Counseling Services in Higher Education Introduction to the Research Problem Counseling at college level is often of the essence to help these students adapt to a new environment that is plagued with uncertainty, ambiguity, dynamism, and lack of functional or sufficient support systems. Students further have to deal with various personal, emotional, and psychological problems that span from concerns for future careers, adjustment to new environmental, developmental, learning, and mild mental illnesses. A consensus exists in these institutions of higher education that counseling assists in promoting student’s adjustment, learning, and development while reducing the likelihood of experiencing dangerous behavior that can lead to harm on self or others. This situation, in turn, helps the student thrive in the new environment, both as a person as in academics. However, counseling services and techniques used to achieve the goal of smooth transition vary from one institution to another and is a function of resources, mission, vision, and philosophy of the institution, and student needs. On a different note, counseling services can be in a variety of forms depending on the need, for…
COMPARING “THINGS FALL APART” AND “NO LONGER AT EASE”. Introduction Achebe was born and raised in Eastern Nigeria, a region originally colonized by the British towards the close of the nineteenth century. He acquired extraordinary grades at school and in the wake of moving on from college, he got associated with news coverage and literature. He found himself mainly attracted to fields like the contention between customs and contemporary lifestyles, Christian history, African customary religions, and so forth. In this work we will be focusing on what to compare between his first book “Things Fall Apart” and “No Longer at Ease”. Chinua Achebe’s works uncover the supporting importance of sacred living to his readers and welcome his audience to think about the transformation of hallowed tropes from customary to modern times. The veil in these books, is one of various tropes which speak to the moving of the locus of “the sacrosanct” from community to oneself. This figure of speech, and others like it, reflects upon the manner by which European impact has coordinated the social noteworthiness of spirituality through…
Course Skills application The skills obtained from analyzing and visualizing of data course is fundamental. One of the skills acquired from the course, and it is applicable is to my job, is problem-solving skills. Data analysis and visualization involves a lot of problem-solving, which are essential skills that help in solving problems at the workplace. Also, the course develops the planning skills, which are necessary for planning and meeting deadlines at the workplace. The teamwork skills developmentin this course is also important to me in the workplace. The teamwork skills will enable me to work effectively in my team in the workplace hence contributing to the general achievement of goals of the company I work for. The course is a pivotal contributor to my academic development in general. Undertaking the course enables me to develop skills in doing research. Such skills are essential in ensuring that I write up my project, which is a requirement before I graduate. The course aids my development in solving mathematical problems, which are part of the other courses that I undertake. Through the course,…
Effects of Laptops and Tablets in Classroom Learning For quite a while now, laptops and tablets have been part of the daily classroom activities in most learning institutions. In developed countries, mobile learning and the use of technology in classrooms has become a paradigm in the education sector. There have been arguments that describe the effects of use and access to digital technology in classes. The impacts of laptops and tablets are vast, having both the beneficial and consequential results on their users. Laptops and tablets can be useful in enhancing student participation in classrooms. In research to demonstrate the effectiveness of laptops in learning, students who used laptops posted slightly higher grades than those without notebooks or tablets. This result was because most students using either their personal or borrowed devices tended to ask more questions compared to the traditional classroom system. The result was that most students would find solutions to their problems without having to approach their teachers personally. On the other hand, there was the negative side of using these devices in learning. The research proved…
BRIDGE WATER CASE STUDY Statement of the problem: Bridgewater is facing the problem of the transition of leadership. The firm faces the challenge of ensuring that the administration that precedes Dalio’s can maintain the unique culture of giving values to meaningful work as well as fostering meaningful relationships. Dalio, who stepped down as the CEO of Bridgewater and in his tenure, led the company into acquiring assets and keeping a track record of excellent returns. Over the years, Dalio has been maintaining the organization’s unique qualities that made it stand out and succeed. As he steps down, it is not clear how the company will move on and keep its standards of services and values without his leadership. Theory: The person-environment fit approach best suits the crisis that Bridgewater is currently going through. The theory explains that an individual should match and be compatible with the work environment. Applying the person-environment fit theory: Bridgewater associates get the credit for standing out as the world’s largest hedge fund for long. However, Bridgewater was founded by Dalio, who led the organization to…
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Explain the type of discrimination or harassment that took place in your case study Scenario. What were the key indicators that this behaviour was a violation of workplace Policy? According to my case study, the form of sexual harassment that took place included rape and sexual assault. Both of these cases are serious crimes. Rape is when an individual penetrates another’s vagina mouth or anus with a penis, without consent from the other individual. On the other hand, sexual assault is an act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person’s consent The overall definition of sexual assault is an act of physical, psychological and emotional violation in the form of a sexual act inflicted on someone without their permission. It involves either forcing or manipulating an individual to witness or participate in a sexual act Some cases of sexual assault do not include violence; neither do they leave physical injury. Sexual assault, in most cases, causes severe distress, emotional pain and other injuries that are not visible. They often take time for a victim to recover…
Evolution in the Workplace: Demand for Job Skills The world is evolving and, more so, the job market. In this current economy, competition is no longer built on how well a business performs, but how well the employee is suited for the company and, in turn, revolutionizes the competitive edge. As a result, employers are looking for a different set of skills from their employees in the current market. These skills should be suited for the position being offered in line with the personal, social, corporate, and technical expertise for improved performance. The aim of the following paper is to highlight the critical skill-set that the current job market seeks from potential employees. The skill-set in demand can be divided into two: soft skills and hard skills. The first section of this paper will delineate on soft skills. Soft skills are the defined personality skills that an employee should possess and are prevalent in any organization. They include communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork, problem-solving, work ethic, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and flexibility (Robles, 2012). Often employees are subjected to personality tests…
Review of the book fantastic night The book “Fantastic Night and Other Stories” was written by Stefan Zweig in 1922. He was a famous writer, novelist, and journalist who died in 1942. The title of the book is a mind capturing one as it makes the reader develop an interest in knowing the fantastic events in the night. The collection has several stories, which include “The Governess,” “Letter from an Unknown Woman,” and “The titular story.” The book describes the transformation of a young man’s life in an evening. He led a boring life, which later turned when he gets wealthy. The young man found himself and therefore giving a moral story that to survive, a man ought to begin from scratch. The essay will focus on the role that love plays in the story “A letter from an Unknown Woman and “The Governess.” Thesis Statement: Love is beautiful, and everyone craves to feel wanted. Although love is known to bring happiness, it could also have its negative side, which would bring sadness and rejection. There is evidence of…
The Importance of Education in the Fashion World Fashion and education are two different things, which are not connected. Most of the people know that knowledge is based on studying professional careers, yet they do not see that it is more than that. Fashion and education can be connected by educating students on fashion designs because the world requires stylist people. The fashion sector today is a much-expanded industry because many designers are working daily to bring the latest style that the world needs. Many teachers are now seeing the need for teaching fashion as a subject in colleges and universities. Education is not a critical factor that could bring change. Change is brought about when we have teachers who have great vision in making things differently. Nowadays, in the education sector, there are more advanced developments due to the introduction of technology in the learning process. When we bring revolution into education, then students will have not only to be required to study their lessons in the classes alone. For instance, archaeology course teaches students about farming activities and…