Motor skills

1. Introductory section. i) Contentious issue From my first Human Resource Management class, I was able to learn about the role of HRM, theories and also the management across cultures. For my future career which is working in a international company that is the reason why I want to discuss about the HRM issues interpreted differently by cultural/institutional differences. Due to the globalization, hiring different countries of employees is becoming popular. And the working environment and…

Leadership Personalities There are many theories that try to explain leadership behaviors and styles. Nonetheless, none of them disputes the importance of personal characteristics and their impact on the leadership style. Earlier on, leadership theorists applied characteristics and traits to explain leadership success (Khaireddin, 2015). Leaders have different personalities to their followers. Superior personality traits are associated with successful leadership. Consequently, certain…

Schon (1983) proposed that reflective practice is part and parcel of the embodiment of knowledge; which indicates actions done in a profession is a translation of a person’s knowledge. Loughran (2002) made the connection between reflective practice and the profession by stating that in many professions such as science, nursing, medicine, law and teaching, the need to increase a person’s knowledge constantly exist for him or her to be an effective and informed practitioner, and reflection…

is not complete. For better learning in classroom thinking strategies should be used. In the classroom activities styles of thinking must be applied by the teacher. Styles of thinking help students and teachers for improvement of their knowledge, skill and attitude in the field of their profession. Styles of thinking are most useful and applicable tool for classroom teaching and learning. It is the most useful for productive teaching and learning in classroom. By the critical thinking students…

Constructivism is the perspective of Epistemology which states that students learning can be constructed. It analyses the theory of the students’ knowledge and it negotiates with the brain for connectivity of the truth and justification beliefs which follows. To accomplish the constructivism theory students will be able to ask questions that will be valued by the teacher’s opinions, and explore other sources of referencing when discussing and evaluating what they have learnt. Constructivism in…

Are you a Smart Traveller? There is a saying which goes, ‘Everyone can work hard but only a few people can work smart.’ It is also true when it comes to travelling. People may travel all over the world or travel local. The experience it provides differs across people and the places they visit. Apart from using a common sense approach, which may not always be enough, you may want to keep yourself on your toes even though you think otherwise. I’m not trying to scare you here. What I am going to…

Achievement goal theory is a broadly accepted and backed framework for explaining and studying academic motivation and informing classroom practice (Anderman & Patrick, 2012). This theory has typically focused on goal orientations of mastery and performance which are further distinguished as either approach or avoid goals (McDevitt, Ormrod, Cupit, Chandler & Aloa, 2013; Anderman & Patrick, 2012). Mastery goals are usually considered the best form of motivation (Khajavay, Bardach, Hamedi &…

There are many steps one can take to achieve their goals. Though different, they all have one thing in common; you can only go so far, if you do not take them together. Yes, they are all important in building the right character for success in an individual, but the trick in building this persona, is to implement all these steps into one’s lifestyle. The below are the steps so discussed. Set Realistic Goals Before you go for what you want, you have to know exactly what you want; this is the…

End of Semester Reflection This semester has been the most valuable one to me so far. I have been exposed to such vast amounts of relevant pharmacy material that is extremely difficult to keep up with at times. Although difficult, I am pleased that what I am learning is essential to a pharmacist’s knowledge base and is heavily applied in practice. In this paper, I will reflect on some of the material I have learned in my courses that I will utilize in my future practice. Additionally, I will…

For an individual to be a success, it takes more than intelligence. To flourish in your career and in life, your character must move you toward your goals. Throughout life, several experiences have formed me into a person of resilience, empathy, and composure. Such qualities have allowed me to reach my goals and serve my community. In supplement to my intelligence, these qualities are what make me an exceptional student and employee. My ability to be resilient is at the core of who I am, and…