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A healthy child is the joy of the family. Social and academic development of a child depend on his ability to use his eyes and ears effectively. When one of these organs is impaired, the child will face challenges to communicate or see effectively, which will affect the child's social and academic developments. When a child has developed a vision or ear impairment, early intervention is a critical approach to addressing this disability. Typically, young children with one or multiple disabilities have unique challenges and needs. Some of these children struggle to see or communicate their needs. Parents and professionals must identify the needs of each child to ensure that young children with disabilities are able to participate actively and make a meaningful progress in life. Thus, medical, and non-medical interventions are the crucial approach for young children with disabilities since they may exhibit…...

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Reference

Chen, D., (2008). Early Intervention in Action Working Across Disciplines to Support Infants with Multiple Disabilities and their Families. Paul H. Brooks Publishing.

Chen. D. Klein., M.D. & Minor, L. (2009). Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Early Intervention Professional Development in Multiple Disabilities through Distance Education. Infants & Young Children. 22(2):146-158.

Colorado Department of Education (2012).The Standards-Based Teaching / Learning Cycle (Second Edition). The Colorado Coalition of Standards-Based Education.

Gottleib, M., Katz, A., & Ernst-Slavit, G. (2009). Paper to practice: Using the TESOL English language proficiency standards in PreK-12 classrooms. Alexandria, VA: TESOL. ISBN: 9781931185554

Work-based learning is generally conceptualized as a way of enabling students to merge what they learn in the classroom with tasks in the workplace. Typical examples of work-based learning include student internships and jobs. However, over the course of my Capstone Project, I intend to deploy a work-based learning approach to how teachers interact with students in the classroom, encouraging teachers to use the learning experience of self-reflective inquiry over the course of the project to enhance student learning and their own capacities as educators.
My project specifically focuses on the phenomenon of 'teaching to the test.' Many teachers are being forced to fundamentally relearn how they approach education, thanks to the new emphasis on standardized testing. Teachers are being 'reeducated' as part of the new curriculums instituted specifically designed to improve student test scores. This type of reeducation is epidemic in particular at so-called failing schools, in which a significant…...

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Reference

Brodie, Pandy & Kate Irving. (2007). Assessment in work-based learning: investigating a pedagogical approach to enhance student learning. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher

Education, 32 (3): 11-19

Account
Career Development Plan for Implementation over 3 Years

Desired Career: Finance

eview Period from: January 8, 2016 to January 8, 2019

Career Goals:

Enter a graduate training programme in one of the major financial companies

Shift into a management position by the completion of my training

Start undertaking the Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA)

Progress on to a senior management role

Areas of Strength:

Currently, I am on course to attaining my Bachelor's Degree, which is the minimum requirement in entering the course that I plan to undertake. I am organized and I also have excellent time management skills. Being part of the finance club leaders, I have attained proper people skills. I am also a fast leaner and require very minimal supervision and close to none. I have undertaken classes that are linked to the career, for instance, Statistics. This class has comprehensively helped me in developing the analytical skills chiefly required in this career to grasp and…...

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition. Financial Managers. Retrieved January 8, 2016 from:  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm 

Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014) Personal Finance Managers. Retrieved 8 January, 2016 from:  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm#tab-2 

CFA Institute. (2015). Code of Ethics & Standards of Professional Conduct: Practicing our values. Retrieved January 8, 2016 from: https://www.cfainstitute.org/ethics/codes/ethics/Pages/index.aspx 

Christensen, T. (2014). Reflection Is the Most Important Part of the Learning Process. Retrieved 8 January, 2016 from: http://99u.com/workbook/25481/reflection-is-the-most-important-part-of-the-learning-process

practice is the idea that one can improve one's decision-making through reflection. Donald Schon argued that professional learning can be aided by reflective practice, wherein the manager critically reflects on decisions, decision-making process, and other elements of his or her work. This reflection provides an opportunity for learning that Schon felt has been underutilized, especially in business (Smith, 2001). Over time, his work on reflective practice evolved into a set of problem-solving techniques like frame reflection, used to solve seemingly intractable policy problems (Smith, 2001).
eflective practice can also be adapted to team settings. Just as individuals can benefit from the learning that stems from reflection, so too can teams and groups. Organizational learning is a theme in organizational behavior literature, lending credence to the idea that structured reflection can be valuable for aggregate groups of people, not just for individuals. Dew (1995) notes that having an opportunity for reflection…...

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References

Dew, J. (1995). Creating team leaders: The challenge of leading in a democratic manner. Journal of Quality and Productivity. Oct/Nov 1995.

Dew, J., Johnson, J. (1997). What game in your team playing? Quality Progress Magazine. April 1997.

Smith, M. (2001). Donald Schon: Learning, reflection and change. InFed . Retrieved April 29, 2015 from  http://infed.org/mobi/donald-schon-learning-reflection-change/

Communication: Workplace eflective Practice
eflective practice entails constant monitoring of one's own performance in a given role while making adjustments where necessary. For any profession, reflective practice is essential since not two cases will ever be the same thus, it is critical to always remain reactive and reflective. Several studies have ascertained that reflective practice is beneficial when it comes to the delivery of client-centered services, and assist an individual assess their learning needs. eflective practice is regarded as one of the most important elements of learning and as such, it is essential that managers as well as employees familiarize themselves with reflective practice methods such as the Gibbs reflection model. In addition, reflective practice allows learners to make connections to what they have learned, set goals, and reflect upon their learning process; reflective practice is also used for assessing learning which monitoring the individual's progress toward mastery of the…...

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References

Berlo, D.K. (1960). The Process of Communication. New York: Holt, Rinehart, & Winston.

Blogg, J. (1996). Personal Communication. University College London.

Ferris, S.R., & Mehrabian, A. (1967). Inference of Attitudes from Non-Verbal Communication in two Channels. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 31, 248-252.

Klapper, J.T. (1960). The Effects of Mass Communication. New York: The Free Press.

Convergent questions seek one or more very specific correct answers, while divergent questions seek a wide variety of correct answers. Convergent questions apply to Bloom's lower levels of Knowledge, Comprehension, and Application
and may include questions like "Define nutrition," "Explain the concept of investing," and "Solve for the value of X." Divergent questions apply to Bloom's higher levels of Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation; are generally open-ended; and foster student-centered discussion, thereby encouraging critical thinking. For example, "Describe the qualities that make a person successful," "Create an office design to facilitate group interaction," and "Describe how sun spots might affect tree growth" are all divergent questions. (162)

So, not every question even needs to lead the students through the same pathway. In the above example, a false-factor could be thrown into the mix, simply to force the student out of any developing routine when analyzing the problem.

The third suggested step to bringing…...

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Works Cited

Ainsworth, Penne (1994). Restructuring the introductory accounting courses: The Kansas State University Experience. Journal of Accounting Education, 12(4): 305-323.

Albrecht, Steve & Sack, Robert (2000). Accounting Education: Charting the Course through a Perilous Future. Accounting Education Series, 16.

Anderson, L. & Krathwohl, D.A. (2001) Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives New York: Longman

Angelo, T.A., & Cross, P.K. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Consistency takes place, by using the same method and approach to analyze the information that was received. Continuity will occur throughout the entire project by constantly focusing on accuracy. The combination of these elements is important, in showing how this will improve the findings by having researchers follow pre-determined criteria. ("Structural Analysis," 2012)
eflective Analysis

eflective analysis is when actuaries are studying the findings of the results and then they are using their opinions to complete the project. Under this kind of method there is a focus on a number of categories to include: what / when / how, alternatives and consequences. What / when / how is concentrating on all of the issues that will affect cultural perceptions. In this particular case, the responses from participants will be compared with general trends to understand those issues that are impacting the operating environment. This will help everyone to see the atmosphere…...

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Structural Analysis. (2012), Business Dictionary. Retrieved from:  http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/structural-analysis.html 

Embree, L. (2009). Reflective Analysis. OPO.net. Retrieved from:  http://www.o-p-o.net/essays/EmbreeArticle.pdf 

Tesch, R. (1990). Qualitative Research. Philadelphia, PA: Taylor and Francis.

Nurses often employ critical thinking without recognizing that they are using those skills because, for many, the process is an automatic one. As the health care environment becomes more multifaceted and nurses are faced with distinctive patient care situations on a daily basis, critical thinking skills are a must. They have to be excellent and become a routine process that is used. eflection has been accepted as a tool that nurses can use to enhance critical thinking and evaluate the outcomes of nursing interventions as part of a personal improvement procedure. These tools are appropriate in any nursing setting and are easy to implement. Critical thinking with reflection is a natural forerunner to the evidence-based practice initiatives that are a fundamental part of improved patient care (Pierce, 2007).
4. Using the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) competency standards for nurses (available at http://www.anmc.org.au) apply these identified benefits.

According to the…...

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References

National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse. (2006). Retrieved March 31, 2010,

from Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council Web site:

http://www.anmc.org.au/userfiles/file/RN%20Competency%20Standards%20August%20

2008%20%28new%20format%29.pdf

Beyond taxation, requiring wealthier individuals to pay directly for health services of the less fortunate violates some of the most basic moral rights of personal sovereignty as well as various fundamental constitutional rights of due process and equal protection. However, there are other approaches to equalizing healthcare availability that do not require involuntary financial contribution of some citizens to finance the medical services of others.
One of the most important necessary healthcare reforms is the limitation of healthcare profits attributable to the third-party payment system. Specifically, the evolution of the modern healthcare system resulted in ridiculously inflated costs of diagnostic services and medical supplies by virtue of the fact that the largest portion of healthcare charges are absorbed by insurers. Therefore, hospitals and other service providers have continually increased their fees knowing that insurers rather than patients will be responsible for payment.

Some of the most effective and morally appropriate ways…...

elfective Analysis
eflective Analysis

Personal eflective Analysis as an Employee

Finding employment is one of the benchmarks of any person's life, and a job or training experience can be very rewarding, or it can be one of the worst events in a young life. The power of a work experience should not be underestimated especially when it comes early in one's working life. Since, work is a seminal part of a person's life, and a stark dividing line between childhood and adulthood, an individual needs to examine every youthful experience so that they can have better ones in the future. The importance then in the issues that occur at work is that they can be stepping stones to real solutions later on in a working life, or they can become progenitors of bitter feelings about work in general.

The focus should be on learning from experiences, but sometimes this is not possible. Many people…...

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References

Ahl, B. 2008, Sociological reflections on my work experience. Human Architecture, 6(2), 239-245.

Carlson, J.B. 1993, Working to learn -- the apprenticeship experience. JOPERD -- The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 64(8), 57-58.

Hadberg, A.V. 2006, The methodology of Paul Wills: A review of "Learning to labor: How working class kids get working class jobs," Athenea Digital, 9, 1-13.

Kempster, S. (2006). Leadership learning through lived experience: A process of apprenticeship? Journal of Management & Organization, 12(1), 4-20.

Gibbs Reflective Cycle:
Reflection on personal experience in mental health assessment ward

Description

While working on a mental health assessment ward, I was asked to review the case of Ms. X, a patient sectioned under the Mental Health Act (Section 2) because of her worsening dementia. Until she was sectioned Ms. X had been cared for at home by her adult children and through weekly visits from a nurse, but because of her increasing difficulties in engaging in effective self-care, her children felt it necessary to seek professional redress.

Feelings

I felt very sad to see a formerly competent woman having to sacrifice her independence in her later years. I felt sympathetic towards the plight of her children. They had become increasingly concerned about leaving their mother alone for any period of time, given the sudden, rapid deterioration in her health. They were unable to provide the necessary 24-7 care Ms. X needed. She required…...

Reflective Essay Since becoming a college student, my writing process has changed in the sense that I am now more mindful of having a purpose when I set out to write. In high school, I would just begin writing whenever I had an assignment due: I did not prepare an outline or identify a thesis. I usually just wrote off the top of my head whatever I was thinking at the moment. Now that I am in this class and am picking up tips and lessons from the English 1301 course, I have a better idea of how writing is really more of a science than that. Writing is about having a vision and then communicating that vision in a logical manner to a reader. If you don’t know what that vision is to begin with, the writing will just ramble or meander and never go anywhere. In order to connect…...

COUNSELING Counseling: Personal Cultural Analysis- PhotoVoiceeflective Label/Caption to Each Photo Voice PhotoParents are next to God.Question 1The individual who provided core support during my formative years was my grandfather since my parents divorced when I was very young, and I lived with my mother and grandparents at their house. My grandmother left us early as well, and soon after, I saw my mothers demise. I was left with my grandfather, who took my education and upbringings responsibility. I was deeply attached to him as I used to talk and discuss every single matter of my life. We used to eat together where most of the time, I used to cook for him when I was old enough to deal with kitchen chores. It was I who then took care of his medicines as well. It seemed as if we were both dependent on each other and were at the phase…...

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committee using a reflective approach to leadership in democratic leadership behaviors and methods. This will make use of channeling the energy of strong personality members rather than to suppress strong committee members and guide and facilitate gently these styles into crafting a solution to the problem. We also need to make sure that we are engaging all of the stakeholders internally and externally to ensure the success of the project.
In this mediation environment, the church wants to rent out space in the building to a charitable community group that functions as a day care center for developmentally adults. It is hoped that with this business, more money will be coming in. However, as with any proposal, it is not without problems and complications. The church is finding out that the project may put it in trouble with the village government on issues such as zoning, safety. Additionally, the office…...

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Anderson, S. (2007). Preparing to build. New York, NY: Anderson Marketing, Inc.

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The maintenance stage can be brainstormed with students and staff from the middle school in future months, based on the response and enthusiasm students have displayed in carrying out the initial project, and based on the number of days missed because of sickness after the hand-washing project vs. The average number of days of school missed due to illness prior to the hand-washing project. Shown that actions like hand-washing can prevent sickness, students will come on board other health-related issues.
May 29, 2006. I believe that if I have shown good research techniques in presenting my proposal for this program, and if I employ logic as well as creative planning and understanding of today's middle school-level abilities, I will succeed. Meantime, after every session on my computer, I will wash my hands in hot water for 15 seconds, because there are hundreds if not thousands of bacteria on these keys,…...

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Duran, Lynne S. (2003). Motivating Health: Strategies for the Nurse Practitioner. Journal of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 15(5), 200-201.

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Selena, & Wilson, Dorothy. (2005). Another Look at Hand-Washing Behavior. Social Behavior and Personality, 33(7), 629-634.

A reflective letter should accomplish several tasks at once.  Because it is reflective, it should describe something personal to you.  Usually, those are going to be your thoughts on the subject, though it may also include some of your experiences.  For example, in an essay about your growth as a writer after participating in a particular course, you could give examples of experiences you had during the course. Because it is a letter, it should be structured differently than a reflective essay.  You want to include the traditional parts of a letter, including....

Title: The Critical Reality of Global Warming: Challenges and Solutions

Introduction (300 words)

Definition and Overview: Begin by defining global warming and its relevance in the current global scenario.

Thesis Statement: Present a clear thesis that outlines your perspective on global warming, its impacts, and potential solutions.

Scope of Essay: Briefly describe what the essay will cover, including causes, effects, and mitigation strategies.

Section 1: Causes of Global Warming (600 words)

Human Activities: Discuss how industrialization, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

Agricultural Practices: Explain the role of agriculture, including livestock farming and rice cultivation, in methane emissions.

Energy Consumption: Analyze how our....

**Literary Analysis and Criticism**

* **Compare and contrast the literary techniques and themes employed by two or more authors in their works.**
* **Analyze the structure, language, and symbolism in a literary work to uncover its deeper meanings.**
* **Examine the historical and cultural context that influenced the creation and reception of a literary text.**
* **Explore the psychoanalytic or feminist perspectives on a literary work and discuss their implications.**
* **Evaluate the significance and lasting impact of a particular literary movement or genre.**

**Rhetorical Analysis and Argument**

* **Analyze the persuasive techniques used in a speech, essay, or other persuasive text.**
* **Evaluate the logical reasoning and....

Technical and Aesthetic Considerations

The Mechanics of Photography: Exploring the principles of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and their impact on image quality.
Composition and Framing: Analyzing the techniques used to create balanced and visually pleasing compositions.
Light and Shadow in Photography: Examining the role of lighting in shaping the mood, atmosphere, and drama of an image.
Color Theory in Photography: Investigating the use of color harmonies, contrasts, and symbolism to evoke specific emotions and convey messages.
Digital vs. Analog Photography: Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of digital and analog photography in terms of image quality, workflow, and creative possibilities.

Social and....