students to begin asking questions randomly, which can disrupt the teacher’s rhythm and interrupt the entire lesson. A behavioral expectation for this activity would be for the students to raise their hand when they have a question, and then wait to be called on before they ask it. This behavior will help students understand the value and importance of patience as well as begin to condition them to recognize and accept acceptable patterns of behavior. Another behavioral expectation would be for the students to only ask questions that are relevant to the lesson at hand. It is very easy for young children to drift of topic and begin asking questions about subjects they would rather be discussing. By requiring students to only ask questions that pertain to the immediate topic of discussion, they are more likely to stay focused and gain a better understanding of the lesson being taught....
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...An in-class activity I would have my students participate in would a warm-up activity for the beginning of the class period. Some of the reasons that I would have my students do a warm-up activity are that it helps get the students to start thinking about the subject and begin to focus on it. This will help the students make their transition mentally from their last class to my class. I would also use the warm-up as a way to set the tone for the upcoming lesson, like a building block to get their thought process going in the right direction for the day. Most importantly, I would use the warm-up to allow myself to assess the student’s attitude and ability for the day to help me determine the best way for to form groups for other activities for the day. A behavioral expectation that I would have for my students for the warm-up activity is that they would have their materials (ex. Pencil and paper) out on their desk ready to begin the warm-up after the bell rings. Another behavioral expectation I would have of my students for the warm-up activity that before they begin the activity, they take time to reflect on the prompts I gave them for the assignment and begin to work quietly and individually. An evaluation method I would use to ensure that my students have an understanding of my behavioral expectations is to have a poster up on my wall that is a reminder of the classroom expectations and pointed out to the students who are not working on the warm-up. The classroom expectations...
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...Classroom Management Task 2 Class regulations and procedures are vital in every classroom. Systems and regulations permit the pupils to be aware of what is expected of them, and encourages a constructive environment within the classroom and the needed tools to operate within society through adulthood. The two activities I shall address are the use of learning centers and computer workstations, and submitting assignments. Then I will address two out-of-classroom activities and the behavioral expectations for them. The first out-of-classroom activity is recess and finally, assemblies. Finally, I shall express two separate evaluation techniques to establish the pupil comprehension of the conduct expectations and the effects of not abide by the regulations. The initial in-class activity I shall address is learning centers and computer workstations. In this activity, the pupils are separated into small groups. The amount of groups will equal the amount of centers or workstations. For instance, there are five workstations and or centers, so I separate the class into five groups with four or five pupils for each group. In every center the pupil will have an assignment to complete. I will use the poetry center as an instance. In the poetry center, pupils are given a subject that they will write on, and be obliged to finish in that center. The subject may be centered on an object they are presently studying as a class, or a current event. The area is arranged so all the supplies...
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...learning environment. I have learned from my own children that they are happiest when boundaries are established, expectations are clear, and there is no confusion with how our household is going to run or the consequences they will face if they choose not to follow the rules. The same is true for the students within our classrooms. The boundaries I establish at the beginning of the year sets the tone for the duration of the time my students will spend with me. When there is a well thought out plan and students are aware of what is expected, no matter the activity, students will experience effective learning. Centers are an effective teaching strategy that allows self-directed learning amongst students. During a 90 minute reading block, I plan to use literacy centers while I am reading in small groups. This activity will be used every day for the entire year so it will be extremely important for my students to understand the appropriate procedures and my expectations for center time. My first expectation of my students at all center time activities is to use only a 12 inch voice, my second expectation is for my students to respect their peers and materials at each station, my third expectation is to stay on task, and my final expectation for center time is for my students to leave the station tidy and as it was when they arrived. To ensure these expectations are followed, my first step is to organize my materials and teach my students were everything goes. I plan to show...
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...Letter Sample 1 305-A Jalan Sultan Mizan Kg Paya Lima, 21200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu 21 May 2002 Dear Sir, I am pleased to submit herewith my application for the post of Human Resource Executive in your company. I believe that my qualification and working experience enable me to meet the expectations and demands of the said position. I graduated from London School of Economics (LSE) in Degree of Human Resource & Administration with a Second Class (Upper). I am currently attached with Terengganu Gas as a Junior Human Resource Executive. My academic records as well as my involvements in co-curriculum activities has prepared me for this job and taught me the important of interpersonal skills. As an active person in various activities, I have the opportunities to lead, initiate and manage as well as developing the ability to work with people with different level and social backgrounds. This also allowed me to gain valuable working knowledge. The resume enclosed will provide you with more details of my qualification and experience. I would be very please to discuss to you further on my current duties and achievements as well as the expectation of your current available position in your organization. If you are favorably impressed with my qualifications and experience, I would very much appreciate if you could contact me in advance to set up a meeting to discuss a mutually favorable prospect. You can contact me at the above address or reach me...
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...Bsbhrm506A Manage Recruitment, Selection and Induction Processes BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes Assessment 3 9/1/2014 ACC140130 Mitch Mueller TABLE OF CONTENTS INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION TASK 1 INDUCTION GUIDE………………………………………………………………………………………….….........................4 MENTORING SYSTEM…………………………………………………………………………………………..........…………...5 TASK 2 STUDENT ORIENTATION SURVEY....................................................................................................7 * INTRODUCTION * ORIENTATION GOOD PRACTICE PRINCIPLES * CURRENT ORIENTATION PRACTICES * CONCERNS WITH CURRENT ORIENTATION PRACTICES * IMPROVING ORIENTATION AND TRANSITION THROUGH COORDINATION TASK 3 PROBATIONARY PLAN...................................................................................................................11 TASK 4 ORIENTATION SURVEY...........……………………………………………………………………...........……….………….12 INDUCTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE..........................................................................................15 HR INDUCTION & ORIENTATION INDUCTION New staff induction guide Before Arrival | Supervisor Responsibility | HR Responsibility | | Prepares for new starter arrival using pre-arrival checklist.Schedules meetings and activities for new starters first week | Completes recruitment and selection processSends employment Offer Letter to preferred candidate | | New staff | Supervisor | HR | Starting Essentials | Begins...
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...Team Ground Rules and Guidelines what are the general expectations for all members of the team? Michelle- To complete all work on time to communicate with each other. Ami - Good communications with participants as team members and individuals, consider each team member's ideas as valuable, participation, planning and then protecting the planned time Lydia- Learning Team B members are expected to comply with the University of Phoenix Academic Policies and Procedures. All team member participation and assignment contributions will be in compliance with the assignment requirements as described in the course syllabus or as requested by the instructor/facilitator. All team members will contribute equally to the assignments. All team member general expectation is for everyone will feel part of the team. All team work will be checked through the plagiarism check program. Everyone will post their assignments by the deadline agreed upon by the team. Any questions or concerns will be addressed as soon as possible. All team member should communicate daily, either email or by phone at there earliest convenience. Team D feels communication is the key and if emergencies arise that is important then notify the team about there situation. Expectations for Time Management and Involvement (Participation, communication with the team, accessibility, etc.) Michelle-Make sure all parts are in on time and all projects are completed before the allotted time. Ami - Check student discussion...
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...Few memories as a failure on a major project from half a decade ago still vividly remains in memories. As a Research Assistant to Tim, it was my first paid job. Tim, an Engineer, worked in silos and had driver social style to his heart beat. He only communicated the expectations without delving in the details that he had in his mind. Even though the Office space was a closed knit space for 16 students, Tim seldom hung out with people to build personal relationships. He only interacted with others when there was a need. His lack of explanation on why the project was needed had left me wondering regarding purpose and design aspects of the new programming project. I struggled on how to effectively design the project and often sought help from other people, who recommended me that the project needed investment in new programming platform as old platform was incapable of achieving the project objectives. After making almost no progress on the project and wasting time in attempts to make old platform workable, I received a vehement email from Tim, stating that XYZ Inc. was deciding to scale back on funding, as no progress reports were submitted. I was shocked to learn that I was even expected to submit progress reports at the end of quarter on the undertaken project in which I had neither any clue nor communication. As an amiable person, I was too quick to reach an agreement with Tim on project deliverables. I had thought that I would be receiving friendly advice and guidance from...
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...Foreign Literature The career factors used by Richardson (2009) are similar to the pre- and post-entry Expectations examined by Blomme et al. (2009). Blomme et al. found distinct differences in expectations of job content, development opportunities, work-family balance, salary, Performance-related pay and career opportunities. The authors argue discrepancies in what employees expect in the industry and actually experience may lead to negative consequences, such as turnover Richardson (2009) received completed surveys from 379 tourism and hospitality students (25% response) in Australia to measure perceptions of the hospitality industry. The author examined differences between importance and expectations of students on 20 career factors. The authors found discrepancies between what students perceived as important and what they expected in a hospitality career. Richardson concluded hospitality and tourism students do not expect the hospitality and tourism industries to offer them the career factors they feel are important. In addition, the author noted tourism and hospitality students do not have a clear idea of careers and working conditions in the hospitality industry. A study carried out by Chen (2000) which analysed the perceptions of tourism students’ toward work values concluded that one particular group of students categorized as “income movers” expressed a reduced desire to work in the industry due to poor earnings potential. Barron &...
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...Analyze the Thomas’s situation He proved himself to be very talented and intelligent, but he failed to satisfy the expectations of company and his superiors, Davis and Mcdonald. His direct expression for his ideas and his overly confident and arrogant personality made him to be unable meet office politics. His superior, Davis pointed out that he is “truly disappointed with Thomas’s work” and he has concerns with his “attitude and job performance”. Therefore, now he is situation to be receiving a dismissal in his position. Mistakes 1 (culture, power dependency) Green violates the group’s norms and regulation. Norms is a acceptable standards of behaviour within a group that are shared by group members. It is important because: • Facilitates group’s survival • Increase predictability of member’s behaviour • Decrease embarrassing interpersonal problem for members • Allows members to express central value of group and clarity what’s distinctive about group’s identity • It increase solidarity and cohesiveness His direct expression for his ideas and his overly confident and arrogant personality make him to be unable meet office politics. Green knows his capability and intelligent talent than any other people. Therefore he feels he has a right to express his idea under any circumstances and thinks his actions and choices are always right. More importantly, after his promotion, he admits his legitimate power in the office and thinks his power is equal to the Davis, his...
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