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Dear Mr. Governor, I thank you for taking your time to read this letter, which is about an issue that is increasingly becoming pressing in the United States, the issue of violating the rights of homeless people. The situation of homeless people in the United States is getting more and...
Introduction Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is an American Federal regulation that oversees the way states and public agencies administer special education, and early childhood intervention, among other related services provided for children with special needs. This Act was first enacted in the year 1975 by Congress to make sure...
Introduction In Fullan’s fourth edition, educational change in consideration with emerging knowledge of the change process has been reexamined. Fullan cites that for change to occur, particular factors must be taken into consideration. The relevance of relationship, motivation and meaning in sustained and effective educational change is noted in this...
Introduction Students who possess at-risk behaviors face higher chances of dropping out of school before graduation. This is due to high standards that have been set in learning institutions that seem to disregard this cluster of minority and disadvantaged students. At-risk students are not successful in their academics and have...
History TRIO programs refer to various federal government initiatives that are created to improve the post-high school educational attainment, and, fulfillment of the economically and physically disadvantaged students. These are usually students who are not in a position to follow the rather traditional approach of joining institutions of higher learning...
Introduction Tim O’Brien, the narrator in “The Things They Carried” is very engaging in his definitions and explanations of the various ‘things’ that the soldiers carried. These things ranged from physical burdens comprising of ammunition and other social amenities and necessities such as food and medication to emotional baggage such...
Introduction As put forward by Lily Cho, Chinese cafés are to be found in each town of Canadian cities. Whereas it would be ridiculous to get a township without a Chinese café, they are missing in important debates concerning foreign Chinese civilizations. In Eating Chinese, Lily Cho scrutinizes Chinese cafés...
Background Technology continues to shape everyday life by redefining how people share ideas, critique and implement them. This is particularly true in public governance because social media is a new reality that leaders have become accustomed to as more people are demanding higher levels of accountability and transparency in the...
Introduction The crucial role that water plays in people’s lives cannot be underestimated. Water is one of the most essential resources that man cannot do without. All forms of life on earth entirely depend on water man derives his water from various sources. These sources include streams, rivers, springs, lakes,...
Introduction Project planning is a function that outlines how to execute a project within a given timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with allocated resources. Project planning divides activity into four key areas these are “setting objectives, identifying deliverables, planning the schedule and making supporting plans. Supporting plans may include...
Introduction The concept of education and effective learning in Secondary schools in Saudi Arabia has faced several revolutions. High Schools in this area have depended on traditional modes of learning and teaching which has resulted in very little impact on the student’s learning. These traditional strategies are centered towards classroom...
Introduction There are many religious and theological books whose authors try to introduce their points of view and prove the correctness of their chosen position with the help of personal examples of the evaluation of literature. Such approaches can be used by students to learn the world and the fields...
Abstract This paper explores the topic of project management. It seeks to identify the key principles of project management. It also describes the life cycle of project management. This paper was prepared from information obtained from internet sources, including downloadable pdf files and other freely accessible websites. The author ran...
Introduction A project is a set of tasks undertaken to achieve specific objectives within a precise time frame. Tasks falling under this definition existed many years ago, and they include the construction of pyramids and the great wall in Egypt and China respectively. They had timelines, goals and were temporary...
Abstract This dissertation examines the effectiveness of implementing PBIS in changing the behavior problems of students in urban schools. The behavior of learners is seen as an integral aspect that plays a significant role in the promotion of academic performance. The ever-changing technological landscape has continually influenced the nature of...
Introduction Nowadays, researchers are inclined to discuss media violence as one of the main causes of young people’s aggressive behavior observed in modern society. Thus, the violent media content related to social media, television, movies, online videos, and games is viewed as the cause of the increased aggression in young...
Introduction The theory of ‘in place’ and ‘out of place’ tends to stratify the society on the basis of the correct placement of each social stratum. These strata could rely on economic affluence, ideologies, gender, race or religion. This phenomenon is an interesting focal point, when examining the instances when...
Introduction Many factors can influence human behavior. There are environmental factors that can be observed in-home or education settings and innate tendencies that have a natural base. Some debates take place concerning the importance of inherited and acquired characteristics in regard to human behavior. The supporters of the biological approach...
Abstract This review includes the analysis of the scope of literature available on parental involvement in the USA as well as worldwide. Studies on the matter lie in several domains including definition, theoretical framework, and barriers. Researchers identify several aspects of participation and tend to concentrate on such areas as...
Introduction Students’ behavior is increasingly becoming disruptive as exposure to emerging practices such as cyberbullying, violence, use of digital media among youths, and fighting among others continue to rise (Hinton & Buchanan, 2015). As such, the primary role of educators is to establish secure and conducive environments for learning. An...
Abstract This paper aims at discussing the ADDIE model as a framework in the context of project management instructional design and proving this model as inadequate. The evaluation of project management and instructional design helps to comprehend what can be expected from ADDIE. The comparison of different instructional design models...
Introduction Elementary school education is one of the basic aspects that lay the foundation of a person’s intellectual development. Therefore, the right approach towards children’s education in school is vital. The right teaching policies and regulations are the ones that support the students’ high performance in all kinds of subjects...
Introduction Nowadays, it became a commonplace practice among many political scientists in the West to refer to the notion of ‘soft power’ (as defined by Joseph Nye), as such that illustrates the validity of the idea that the very essence of the dynamics in the arena of international politics undergoes...
The NSW teaching standards are of significant importance in teaching practice. With meetings and teaching practice as the context for my observations, I noticed that teachers in their activities often fail to conform to the teaching standards, and that leads to decreasing the quality of their work. While reading and...
Evangelism is one of the most prominent religions of the western world. The evangelists recognize the Bible’s total authority and are devoted to Christ. Traditionally, religious communication and missionary activities play a significant role in evangelism. However, the majority of modern citizens cannot see themselves practicing it to its full...
Abstract The present research paper aims to investigate the students’ perceptions of the personalized learning environments (PLEs) in higher educational settings. The creation of PLEs and their impacts on the learning effects have received limited attention from scholarly researchers. This observation can be attributed to the fact that the technology-enhanced...
China before the 1980s China is often referred to as the superpower to come and one of the most dynamic emerging economies. This growth is achieved during the past three decades. New economic and diplomatic policies account for the transformation of the country into one of the leading powers in...
Introduction Fasting refers to the practice of abstaining from food, drink, and certain activities such as sexual intercourse for a certain period of time to pursue certain spiritual objectives. It is a common practice among many religions and spiritual movements that have been practiced for many centuries. It has variants...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Americans pay much attention to the issue of education and the importance of personal achievements and development (Allen, Jewell, Griffin, & Wolf, 2007). Each member of American society should have a chance to get an education and choose a career that corresponds with the already...
Purpose The purpose of this briefing note is to present information on the nature and characteristics of guerilla warfare. The briefing note will specifically focus on: Definition of Guerilla Warfare Definition of Guerilla Warfare History of guerilla warfare Formation of Guerilla Units Organization of Guerilla Warfare Can Victory be attained...
Purpose This briefing contains an overview of the information that is contained in the IRA’s terrorist manual, code-named ‘The Green Book’. The manual was discovered recently when officers raided a suspected IRA hideout. The document appears to contain vital information about the recruitment and operations of the terrorist group. In...
Abstract The purpose of this investigation is to address the concept of balancing between the way people work and their private life is an issue of great concern in this corporate world. Many governments and business organizations have a better understanding of the concept of work-life balance and its now...
Scholars have conducted extensive research on the issue of e-governance especially its relevance in modern society. Bwalya (2009, p. 89) notes that the world is changing very fast due to technological advancement, and this has made it necessary to find better management approaches other than the traditional ways of governance....
Abstract E-training is one of the advanced training concepts that have emerged in recent years. In this regard, learning institutions and corporations have adopted e-training programs to achieve efficiency in several aspects. However, evaluating the effectiveness of e-training programs can be done using Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model. This paper discusses how...
Introduction Over the years, a greater focus on ethical concerns by social workers in refugee environments has been on the increase. In addition, contemporary studies contend that ethics are invaluable in managing risks. In other words, attempts have been made to minimize the expenses arising from settings as well as...
Introduction In this paper, I will present my ethical audit analysis, ethical risks involved and an effective action plan to deal with all related ethical dilemmas. I am an upcoming faculty member in the school of social work, Kuwait University. I intend to research in the future, but I have...
Research Methodology Every research applies a specific research approach to arrive at a given conclusion based on the availability of time and resources. According to Powell (2010, p. 26), it is important to choose the most appropriate research method that would provide highly reliable data because many people always depend...
Abstract As soon as digital artifacts have become a part and parcel of everyday life, the need for digital media archives with the capacity of preserving the given metadata has risen impressively. The process of converting the digital metadata to archives, however, is fraught with several difficulties, the key one...
Introduction Background of Study The USA Patriot Act 2001 was a legislative piece passed by the United States (US) Congress and signed by former president George Bush in 2001 (weeks after the 9/11 attacks). The Patriot Act aimed to improve the quality of government investigations concerning terrorism and money laundering...
Introduction Since the discovery of oil in Nigeria (in the late 1950s), the country has experienced many episodes of oil spills. Between 1976 and 1996, there were more than 4,800 oil spills in the Niger Delta (Badejo & Nwilo 2012). These oil spills accounted for the loss of more than...
Introduction Rock music as it is known today is a widely popular musical art form that has evolved considerably resulting in the development of different types of rock music. Ranging from Pop Punk from artists such as Avril Lavigne to Rap Rock from Eminem, Synth-rock from Skrillex, Hard Rock from...
Parenting is a very important influence on the development of children, both in the physical and cognitive aspects. According to Campbell, parenting influences the child’s social development (1997). There are several challenges, which are even multiple in the parenting of gifted children. Some scales and scoring systems have been developed...
Over the last three decades, the distinction between “giftedness” and “talent” has created an interesting topic of debate in education theories. In general, a definite distinction between the two terms has not been achieved in both language usage and scientific literature. According to Starko and Schack (1989), the American sources...
It is important to maintain a constant vigil on the available resources and developments being carried out globally in the educational field. Unfortunately, educational reforms are generally restricted to the theoretical aspects. No concrete efforts are made in implementing such proposed reforms. This irresponsible behavior of the implementing authorities leads...
The purpose of this qualitative multi-person case study is to explore the perceptions of parents of gifted children regarding the problems being faced by them in providing them with the education that they deserve. Research design and set-up The research method for the study is a qualitative multi-person case study....
Levels of Measurement In data collection, levels of measurement are essential because they determine the quantitative analysis of data to obtain descriptive statistics. Given that the study aims to use a descriptive research design, the collection of data should allow quantitative analysis data. Miller and Yang (2007) advise researchers to...
Introduction A modern educational system requires that student knowledge should transcend the basic understanding of educational skills and include the understanding of the changing nature of the world. These requirements need students to develop critical thinking skills and draw inferences from what they have learned through the same understanding. The...
Introduction Overview of the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young federation comprised of seven Gulf States. Each state bears its own unique history and cultural identity. Based on the 2008 statistics, the country has a population of 4,621,399 and the officially spoken language is Arabic...
Introduction Hunt (100) says knowledge is justified and true. This definition has led to the introduction of measurement tools for assessing the correctness and factuality of knowledge. The simple interpretation shows that the factuality of information establishes if a person understands, or does not understand, something. From this nature, knowledge...
Abstract In this paper what was explored were two challenges of using a western teaching approach in Kuwait. These challenges consist of gender segregation in colleges and universities as well as the concept of “wasta” (i.e. social networks). Males and females within Kuwait are taught in separate schools from elementary...
Introduction The contemporary world is multicultural although the global changes and transformations in human activities have enhanced mutual dependence and mutual bond amongst individuals of different cultures (Perilloux et al., 2011). Whilst efforts to enhance multiculturalism among nationalists and immigrants are currently underway across the world, the notion of cultural...
Qualitative Research Question Qualitative research is mainly used in social sciences. However, the method can be applied in other disciplines such as marketing and psychology (Finlay, 2002). This research method aims at studying human behavior and determining the reasons which trigger such behavior. It also tries to know how people...
Introduction Education and proficiency are part of the major professional requirements in several organizations, with companies considering these professional aspects as sources for their triumph (Hughes & Avey, 2010). Modern organizations have come to the awareness that education is becoming an imperative aspect for workers, as it enables them to...
There are mMany issues get involved with the rights of foreign bornregarding domestic workers’ rights in Kuwait. In this This paper my main focus is on highlighting some of the intended and unintended effects of the policies made in Kuwait for domestic workers. is highlighting the issues faced by domestic...
Introduction We generally associate the word ‘myth’ with historical beliefs and practices. But even the modern world has some myths that have evolved during the past couple of years. Such myths are prevalent in various fields and the education sector also has a particular myth that is the core of...
Introduction Metamorphic rocks are formed when pre-formed and old rocks undergo metamorphism, which is a process whereby the rocks are exposed to high temperatures and pressure. The rocks are initially under intense pressure due to the outer layers exerting tons and tons of pressure on the inner layers. The pressure...
Defining organizational psychology Organizational psychology refers to the scientific study of organizations, workplaces, and employees ( Jex & Britt, 2008). The success of an organization is improved when the well-being of the people operating inside organizations is improved. It is therefore the responsibility of an organizational psychologist to research and...
Introduction Researchers apply several research designs when performing different types of research. A research design is important because it leads a researcher when collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and scientifically presenting data (Mitchell, & Jolly, 2012; Knight, 2010). The types of research usually vary according to the nature of data that research...
Numerous studies on gender differences in syntax, semantics, non-verbal behaviors, the use of particular words and other aspects of communication, have identified that men and women differ in their communication styles. Simma Lieberman, in his article, “Differences in Male and Female Communication Styles”, describes men’s communication style as more of...
Verbal and nonverbal communications are probably the most interesting means of human expression. Both have been examined thoroughly and the contemporary scholar society knows several categories that comprise deliberate features of verbal and nonverbal communication. This research paper will elaborate on verbal and nonverbal communication, their functions, principles, and implementation...
Introduction Social work as a profession is very powerful. It has a voice and it is present in forums (Bolzan, 2007). Social work is traditionally proficient and anti-oppressive. It is not easy to achieve it (Doel & Shardlow, 2005). Carlton-LaNay (1999) states social work practice developed in the form of...
Introduction Religious traditions affect people’s views concerning themselves, society, and nature. They lead to cropping of some characters and fears within people in the society in the past. They not only constrained the behaviors of people towards some specific points but also united people and nature. For instance, the Hindus,...
Introduction The curriculum implications that are derived from school reforms cannot be ignored. It is important to note that school reforms are aimed at improving the quality of education (Upton, 2008). The conventional curriculum is deemed to change at greater lengths. These changes will be evidenced in the learning and...
Curriculum development A collection of procedures that often leads to changes in the curriculum is known as curriculum development. Hence, thoughtful action is usually required before any changes are carried out on a curriculum. The global, national, regional, and local communities are required to execute diverse curricular plans and development....
Introduction In education, a curriculum refers to the content that is decided and proven by the school management to be taught in schools. A curriculum mostly contains standards that are adopted by certain designated schools. Scholars argue that an effective curriculum focuses on the student as opposed to the content....
Introduction Theories of curriculum explain the history of education systems and the current positions of curricula (Pinar, 2004). The views are presented by various individuals showing variations of thoughts. Micheal Schiro and Herbert Kliebard are among the people who have participated considerably in raising the curriculum theories (Schiro, 2008; Kliebard,...
Abstract This section describes the Clayton County Library System concerning issues of public policy development, enactment, and implementation. In the process, it considers the library’s policy on children. It, therefore, explains how the policy issue was addressed in the organization, a clarification of desired outcomes, the actual approach used to...
Abstract LMS is a type of e-learning method, which has become an important tool for education in modern institutions of higher education. LMS is known to be complex environments that make use of several available technologies and techniques. Although several LMS are universal, different institutions of higher learning prefer to...
Introduction Even though democracy has been hailed as the most appropriate basis of public governance, it has been associated with several challenges. Besides, there have been many scholars who have provided critiques of its ideals (Yu, 2010). Based on these facts, this essay discusses specific issues regarding policy, governance, and...
Introduction Margaret Wente, author of the editorial Polar Bears Don’t Need Us to Save Them has undertaken an in-depth evaluation of the issues and concerns that scientists have raised regarding polar bears over time. The subject that the author has discussed in the editorial is not just debated but is...
Introduction Mahatma Gandhi asserted that “Live as if you die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” These words stress the importance of education, especially in the contemporary world. Education plays a critical role in the cognitive development of an individual by enabling us to view the world...
Introduction Religion can be studied from a variety of paradigms. One of the paradigms is the reductionist vs. anti-reductionist approach. Eliade is one of the religious scholars who subscribe to the anti-reductionist religious-philosophical school of thought. Eliade and other anti-reductionists hold that religion cannot be explained as by-products of some...
Introduction Public Relation refers to the process where a positive relationship is cultivated amongst individuals and entities through the application of media and other means of communication. It offers one of the most important tools for communication within learning and business institutions and also in the field of marketing. Sam...
Introduction Schools encounter many challenges that may influence their performance. In the attempt to propose a strategy for the resolution of any challenges that affect a school, it is important to conduct a needs assessment into such hypothesized challenges. In school settings, needs assessment refers to the identification of various...
Abstract With the dramatic changes in the socio-economic realm, educational institutions have been struggling to improve instructional delivery that enhances modernized learning that is paramount in the contemporary world. Nowadays, music technologies have become increasingly prominent on college and school campuses. Coupled with the fact that the benefits of online...
Introduction The mysterious changes consuming the globe in the contemporary decades have been behind human imagination and no one is well positioned to explain what resulted in such alterations. The interpretations of nature, divinity, and the way religions and cultures undertake their spiritual and holy activities are quite different and...
Introduction It is rare to define good and evil without mentioning morality. In essence, goodness is termed as acting in accordance with the nature of doing things. However, such must be deemed to complete an individual’s fullness as a human being. On the other hand, evil is perceived as acts...
Abstract Legal protection of human rights during the pre-trial criminal proceedings in Saudi Arabia has gained relevance in the recent past1. The need to protect the accused person during the pretrial proceedings is an essential aspect of the protection of human rights. This is because the law of this country...
Purpose of the Study The study explores the effect of a mathematics methodology classroom on the self-efficacy of pre-service teachers. Mathematics education requires the active engagement of learners in order to promote learning and retention of mathematical concepts. This requires teachers to create an environment that promotes the use of...
Psychology entails the scientific study of the human mind and its basic functions. It seeks to understand and demystify the mechanics of the human mind. Psychology is also concerned with understanding human behaviour and the relationship between the human mind and resultant behaviour (Corby, 2011). Scholarly exploits in psychology early...
Abstract A crisis management program for the United Arab Emirates is critical because of the potential threat presented by natural disasters and artificial emergencies which leads to economic loss, loss of lives, breakdown of law and order, and the destruction of critical infrastructure. The ministry of the interior should coordinate...
Abstract There is a problem in Springfield, Illinois. According to Forbes magazine, Springfield, Illinois is the third most dangerous city in the United States. Springfield, Illinois is also the fourth most dangerous city in the United States for women. This determination was made by Forbes magazine after reviewing the 2010...
Introduction In Women’s NCAA Division II college basketball, coaches are prominent figures that serve as teachers, mentors, ethical practitioners, role models, and leaders who attempt to articulate and manipulate the mission and systems taught to influence others (Hicks & McCracken, 2010). In the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) successful and...
Love in a Fallen City Love in a Fallen Society is one of the outstanding works by Ellen Chang. It is imperative to note that Chang faced a very difficult situation when she was still a teenager. Her father was quite ruthless having been a long-term addict of bhang (Chang...
Introduction “Today’s community expects public agencies to operate consistently and equitably. The community also expects that government at all levels will have systems in place to ensure this happens” (Queensland Ombudsman 1). However, the decision-making processes that characterise the functions of government departments are complex because they have far-reaching implications...
Introduction Leadership has attracted the massive attention of various scholars around the world. According to Huy (2002), a number of theories of leadership have been put forth by various scholars. Leadership is one of the most important factors that always dictate the success or failure of an organization in the...
Introduction In recent years in the United States and internationally, there has been a re-conceptualization and re-designing of education which has brought to the fore the novel approach that aims to advance the collective knowledge and, in that way, provide stabilizing support to the growth and development of individual knowledge...
Introduction The United States is one of the nations where racial discrimination has been a common practice for a very long time. However, there has been a concerted effort in this society to fight this vice. This country is composed of people of different races. Many people from other nations...
Introduction Essentially speaking the roots of community learning can be traced long into the history of the structure, to be precise in the18th century. Surprisingly, to most of us, the concept seems to be a new one. Yet quite a number have never heard of it at all. Yet quite...
Introduction Leadership can be described as an act of taking the front-line position in matters pertaining to situations. It is the ability to lead a group of people or an organization into doing something that has an outcome. Leadership is a role that an individual or a group of individuals...
Introduction Terrorism as a topic has been widely studied and discussed in various disciplines, with the financial approach focusing on the effects it has on the economic field. There exist a number of counter-terrorism measures that have been adopted by different states depending on the threats that each pose to...
Introduction Psychotherapy is one of the major interventions used in psychiatry. Over the years psychotherapy has evolved to include the use of empirically supported treatments in practice. Empirically supported treatments are psychotherapies that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of specific mental health disorders. For a treatment...
Introduction: The Hope for the New Life as a Means to Support the Malaysian Migrant Workers When people migrate to a different state, they have to face new environment, new rules and new problems. Because of the lack of cohesion among the migrant workers in Malaysia, the migrants are facing...
Background to the study The background to the development of integration of music education in public and private schools across the world is long and complex. In its historical development, public school music education dates back to early 1838, when public schools in the United States designed and developed musical...
Introducing psychometrical validation of questionnaires in CALL research: the case of measuring attitude towards CALL This paper by Vandewaetere and Desmet (209) seeks to introduce psychometrical instruments to measure Attitude towards Computer Assisted Learning (A-CAL), Attitude towards Foreign Language learning (A-FLL) and Attitude towards Computer Assisted Language Learning (A-CALL). This...
Introduction Communication technology is a new development to deliver, store or transmit information through electronic or graphic use in our transforming world. Information technology on the other hand as defined by the Information Technology Association of American (2010) is ‘the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information...
Introduction Introductory Statements There are various factors that attract customers in hotels and restaurants. They include security, price, location, comfort, experience, parking, and loyalty programs among others (Dell & Pajunen, 1997). The impact of these factors on attracting customers varies according to the preference of customers. In this light, the...
Introduction: The Problem Statement. When There Is No Escape from Suffering People have always treated any changes with a grain of suspicion. While the current state of affairs might be far from an ideal one, there is always the fear that the next change is only going to make the...
The benefits of project management According to Cleveland and Lewis, “project management is a concept that enables managers to guide a project from and do so in a way that demonstrates efficiency, cost savings, and plain ingenuity ” (122). The benefits of project management arise from its ability to enable...
Introduction Persuasive Developmental Disorder and Asperger syndrome are categorized with Autism disorder. A person with the disorder possesses a problem with neural development, where their communication and social interaction skills are insufficient. Moreover, the individual has repetitive and restricted behavior. Autism interferes with the manner in which information is processed...
Introduction The ultimate function of the media is regarded to be informing the society on the day to day issues. The form of information according to a classical liberal model should be related to objectivity, neutrality and the truth in the context of the media. The media is regarded as...
Introduction Operating systems for servers have greatly simplified the operations and management computer networks in organizations. They are a combination of arranged components assembled to support and ensure efficient delivery of services in server functions. Over time, companies have designed different types of operating systems for servers according to the...