...CASE STUDY: Alice Peterson An experienced elementary school teacher is having problems with a pre-first grade class in which every student brings unique (and difficult) problems into the classroom, leading her to wonder if she is reaching anyone. Alice Peterson drove to work mentally agonizing over the same dilemma that faced her every school day: how to help her students learn. Alice taught a class of prefers-grade children at the Mason Elementary School in Eastvale, a small town outside Chicago. This year was proving to be the most challenging and the most frustrating of Alice’s twenty-eight-year career. The Eastvale school district served a heterogeneous school population. More than 40 percent of the students were black or Hispanic, and about a quarter of the school population qualified for the free or reduced-cost lunch program. There were also many students from middle class or upper-middle class families. Three years ago the school district introduced a pre-first grade class in an attempt to serve developmentally latent children. Over the past ten years or so, the kindergarten curriculum had become more academic, with less attention paid to readiness and group social skills. For some children, an academic kindergarten was not the best preparation for formal schooling; they needed more time before they faced the demands of first grade. On the basis of testing and the recommendations of their kindergarten teacher, such children were...
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...detergent display board is: it’s a freshman student’s first time to buy laundry detergent, and he/she has no idea of which brand to choose. At this scene we show them our laundry display board to help them make decisions. And we record their process of making decisions and analysis the attributes they value most. This is the Laundry Detergent Display Board. | Brand A | Brand B | Brand C | Brand D | Price | 11.99 | 11.99 | 17.99 | 11.99 | Scent | Clean Breeze | Lavenders | Clean Breeze | Lavenders | Liquid/Powder | Liquid | Powder | Liquid | Powder | Inclusion of Fabric-Softener | Yes | No | Yes | No | Part 2 Responses and interpretations At this part, each of our 4 group members interprets the 6 responses and we recorded their order to uncover the information. Can’s interpretation of 6 responses Response 1: Male The most important attribute: Scent- Clean Breeze: Brand A C The next important attribute: Liquid- Brand A Interpretation: Scent is the most important attribute to him, and after he optimize with “Clean Breeze”, he looks for the information of whether detergent of two remaining brands is liquid or not. After seeing Brand A is liquid, he chooses A. Which shows Liquid is the next most important attribute to him, and he just need to optimize with the Liquid. Response 2: Female The most important attribute: Scent- Lavenders: Brand B D The next important attribute: Liquid- Brand D Interpretation: Scent is the most important attribute to her, and after...
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...Individuals are defined in several different ways such as neat or sloppy, but the word neat or sloppy may have numerous diverse meanings to others. Suzanne Britt, the author of “Neat People vs. Sloppy People,” used a direct tone to favor messy people. She also defined two individuals in today’s society by the way they keep their environments hygienic. Britt mainly focused on explaining how neat people are really sloppy and how sloppy people are really neat in their own ways. She wanted her readers to learn not to be as uptight in their lives and increase time for friends and family. In contrast to Britt, Dave Barry, the author of “Batting Clean-Up and Striking Out,” used a humorous tone in his article to exemplify how men and women have different...
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...I have wondered before if I will have the chance to see the real beauty of life that I can’t find here in the busy city. But at last, after almost two hours of travel, I have seen what I am looking for; the clean river, the cold breeze, the leafy trees and the welcoming smiles of the Bago tribe, such an amazing treasures behind the mountains. Maybe it is the treasure in the end of every rainbow I see. For the pot of gold lie in the hearts of the tribe, their culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of the people. Despite of the developing municipality of Suyo, their culture remained; it is not damaged by the changes. They made sure that their culture will not die by letting the children learn in mind and heart their wonderful culture. The smiles in faces of the children showed that they really love what they are learning. It is soothing to the ears to hear their angelic voices; their ethnic dances made me forget the contemporary dances and how they beat their bamboo instruments made me feel the magic of nature. Even if I cannot understand what they are singing, I felt that they sing to show how proud they are to be part of the Bago tribe and to be thankful of all the blessings that God had given them. They gave thanks that day through a ritual, and a pig was butchered that I think is a sign of their respect and belief to the Lord. Every song they have sung reflected how they live their life in the past and now. I am amazed how they used bamboo cylinders as water containers...
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...The final topic I choose is wind energy; about is it clean cheap and practical? As people know that wind energy is totally clean and just use wind to convert energy. I will figure out what is the advantage of wind energy and how to get the clean, environmental wind energy. However, people don't know how to gain wind energy; the process of converting is clean or not. Furthermore, what kind of machine like windmill can make wind energy, that’s also a question. First, I will introduce the wind energy which has different types, and their different function. Using the official language in the google to describe it, also when and why wind energy comes out. Like talking about wind energy’s history. And I will tell the wind energy machine, how to make it and how long to make it. also, how much pollution it will have during the making time. Then, I will say something about how wind energy developed and figure some celebrity in this area and their contributions. And what they didn't do and the difficult points for them and future wind energy. The next step I will talk about the wind energy in worldwide, how it works and what range does it works, then specify to different countries, such as the U.S. and China. And the result and how wind energy works efficiently in those countries. For the detail of those information, I will use website or database in library. At last, I suppose to say that the advantage and disadvantage of the wind energy. Also, compare what wind energy can...
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...area remains illuminated and efficiency doesn’t get hampered by using the smart piece of furniture. The wooden furniture item will act as a perfect working space when the leaf is opened. As soon as the leaf is closed the same table will transform into a decorative stand or an area to stock things in no time. It will be a blessing for people who live in small houses as EVA will solve multiple purposes. The designer has tried to combine the charm of handcrafted things, modern looks and 3D forms in EVA, which makes it all the more eye catching. Simple facade and ease of use make EVA quite attractive. Just wedge it on any wall of your house or office and see it win hearts in a wink. April 10th, 2014. Furniture, A Warm Yet Peaceful Vilfred Desk To Support Your Privacy. Do you want to have some privacy when working or studying at home? For some people, they tend to have problems trying to concentrate about work when they are at home. There are those who work at home or who need to study but just cannot sit down and perform the tasks they need to do for the day. Because of this, they had to cram just to be able to finish their work. When one is cramming, they are unable...
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...Blk. 61 Lot 28 – 31 Bristol St. Cor. Regalado Avenue, Fairview Quezon City Thesis Title Proposal Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Name of Proponents: Alina, Ricardo L. Sumaculub, Renz Aldrin M. Tan, Jaypee S. 1.0 Proposed Project Title “Multifunction Personal Office Table with Advance Security” 2.0 Area of Investigation The purpose of this project is to provide the user’s a more advance and more Technological enhancement on their personal office table. This table is consist of automatic door compartment where you can hide your classified files and things to protect it from the others from seeing it. We will be adding also another two drawer under it. Their locks will only be activated by the User’s phone by typing their password on the application that we will create. We’re planning to use the Arduino to control its motors inside. Then we will be adding a lot of function on this table like its own USB port where you can charge your phone, putting an LED lights on the top of it so it will support the User on their paper works if it’s dark. 3.0 Reason for Choosing the Topic We all wanted a safe place where we can put our valuable things. Because there’s a lot of case where you don’t know where to put your laptop or cellphone, even you put it in your drawer anyone can open it when you’re not around either you put a key lock there if a person have a pin he can open it easily. So if we’re going to build this project we can hardly increase their peace of...
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...A laboratory information system (LIMS) is a software that allows you to manage samples and data to improve lab efficiency. Some of the key features that support a laboratory’s operations are data tracking support, flexible architecture and work flow. Security includes alarms and door locks also known as security codes. Alarms will need to be logged as well as logging the security codes on a protected system. This is so managers of a laboratory will know which alarms have been set off, security alarms are useful to be logged on to a LIMS as it may need to be used on an overview in a map layout of the laboratory, people will know where the alarms are located. A schematic map is needed in a laboratory as nay new employee’s or members of the laboratory will need to know where to go and where certain things are such as utilities (water, gas and electric) and fire exits in case of an emergency. Offices should be logged on a laboratory information system as every member of the laboratory information management system as every member of the laboratory will need to know whose office each one is, where every office is located in the laboratory. Heating systems are in the office as well as any vents that run through offices this is important as it can be logged on to a map of the building and is useful as this will allow oxygen to constantly be in a long supply for whoever is using the office. Space will need to be logged (M3) within the system as some activities may require more space...
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...Classroom Observation Conducting classroom observations are very important to the prospective teacher. Observing helps show how experienced teachers manage their classroom. For this observation it was important to notice how the classroom was arranged, how the teacher interacted with the students, the teacher’s management style, and interview the teacher. Upon speaking to the principal about observing he assigned me to Mrs. Johnson’s third grade class, because she was the best organized. I was surprised when I walked into the class and it was not pristine and in perfect order. Shelves are organized with baskets but the baskets are overflowing with books. I was glad to see that she actually used her classroom. My observations on the teacher’s management style, interaction with students, arrangement, mutual respect, enforcing and reinforcing classroom expectations, and preventative procedures and activities. The day I observed Mrs. Johnson’s classroom was a good day because not only did I get to see the interaction between her and her students she also had the other third grade class for a period and I got to see her interaction with students she does not have on a daily basis. She was very positive and never raised her voice once. If a student got too loud or was breaking rules she would call the students name and tell them to take a letter. She is very respectful with her students calling them ladies...
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...breaks that they've received while working in their retail jobs are mandatory based on the companies that they work for, not mandated by federal law. Up to 75% adults who are in the throws of their careers don't take their lunch breaks away from their desks, and therefore aren't receiving a break of any sort away from their desks (“We're Not Taking Enough Lunch Breaks. Why That's Bad For Business”, 2015). Although it may appear as if employees are getting more work done since they are at their desks more, they are in fact getting less work done by being less productive and less creative than they could be with a break. Creativity Being stuck at a desk all day is a terrible thing. Limited change of scenery and limited interactions with your co-workers; essentially, there is no time for your mind to escape the perils that have become working at your desk. This lack of variety at work is part of the problem facing corporations that complain that their workers aren't creative enough. According to John Cleese in a speech on creativity, sometimes you just need to do something else and suddenly you'll have a eureka moment. Mr. Cleese gives several ways in which we can be creative. Although they don't center around a nine to five desk job, they are still eye opening and relevant to all walks of life (“John Cleese on Creativity”). Productivity In addition to stunted creativity at work, another downside of not taking proper breaks while working is a drop in productivity. Due to...
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...Creating a Literacy Environment Katherine Blevins February 8, 2014 ECH 425 Bonnie Barrett Classrooms come in all shapes and sizes. There are things that have to be in a classroom and things that just make the classroom complete. Every classroom has to have a literacy rich environment; this is hard to show in a picture so I will attempt to explain how a classroom should look and the things that need to be in one. Pre-school rooms are much different from others so we will start with a pre-school room. Pre-school classrooms have to have different centers such as a library with many different kinds of books. This area should have child sized furniture and bean bags for the children to get comfortable and enjoy reading. There has to be a kitchen area and dramatic play area. Sometimes these areas are put together because they go together and the children can play “house”. In these areas there should be books about cooking, food, and the way different cultures dress. This can help the children to look at the pictures and copy them in their play. Another area is blocks with trucks and other building items. In this area there should be books about construction, building, transportation, and architecture. There should also be a computer area for the students to utilize with programs that are age appropriate, a lot of times the HATCH computers are in these rooms because they are loaded with many programs for this age group. Science and Discovery is another area where there should...
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...Sean Pack BUS 101 OCA Donatos Pizza 1. We decided to use a total of 3 employees for cooks in the kitchen at Donatos. The number of 3 would not only help us with making orders, but also with the clean duties after the rush hours. In the year or so, HR will extend our cook employees to 4 per shift for better efficiency. 2. As a Pizza/ Fast Food chain, yes we do compete for employees. We feel that the atmosphere, our salaries and benefits, interest our potential employees more than our competition. 3. After a year of being with us, we sit down with the other managers and grade an employee’s performance on a scale of 1-10. The next day we call in the employee, and let him know how he/she did last year, and how he/she can do better in the coming year. 4. First we look internally. If there isn’t an employee that fits the criteria for that particular position, we check our other stores that are close by. If all else fails, then we advertise employment. 5. Yes. Donatos wants every piece of diversity it can muster. We believe that different people bring different ideas that can help this company grow and be more successful. We do not discriminate against any race, background, or family history. Everyone has a fair chance to be a part of the Donatos family. 6. We would sit down with that employee, and try to understand his reasoning, if we can’t come to an agreement; he/she would be moved to either a different dept. of a new store entirely...
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...thought triggered me to ask myself, “What would be my ideal summer vacation looks like?” To start my visualization, I would like to spend it in a place afar from the noisy streets of the city. A place where the only sounds I can hear are the chirping of the birds, the waves crashing on the shore and the laughter of my family. In that place, the trees are dancing gracefully and flowers are waving gently with the wind. In the distance, the shore is filled with sand so white, crystal clear water and with porpoises on the sea side. On the top of the hill resides our home, a small bungalow type but filled with so much contentment and joy. Inside of it are simple things to suffice our needs. Upon entering the entrance door, you will see the clean and tidy living room, with a window on the right that offers a beautiful sight of the blue ocean. Beside our home, there stood a tall and old narra tree that gives us shade during the day. Flowers of different kinds and varieties grows around the yard abundantly. Then, I can see the endless sky above with shiny shimmering stars blinking at night and in the water, it seems the unreachable stars are within my grasp. In a distance, I can see the fire keeps burning from the bonfire we have made, and beside it, sitting my loved ones with a happy face. Generally, my summer vacation would be an ideal one, even though I may not have those picturesque sceneries, what matters most will be the tranquility I have when I am with my...
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...Slide 1 Buenos Dias Brasilia… Thank you for having me here today. Slide 2 One out of Four Brazilian workers have at least one chronic disease and the sedentary nature of the office workplace contributes to this problem. Slide 3 The Ergotron Work Fit-S Sit Stand Work Station can adapt a traditional desk to an ergonomic workstation with height easy height adjustments for the worker. The Ergotron Work Fit-D station is an adjustable table that the worker can use to easily raise or lower their workstation. The next slide is a video presentation that shows the benefits in an entertaining way… Slide 4 Video Slide 5 This graphic shows that in today’s lifestyle the average person may be sitting for 15.5 of the hours that they are awake. This time is spent during eating meals, driving to work, watching television, computer games, surfing the internet, and the list goes on. Sitting at work is where the bulk of the time is spent sitting, so reducing this time can greatly improve the health of the office workers in Brasília. Slide 6 Research has shown that productivity in the workplaces that have used adjustable workstations has increased by 18 percent. That is a win win for everyone involved! Slide 7 These new habits should be started slowly like any exercise program. This is where the ease of use for the Ergotron work stations are very beneficial. Start with alternating the sitting and standing as often as you like. Standing too much in the beginning may result...
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...entering first time to the hospital when welcomed by a neat and clean environment as well as aesthetic feelings, takes away half of his misery and increases his confidence on the hospital. The hospital housekeeping services comprises of activities related to cleanliness, maintenance of a healthy environment and good sanitation services, keeping the hospital premises free from pollution, assisting in patient movement across the hospital. In short it is the service directed towards a clean, safe and mentally comfortable environment. Organizing a Housekeeping Department: The Housekeeping Department serves all areas and departments of a hospital. Interaction with medical faculty, nursing, Engineering and maintenance department, materials management department, Human Resources Department, Security, Laundry and general administration in matters relating to Housekeeping and infection control. Hence the Housekeeping Department needs to be decentralized based on the work process in order to increase the efficiency of the department along with providing manpower pooling system close to the vertical transport system to facilitate easy movement of patient across the hospital, materials and equipment etc. Facilities and space requirement: • Office for the housekeeping department at the ground floor to cover all the OPDs and 3rd floor for all the inpatient areas. • Dedicated telephone lines to contact. • Control desk and bulletin board to put up daily duty charts and other housekeeping...
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