...“A Learning Bridge for Aboriginal Adults” (ALBAA) Final Report Phase I – Aboriginal Transitions Research Fund May 29, 2009 Submitted to: Learning Programs Branch Ministry of Advanced Education 2nd Floor – 835 Humboldt Street PO Box 9882 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9T6 Submitted by: Faculty of Student Development Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Road Box 3010 Kamloops BC V2C 5N3 Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5 Review of Literature ................................................................................................................................... 6 Institutional Factors............................................................................................................................. 7 Cultural Factors ................................................................................................................................. 11 Power and Control Factors ................................................................................................................ 15 Financial and Geographic Factors ..................................................................................................... 16 Limitations of the Current Literature ...
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...many public schools are constantly threatening to take away music programs all the time. But why is music education so vital in the growth of students? According to the National Association for Music Education, twenty reasons are given as to why music is helping to enrich students educational experience, not diminish it. 1. Musical training helps develop language and reasoning: Students who have early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music, and songs can help imprint information on young minds. 2. A mastery of memorization: Even when performing with sheet music, student musicians are constantly using their memory to perform. The skill of memorization can serve students well in education and beyond. 3. Students learn to improve their work: Learning music promotes craftsmanship, and students learn to want to create good work instead of mediocre work. This desire can be applied to all subjects of study. 4. Increased coordination: Students who practice with musical instruments can improve their hand-eye coordination. Just like playing sports, children can develop motor skills when playing music. 5. A sense of achievement: Learning to play pieces of music on a new instrument can be a challenging, but achievable goal. Students who master even the smallest goal in music will be able to feel proud of their achievement. 6. Kids stay engaged in school: An...
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...google.com). A marching band is a company of instrumental musicians performing outdoors for the purpose of entertainment and sometimes in competition. Instrumentations typically include brass, woodwinds and percussion instruments (en.wikipedia.com). The marching band at Partido State University was one of the competing units among the marching bands. They joined military parades, concerts, street parades and many more. It means that joining in marching bands had a lot of trainings and practices to be done. In this regards the academic performance of the band members maybe sacrifice because of double priorities. In addition, the society may have different expectations of the performance of the band members according to their own perspectives. It was observed that there are band members who had incomplete or failing grades. It all depends on how they personally addressed problems as a student and as a band members who got failing grades and incomplete grades faced a consequence of termination as a band scholar. Statemant of the Problem This study aims to determine the problems encountered by the PSU Marching Band Members that affect their academic performance. Specifically this sought to answer the following questions: 1. What are the profiles of PSU Marching Band Members as to: a) Age b) Gender c) Instruments 2. What are the academic performance of PSU Marching Band Members? 3. What are the problems encountered by the PSU Marching Band Members which ...
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...Obesity is a rising problem in U.S and millions of people are affected by it each day and it can be caused by many things. If you are obese people don’t realize how it affects your health and how sick it can really make you and that’s why we need programs to get people educated on what they can do to keep themselves healthy from getting sick. Children are on the rise of being obese and they are the number one group that is being affected. If the child is over weight we need to teach the parents as well how to eat right and exercise wit h your kids so that they wont be obese and at the same time you can be a roel model because if they see there parents then they will do what there parents are doing as well. The parents play a big role because they rely on them to guide them and tell them what to do and if you don’t do that then that could be a reason they could be obese as well. Obesity Obesity is on the rise and it went up 1.1% and two point four million people have been added to ranking in just the past two years. About seventy two million adults are now obese in the U.S and climing. (Doheny, 2005-2010). The CDC uses a surevye known as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) it is used to update the specific obesisty rate in each state nationally as well. BRFSS is a surevey dine over the phone in each state to get the accurate information they need from people. (Doheny, 2005-2010). The survey indicated that not one state met the Healthy People 2010 target of...
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...The Effect of Classical Music on the Reading Comprehension of Iranian Students Nasser Rashidi Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Email: Nrashidi@rose.shirazu.ac.ir Farman Faham Shiraz University, Iran Abstract—The influence of music on language learning and performance has been the subject of study for many years. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of classical music (Mozart Sonata) on the reading comprehension performance of two groups of Iranian students in an English institute in Iran. To this end, the study compared two groups of Iranian English students (N=60) over a period of three months: one was taught reading comprehension with a music background and the other with no music background whatsoever. The results of the study showed a significant difference between the performance of the group exposed to music and the performance of the other group not exposed to music. The group taught reading comprehension with a music background outperformed the other taught it with no music background. Index Terms—reading comprehension, music, background music, classical music, Mozart sonata I. INTRODUCTION The use of music as a tool by language teachers to teach foreign languages has been the center of attention to researchers for many years. That is why in the literature we can see different, but mostly positive comments concerning the effectiveness of music in language learning and performance. It has been stated that music can contribute to...
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...Revitalizing the Future Education Students of middle and high schools are faced with enormous responsibility within our nation; one day they will take over our constitution, they are the future generation. The need for entrepreneurial programs is crucial to the future of society’s education of the United States. Typically children learn by what they are exposed to consistently during their formative years, usually the path they take is revealed before them rather it’s right or wrong. By pointing the students in the right direction and introducing entrepreneurial programs, as part of the school curriculum they have a stronger objective to attain. Such programs as “Reviving Middle Grades Education by Returning to Fundamentals” and “Corps Values” are designed to assist students with purpose. The effects of funding these entrepreneurial programs would allow students to show how the revitalization of education in America is most effective. Strengthening the future generation is imperative, presenting the individual student with aspiration of confidence, potential, character, and self-esteem will allow the student to grow in the right direction for the future generation. Furthermore, connecting these entrepreneurial programs directly to students’ education would demonstrate how vital important it is and how they can make a difference within the community because it directly involves revitalizing society. There are volumes of disadvantaged students that live in major inner...
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...wont work. Because of lack of monitoring and awareness efforts. The government efforts are given; The public health nutrition program under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh is operated through Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN) and two major programs under the Health, Nutrition and Population Sector Program (HNPSP). These two programs are Micronutrient Supplementation (MS) and National Nutrition Program (NNP). The IPHN and MS work under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the NNP works directly under the ministry. Conventionally the director of IPHN works as the line director of MS, and nutrition programs of both IPHN and MS are carried out under one platform. The programs include: (a) Control of micro-nutrient deficiencies focusing nutritional blindness of vitamin A; (b) Control of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM); (c) Control and prevention of iron deficiency and other nutritional anemia; (d) Control of iodine deficiency disorders and other micronutrient problems; (e) School health nutrition education program targeting school children; and (f) Revitalization of existing baby friendly hospitals. The programs of IPHN and MS cover the entire country. The coverage of NNP, on the other hand, is in 172 upazilas, which will be scaled to 232 upazilas by 2011 and to all 483 upazilas by 2021. In NNP program area, satellite community nutrition center is operated 6 days a week, one per 1,200 people. One lady community nutrition worker...
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...wont work. Because of lack of monitoring and awareness efforts. The government efforts are given; The public health nutrition program under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh is operated through Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN) and two major programs under the Health, Nutrition and Population Sector Program (HNPSP). These two programs are Micronutrient Supplementation (MS) and National Nutrition Program (NNP). The IPHN and MS work under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the NNP works directly under the ministry. Conventionally the director of IPHN works as the line director of MS, and nutrition programs of both IPHN and MS are carried out under one platform. The programs include: (a) Control of micro-nutrient deficiencies focusing nutritional blindness of vitamin A; (b) Control of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM); (c) Control and prevention of iron deficiency and other nutritional anemia; (d) Control of iodine deficiency disorders and other micronutrient problems; (e) School health nutrition education program targeting school children; and (f) Revitalization of existing baby friendly hospitals. The programs of IPHN and MS cover the entire country. The coverage of NNP, on the other hand, is in 172 upazilas, which will be scaled to 232 upazilas by 2011 and to all 483 upazilas by 2021. In NNP program area, satellite community nutrition center is operated 6 days a week, one per 1,200 people. One lady community nutrition worker...
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...CHAPTER 4: Psychological Testing I/O psychologists generally agree that no other selection technique is superior to intelligence or cognitive ability tests for selecting the best employees. They carry fewer risks of adverse impact in hiring decisions, they are good predictors of performance on the job and in training programs for many kinds of occupations. Even NFL, football teams administer psychological tests to prospective players. The New York Giants team has used personality tests to detect whether a player would tend to be overly aggressive, undisciplined or likely to cause trouble on and off the field. Characteristics of Psychological Tests Carefully developed and researched psychological tests have several characteristics. A proper test is: standardized, objective, based on sound norms, reliable, and valid. ➢ Standardization Standardization refers to the consistency or uniformity of the conditions and procedures for administering a test. Every person taking the test reads or listens to the same instructions, is allowed the same amount of time in which to respond, and is situated in a similar physical environment > any change in the testing procedure may produce a change in individual test performance. E.g. if the air-conditioner has broken down on a particular day, then the ppl perfoming the test that day may not do as well as others. The test administrators should...
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...Supply and demand serves as the foundation of economic analysis. Pricing and output decisions are based on forces underlying these two economics concepts. Rationing using prices comes about when goods and services are allocated in the market based on the consumer’s willingness to pay and the suppliers’ willingness to provide at a given price (Dewar, 2010). The treatment for obesity is in high demand right now because it is a huge epidemic within our country and because it is such a big problem physicians are coming up with new treatments to help prevent and stop obesity. Procedures such as the Lap Band and gastric bypass surgery are treatments that were not around twenty years ago but are now so common because there is such a demand for it. 2. Discuss the impact on State funds for Medicare and Medicaid. See Table 1, Estimated Adult Obesity-Attributable Percentages and Expenditures, by State (BRFSS 1998–2000). Overweight and obesity and their associated health problems (diabetes, high-cholesterol, heart disease) have had a significant economic impact on the U.S health care system. Medical expenses for the treatment of the overweight and obese accounted for 9.1 percent of total U.S. medical expenditures in 1998 and may have reached as high as $78.5 billion. Half of these costs were paid by Medicaid and Medicare (Obesity Related, n.d) 3. Speaking as a health care economist, what would you recommend to lower the costs for your particular state of residence? I would recommend...
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...vs vs Brand : Indian School of Business | COBE : Group Project | | | | Comparative Analysis: ISB (Challenger) vs IIM (Established Leader) in Management Education in India Comparative Analysis: ISB (Challenger) vs IIM (Established Leader) in Management Education in India | Group Members Anuj Nigam (61310848) Pawan Verma (61310107) Rajat Giri (61310031) Rucha Deshmukh (61310482) Suruchi Giri (61310030) S N Basu (61310512) Group Members Anuj Nigam (61310848) Pawan Verma (61310107) Rajat Giri (61310031) Rucha Deshmukh (61310482) Suruchi Giri (61310030) S N Basu (61310512) ISB | IIM | Collage Comparative Analysis | * The collage is portraying salient points of ISB. In anti-clockwise order from top right hand side * Global Faculty -> Case Study & Publication-> Bush Visit (Global presence)-> Corporate support -> Global School Support-> Student life-> Controversies-> Two school model-> ISB Logo (Global Identity in form of globe) | * The collage is portraying salient points of IIMs. In anti-clockwise order from Top right hand side * Biggest asset for IIMs – their alumni-> IIMs with varied architectures-> CAT and coaching centers menace-> Visitors at IIMs (e.g Laloo)-> Always ranked in Top 3-4 in various magazines ratings-> Student life at IIM-> Controversies with government especially with MHRD-> Total 13 IIMs | Segmentation & Tageting | * Discovered a new segment ...
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...of starting a music academy for children ages 3-16. You all enjoy creating music, and you saw the advantages that some children had from participating in special music programs beyond those available in schools. In particular, you see the need for music training in your area for children interested in voice, guitar, keyboard, and percussion so they can perform in their own bands. This New Business Venture Project would primarily involve you and three of your friends, who were all part of your high school band: 1. You are an excellent bass player, and you were the one who organized your band in high school and got the few paid gigs that you had. You can also play keyboard. You continue to play both instruments occasionally, but your full-time job and new spouse take up a lot of your time. Your current full-time job is working as a business analyst for a large retail store. Although your job is going well, you realize that you would be happier working in your own business and with something involving music. Your strengths are your creativity, organization, and analytical skills. Your spouse is employed full-time and supports your idea to start your own business, as long as you have a detailed plan and financial backing. 2. Brian, one of your best friends since sixth grade, played lead guitar in your band. He is a natural musician and has little trouble learning to play very complicated songs. Brian is very quiet, but he would love to work for a successful small business...
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...8227 School Strategic Plan 2010 -2013 [pic] |Endorsement by School |SIGNED………………………………………. | |Principal |NAME Helen Jackson | | |DATE 16th February 2010 | |Endorsement by School |SIGNED………………………………………. | |Council |NAME Darren McIntosh | | |DATE 16th February 2010 | | |School Council President signs indicating that the School Strategic Plan has been endorsed by School Council | |Endorsement by Regional |SIGNED………………………………………. | |Network Leader |NAME Peter Enright | | |DATE…………………………………………… | School Profile |...
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...Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Essay 1 – High Score – Band 8-9 In today's modern world, computers are an essential part of everyday life. Around the globe, children often use computers from a very young age. Although it is important for children to participate in various well-balanced activities, in my opinion, children who use the computer daily are actually developing a critical skill for future success. The bases for my views are personal, academic, and professional. From a personal point of view, computers are an invaluable resource to help young people explore the world around them. For example, children who use Internet to satisfy their curiosity about diverse topics are already becoming independent learners. No child with a computer is ever bored! By starting early in their lives, children feel totally at ease around computers; they are also able to take advantage of the wide range of services computers provide. From an academic viewpoint, children have no choice but to master this technological invention. For instance, when I was in university, students brought their laptops to class to take notes, do research and exchange information. They wrote assignments, created presentations and developed databases. Children who build early confidence and experience in these abilities are at a distinct...
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...Telematics and Informatics journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/tele Technological innovations and 3G mobile phone diffusion: Lessons learned from Japan Sheikh Taher Abu * Graduate School of Applied Informatics, University of Hyogo, 1-3-3, Higashi-Kawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0044, Japan a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t Technology and innovation become more important determinants of corporate competitiveness, and the telecommunications sector is no exception. A good example is found in the development of the mobile phones. Technological development, embodied in innovative functions developed from the first (1G) to third generation (3G) systems, has played significantly important roles in the growth and upheavals of the Japanese mobile phone market. In addition, development in contents, value-added services which are supplied by related firms formed in the vertical structure, charging systems, handset development; all these have made this small gadget an increasingly important part of daily life. This paper heuristically analyzes the effect of technological innovations and competition policies on the diffusion of 3G mobile phones in Japan. In particular, this paper attempts to identify what are factors to promote the Japanese 3G mobile phone by using panel data analysis. In constructing an estimation model, the number of subscribers to 3G mobile phone services is taken as a dependent variable, while the following three groups of variables (1) GDP and charges...
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