Reflective Practice Narrative #1 This semester I am working with my partner, Laura, to design and implement an intergenerational day program at Columbia View Lodge (CVL), allowing children and seniors to come together in mutually beneficial and meaningful ways. Working closely with our field guide Margot, we have established both a short-term goal and a long-term goal. Ideally, Laura, Margot and myself would like to see a permanent onsite day care facility within CVL, however, due to time constraints
Nathaniel Shoemaker English, 1020 Composition Professor, Brandi Homan 19 November 2014 Reflective Cover Letter In the critical framework we were asked to apply an abstract concept to a familiar object (cultural text) and coming up with a new way to see that familiar thing. This concept was to be made from an idea present in Mark Matousek’s book “Ethical Wisdom”. A cultural text is an object written or otherwise, that reveals information about a culture. the cultural text had to be capable of being
In the academic context, ‘reflection’ is defined as; “a generic term for those intellectual and affective activities in which individuals engage to explore their experiences in order to lead to new understandings and appreciations. It may take place in isolation or in association with others. It can be done well or badly, successfully or unsuccessfully.” (Boud, Keogh and Walker, 1985, p 19) Needless to say, engaging in reflection at an academic level is more than merely passively remembering and
English speaking students. Journal writing, a new trend in English language teaching, can be used to improve students’ ability to write in English because it provides students with sources for language and writing improvement. The current research paper aims at identifying the methods through which writing skill in ESL/EFL classes can be taught and enhanced through journal writing. It provides various practical activities for journal writing teachers can use to enhance English
Collective diary keeping. This form of diary keeping involves a collaboration by a group of teachers in writing journals (Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Collaborative diary keeping has been found to be instrumental in developing a critical reflection on teaching (Xu, 2009). Studies conducted on collaborative diary keeping have associated the same practice with several benefits to self-development among second language teachers (Orem, 2001; Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Firstly, the awareness of classroom
painted in 1992 by Goings. Going’s is a revolutionary photorealistic artist who uses one of the hardest mediums available, watercolor, to paint photorealistic pieces of art. This piece is exactly that, an incredible photorealistic watercolor painting on paper. The painting is a collection of colors most of which are cool colors. Silver and green are the most prominent colors really giving the paint a cold and empty, yet relaxing fill to the painting. In the painting the clean dishes and counters, the organized
children from birth to age three with Theraplay. The program targets children who exhibit behavioral problems with the use of play therapy sessions. In this paper, I will briefly review the program and the rating associated with the program. In addition, a description on the programs perception will be given and finalize with a person reflection on the program Program The program provides children and their parents/guardians/caregivers opportunities for the use of play as a form of
I have always been told to treat people kindly and to give a little to those that seem to be in need. A few years ago when I was passing a store near Disneyland, there was a man with a sign asking for money. My sister and her family walked on by and ignored him. I felt bad and pulled out some money my mother had given me before the trip.I handed the man five dollars with a shy smile and received a ,“ God bless you,” in return. With a small nod, I hurried to catch up to my companions to only be chided
never stated in this paper about how it varies for students on the way they had gotten the concussion. The protocol would therefore be the same for
roles of work placement tutor from the perspectives of related groups such as university, students and employers. This paper described the methodology employed, results of the study and conclusions from analysis of findings. Therefore, this is indirectly exposed Employability to 4SITE which are consists of student, institution, tutor and also employer. 2.0 Literature Review This paper mainly focuses on reporting and analysis of actual employability