A Raisin in the Sun (Integrative Reflective Essay) February 12‚ 2010 Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (May 19‚ 1930 – January 12‚ 1965) was an innovative pioneer who broke down many barriers in her short life. The youngest of four children‚ she was born in Chicago‚ IL to Carl and Nannie Perry Hansberry. Her parents were well educated social and political activists who exposed their children to Afro centric ideology throughout their lives. Her father‚ a successful real estate developer and entrepreneur;
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Yesterday I posted on Facebook that my Evita rehearsals were commencing that evening. I also wrote that it’s hard to believe that it has been over two years since I last performed in a full production and what is UP with that?! My friend‚ Joey‚ responded with‚ "For real‚ woman. The world needs more you." As soon as I read his comment I began to cry. (Remember in the Introduction of this book when I thanked Judy Greer for making me feel better about being a "crier?" Well. . . Now you see what I
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Counselling a stranger can be difficult‚ counselling a friend is fraught with difficulties. I found this practice session particularly challenging as I asked a very old friend to play the part of the client. I understand as a result of this session why being a therapist for family and close friends is not advised. Even though I was playing the role of the counsellor‚ my inner self was in a constant tug-of-war between being a friend and keeping a professional step back as required by a counsellor
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There are a number of key ideas and concepts that we’ve discussed and analysed during weeks 1-5. Concepts: What is 21st century learning and teaching? What is personalised learning? Equity‚ diversity and inclusivity Curriculum that uses deep knowledge Rethinking the roles of learners and teachers 21st Century learning can be ‘considered as an emerging cluster of new ideas‚ beliefs‚ knowledge‚ theories and practices - some of which may be visible in some schools and classrooms‚ some which exist only
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For some group work is just another way of talking about teamwork. Social work practitioners work with groups of people in many different ways and in many different contexts. Festinger et al. (Campus‚ 2017/2018)(1950) on the other hand‚ considered group cohesion to refer to “the total field of forces which act on members and causes them to remain in a group” Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals‚ families‚ groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective
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debating has helped to extend this interest‚ an attribute that Law will help me to both refine and use on a daily basis. Through work experience at Wilberforce Chambers‚ I have been able to broaden my understanding of the Law and gain an insight into the life of a Barrister. This enabled me to experience Law in practice through reading skeleton arguments and by attending numerous trials and hearings. These were predominantly at the Chancery
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In all honesty‚ I agreed to Goodwill because its recognizable. I’m sure a majority of my peers have been to one at least once. I also agreed because I wasn’t passionate about any of the nonprofits. I mean‚ in proportion to life‚ which I also find insignificant‚ it’s a rather bleak ratio‚ really. I didn’t fight tooth and nail for my “favorite” nonprofit‚ because as lovely as giving water to the needy is‚ I’m not incredibly concerned with it. That sounds awful‚ but I don’t lie unnecessarily. It’s tedious
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knowing that in order to further succeed I need to further my education to achieve my goals. Getting my MBA is what I need in order to take my career to the next level achieving Senior Management level and beyond. In both my personal and professional life‚ I have always been good at managing many tasks at once. Instead of feeling overwhelmed‚ I prioritize and tackle each item or problem when they come. When I have a work or personal project that requires extended time and focus‚ I provide myself with
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Reflective summary Teach Diversity - with a Smile Barbara Ehrenreich Sept 7‚ 2010 English 101: Freshman Comp Did you ever think why our elders do not quite understand why we are so open to accepting others who are not exactly like us?‚ why they seem to say “why are you talking to that black person?‚ or my goodness gay men are a menace to society‚ it’s just wrong!”‚ well back in their day years ago it was wrong and Barbara Ehrenreich discusses
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Going into the weekend‚ I had no idea what to expect from the musical Chicago. I had never seen the movie‚ or anything related to the musical. I had however been to the city of Chicago‚ although it turns out‚ that wasn’t very useful information preluding the musical. I went into the theatre not having any clue‚ and I returned actually learning quite a bit. The things I learned from this experience are not solely related to the musical. I learned that musicals‚ and not understanding the arts very
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