Affirmative action is a policy that gives special considerations to groups that suffered from discrimination in the past. It was designed to balance the effect slavery and Jim Crow had on the African-American and other minority groups. Since its creation‚ the program has benefitted many members of the minority. However‚ the issue of whether affirmative action should be allowed or not allowed in the universities is a controversial one. While some argue that affirmative action should be allowed in
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Unit 009 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning I currently teach yoga to adults at the level of beginners‚ I have been teaching yoga classes for the past eighteen months. I have another year of study to undertake on the British Wheel of Yoga Diploma. My typical class sizes ideally should be between seven and fifteen students. Unfortunately I did not have enough students for my adult education course to run last term. My ideal yoga class would be ninety minutes in
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essential in changing the classroom practice. This has necessitated and seen to the emergence of a new method of professional learning in school institutions. Instead of conferences and workshops that were previously used‚ institutions have now employed school-based staff developers. Peer coaching has been adopted as a method for peer coaching. San Diego and Boston School districts are examples of the pioneers of the methodology‚ though they are just two of the many school districts using the method now
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SEMANTICS What is semantics? According to Fromkin et al. (2007)‚ semantics refers to "the study of the linguistic meaning of morphemes‚ words‚ phrases‚ and sentences." Timyam (2010) further describes the term as "the study of meaning [or the analysis of meaning]; it is mainly concerned with the meanings of words and sentences‚ the meaning relationships‚ and the conceptual system underlying meaning. Subfields of semantics include lexical semantics‚ which involves the meanings at lexical level and
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Wrestling I started wrestling in sixth grade. Even though I didn’t win one of my first seven matches‚ I developed into a successful wrestler. In high school I won tournaments and beat high-quality wrestlers. During my junior year I was determined to become a great wrestler. I worked harder than ever and didn’t let anyone stop me. That year I lost the Illinois state wrestling tournament championship match by one point. Over the next six months between my junior and senior season I was runner
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Contrast two reflective practice models: - The two reflective practice models I have chosen to compare are Kolb1 and Brookfield2. Reflective practice is intended to help the teacher evolve and develop. It is an essential aspect of continuing professional development and is seen as a fundamental process in improving the quality of teaching3. Although teachers have done this for years the models formalise the process and put a structure on it. However‚ it is a subjective rather than an objective
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reshape people’s action of doing (Reid 1993). Reflective practice is essential for practitioners especially for health professionals‚ who interact with people that may be going through a changing in their life‚ so reflective practice enable practitioners to learn the experience and improve their service delivery to their full potential (Alsop 2000). Moreover‚ it can also help to link up new knowledge and practical skills to continue professional development. Using a reflective model‚ it structured
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Assessment Method - J - Reflections on own practice No. 2 The learner has agreed to submit the following evidence. Unit Assessment criteria Assessor initial/date SHC 33 EYMP4 1.1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity‚ equality‚ inclusion and participation SHC 33 1.2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination. SHC 33 1.3. Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity. SHC 33 2.1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality‚ diversity and discrimination
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A note on Inclusive Education Historically‚ attempts towards development and ensuring equality and justice for all have commonly been found to conform to the norms and systems of the majority. Most of these attempts have articulated the need for inclusion of all segments of the society – however‚ in most cases this articulation took the form of ‘special care systems’ that ultimately led to further exclusion of these communities – physically‚ mentally and psychologically. For a variegated and multi-segment
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main types of state and independent schools: ----------------------------- P161 1.2. Describe the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stages and school governance: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P168 1.3. Describe roles and responsibilities of: --------------------------------------------------------- P174 1.4. Describe the roles of external professionals who may work with a school: --------- P194 1.5a. Define the
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