Benefits of acquiring a second language at an early age Being able to communicate in a diverse set of languages is a dream for many individuals around the world. This ability comes along with many benefits ranging from ease of doing business abroad to understanding the culture of different people around the world. Furthermore, competition has reached a global scale for those who want to have a successful career. Being able to speak a foreign language makes one more valuable and marketable to any company that has its operations around the world. Nevertheless, learning a second language can be a difficult task to do, especially when one does it in their later years of life. There are so many things that occupy the mind of an adult to the point when subjected to learn a second language; it becomes none of their business. Therefore, the best period to submit oneself to a second language is during their tender age. Many benefits come along with acquiring a second language at an early age. One of the most important is social-cognitive advancement.…
What is the central topic of Obama’s address (paragraph 5)? Does he make a persuasive case for public service? (page 635). In paragraph five, Obama gives a commencement speech addressing the topic of service to one’s state. He makes a persuasive case when he argues that citizens should not only be concerned about their families and jobs but also to be concerned about the welfare of the state. He states, “I say this to you as someone who couldn’t be standing here today if not for the service of others, and wouldn’t be standing here today if not for the purpose that service gave my own life (631).This statement strongly supports Obama’s claims. In paragraph 20, Obama says that we do “have an obligation to those who are less fortunate.” Putting aside his specific reason, which he gives in the next sentence, do you agree with this assertion? Why, or why not? Now think about his reason, his assertion that “our individual salvation depends on collective salvation.” Does this make sense to you? Explain . I disagree that we have…
Modes of Culture Care Decisions The three modes of culture care decisions and actions are culture care preservation, culture care accommodation, and restructuring, which encourages a nurse to understand the similarities and differences between the various cultures of the clients. Using the theory it helps a nurse establish the nature, meanings, expressions, and forms of caring(Leininger, 2011). As a transcultural nurse, having the basic knowledge of the Arabian culture would be essential to handle his care needs. I would learn their culture care expressions from the family that visits him or through an online platform. I would try to determine the primary language so that it will be easy to converse with the patient. This is because language influences the social care patterns and also enables one to predict the well beings of the patient. I would use the mode of culture care repatterning or restructuring to advise the family members on the importance of visiting the patient one group at a time(Leininger, 2011). I would tell them that the other patients are complaining of them occupying the entire room,…
Case study on You Will Do What You Are Told The present paper is a study of a case titled “You Will Do What You Are Told.” The case entails a medical assistant who gets demanded by his employer, Dr. Bully, to fill a form for the experimental therapy of a female patient who has cancer. It puts the assistant in a tight spot as the law of the state does not advocate such an activity. Part I In the case study, a medical assistant gets delegated a controversial assignment. The assistant gets forced to fill a form that entails the experimental study of a novel drug; ZX12, to a young female patient who has cancer. The drug is yet to be approved by the FDA, and her health condition is improving. In the marketing of the product, the manufacturers claim that the drug is a post-treatment medication. Also, it quickly reinstates the energy of the patient and averts the reoccurrence of cancer. Two significant issues get revealed in the case. Foremost, this clinical trial is dependent to the law…
Intensive After-school Program Examples of innovations and/or disruptions in the social services space focused on increasing job training and reducing poverty include Learning Lab Ventures‘ (LLV) — intensive after-school program, which prepares disadvantaged students for college and future careers. Likewise, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) runs STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) centers for innovation. The next sections uncover the full details of how these non-profits are innovating and disrupting poverty and education in the social services space. Intensive After-school Program LLV is disrupting education through an innovative and intensive after-school program to prepare students to be among the first in their households to join college. Students apply to join the LLV program from ages five and above, and when accepted, they attend the intensive after-school program daily, from 3 to 8 p.m. The program continues until they graduate from high school. During the week, the program, through counselors help the students meet their tutor’s assignment goals, while also participating in enrichment activities like art projects before dinner. However, during weekends, the students attend “guitar lessons and…
Reflection on Learning strategy Learning strategy 1: Textbook Notes This learning strategy is not very effective for all learners in the classroom. Different learners have different learning styles, and this one only caters to one type of learner. The type of learner being accommodated by this particular method is the reading/writing learner. These learners are those that understand when they read and write about what they have learned. They mostly enjoy reading and writing assignments. Examples of the type of learners not catered for in this type of method are the visual learners, the auditory learners, the kinesthetic learners, and the interpersonal learners, among others. The level of boredom to be felt by these other types of learners will be high, and this means that they will not benefit. Also, textbooks use difficult language that is sometimes difficult to comprehend. Students may not benefit from reading and making notes from the textbook because students need further interpretation and demonstration to understand the concepts being talked about in the book. Learning Strategy 2: Lecture Notes The main problem of this learning…
online and offline Online and offline English learning Since the development of technology is in the rise, the method of learning has improved than before. For working professionals who cannot afford to spend much of their time in offline learning, use online learning facilities. However, for those who want individual attention and personalized training, then offline learning is the best. This also goes for English language learning. Learners and employers can choose to take advantage of online and offline training. Many reputed English language-coaching centres offer both offline and online coaching for both working and non-working professionals. However, there is a difference between online and offline English learning which is vital to know. Let us check these differences- Location- One of the main difference between online and offline English learning is the location. In offline learning, participants will need to travel to the institute and spend time. In case you are a working professional, then it is quite impossible to take time and visit. In online learning, you do not need to spend time visiting the institute. You can…
An investment in education pays the best interest, Benjamin Franklin As Benjamin Franklin states it right, an investment in education pays the best interest. Having myself studied for almost 20 years now, I too can say that and believe that a person should never stop learning. Books are my first love. I just love reading and exploring new topics and fields of study, especially in the field of science. But I feel that also with bookish knowledge comes applicability of your learnings, that too for good. This is the reason why I, a physics major was always looking up for fields to take up as career-sort of interdisciplinary applied knowledge. I knew after 5 years of university that I wanted to contribute my bit for the society I am part of. I learnt of sustainable development in my school and fell in love with the idea of it. That’s when I decided I wanted to dive deeper and find some really good programs-and I am delighted to have found one here in Exeter. Sustainable development was not new to…
key influencers in my formative years There have been various key influencers in my formative years whether it was my birth and parentage, country or filial affiliations, peer group interactions, faculty and mentor relationship, or the ‘bigger picture’ of growing up in a swiftly changing competitive environment. I ascribe each and every key influencer to be of great value to what I was in the past, what I am today and what will I be tomorrow. Being born & brought up in a traditional Hindu family in India, I am conservationist of culture & conventional moorings and also open to modern-day thought of a fast unified world. The one where the pluralistic cultural existence is becoming a norm and inclusivity, diversity and a scientific temper alongside a rational approach is defining the contours of one economic order across the globe. My schooling has been ultra-modern that helped me acquire the finesse of learning mathematics, science and humanities in equal measures until my high school. My millennial consciousness has invariably brought me face to face with technology. The subjects studied…
The essence of my education The essence of my education in the fascinating field of Psychology is to learn and apply in practice the theories and driving forces that shape human behaviour, thoughts and emotions. The sphere of Psychology and research has always evoked my curiosity and given rise to a deep desire to pursue a career as a Psychologist. I believe that pursuing further education in Psychology will allow me to fulfil my desire to be of service to others. The study of Psychology in my high school has enabled me to understand the scientific causes behind human behavior and thought. My studies of sociology and law has helped me realize the interconnectedness of society and psychological processes that shape it. I actively implement the theoretical side of psychology, in real life by using psychological methods as a tool to become a better human being. By using scientific methods, Psychologists are able to find answers to questions about human beings that are far more legitimate than those resulting from mere speculations after assessing their validity, reliability, objectivity and…