Transformational Learning Theory of Adult Education Introduction Transformational learning is a relatively new and thoroughly modern yet evolving learning theory‚ with timeless implications for the educator. Developed initially by Jack Mezirow‚ it is a theory that involves‚ at its core‚ a shift in beliefs‚ deep self reflection and a discourse of that reflection. This constructivist-based process of making sense of the world is in stark contrast to simply acquiring knowledge. Most assume that Transformational
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Employee Motivation‚ Recognition‚ Rewards‚ and Retention: Kicking It Up a Notch! By Demetrice Branch W eaver employs more than 400 team members at offices in Austin‚ Dallas‚ Fort Worth‚ Houston‚ Midland‚ Odessa‚ and San Antonio‚ Texas. Operating offices in disparate geographical areas presents challenges in establishing unified practices across all locations. Moreover‚ business expansion fueled by acquisitions and organic growth presents challenges in maintaining an atmosphere where employees
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RUNNING HEAD: Alcoholism: Is it Inherited or a Chosen Disease Topics in Social Science: The Black Family Fall 2009 Professor Marsha Allman December 16‚ 2009 Abstract During Behavioral Health training at my job‚ a coworker mentioned something that shocked me and sparked an immediate intense discussion. He mentioned that alcoholism is hereditary. Everyone that participated in the discussion agreed with his
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DBT Population and Problems The population that Dialectical Behavior Therapy works with is usually women with borderline personality disorder. One study took seventy-three women who met the criteria for borderline personality disorder with the DBT treatment as the intervention and the control condition was normal psychiatric treatment (Carter‚ Wilcox‚ Lewin‚ Conrad‚ & Bendit‚ 2010). The women were measured after six months of treatment (Carter‚ et al.‚ 2010). This study was put into works to show
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Student’s Name: Marsha Ann Mascringhas Student’s Number: A1957 Class/Course: Foundation in Science Subject: English I Assignment Question: Diet and Health. “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” Many people today‚ including children suffer from an ache localized in the stomach. This abdominal discomfort usually takes place in the stomach and intestines. This condition is known as the irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome‚ commonly known
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{{pp-semi-indef}} {{Infobox writer | name = David Pelzer | image = Dave Pelzer USAF.jpg | alt = Profile view of Author Dave Pelzer‚ facing left | caption = Pelzer speaking to Airmen while visiting troops in Southwest Asia. | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|12|29}} | birth_place = [[Daly City‚ California]] | occupation = Autobiographer‚ motivational speaker | nationality = [[United States|American]] | notableworks = ’ ’A Child Called "It" ’ ’
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MKT 309 Social Marketing and sustainability Assignment: Report on a social marketing campaign Title: It’s not ok. Name: Kiki Miu ID: 42220114 Tut: Monday 1pm Tutor: Marion Introduction In this report‚ the New Zealand campaign ‘it’s not ok’ was chosen as a social marketing campaign. In the first part‚ the first 6 of 16 tips for success are going to be analyzed. It included the successful of the campaign‚ target audience‚ proposed change behaviour‚ barriers to change‚ remove
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Marsha Adolfo Madolfo@capellauniversity.edu BUS3004 Holly McCracken May 19‚ 2013 The Need for Employee Training Introduction Businesses are constantly changing to keep up with the demand of the consumer. Investing in employee training is one way that management can invest in their future‚ and also ensure future success within the company. Training will promote employee productivity and engagement. As businesses grow and evolve to meet customer demands employees sometimes suffer due to the
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1. Micro Pig Most people have probably heard that pigs are smarter than dogs. Studies have shown that pigs are thought to have the intelligence of a 3-year-old human child. A Penn State study showed that pigs can play video games that use joysticks. In fact‚ they proved to be better at the games than some members of the chimp family. The same study revealed that pigs could be taught to recognize and use objects‚ like a Frisbee or a dumb bell‚ and still remember them three years later. University
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My vision for the community I live and work in is based on the Resiliency Theory-- the belief in the ability of every person to overcome adversity if important protective factors are present in that person’s life. The Resiliency Theory is founded on the proposition that if members of one’s family‚ community and / or school care deeply about you‚ have high expectations and purposeful support for you‚ and value your participation you will maintain a faith in the future and can overcome almost any
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