...of activities makes you vulnerable. This type of supportive and understanding atmosphere increases empathy among the students. Authentic language experiences: Role play activities give students practice communicating in authentic ways and situations. This will give them more confidence when presented with those scenarios when they are outside of class. Memorable learning experience: The process students go through when they are doing a role play activity (creating or learning the dialogue, practicing, presenting) will help solidify the new information they are learning. Dramatic activities provide “some of the richest and most memorable experiences (students) have in their struggle with the some second language” (Celce-Murcia, 71). Adaptable for multiple levels: Role play activities can be modified to fit upper and lower level students within the same activity. Lower level students can stick to the previously generated script and upper level students can modify the dialogue or improvise on their own. Students can take on as much or as little spontaneity as they feel comfortable. Decreases inhibitions: Parrish states that “because learners are taking on a different persona to a degree, they sometimes are less inhibited than they might be with other fluency activities” (106). Increases motivation and self-esteem: Stern notes that role playing activities are “a curative for the frustration and lagging interest which can often occur during second language learning” and “provides strong...
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...would learn such a potentially difficult subject without being in a classroom, however I truly learned a lot. With an international business it has various key learning concepts including entry to new markets, trade and foreign direct investments, politics, economics and environmental variables of culture. Each of these concepts carries a different definition as well as the same intent. Globalization by definition means a “trend toward greater economic, cultural, political, and technological independence among national institutions and economies.” (p 7) Within globalization it is very important that the particular company that plans to expand beyond the borders of their home office must understand that going global is not just looking at the global aspext and not taking the time to properly invest money, time, and strategy. For example when Apple began to go global they took the time that was necessary to properly strategize on how to get their product from beyond the four walls of the Apple brand. Globalization has good parts as well as bad parts. The good part about globalization is that the particular brand that is going global has the potential of reaching more than just one particular group. However on the reverse side of globalization when taking your company to the next level especially when going global you run the risk of having to move your production from for example “America” to a place like “China”. International trade is something that is very important in...
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...Who owns what? Basics | Sorting through ownership | Getting permission | Protecting your work People typically need to know who owns what for two reasons: They are creating a work, either alone or in collaboration with others, and want to know who will own what or who will have what rights in the finished work. They want to use another's work beyond the bounds of fair use and need to know whom to ask for permission. The basics of who owns what are the same regardless of which concern one has, so we will cover the basics first, then show how those rules apply in the two situations above, and finally address how to protect your work. The basics The author is usually the owner. Except when the work-for-hire rules apply: The author's employer owns work(s) created by an employee within the scope of employment, or that fall within one or more of the nine statutory categories, where an agreement commissioning the work is in writing and signed by the creator or creators before work begins The nine statutory categories include: contribution to a collective work; part of a movie or other audiovisual work; a translation; a supplementary work; a compilation; an instructional text; a test; answer material for a test; or an atlas. If a work does not fit within the statutory definition of a work-for-hire, the employer may still own it if the author assigns the copyright to the employer or contractor. An author-owner is free to assign copyright to anyone...
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...several months of research and dialogue with practitioners throughout the nation, it became apparent that the hype was real. PLCs . . . are being used by schools and districts of all sizes and demographics to make significant impacts on student achievement.” —Evaluating Professional Learning Communities: Final Report An APQC® Education Benchmarking Project Overview The Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. These institutes give you and your team the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district. As you delve deep into the three big ideas of a PLC—focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and results orientation— you will gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies for transforming your school or district into a place where all students learn at high levels. Why Attend 3 Big Ideas That Drive a PLC The Presentation Leading experts deliver keynote presentations and breakout sessions designed to develop your capacity for building a PLC. Explore the three big ideas essential to sustained school improvement and higher levels of learning for all....
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...pronouns. Learning Objectives: To describe the function of each of the nine categories of pronouns. Pronouns are one of the basic parts of speech in English—they refer to or stand in for a noun. The basic rule for using pronouns effectively is to make sure you’ve clearly identified the noun, called the antecedent, that the pronoun is standing in for. There are many rules for using pronouns because there are countless nouns they can stand for and many ways they can be used in a sentence. Knowing the nine categories of pronouns, which is what you’ll find in this handout, will give you an excellent start on understanding those rules. What follows is a basic explanation of each of the nine categories: personal, possessive, reflexive, intensive, relative, interrogative, demonstrative, indefinite, and reciprocal. Note that a pronoun can be included in more than one category. Pronouns are categorized according to their function, and some can function in multiple ways. Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns are pronouns that refer to people or things. These pronouns can be further categorized into singular or plural; first, second, or third person; and subjective or objective case (i.e. functioning as the subject or an object in a sentence, respectively). There is a third case, possessive, that we will handle separately below. Person Singular Plural Case First Person I we Subjective me us Objective Second Person you you Subjective you you Objective ...
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... Introduction n your preparations for college, you may find yourself facing a handful of high-stakes essays. Your college application requires at least one, and the SAT requires another. Depending upon the high school you attend, or the state you reside in, you may need to write an exit essay, or take the Regents Exam. This book includes specific strategies to help you write great essays, no matter which type you write. In contrast to basic writing guides that contain plenty of information you don’t need, How to Write Great Essays focuses on the topics most important to you now. You won’t find a comprehensive guide to mechanics, but instead you will get short but thorough lessons on the most common errors made in grammar, spelling, usage, and how to prevent and correct these errors. Every chapter is designed to relate directly to your essay, giving you the knowledge and the know-how you need to succeed. The book is divided into seven chapters, with the first five covering different aspects of the writing process: I Introduction HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS vii viii HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS Introduction Chapter 1 shows you how to organize your thoughts and ideas before you begin writing, with techniques such as freewriting, brainstorming, and outlining.You will even learn why it’s important to read good writing while preparing your essay. Chapter 2 is about saying exactly what you mean by...
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...Coaching and motivation Leadership Prof. Alessandro Motta Date: 28/11/2013 MBA Global Business and Sustainability Ground Rules • Avoid the temptation to multi-task • Actively participate • Share thoughts openly • Question own and others’ assumptions • Other? Agenda Welcome • Coaching • G.R.O.W. Model • Questioning • Active Listening • Wrap up What is the difference between….. Coaching and Directing What do you think are the most important aspects of coaching ? Write under each picture the aspect(s) of coaching that you see connected to it What is COACHING ? Management Development Definition of Coaching Coaching is a mindset that facilitates employee learning and growth. It encompasses a communication approach, a leadership style and an expertise that unlocks an employer’s potential to maximize performance. Another Definition of Coaching Coaching is unlocking a person's potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn, rather than teaching them. John Whitmore COACHING is helping others to learn, rather than teaching them. Sir John Whitmore Management Development Coaching .... neither advice giving nor problem solving, but a process of facilitating (client's) thinking while enhancing ones own abilities to observe and learn. "The senior managers agreed that when the people they coached were allowed to think for themselves, they solved their own problems and any improvements made were longer...
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...BUSINESS LAW BLO1105 2014 Prepared by Darren Parker BLO1105 – Business Law ------------------------------------------------- Business Law Students’ Manual ------------------------------------------------- 2014 Edition This Manual contains materials essential for all students undertaking Business Law, including: * ------------------------------------------------- Course Guide for Business Law; * ------------------------------------------------- Unit of Study Syllabus for Business Law: * ------------------------------------------------- Lecture Program for the Unit of Study; * ------------------------------------------------- Tutorial Programs and Questions; * ------------------------------------------------- Past Examination Papers; and * ------------------------------------------------- Other essential data regarding the Unit of Study. Manual and Tutorial Program compiled by Darren Parker (College of Law and Justice) VICTORIA LAW SCHOOL College of Law and Justice Unit Coordinator – Robert Alvarez Robert.Alvarez@vu.edu.au TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------- ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE/S NUMBER 1. Table of Contents 2 2. Introduction 3 3. Assessment 4 4. Assignment instructions 4 -17 5. Assignment Topics for 2014 18-21 6. Tutorial...
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...adaptability, while simultaneously gaining knowledge and developing a sense of efficacy in their ability to negotiate inherent dilemmas in practice. When pedagogical strategies “block the exits” to escape from the implications and effects of their practice, students are held to high benchmarks of critical and reflective thinking. The “lived” experience provided by a problem-based pedagogy also develops confidence and a sense of efficacy in students. Moreover, this approach integrates thinking and doing in a way that binds practices with the social and ethical effects produced. Introduction Journalists often describe their thinking as so intrinsic as to defy explanation. They say they “know a good story when they see one” and “know what to do without thinking" because their thinking processes, once internalised, are used almost without consciousness. But as Adam (1993:11,13) found, journalism always involves the conferring of judgement on the shape of things. So it is important that journalists can recognise the influences on their thinking in a context “where every decision is a professional decision, a commercial decision and an ethical decision” (Sheridan Burns 1995:5). This model uses critical reflection as a cognitive bridge between journalism theory and professional practice. Through it, students develop self-reliance, confidence, problem solving, and...
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...4. Results and Findings 1. Understand the organisational requirements for a Leader 1.1 Identify organisational requirements for respecting the cultures, values, and ethics of others Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an organisation where diversity is valued and appreciated, regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, faith or religion, civil partnership or marriage, pregnancy or maternity. The Trust recognises that everyone is different, valuing the unique contribution that individual experience brings. Knowledge and skills can make a difference when delivering service goals. This should be visible and apparent at all levels of the organisation. Service provision and staff needs are provided regardless of diversity. The Trust’s priority is to continue to develop and change its organisational culture by showing true commitment in providing appropriate training and information for all staff, in order to raise awareness of equality and diversity. The Trust therefore expects its staff, patients and visitors to act in accordance with the principles that are embedded within the organisation values. The Trust has developed a number of other policies in support of a culture free from unfair bias, discrimination and harassment. 1.2 Describe the levels of authority and responsibility of a leader in the organisation First-line managers operate their departments. They assign tasks, manage work flow...
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...undergraduate degrees in business administration and physical education from Otago University in New Zealand. Before beginning his business career, he was a professional rugby player and coach for seven years. Experts consulted during this study I wish to thank the following experts who contributed their time and thinking to this report in order to make it stronger. I also relieve them of any liability for its weaknesses, for which I am fully responsible. Thanks all. Bill Torbert, Professor Emeritus of Leadership at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College Chelsea Pollen, Recruiting Specialist, Google Chuck Palus, Manager of the Connected Leadership Project, Center for Creative Leadership Craig Van Dugteren, Senior Project Manager, Learning & Development, Victoria Police, Australia David Altman, Executive Vice President, Research, Innovation & Product Development, Center for Creative...
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...Published in the United States by Learning Express, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Starkey, Lauren B., 1962– How to write great essays / Lauren Starkey. —1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-57685-521-X 1. English language—Rhetoric—Problems, exercises, etc. 2. Essay—Authorship—Problems, exercises, etc. 3. Report writing—Problems, exercises, etc. I. Title. PE1471.S83 2004 808'.042—dc22 2004003384 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition ISBN 1-57685-521-X For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com Contents Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 vii Organization 1 Clarity 11 Word Choice 21 Mechanics 39 Revising, Editing, and Proofreading 55 Untimed Essay Writing Strategies 67 Timed Essay Writing Strategies 85 Sample Essay Prompts and Essays 97 Resources 111 CONTENTS HOW TO WRITE GREAT ESSAYS v Introduction n your preparations for college, you may find yourself facing a handful of high-stakes essays. Your college application requires at least one, and the SAT requires another. Depending upon the high school you attend, or the state you reside in, you may need to write an exit essay, or take the Regents Exam. This book includes specific strategies to help you write great essays, no matter which type you write. In contrast to basic...
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...undergraduate degrees in business administration and physical education from Otago University in New Zealand. Before beginning his business career, he was a professional rugby player and coach for seven years. Experts consulted during this study I wish to thank the following experts who contributed their time and thinking to this report in order to make it stronger. I also relieve them of any liability for its weaknesses, for which I am fully responsible. Thanks all. Bill Torbert, Professor Emeritus of Leadership at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College Chelsea Pollen, Recruiting Specialist, Google Chuck Palus, Manager of the Connected Leadership Project, Center for Creative Leadership Craig Van Dugteren, Senior Project Manager, Learning & Development, Victoria Police, Australia David Altman, Executive Vice President, Research, Innovation & Product Development, Center for Creative...
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...college freshman who interviewed me for his research paper on mother-tongue based multilingual education (MTBMLE) asked why I supported its promotion even it meant possibly losing my job as an English teacher. The question did not surprise me as it was something that I often encountered whenever teachers, especially English teachers in Metro Manila, are confronted with this unfamiliar creature that is MTBMLE. ! To many stakeholders of the English language--lawmakers, school administrators, teachers, and parents--MTBMLE is perceived as a threat. It is specifically perceived to be anti-English. These perceptions may be traced to beliefs about English that may largely be considered as myths. Facts about the English language ! What do we know about the English language? Let’s consider some facts. Paper presented at the Panel Presentation on ENGAGING ELT IN THE MTBMLE DISCOURSE 2nd Philippine Conference - Workshop on MTBMLE, 16 February 2012, Iloilo City (page 1) • There are approximately 375 million English L1 speakers, 375 million L2 speakers, and 750...
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...NURSING LEADERSHIP IN CLINICAL PRACTICE Name: Course: Institution: May 3, 2011 Introduction In nursing management, leadership styles remains significant and crucial for the development of effective nursing service delivery team that is aimed at the satisfaction of the clients needs. Through leadership model there is empowerment by instilling principles of care aimed at improvement of their patient care and hence achievement of institutional objective as so far as nursing service delivery is concerned. The leadership principles provide a leadership background to the staff to enable the develop effective accountability, decision making skills and professionalism in their duty and service delivery. Success in leadership development depends on element of sharing authority accountability and communicating effectively to the subordinate staff and involving them I multiple tasks concerning improvement of the nursing services. Nursing leaders play an important role in innovation and mentoring of the nursing staff by ensuring his leadership has an impact on many and is accepted by his team members. She incorporates her staff through effective communication and discussion of the problems facing the organization and how she or he intends to solve them, she or he listens for the opinion of others before making the final decision .the decision made is then communicated to the staff who are then equipped with the necessary skills...
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