blends into the surroundings. The three main themes around Moore’s work were the reclining figure‚ the mother-child relationship and the embryo-like ‘internal-external’ forms idea. Moore was influenced by constructivism and surrealism‚ this is pulled through by the biomorphic forms that Moore produced and also suggested how the human figure could be fragmented into simple‚ essential forms. Many of Moore’s sculptures have holes in them‚ either in the middle
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investigations of worthy topics. The learners are more autonomous as they construct personally-meaningful artifacts that are representations of their learning. This article examines the theoretical foundations of project-based learning‚ particularly constructivism and constructionism‚ and notes the similarities and differences among implementations‚ including project-based science (Blulmenfeld et al.‚ 1991)‚ disciplined inquiry (Levstik & Barton‚ 2001) and WebQuests (Dodge‚ 1995). In addition‚ an anatomy
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Social constructivist theory Measuring the effectiveness of social constructivism in the classroom will take place in two different ways. When working on group projects or when engaging in class discussion‚ students will be expected to demonstrate the five essential elements that are unique to a cooperative learning classroom: positive interdependence‚ individual accountability‚ face-to-face interaction‚ and social skills (Moreno‚ 2010). This is very abstract and therefore‚ will be measured through
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video explores a typical day at three different preschools around the world. The video presents several different instructional learning activities that use both constructivism and behaviorism methods of teaching. Examples of several different teaching techniques of each theory that were demonstrated in the video are discussed. Constructivism is a type of learning theory where individuals create new perceptions based on different life experiences. The focus of this theory is based on the students
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Ethical Statement In accordance with the ethical guidance (The Open University 2013) I have followed the BERA guidelines including changing any names. My Role I am a parent volunteer in a Church of England primary and nursery school. I am currently supporting the mixed year 1 and 2 classes. I work on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8.45 -12 pm. I have a variety of different supporting roles within the classroom not just with the helping the teachers but also the pupils‚ school and curriculum
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE Human Performance Technology (HPT) - also known as Human Performance Improvement (HPI) "uses a wide range of interventions that are drawn from many other disciplines including‚ total quality management‚ process improvement‚ behavioral psychology‚ instructional systems design‚ organizational development‚ and human resources management" (ISPI‚ 2007). HPT is a systematic approach to improving individual and organizational performance (Pershing‚ 2006). HPT is a field of study which
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learning should not be compromised on assumptions like the urban rural divide or with the purpose of equal certification. The notion of equal certification and the control of the universities and boards of education restrict the implementation of the constructivism in education. We should strengthen our teachers by experiencing the breakthrough in learning abilities of individual that arise from
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The current American policy response to the dispute over the Spratly Islands is a combination of classic diplomacy and overt military presence. During Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington D.C. in late September‚ 2015‚ he discussed China’s claims to the Spratly Islands with President Obama‚ but the two failed to reach an accord. Since then‚ the United States Navy has engaged in “freedom of navigation operations” by sending ships within twelve nautical miles of Chinese territorial waters which are claimed
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Since Dec. of 2010‚ there have been revolutionary social movements among Arab world. The occurrence of protests in Middle East and North Africa area is not a whole new phenomenon but persisting throughout ages. Basically‚ it happens on account of variety of factors such as political corruption‚ economic depression including unemployment‚ high food price and etc. accumulated on each Arab country. Therefore‚ it is difficult to assure what makes them to start it. Syria‚ an Arab country also in the
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Insanity Defense and the Question of Human Agency 1. Explain how a determinist view of free will versus a libertarianism view of free will changes the argument for the insanity defense‚ and capital punishment. 2. Do you think a libertarianism view of free will down plays the effect of the environment on an individual? 3. Are people born inherently good and choose to make bad decisions‚ or does the environment influence an individual’s decisions? 4. Recent studies on intelligence quotient suggest
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