Since the early 1900’s there has been a shift in the emphasis from learning with the focus being on the individual (local) to learning as part of a community (global). The emergence of social communities have worked in tandem with established forms of learning to educate the masses. These social communities were called by various names each having a different function and or terms of reference. Local learning takes place within ‘self’‚ as we learn people learn with us and from us‚ in a non formal
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In Coriolanus by William Shakespeare‚ Sicinius asks‚ “What is a city but the people?” The citizens replied‚ “The people are the city.” and that is a fact that will always remain true. The community is the single thing that makes a city‚ just that. Each one creates a different atmosphere. Some are exuberant while others are monotonous. Unity and judgment tend to be the ambiance that my community gives off. Andalusia offers numerous opportunities for the city to connect. Every Thursday in July‚ almost
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Friday Night Lights Captivating audiences and myself from the first episode‚ Friday Night Lights‚ has a complex and dramatic plot line. Dillon‚ a small Texas town‚ rallies around the high school football team on their journey to the state football championship‚ but the voyage is not without love‚ drama‚ and learning experiences. The characters within the program have diverse dispositions‚ representing the wide variety of personalities within Southern culture. Friday Night Lights exploits the events
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With that being said my public school experience was a lot different from my private school experience. In the public school system I experienced gang activities‚ fights‚ suspension‚ expulsions‚ and pep rallies. For example‚ one day I witnessed a fight where two of my classmates fought over a pencil. But in private school I experienced a whole different way of life. Private school taught me the importance of organization and staying on track in school
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Having played football‚ I know what attention feels like: the glamour‚ pep rallies‚ cheerleaders‚ and big crowds under the Friday night lights. Wrestling has none of that. No external motivations could keep me going to wrestling practice‚ or cutting weight on treadmills by myself after practice. I needed to build a sense of pride
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manage stress and prevent burnout by providing discounts to local restaurants /business and hosting annual employee appreciation dinners. I would have monthly raffles that would give the winner a day off with pay. The hospital would have surprise pep rallies that would consist of balloons and clowns. By offering these incentives the hospital will give the newly hired nurses the culture and values of the hospital environment. 2. Hospital staff has to endure with fast-paced‚ long shifts‚ stressful
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Freshman year is the year of moving forward. You’re faced with sensational new changes‚ ranging from new classes‚ new teachers‚ and new challenges. This can be overwhelming for some‚ and it can be hard to find your feet. But freshman year can be something for else for those who embrace the change. Freshman year can be the climb to the top‚ the chance the change‚ the chance to become the best you can be. But just as important‚ it’s the year to grow and just have fun while gaining new skills in writing
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Can you imagine school without sports? No more games to go to‚ no more pep rallies. People are now beginning to wonder if sports should stay or go. I believe sports are very important for schools. Sports keep students active. It gives them something to do rather than to sit on the couch. Aside from keeping students active‚ it gives them an incentive to behave in class and get good grades. Even though you’re learning to be an athlete‚ you are learning other lifestyle skills along with it. Would you
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On June 26‚ 2015‚ the supreme court legalized gay marriage across the United States; the fight was finally over‚ or so it seemed. In Kentucky‚ county clerk Kim Davis would not give same-sex couples marriage licenses on the basis of the fact that it was against her religious beliefs. This story has caught headlines all over and drawn attention from celebrities‚ politicians‚ among others‚ in particular‚ Time Magazine posted an article on September 7th‚ 2015. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‚ in his article “Kim
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“Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead.” This quote‚ spoken by Pete Hoekstra‚ speaks volumes to the true essence of what it means to be a leader. Leadership is all about the people. Many people incorrectly assume that being a leader means that the people you lead are there to serve you. This presumption could not be more inaccurate. Being a leader means serving your teammates and being worthy of their respect and cooperation. I believe that Hoekstra’s quote
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