Life as a Non-Traditional Student: Mastering Self-Regulated Learning Self-regulated learning can be defined as “The process in which [a] student is cognitively‚ motivationally‚ and behaviorally active in his or her learning.” (Zimmerman and Martinez-Pons). While this concept is relatively new‚ many students have embraced it over the last few decades resulting in their success. I am one of those many students that embrace this concept; some aspects stronger than the others. Planning and organizing
Premium Educational psychology Psychology Education
Outline electronic and non-electronic methods of communication Audiences There are a range of factors to consider when identifying the audience for business communication; Age and Attention span Gender and Ethnicity Special Needs and Accessibility Reading Ability Legibility Interest Distraction Avoidance Business/ related Experience Non Electronic Methods of Communication Letters: Memorandums- Reports- Fax Email – Telephone/ Mobiles - Video Conferencing - Intranet – Communicators need to
Premium Communication Attention Distraction
Non-traditional families are families that consist of single-parent families‚ extended families‚ and families with same-sex partner. Non-traditional families are becoming a norm in our modern culture whereas traditional marriages which was a norm in the past‚ has now become a minority situation in Canada. All across the country‚ men and women are caring for children on their own without their partner‚ unmarried couples cohabitate‚ gay and lesbian couples sharing their lives and raising children together
Premium Family Marriage Mother
In my opinion the most pertinent Non-traditional threat to the US is the economy. It is the single most important‚ globalized‚ and un-accounted for problem in the US. The current problem is so bad that the US economy is days away from a (partial) default. This would be the first default since possibly the 1700’s at the founding of the nation. The problem with this is the US green back is the reserve currency of the world (all or most investments are made in US dollars). If the US defaults it will
Premium United States public debt Government debt
Running head: SMALL-BUSINESS IDEA PAPER Small-Business Idea Paper Bernard Petris University of Phoenix Accounting ACC/561 November 11‚ 2011 Small-Business Idea Paper There are five different forms of business organizations that I can consider when planning to start a business. They are 1. Sole proprietorship 2. Partnership 3. C corporation 4. S corporation 5. LLC – Limited Liability Company It is important
Premium Corporate tax Corporation Tax
I come from a non-traditional family. Both of my parents had children at a young age so I was raised with two half-siblings. Although it felt like my brother‚ sister‚ and I were fully related‚ I grew up spending time with their biological parents and other half siblings as well. This never bothered me; rather‚ it taught me that every family is different and exceptional in their own ways. As with my family‚ I have found there is great value in diversity among my friends. When I was a child‚ my family
Premium Family Mother Parent
with participants 6. Analysing & reporting results 7. Discussing meaning & implications The Research Process 1. Identify a question / issue 2. Consider the question / issue itself & possible ways to answer / solve it 3. Use a valid & reliable method to answer / solve it 4. Reflect on 1‚ 2 & 3. Then discuss how research has generated new knowledge or clarifies existing work Select the topic Review the literature Develop the theoretical & conceptual framework Research Orientation
Premium Scientific method Research Qualitative research
Henion (1976); “the implementation of marketing programs directed at the environmentally conscious market segment” (Banerjee‚ 1999‚ p.18). Peattie and Crane (2005) claims that despite the early development‚ it was only in the late 1980’s that the idea of green marketing actually made an appearance‚ because of the consumers’ growing interest in green products‚ increased awareness and willingness to pay for green features. Henion’s (1976) definition of green marketing has evolving and many more definitions
Premium Marketing
Local method of “Chira” processing Introduction: “Chira” (beaten rice) is a local food of Bangladesh. Chira is a is a type of rice which is flattened into flat light dry flake. It is a type of breakfast specially in rural and semi urban regions. It is prepared from rice and is a low cost wholesome food with good nutritional value. It can be consumed in different ways by soaking raw in water‚ fried‚ with curd or milk‚ etc. Background: Local method of “chira” processing is an organic process
Premium The Omnivore's Dilemma Local food Germany
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL CULTURE Community A basic definition of community refers to a social unit larger than a small village that shares common values.[1] The idea of a community presupposes the existence of a group of individuals whose values and norms shape a common identity‚ where the feelings of trust and belongingness are fostered‚ and the existence of shared responsibility towards mutual goals. Smith breaks down the term into three concepts to further understand it
Free Culture