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Two Learning Theories...? Two Learning Theories The essay aims to address a two-fold objective to wit to describe two learning theories; and (2) to determine the relationship of learning theories to nursing practice. Two Learning Theories Introduction Learning theories originated from psychology and involves changed in thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behavior. To learn means to experience a lifelong process of acquiring information and skills from the people around us (Butts & Rich, 2011, p. 203). Nurses utilized various learning theories that they used in the health care setting as part of their continuous professional education. Two of these theories are the behaviorist theory and the humanist theory. Behaviorist theory view learning as the product... or the...
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Educational Leadership Theories...implementing. Confidence can only be gained as a person gains experience in his work. Therefore, as expected, those who do not have as much experience often manifest issues with applying transformational leadership. Moreover, it would also require much confidence to apply innovations in teaching. A more confident leader is therefore also needed in order to implement these changes and to prompt the students and other individuals to follow their lead. Conclusion The discussion above sets forth the relationship of transformational leadership in establishing a strong educational system. The studies cited support the notion that the transformational theory applies well to the...
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Criminology: Theories and Perspectives...Criminology: Theories and Perspectives Environmental Criminology By its very nature, the study of environmental harm raises issues pertaining to the proper domains of criminology as a field of inquiry. The actual interplay between civil and criminal remedies warrants close attention, as it represents attempts to deal with substantive issues through measures across a range of regulatory areas (Gunningham et al., 1995).
Major issues relating to environmental harm include its definition in criminological terms and the nature of responses to such harm. The politics of definition are complicated by the politics of "denial," in which particular concrete manifestations of social injury and environmental damage are obfuscated, ignored... that...
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Theories in Mass Communication...provide a rational, local and objective basis for discussion of concepts related to society and can uncover deep-seated relationships that are not readily apparent. It provides different and revealing perspectives on issues and represents the desire for knowledge through 'aposteriori' methods of discovery rather than 'apriori' methods of tradition.
There are different schools of thought on how social phenomena should be discussed and interpreted. Post-positivist theories are those that reject the view of the world in a purely scientific manner. This is because human knowledge is not founded on unchallengeable, rock solid-foundations and is in fact...
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Theories of Contemporary Society...that only considered 'lived' or present culture important (Taylor et al, 1996,5). Williams posited that historical changes in the society occurred through structure of feeling rather than prominent models of economic or cultural structures of that time. In this light, he considered study of cinema as integral part of sociology since it influenced the society strongly. Here, Williams differed from the orthodox Marxist who takes all forms of art as secondary to economic base. He clearly emphasised that art is medium to express the structure of feeling, art personifies it. Williams was first one from the left group to challenge the Marxist cultural theory and firmly...
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MEDIA THEORIES...like an extreme makeover of Hollywood’s greatest hits. Only by promoting more socialized or cooperative social structures through the media can the inherent ideology of our capitalist age begin to be changed at the fundamental levels where change needs to happen. Not by brutal war, but by plot shifts and value recreation can a more equitable, sustainable system be brought into existence.
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Cohen, Gerald A. (2000). Karl Marx’s Theory of History: A Defense. Expanded Edition. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Curran, James and Gurevitch, Michael. (1977) Mass Communication and Society. London: Edward Arnold.
Curran, James; Gurevitch,...
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Theories...the spread of nuclear weapons. Neo-realism essentially states that there are states that succeed and states that fail based on their behavior, and that a state will do whatever it can to survive, often emulating successful states. As nuclear weapons can be seen as an impregnable defense against invasion, as one could always use it to utterly dismantle an invading country as a last result, countries will obviously seek this course. There is very little incentive to abide by international law, and a great incentive to fail to do so (or simply opt out).
3. Liberals pay much greater attention to the economic side of things than other political theorists, basing a great deal of weight of international relations on what...
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Theories...the fortunes and visions orientation of the company (Moynihan and Henry, 2006). This is because the leader was born in the very country of origin of the company and so had very insightful idea about the formal and informal operations of the company. Moreover, the leader received university education in electronics, which gave him an excellent understanding of the core duties and operations of Royal Philips, which was of course, an electronic company. Specifically, the leader attended Eindhoven University of Technology. What is more, this leader rose through the ranks at Philips and therefore had a vivid idea about the internal affairs of the company, including the leadership styles and various leadership...
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Theories of society...personality in order to be more presentable to men.
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Society has many problems and I think one of the main issues that should be discussed is parenting. Parenting is an important aspect of society as it helps shape the future generation. There are currently many views on disciplining and raising children and parents need to be taught the different implications of their actions on their children. If this issue is addressed it could resolve many different problems that are affecting society today due to individuals who develop deviant characters.
The way a child is raised will have an influence on the choices he or she makes in the future and learning...
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Educational Learning Theories...motivational factors that forced Alisha to plagiarize were because she was overwhelmed with her studies and she did not want to fail again. She contemplated dropping out of college in order to evade the daunting studies (Hung, Durcikova, Lai, & Lin, 2011).
References
Chronister, K. M., & Ellen, H. M. (2003). Applying social cognitive career theory to the empowerment of battered women. Journal of Counseling and Development: JCD, 81(4), 418-425. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/219036257?accountid=45049
Ertmer, P. A., & Newby, T. J. (2013). Behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism: Comparing critical features from an instructional design...
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