Ethan Marcotte‚ author of this original A List Apart article back in 2010‚ provided us with the concept of Responsive Web Design. Removing the need to develop multiple versions of the same site for different devices‚ it’s popularity led to the release of his book. I’d like to share with you a few concepts of Responsive Web Design‚ allowing the content and structure of the website conform to that of the device or browser. DYNAMIC STRUCTURE Starting any layout‚ we typically rely on pixels. Measuring
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justifying my opinions with reference to theory‚ literature and my own emerging philosophy. Throughout my essay I will give consideration to the use of culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy‚ demonstrating an understanding of the role Treaty of Waitangi within this practice. Throughout the scenario the theory of behaviourism is reflected in the teachers practice. Behaviourism sees learning as the establishing of connections between two events‚ and theorists view environmental factors as influential
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Research Paper #2 Failing to meet Culturally Diverse Students Needs: Ways to Improve Our country is becoming one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. With its nicknames “The Melting Pot” and “The Salad Bowl”‚ the United States is a place where any culture can come‚ live‚ and be free. However‚ in the education system‚ culturally diverse students’ needs are not being met. Many teachers are not qualified to for the position of being a teacher in a multicultural school and they
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social community‚ and the other is the power of learning through engagement in real work” (Sergiovanni and Green). As teachers we can teach the standards set by the state but unless our students can relate the concepts being taught to real world experiences they may have trouble understanding the concept. This is referred to as Culturally Relevant Teaching (CRT). Culturally relevant teaching as describe by Gloria Ladson-Billings in 1992‚ “as a way that would empower students to excel because
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Do you believe that a work group or organization that is culturally diverse (in terms of the sex and racial/ethnic composition) is more effective than a culturally homogeneous group or organization? Why or why not? I believe for different environments a culturally diverse group is more effective than a homogeneous group. For larger organizations and groups that have a broader and more diverse audience or clientele‚ a culturally diverse group is more effective because it speaks to the audience
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Abstract Today our classrooms‚ just like families‚ are becoming more unique and blended. Teachers are tasked with effectively teaching students with disabilities and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In order for educators to meet the needs of their students‚ key strategies must be implemented that will positively affect their students academically and behaviorally. This paper reflects on the experience of one of these families and identifies key strategies to maximize the potential
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Ethical and Socially Responsive Business Debbre` Paige Strayer University Intro to Business Professor: Gwendolyn Wiggins September 5‚ 2014 Abstract Ethical and Social Responsive Business behavior sets the foreground for business practices. Having good business ethics is the beginning to having a successful business. Being socially responsive lets your patrons know‚ your business is family and community oriented‚ and can start a long good relationship with the community. Ethical and
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Diverse learners include students from racially‚ ethnically‚ culturally‚ and linguistically diverse families and communities of socioeconomic status. If a teacher can act on the knowledge that research offers‚ they can realize the educational excellence we desire for all children. Schools within the United States generally provide students of diverse backgrounds with instruction quite different from that provided to students of mainstream backgrounds (ASCD‚ 2014). I attended school from 1987 to
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Running head: Managing Cultural Diversity Managing Culturally Diverse Work Groups within an Organization Natasha Avies Troy State University Dr. Earl Ingram November 28‚ 2004 Abstract Cultural diversity has become widespread within many organizations today. The work groups in these organizations are increasingly being staffed by culturally diverse employees. The cultural differences exhibited in the groups can enhance or weaken the function of the work group‚ especially in a predominantly
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are on the rise. Due to these rapidly increasing numbers‚ nurses need to be culturally competent. Culturally competent nurses recognize their own background and sets aside biases and prejudices. They also value diversity and have the ability to appreciate cultural differences. Culturally competent nurses are able to work with people from diverse cultures‚ care for them while being aware of their culture patterns. Culturally competent nurses also need to have good communication skills and be efficient
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