Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies February, 2010 Accepted by the Faculty of the Graduate College, The University of Vermont, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Dissertation Examination Committee: Advisor Sean M. Hurley, Ph.D. ~'W 11 Uo,~~, Patricia A. Stokowski, Ph.D. Chairperson
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Operational Management. | Course Credit Hours: 3 | Course Description: This course focuses on the analysis of managerial performance in different cultures. Topics covered include the examination of the international dimensions of organizational behavior in different countries and the varying socioeconomic, political, and legal variables that interact with culture to affect local and international management. | | Student Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, a student
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punishments for behavior. Through operant conditioning, an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior. Operant conditioning was coined by behaviorist B.F. Skinner, which is why you may occasionally hear it referred to as Skinnerian conditioning. As a behaviorist, Skinner believed that internal thoughts and motivations could not be used to explain behavior. Instead, he suggested, we should look only at the external, observable causes of human behavior. Skinner used
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Long-Term Consequences of Childhood ADHD and Criminal Activities: Does childhood mental illness have long term consequences in terms of criminal behavior? Abstract The question of whether childhood mental illness has long term consequences in terms of criminal behavior has been little studied, yet it could have major consequences for both the individual and society more generally. In this paper, we focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), one of the most prevalent mental
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prolonged absences of the military parent have taken a toll on the military youth. With deployments and Temporary Duty (TDY) separations have become a way of life for these families. Although it may seem they are accustomed to these separations, recent studies have found increased emotional and behavioral difficulties associated to the military deployment cycle for youth of all ages. Adolescents, who are naturally going through a period of marked changes in their lives, and as they are trying to find their
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7. Describe organizational Structures that Support Moral Courage 8. Case studies "Stand up for what is right even if you stand alone." Anonymous Examples of unethical behaviors are seen today in academia, politics, sports, entertainment, banking, and the legal system. Healthcare professionals working in clinical practice, education, research, and administration are not immune to these unethical behaviors. They face ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. Shortages in the numbers of clinicians
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Participant 1 Background The first participant for the study is a male. He is 11 years old and Hispanic. He is 5 ft. 5 inches and about 90-95 pounds. He comes from a family of five and is the middle child. He has an older 14 year old brother and a 7 year old brother. The student comes from a strong Roman Catholic background. His parents are very involved with the church, and I noted when they discipline him they often use religion in their reasoning. The parents are from Mexico, they are agricultural
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COURSE CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES: Study of the managerial functions and problems related to international business activity. The focus of this course is on the management of foreign trade, direct investments, and international operations. In addition, the political, economic, and cultural environments of international business are examined from the perspective of management. Comparative management is also treated through the study of other management systems. Prerequisite: BA 302
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To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in regards to a high school position at your school I believe that my enthusiasm for Social Studies, students and learning would make me an excellent candidate for this position. I believe as educators we are ourselves are constantly learning what works and what doesn’t work by our diverse students and it is essential as teachers to keep in mind the needs of each and every one of our students. I am confident that my lesson plans and curriculum are designed
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present varying viewpoints in dealing with children with special needs, particularly those with ADHD. "There are certain truths in early intervention that parents and educators need to know. For instance, the saying ?the earlier, the better.? Studies show that there are about five to 10 points advantage in IQ, proving a greater intellectual achievement in those given early intervention. There are also those who say that ?the more (EI services), the better,? meaning the
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