Modes of understanding couched in terms of binary oppositions are abundant within social theory and philosophy and yet are often regarded as being, at best, overly simplistic. Examples include those of nature and culture, individual and society, structure and agency, base and superstructure, and mind and brain. With the possible exception of the last of […]
Challenges in Introducing Value Education at Higher Education in India Dr.R.Murali Head Department of Philosophy The Madura College(Autonomous) Madurai-11 Murali_phil@hotamil.com Value Education is the much debated and discussed subject in the plethora of education in India. Of course it is true that the main purpose of any education will go with Value orientation. More concentration […]
It stands out online degrees even from legitimately accredited universities are treated as a novelty or a contradiction. Online degrees may be gaining acceptance today, (again, depending on the university), but the trend to online learning does follow that of "online dating" – i.e., it still remains to be questioned, because it isn't real life […]
Today, education is viewed as a vital key to success in life, and knowledge has become every individual's aim or concern. Each one of us is born in a different medium and of different social and cultural norms; however, most of us approve of education's positive effects on society. Therefore, ‘Why do we need education?' […]
A Concise History of Education of Teachers, of Teacher Training and Teaching Western history of teacher training, education history, teaching theories, education of teachers, modern history of education, began in early 18th century Germany: teaching seminaries educating teachers were the first formal teacher training in Western history of education and teaching. (History of education had […]
Orhan Seyfi Ari's deducible educational philosophy on philosophy of education rhymed thus philosophers' philosophies, educators', teachers', educational philosophies' failures to teach man his difference from wild animals he behaved as:- I was an ape' you say, -or amphibian?.. And now?! Are not , now, ‘man'!? Failings in educational philosophy were of educational philosophers, eastern and […]
Introduction Education is a very essential aspect and should be provided to all students in a country equally. In this respect governments should take initiatives of financing education in order to allow students from poor background to be able to access education. For instance, in the United States of America education is primarily under the […]
Physical health problems encountered during adolescence can affect the development of the body, if not treated. There are few anatomic regions, such as spine, knee and ankle, in adolescents which can get orthopedic problems such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused due to injury or overuse of the knee […]
The story of ADHD adolescents is one that is filled with great challenges. As a preadolescent child extreme hyperactivity as well as the other primary symptoms of inattention/distractibility and impulsive behavior may be at the forefront. But as the child grows into adolescence the primary symptoms of ADHD are quite often overshadowed by the secondary […]
The period of rapid physical and mental growth between the childhood and adulthood is called adolescence.For girls it is in the period between 8-18 years and for boys it is 7-19 years.Adoloscence extends from puberty to complete sexual maturity(puberty is the time of appearance of first external signs of sexual maturation). Characteristics of Adoloscence 1) […]
This work examines adolescence as a time of transition, both physical and mental as well as a time of unique problems. It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. These are the formative years when the maximum physical, psychological and behavioral changes take place. These years are also a time of preparation for […]
The story of ADHD adolescents is one that is filled with great challenges. As a preadolescent child extreme hyperactivity as well as the other primary symptoms of inattention/distractibility and impulsive behavior may be at the forefront. But as the child grows into adolescence the primary symptoms of ADHD are quite often overshadowed by the secondary […]
Do you ever feel that, as a Christian, you have lost that desire to pursue your purpose? You see people living out there dreams and knowing their purpose in life, but you can't quite get there yourself. When you pursue your purpose, an inward change must take place if you want to supercharge your […]
If you're puzzled about the purpose of life, the easiest way to figure out this challenge is to decide it's time for you to seriously plan out your life's true mission. Living Out Your Life of Purpose: How to Live ON Purpose Instead of Just Going Through the Motions The number one reason for […]
Changes in the world are constantly gaining momentum, which is surprising and even more unique in the twentieth century is aging even more speed in the XXI. Predict the future is a more daunting task presented blurred vague way. Life cycle of ideas, goods, services and development is declining rapidly. Dynamics characterizes the modern […]
Positive Attitude and desire There are four internal forces that can be made to work positive for any person who dares to look upon his/her life in all honesty. Shakespeare said, "To thine own self be true" and it's just as true today as in his time. The key to controlling the forces of […]
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), recommend that Canadians of all ages spend significant amounts of time engaged in moderate-to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity: 60 minutes daily for children aged five to 17 years including vigorous-intensity activities at least three days each week) 150 minutes weekly […]
It has been said that, "Attitude is everything." Although I haven't confirmed it yet, I can assure you it is at the top of my list. Any successes or miss-steps I have had in my life were driven by my attitude. Over time, I learned our attitudes are a direct reflection of our actions. So, […]
Less than a year ago, I found myself in beautiful Tampa, Florida. I had received a call from a CEO there who expressed his need for my help. He told me that morale in his company was far below what it needed to be. He asked me to come in and train his upper management […]
Why is it that when your given two projects to compete do you find one particular project interesting, and yet the second tedious and boring? It's your perceptions of what's involved and your attitude that makes the project either interesting or boring. So, what's the reason behind such drastic changes in attitude? Well the obvious […]
Can an ordinary person become a life coach? Well, in theory the answer is a resounding yes! However, in the field of practice, it is a no. Many people just don't have what it takes to be a mentor for others. Some are even unwilling or unable to adapt to the needs of the different […]
In the St. Francis prayer; "Lord, make me a channel for thy peace; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness." Learning to forgive begins with understanding what God says about forgiveness in the Bible. Forgiving is liberating, and a person will never know real freedom until they have learned to […]
In the most simple terms, forgiveness can mean letting go of resentment or anger caused by an offense. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as "to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt". Forgiveness has also been explored in great depth as it relates to faith […]
Are you a "sinner"? According to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia... "Sin has been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, any willful disregard for the norms revealed by God is a sin." It goes on to say: "The most […]
Introducing flexible working policies at work can benefit both a business and its workforce. Research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and the Professional Contractors Group revealed that the majority of people, including the general public and politicians, believe in the benefits of flexible working. Businesses with a flexible workforce are best placed to recover […]