...women did not hold prominent positions in the workplace. All this has changed in the recent years. More companies are now adopting a casual work environment with less dress code restrictions and a better work/life balance. But there are still companies out there who still hold on to the traditional values of business and it’s protocols. In the next paragraphs I hope to outline the protocols and culture of Google and how it came to be, as well as compare and contrast it a more traditional company, Goldman Sach. I will also outline Google’s failed experience in China how the Google culture influenced that. Google’s Founders: Montessori Reason for It’s Culture “You can’t understand Google unless you know Larry Page and Sergey Brin were Montessori kids,” Levey (2011). Montessori schools are schools based on the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician who believed children should be allowed the freedom to pursue whatever interest them. Knowing this you can really understand the culture of Google why their business protocols are unique to traditional businesses. Like so many other technology start-ups Google was founded in the mid-90’s by a pair of college buddies, Page and Brin, while attending Stanford. The groundwork for Google was laid while in college and the pagerank, which is the algorithm used to catalog the internet into Google, and created while the Page and Brin were still obtaining their Phd in Computer Science. Both of the founders felt comfortable...
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...Movers and Shakers in Education In today’s education system there have been many individuals and acts that have helped develop, advance, and reform the education system to what it is today. The American education system has come a long way from the one room school house to parents having a choice to whom or where they send their child to school. A few of the influential people or acts are Horace Mann, John Dewey, Maria Montessori, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [pic] Horace Mann was an education reformist. He was a politician from Massachusetts that served in the state House of Representatives and Senate. In 1937, he served as Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education. Mann is credited with being the “Father of the Common School Movement” (Good, 2008). Most states have adopted the version of the school system that Massachusetts had especially for the normal school to train educators. Horace Mann while he was Secretary of the Board of Education in Massachusetts he traveled to every school in the state. In 1838, Mann created the Common School Journal and it targeted public schools and its problems. He had “six main principles (a) the public schools and its problems, (b) education should be paid for, controlled, and sustained by the public, (c) education will be best provided in schools that embrace a variety of backgrounds, (d) education is non-sectarian, (e) education must be taught by the spirit, methods, and discipline...
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...Title of module: Early Care & Education Practice Module Code: 5N1770 Level: 5 Assessment Technique: Assignment 1 Assessment Weighting: 30% Date Brief Issued: 22nd September 2015 Assessment Submission Date: 3rd November 2015 Assignment title: Historical Perspective on the development of the ECCE sector in Ireland Introduction: Aim: My aim is to investigate and present a comprehensive and informative profile of the history of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECCE) sector today in Ireland. Objectives: My objectives are to: * Present informative overview of the history of the ECCE provision in Ireland and the development of the ECCE sector. * Examine and provide a detailed description of the legal regulations and the rights of the child in the ECCE sector in Ireland today. * Present range of occupations of the ECCE sector in Ireland and their role. * Investigate the qualifications and experience necessary with one chosen occupation in the ECCE sector. * Investigate career opportunities that are available in the childcare sector. Rationale: It is important for me to have a good knowledge and the history of the ECCE provision in Ireland as this is my chosen career. It is very important for me to understand how the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has progressed over the years and also investigate the different range of occupations in the ECCE sector. As it’s my chosen career it is important for me to have a good...
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...Although sometimes seen by parents or even educators as a “waste of time”, 21st century scholars consider that “free-play” (Bruce, T., 2006) has significant short and long term benefits for children, leading to a healthy psychical and emotional development and better understanding of the world (Bjorklung & Pellegrini in Papalia, Olds & Feldman, 2010). This article will cover an explanation of the concept of play, from different perspectives, together with its characteristics and types, taking into account the latest findings in the child development literature on the impact and benefits of play. I will also examine how play facilitates and is impacted by the child’s physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social development during the first six years of life and how adults can support play. Drawing from the works of Moyles (2005), Bruce (2006), Mcleod-Brudenell and Kay (2008), MCI (undated), Goldschmeid & Jackson (2009) and Wood & Attfield (2005), play is a freely chosen process in which children engage with their already acquired knowledge, values and skills, and which has as end result, although not direct purpose, the development or refinement of further lifelong physical, socio-emotional and cognitive skills. It is a natural inclination (Moyles, 2005), a creative attitude in which the child attains a degree of independence supported by the representations of his inner and outer worlds (Wood & Attfield, 2005). There are several characteristics...
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...Ever since the earliest hominid knew something he wanted to share, the human race has been in an eternal struggle to find slightly more effective ways of conveying knowledge and skills. Thousands of years of evolution, Ancient Greece society notwithstanding, culminated in the invention of the ruler, which was not only a tool to measure the dimension of various objects, but it also doubled as a form of negative reinforcement to incentivize poorly performing and troublesome students. In the western world, specifically the United States, people began to turn away from physically abusing students and began to look for more effective ways of educating the nation’s larval citizenry. It would be unfair to speak of education theories without mentioning Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, as they together were of the first to put forth an effort towards understanding, among many things, how people think and why. Roughly 2000 years later, there were a growing number of educated individuals beginning to take second look at everything we thought we knew about being human. Among these people, there was Ivan Pavlov, who began ringing a bell, and not only did Clarence get his wings, but what was learned through the well-known story of Pavlov and his dogs also served as the impetus for John Watson and B. F. Skinner and their ground-breaking notion of Behaviorism. Behaviorism, simplified, is the theory that a person is the product of their environment, and to change a person’s behavior,...
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...Running head: GLOBAL COMPETITION Global Competition Baher Elfar Oklahoma Wesleyan University EDU5013 Contemporary Issues in American Education Professor Dr. Paulita Brooker December 13, 2009 Abstract John Dewey, the founder of the progressive movement indicated that education had a permanent impact on performing and instructional method. Educators such as John Dewey and Maria Montessori believed that education should be responsive to the needs, and interests of children as opposed to teaching a set curriculum proscribed by traditional practice. Globalization educational achievement is demands to develop deep ingrained, industrial cultures, which will improve the student’s life style, and their way of philosophy. “The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” -- Carl Rogers Global Competition The expression globalization represent the international organization that is influential almost all cultures at present time. It is a system that is great alleges the communication and incorporation of societies, government, industry and academic essentials around the world. Motivated by knowledge, and technology, information and finance, a full range of observations exist, some admiring some disapproving, as to connect the superior from globalization and avoid the bad lies. Today, dealing out knowledge and having the ability to use knowledge in a world-wide ground is critical to personal and public...
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...Computer Animation and Technology University of Maryland University College 1433 words Computer Animation and Technology Computer animations have been a great source of entertainment for along period of time. They have recently been introduced in the educational sector as a learning tool. Those who have constantly enjoyed computer animation can also benefit from the technology by using the video games as a learning tool. There are two main genres of computer video games, such as RPGs and role playing games. Most of these games are structured in a way that the players or player need to complete a certain task. It is also required that the participant to engage with the other quests or characters to be in a position to win the game for him or her self or for the team. In most computer video games there are two to eight participants. Though a single participant may be able to fight or play at a time, there is need for skills and experience to win these games. The characters to play in a single game may be fictional, present or available through online RPGs. Online RPGs is supported by MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer online RPGs) which make it possible for people to interact all over the world to act as custom characters and interact in playing a world video game. In strategy games the player assists in controlling several characters with an aim of directing the characters to defeat, weaken another party or complete a mission. Video...
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...that they can be broken into manageable, digestible chunks so that time can be spent where it should be every day. Thankfully there is not guessing as to what to do to improve and there are quite a few proven skills that can be learned with a little practice. Four of the skills that can help manage time no matter where they are applied are; make a plan, maintain a lifestyle that provides the most energy, eliminate the unnecessary, and to reduce interruptions. One technique that is proven to help learn how to use time more wisely is to make a plan. The ability to manage time is a common struggle for a large percentage of people all over the world and that number grows daily. Meltzer (2010) p.14 states that “It is imperative that 21st-century students learn how to recall previously learned information, how to fluidly shift learning approaches between tasks, and how to...
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...Education is the process of facilitating learning. Knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits of a group of people are transferred to other people, through storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, or research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners may also educate themselves in a process called autodidactic learning. Any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational. Education is commonly and formally divided into stages such as preschool, primary school, secondary school and then college, university or apprenticeship. The methodology of teaching is called pedagogy. A right to education has been recognized by some governments. At the global level, Article 13 of the United Nations' 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recognizes the right of everyone to an education. Although education is compulsory in most places up to a certain age, attendance at school often isn't, and a minority of parents choose home-schooling, sometimes with the assistance of modern electronic educational technology . Education can take place in formal or informal settings. Etymology Etymologically, the word "education" is derived from the Latin ēducātiō from ēdūcō which is related to the homonym ēdūcō from ē- and dūcō . History Education began in prehistory, as adults trained the young in the knowledge and skills deemed necessary in their society. In...
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...Trinity University of Asia Graduate School The Dynamic Learning Program and its Effect on the Academic Performance of Grade V and VI Pupils in the Five major subjects A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION ROWENA N. CERDON Trinity University of Asia Graduate School TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 1 THE PROBEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Background of the Study Conceptual Framework Research Paradigm Statement of the Problem Hypothesis Significance of the Study Scope and Delimitation Definition of Terms 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Local Literature Local Studies Foreign Literature Foreign Literature 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design Research Instrument Validation of Instrument Data Gathering Procedure Statistical Treatment of Data Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Globalization has come upon us, stunning in its swiftness and breadth of scope. The full impact of the phenomenon cannot...
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...SECOND 21ST CENTURY ACADEMIC FORUM CONFERENCE AT HARVARD MARCH 8 - 10, 2015 MARTIN CONFERENCE CENTER HARVARD UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA USA Teaching, Learning, and Research in the “Just Google It” Age CONFERENCE PROCEEDING VOL. 5, NO.1 ISSN: 2330-1236 Table of Contents Authors Paper Title Page Maryam Abdu Investigating Capital Structure Decisions and Its Effect on the Nigerian Capital Market 1 Norsuhaily Abu Bakar Rahimah Embong Ibrahim Mamat Ruzilawati Abu Bakar Idris Abd. Hamid Holistically Integraded Curriculum: Implications for Personality Development 16 Sandra Ajaps Geography Education in the Google age: A Case Study of Nsukka Local Government Area of Nigeria 30 Helen Afang Andow Impact of Banking Reforms on Service Delivery in the Nigerian Banking Sector 45 Billy Batlegang Green IT Curriculum: A Mechanism For Sustainable Development 59 Rozeta Biçaku-Çekrezi Student Perception of Classroom Management and Productive Techniques in Teaching 74 Thomas J.P.Brady Developing Digital Literacy in Teachers and Students 91 Lorenzo Cherubini Ontario (Canada) Education Provincial Policy: Aboriginal Student Learning 101 Jennifer Dahmen Natascha Compes Just Google It?! But at What Price? Teaching Pro-Environmental Behaviour for Smart and Energy-Efficient Use of Information and Communication Technologies 119 Marion Engin Senem Donanci Using iPads in a dialogic classroom: Mutually exclusive or naturally compatible? 132 Nahed Ghazzoul Teaching and Learning in...
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...The Exposure of Touchscreen Devices at an Early Age: An Advantage or Disadvantage for Pre-School Children Chan Jia-Qi Janice, Chan Kar Kei, Darius Shu Chen Keong, Naik Shiang Jen, Siau Yeu Jiun, Wong Chin Hui, Yap Huey May School of Communication Taylor’s University Index 1.1 Introduction …………………………………………………………………… 3-5 1.2 Research Questions …………………………………………………………… 5 1.3 Methodology Selected ………………………………………………………… 5-6 1.4 Data Analysis / Findings ……………………………………………………... 6-13 1.5 Final Discussion of Insights ………………………………………………… 13-15 1.6 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………...15-16 1.7 References …………………………………………………………………... 16-17 1.8 Appendices ………………………………………………………………… 18-29 1.1 Introduction Today, children are spending most of their time being occupied by iPad, iPhone and pad-based gadgets that have the access to the Internet. According to Romeo (2003), the emerging in technological development had allowed computers and touchscreen devices to be added into our lifestyle. For example, touchscreen devices like iPod, iPad, Samsung Tab and etc are used to check emails, surf the Internet, connect with people, either for work purpose or personal purpose, and also used in education purposes in pre-school and colleges. Anderson mentioned this in his research in 1999, “The computer has become recognized tool in education of young children, particularly where it is used to promote problem-solving skills and social interactions...
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...AN INVESTIGATION OF READING ACHIEVEMENT AND THE USE OF SUCCESSMAKER A DIGITAL READING PROGRAM A Dissertation Proposal Submitted to the Faculty of Argosy University Campus In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education By Jeanne Nelson Argosy University Sarasota Campus March, 2013 Dissertation Committee Approval: ------------------------------------------------- Dissertation Chair: Dr. Janice Powell Ed.D Date ------------------------------------------------- Committee Member: Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton Ed.D Date ------------------------------------------------- Program Chair: Dr. George Spagnola Ed.D Date TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF TABLES ii TABLE OF FIGURES vii TABLE OF APPENDICES ix CHAPTER ONE: THE PROBLEM AND ITS COMPONENTS 1 Introduction 1 Problem Background 1 Purpose of the Study 1 Problem Statement 2 Research Questions 2 Limitations and Delimitations 3 Definitions of Terms 4 Significance of the Study 8 Overview of Study 8 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 9 Introduction 10 Introduction to the i-Generation 12 Technology’s Role in School Reform 14 Technology and Student Achievement 19 Teaching Reading Through the use of Technology 23 Pearson’s Digital Learning Platform SuccessMaker 25 Summary 30 CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY 31 Introduction 31 ...
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...A STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING CHILDREN ENROLMENT IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION IN MOLO DISTRICT, ELBUGON DIVISION KENYA DECLARATION This Research is my original work and has not been submitted to any other university or college for the award of a degree or any other assessment in part or whole. DEDICATION This research work is dedicated first to the Almighty God who gave me the life, strength, patience and whose word has been a booster to my ego. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………. PAGE Declaration ……………………………………………………………………….ii Dedication ………………………………………………………………………. iii Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………... iv Table of contents ……………………………………………………………..….. v Abstract ………………………………………………...………………………...vi Acronyms………………………………………………………….…………… vii CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study..…………………………………………………….1 1.2 Statement of the problem.………………………………………….………….5 1.3 Purpose of the study…….…………………………………….……………….6 1.4 Objectives of the study………………………………………………………...6 1.5 Research Questions…….……………………………………………………...7 1.6 Significance of the study.…………………………………………………..….7 1.7 Scope of the study….……………………………………………………..…...8 1.8 Limitations of the study..……………………………………………………...8 1.9 Definition of Terms ……………………………………………….……….....9 1.10 Organization of the study ……………………………….……………….…10 vi CHAPTER TWO – LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Historical Development of Early Childhood Care & Education in Kenya……………………………………………………………………...17 2.2 Importance...
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...A PROJECT REPORT ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUBMITTED BY APOORV CHITNIS FOR THE DEGREE OF THE BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROF. BHUMIKA MORE SIES COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, NERUL, NAVI MUMBAI-400706 ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012 DECLARATION I, APOORV CHITNIS, studying in T.Y.B.M.S, of S.I.E.S COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, NERUL hereby declare that I have completed the project on SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP in the year 2011 – 2012 as per the requirements of Mumbai University as a part of Bachelor in Management Studies (B.M.S) programme. DATE: PLACE: NAVI MUMBAI __________________ APOORV CHITNIS CERTIFICATE I, BHUMIKA MORE hereby certify that APOORV CHITNIS student OF S.I.E.S COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, NERUL has completed his field work project on the topic of “SOCIAL ENTREPRENUERSHIP” in the Academic Year 2011-12. The project is based on bonafide information. _________________ _______________ ______________ Prof. Bhumika More Prof. Smita. R Dr. Rita Basu (Project Guide) (BMS Coordinator) (Principal) ________________ External Examiner ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My thanks to my project guide, Prof. Bhumika More for assisting me in every way possible and gently steering...
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