...Successful Student Strategies for independent learning Learning styles Note-taking strategies Test-taking techniques © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [2] 10/29/2013 GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Critical thinking Problem solving Basic research skills o ITT Tech Virtual Library o Web searches o Citing sources Time management Working in teams COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. Gather relevant information using ITT Technical Institute resources, such as student email, ITT Tech Virtual Library, and ITT Tech Student Portal. 2. Perform self-analysis on the areas that impact success in academic and professional life. 3. Apply strategies that help achieve success in academic and professional life. 4. Use productivity software to create various types of documents. 5....
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...DCCCD Libraries. 2. The Choose a Database Page – A gateway to the DCCCD’s extensive collection of digital resources (dcccd.edu/databases). 3. Academic Search Complete (Ebscohost) – The DCCCD’s largest single database of articles. Includes full text articles from nearly 8,000 magazines and journals in all disciplines. Some newspapers. 4. Serials Solutions - The answer to "where is that journal title I'm looking for?" 5. Gale Virtual Reference Library - An alternative to Wikipedia. Citable articles from specialized subject encyclopedias in full text on the Web. 6. Google and Its Subsets (Advanced, Books, Scholar, Directory, Uncle Sam, Google Dictionary). B: The Traditional Library 7. Library of Congress Classification System Your guide to systematically browsing the library shelves. 8. Physical books and e-books (NetLibrary) E-books allow full text searching. Physical books allow bathtub reading. 9. WorldCat - A tool for finding almost any resource published (except for articles) - many available in nearby libraries (not just in the DCCCD) C: Online Databases: The Choose a Database Page listed in A is the starting point (dcccd.edu/databases). 10. CQ Researcher - The best single source for analysis of current and controversial issues: cultural, economic, and political. 11. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context Articles on issues re-titled to convey the author's position. 12. SIRS Researcher - Well selected articles on popular research topics with overviews...
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...had time to stand back from something, or talk it through, as in: ‘On reflection, I think you might be right’, or ‘On second thoughts, I realised he was more upset than me.’ Structured reflection If we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What didn’t? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simply a parent thinking about how best to deal with a teenager. In this kind of reflection, the aim is to look carefully at what happened, sort out what is really going on and explore in depth, in order to improve, or change something for next time. This brief guide will look at what is meant by reflection, suggest forms of structured reflection to improve the way you learn, and also outline how to use a model of reflection to structure a reflective assignment 2 Key elements of reflection Reflection is a type of thinking associated with deep thought, aimed at achieving better understanding. It contains a mixture of elements: 1. Making sense of experience We don’t always learn from...
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...CO2520 Communications GRADED ASSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------- Graded Assignment Requirements This document includes all of the assignment requirements for the graded assignments in this course. Your instructor will provide the details about when each assignment is due. Unit 1 Assignment 1: Models of Communication Learning Objectives and Outcomes * Define “communication”. * Apply each of the four models of human communication. Course Objectives supported by this activity: * Describe how communication methods and standards have changed over time. * Evaluate examples of written, oral, and visual communications to determine if they conform to ethical and professional standards. Assignment Requirements Read pp. 11-18 in the textbook. Draw each of the models from the book including the fourth model that the textbook authors added. Under each model, define and evaluate your understanding of the communication channels and processes at work with each model in three to five sentences. Describe how each model builds on the previous model with at least one sentence. Write down and evaluate the definition of communication provided from the textbook authors with three or more sentences. Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 1, pp. 11-18 Submission Requirements This assignment is a graded, in-class assignment. You have 60 minutes to complete the assignment. At the end of the 60 minutes, turn...
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...when we have had time to stand back from something, or talk it through, as in: ‘On reflection, I think you might be right’, or ‘On second thoughts, I realised he was more upset than me.’ Structured reflection If we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What didn’t? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simply a parent thinking about how best to deal with a teenager. In this kind of reflection, the aim is to look carefully at what happened, sort out what is really going on and explore in depth, in order to improve, or change something for next time. This brief guide will look at what is meant by reflection, suggest forms of structured reflection to improve the way you learn, and also outline how to use a model of reflection to structure a reflective assignment 2 Key elements of reflection Reflection is a type of thinking associated with deep thought, aimed at achieving better understanding. It contains a mixture of elements: 1. Making sense of experience We don’t always learn from experiences. Reflection is where we...
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...INTRODUCTION Career development has become of more importance in recent years as organisations utilise the investment of human resource development to an advantage (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Career or professional development for the purposes of this report can be defined as an attempt to help the individual analyse their abilities and interests to guide their placement, progression, and development through various assessment activities (Gunnigle & Flood, 1990, p. 172). Literature suggests that the effectiveness of several management and professional development activities can be enhanced by paying attention to managerial self-awareness and variables related to self-awareness like self-efficacy (McCarthy & Garavan, 1999). Admundson (1995), argues that the two key variables that moderate career decisions are the individual’s self-awareness and self-efficacy which are essential because high levels of self-awareness and self-efficacy enables the individual to exert more control over long term effects and are in a better posistion to respond proactively to situations. Therefore, analysing managerial and professional development in regard to self-awareness creates a positive effect to both personal and professional enhancements. This report posits the importance of managerial self-awareness to the effectiveness of personal and professional development. It aims to develop understanding of self awareness for career development gauged from feedback tools, specifically the Personal...
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...Reflection. Total Weighting: Total: 15% Values Audit; Capability Audit; Graduate Elevator Pitch (upload to VUColl) Due Date: Week 9 Word Limit: 1000 words (Upload to VUColl ) _________________________________________________________________________________ Context You have spent a lot of time and money in completing a degree which will assist you in finding employment or moving to further study. Your undergraduate course has facilitated the development of hard (eg preparing financial reports) and soft (eg problem solving) skills. Completing a challenge project in a multi-disciplinary team may be evidence that you can execute those skills. You may also be involved in paid employment &/voluntary work. In IBC2/PD2 you prepared an ePortfolio, CV and worked on a career plan. It is time to update this to reflect your personal and academic development during the last 12 months. The following 3 tasks will give you an opportunity to STOP and once again reflect on the values, skills and knowledge that you can promote when you apply for employment or post graduate study. Purpose of assessment: To demonstrate the student’s ability to use self-reflection to articulate the values, skills and knowledge that they have developed throughout their undergraduate degree. The student will submit a 1000 word ‘Career Planning Report’ that includes a Values Audit (100 words); Capability Audit (650 words); Graduate Pitch (250 words). This is an INDIVIDUAL assessment piece. Task 1 – Values...
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...offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and in over 100 countries worldwide. Qualifications include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications from entry level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas, recognised by employers and higher education institutions worldwide. We deliver 9.4 million exam scripts each year, with more than 90% of exam papers marked onscreen annually. As part of Pearson, Edexcel continues to invest in cutting-edge technology that has revolutionised the examinations and assessment system. This includes the ability to provide detailed performance data to teachers and students which helps to raise attainment. This specification is Issue 4. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Edexcel website: www.edexcel.com Acknowledgements This specification has been produced by Edexcel on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Edexcel would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to its development. References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of...
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...Technical Professional Onsite Course GRADED ASSIGNMENTS Table of Contents Graded Assignments 2 Unit 1 Assignment 1: It Takes Courage 2 Unit 2 Assignment 1: Left in the Lurch 3 Unit 3 Assignment 1: Gratitude Journal 4 Unit 4 Assignment 1: Create a Business Letter 5 Unit 5 Presentation 1: Small Group Presentation: Leadership, Conflict Resolution, and Teamwork 7 Unit 5 Assignment 1: Compare and Contrast Effective and Ineffective Leaders 8 Unit 6 Assignment 1: Create a Long-Term Financial Plan 10 Unit 7 Assignment 1: Calculating Credit Scores 11 Unit 8 Assignment 1: Writing a Prospective Schedule 12 Unit 9 Assignment 1: Using Social Media for Job Searches 14 Unit 10 Assignment 1: Putting the Finishing Touches on Your ePortfolio 15 Laboratory Assignments 17 Unit 1 Lab 1: Personal Persistence Narrative 17 Unit 1 Lab 2: Grit Test 21 Unit 2 Lab 1: Optimism 24 Unit 2 Lab 2: Self-Control 25 Unit 3 Lab 1: Curiosity in Modern Times 27 Unit 3 Lab 2: Integrity Matters 28 Unit 4 Lab 1: Create a Research Summary Memorandum 29 Unit 5 Lab 1: Resolving Systemic Conflict: Scenario Analysis 31 Unit 6 Lab 1: Time Value of Money 32 Unit 6 Lab 2: Budget Exercise 33 Unit 7 Lab 1: Calculating House Cost 35 Unit 7 Lab 2: Delayed Gratification 37 Unit 8 Lab 1: Initiative Reflection 39 Unit 8 Lab 2: Time Management Reflection 40 Unit 9 Lab 1: Creating a Professional Profile 41 Unit 10 Lab 1: Creating a Personal and Professional Development Plan 43 ...
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...Critically discuss the importance of reflection in the practice of management Student ID:20583416 Course: The reflective manager (MD4046) Lecturer: Dr. Elias Hadjielias Fall 2012 Assignment no. 1 Table of Contents Introduction Page 1.1 General Introduction to Reflection 3 1.2 Objectives and Purpose of the essay 3 Main Body 1.3-1.6 Review of Literature 3-4 1.7 Personal opinion of the writer 4 1.8 A practical example of Reflection in a certain case 4 1.9 Recommendations from the writer 5 Conclusion 2.0 Summary pg.3 5 2.1 References ...
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...ITT Technical Institute NT1310 Physical Networking Student Course Package Bring this document with you each week Students are required to complete each assignment and lab in this course package on time whether or not they are in class. Late penalties will be assessed for any assignments or labs handed in past the due date. The student is responsible for replacement of the package if lost. Table of Contents Syllabus 2 Student Professional Experience 19 Graded Assignments and Exercises 23 Labs 47 Documenting your Student Professional Experience 57 ITT Technical Institute NT1310 Physical Networking Onsite Course SYLLABUS Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory Hours, 22 Lab Hours) Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: NT1210 Introduction to Networking or equivalent Course Description: This course examines industry standards and practices involving the physical components of networking technologies (such as wiring standards and practices, various media and interconnection components), networking devices and their specifications and functions. Students will practice designing physical network solutions based on appropriate capacity planning and implementing various installation, testing and troubleshooting techniques for a computer network. Where Does This Course Belong? | | | NT2799 | | | | | | | | NSA Capstone | | | | | | | Project | | | | | NT2580...
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...Handbook for RCOG Trainers July 2011 Contents Introduction Section 1: Introduction to RCOG educational roles 1.1 College Tutor 1.2 Educational Supervisor 1.3 ATSM Director 1.4 ATSM Preceptor 1.5 ATSM Educational Supervisor 1.6 Deanery Ultrasound Co-ordinator 1.7 Ultrasound Educational Supervisor 1.8 Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor (STPS) 4 5 5 7 8 10 12 13 15 16 Section 2: Structure of postgraduate education 2.1 The curriculum 2.2 Postgraduate training, assessment and appraisal 2.3 Annual review of training 2.4 RCOG forms for appraisal 2.5 MRCOG examinations 2.6 DRCOG examination 18 22 25 30 31 32 34 Section 3: Managing local/regional education 3.1 Guidance for dealing with the poorly performing trainee 3.2 Regional education 3.3 Welcoming the new trainee 3.4 Training needs for trainers 3.5 Top tips for College Tutors and Educational Supervisors 35 35 36 39 39 40 2 Section 4: Resources 4.1 Bibliography for medical education 4.2 List of educational resources 42 42 42 Section 5: Appendices 5.1 Appendix 1: Sample letter of welcome 5.2 Appendix 2: Example of introductory programme 45 45 47 3 Introduction The delivery of training and education is a core responsibility for the National Health Service (NHS). The General Medical Council sets the standards for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and works with the Colleges to determine the curriculum, assessments and implementation. The Royal College of Obstetricians...
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...perspective. He believed that the two major principles operating in intellectual growth and development are adaptation and organization. Piaget believed that humans desire a state of cognitive balance or equilibration. When the child experiences cognitive conflict (a discrepancy between what the child believes the state of the world to be and what s/he is experiencing) adaptation is achieved through adjustment or accommodation. Organization refers to the mind's natural tendency to organize information into related, connected structures. On the hand, Vygotsky, however, believed that development first takes place in the social arena, when the child observes the parents behavior, listens to the parents' speech, and tries to imitate. The parent guides the child in his/her efforts, making corrections when needed and providing greater challenges when appropriate. Eventually the child becomes more competent and information becomes internalized, as...
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...EDU 695 Week 4 DQ 1 Share Your Action Research Study NEW To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/edu-695-ash/edu-695-week-4-dq-1-share-your-action-research-study-new Share Your Action Research Study Action research is a form of inquiry in which a problem is identified and a series of actions are planned as a way of gaining deeper understanding of the range of possible solutions. The purpose of this discussion is to promote reciprocal sharing of your final action research report with others in your community of practice (your peers in this course) who would value the knowledge you have gained through the action research process. In this discussion, you will create a presentation using the software of your choice (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Docs, Present.me, YouTube, Prezi, Jing, SlideRocket, or another program) to present your findings to your school at an after school staff meeting. Include speaker notes if using PowerPoint. If using a program other than PowerPoint, submit a document with speaker notes included for each slide. There are two parts to this discussion. Part 1: Share the process and results of the action research planned in EDU671 and conducted in EDU675. At a minimum: • Describe the purpose of your study by writing a statement that completes the following sentence, “The purpose of this study is to…” (two to three sentences). • Post your research question(s) – Include definitions of key technical terms, if necessary. (one to three...
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...E-portfolios also help to foster an independent and autonomous way of thinking, according to Strivens.This is in large part because people must focus on their collective work, think about how it will be portrayed, and what the work says about them as an individual. The individual is then in charge of their learning and the choice of where to demonstrate their proficiency. People are also forced to reflect on what they have learned and how they plan to build and improve in the future. This helps people to become better critical thinkers and helps them to develop their writing and multimedia skills. An electronic portfolio also known as an e-portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the Web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. Over the past decade, many people have found electronic portfolios as an effective way to more clearly present information not only through text, but also through visuals, audio, and video formats. Documents can be stored on hard drives, Zip disks, or CD-ROM in many digital formats such as text documents, picture files, web pages, digital video, and presentation files. They can be stored on hard drives, Zip disks, websites, or CD-ROM. E-portfolios also help to foster...
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