Assertive discipline

Continued Success through AQP The skill involved in flying airplanes safely and efficiently is a perishable skill. Aviators judge themselves by using terms such as currency and proficiency. Just because a pilot is legally current to fly an airplane does not necessarily mean that they are proficient in operating it. Proficiency is maintained through practice and training. The same holds true with regards to maintaining proficiency in CRM skills. The concept of proficiency is fully understood…

Throughout much of the film Dangerous Minds, urban students are portrayed in a negative manner. The film starts out by showing the neighborhood as poor, there is graffiti on most of the buildings nearby, and the high school is very run down. (Bruckheimer & Smith, 1995) This setting represents a stereotype of urban schools that is all too often depicted in films. Urban schools are portrayed as “graffiti-ridden, dilapidated buildings with welfare students of color who are vandals and thieves.”…

Family Structure The Hoover family in Little Miss Sunshine has six primary family members. These family members are Richard (father), Sheryl (mother), Dwayne (eldest son), Olive (daughter), Frank Ginsberg (maternal uncle), and Grandpa Edwin (paternal grandfather). Each one of these characters are unique in their very own way. Richard is the father of the family and struggles to sell his self-help program. He is ambitious, a perfectionist and slightly anal. Sheryl is the mother and she is the…

conversation is directed towards those who do not agree with Simon’s viewpoint. The author’s goal in writing this particular article is to show that using proper English is helpful in multiple ways: good English is achieved through commitment and self-discipline, and it…

What is good teaching and what is a good teacher? Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs today. It demands expansive knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people, where they will be able to make a contribution to society after school days are over. With all these qualities being required, finding good or even…

“Sit still”, “listen quietly”, “hands and feet to ourselves”: these are common classroom rules that many students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (ADHD) struggle with. As someone with an ADHD dad and brother, and as a student with a tendency to be easily distracted and fidgety, the topic of accommodation for ADHD in the classroom is interesting to me. According to research by Bender and Mathes (1995), approximately, “3.5 million children, and 2 million to 5 million adults have some…

Shaka kaSenzangakhona also known as Shaka Zulu, was born in 1787. He was the most significant monarchs of the Zulu kingdom. He was born near present day Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal Province on the Mhlatuze River. His mother Nandi (1760-1827) was a daughter of Bhebhe, a past chief of theLangeni tribe and the mother of the legendary Shaka, King of the Zulu’s. His father Senzangakhona kaJama, chief of the Zulu clan, which was small and insignificant at the time. In the late 18th century, the Zulus…

Objective: The main objective of the project is to analyse the big five personality traits of Great Lakes institute of management’s student community. And then to apply the results to predict the student behaviour and their competency levels associated with the student community. Introduction to big five theory: Big five personality theory is a commonly used personality model in psychology. It is a theoretical framework to understand the general components of personality that seem important in…

Emotional intelligence and its role in effective interpersonal relationships Emotions are essential factors in effective interpersonal relationships. They imbue meaning and strength to a person’s responses to changes in the relationship, providing it depth and color as the mind piles up memories upon memories (Mayer, Caruso & Salovey, 2000). Emotions also track relationships in terms of inner experiences. Although positive emotions give your relationship meaning and depth, negative emotions…

Evaluation: Do you feel that communication or teamwork training for caregivers can help improve patient safety? Why or why not? “Collaboration is a complex phenomenon that bring together two or more individuals, often from different professional disciplines, who work together to achieve shared aims and objectives” (Amer, 2013, p. 150). Continuing education is a core belief in nursing. Most nurse believe “there is always something new to learn” the same goes for communication and team building…