Travis Whitehead Information Literacy and Communication Gina Rollins 3/8/2012 Learning about Your Computer An operating system is a program designed to run other programs on a computer. A computer’s operating system is its most important program. It is considered the backbone of a computer‚ managing both software and hardware resources. Operating systems are responsible for everything from the control and allocation of memory to recognizing input from external devices and transmitting
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adult learning theory was perceived as the way the mind thinks and how the mind obtains information that is presented and how the information is being utilized to help the adult learner to become more knowledgeable and successful in life. Sharron Merriam states “adult learning is a complex phenomenon that can never be reduced to a single‚ simple explanation; rather it is an ever-changing mosaic where old pieces are rearranged and new pieces are added.” (Merriam‚ Sharron B. Adult Learning Theory for
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Comparing relevant theories‚ principles and models of reflective practice In this evaluation I will analyse and compare relevant theories‚ principles and models of reflective practice and explain how they relate to my practice and development. Reflective practice is an evolving concept. In the 1930s‚ John Dewey defined reflective thought as: ‘Active‚ persistent‚ and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further
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Describe and evaluate the learning theory for attachments. The learning theory suggests that we are born with a blank slate which means everyone starts off exactly the same‚ and then we learn all of our behaviours once we are born. The learning theory is split into two areas‚ Operant and Classical conditioning. Operant conditioning is one part of the learning theory to describe attachments. This states that attachments are formed through positive and negative reinforcements. An example of positive
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about “Principles”. My first lesson was that principles‚ which are invariant values and long-lasting‚ act as life compasses for anyone who wants to succeed. At first‚ the term “principles” seemed unfamiliar to me. Thus‚ my brother explained them with many examples and stories of successful men such as Bill Gates‚ Steve Jobs. What he tried to imply was that basic principles were
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Explain ways in which theories of how adults learn can be applied to work with groups of adults Kolb’s learning cycle represents in a cycle diagram the process through which adults learn. The theory is that people learn through reflecting on their experience‚ deciding how they felt‚ analyzing what was going on and choosing what they will do next time. These 4 phases of learning are known as; concrete experience‚ reflective observation‚ abstract conceptualization and active experiment. This
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“Outline and evaluate social learning theory. In your answer‚ make comparisons with at least one other approach in psychology.” – 12 marks Social learning theory states that behaviour is acquired through the observational learning from role models where a person identifies with that person and imitates their behaviour. This means that the behaviour of a model can influence the behaviour of all those that model the person and is particularly common with childhood celebrity role models. When a person
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My day in life as a care assistant at Netherton green nursing home. 7.00 am The handover report. I arrive at work at quarter seven to every shift. I do this has it gives me another time to get changed into my uniform. When the nurses and all of the carers are on duty‚ we all gather in the office for the handover report from the night nurse. A handover report must be given to the carers and nurses at the start of every shift from the nurse change‚ because there may have been some changes. For
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Monica Romero Criminal Justice Communications Name of institution: Everest Professor: Blake Lafond Date: May 25‚ 2014 Communication is part of everyday life. Though we all have the ability to communicate‚ it is communicating effectively that matters most. Whether you are giving
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301 Principles of communication in adult social care settings Task B case study Bi How would you explain the term ‘confidentiality’ to Hannah? Whilst it is Hannah’s right to make decisions for herself and choose not to want to take the medication‚ in this case from the information given it could be detrimental to her health and therefore I would explain to Hannah that the information given to me is in confidence. Although Hannah not taking her prescribed medication could put her at risk of harm and
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