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Learning styles, theories, and direct instruction in education

There is a great deal of worthwhile information for today's instructional professionals related to styles of learning psychological approaches to learning, to be found in contemporary literature.

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Medical futility and treatment withdrawal in terminal illness

When there are patients receiving treatments or interventions that keep them alive, one may face the decision of whether to discontinue treatment. The example is an adult male patient at the HIV Treatment Center on dialysis for acute renal failure and mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure.

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Historical evolution and modern definitions of international terrorism

Acts of international terrorism can be traced as far back as 1931, with the first documented hijacking of an airline passenger jet in Peru.

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Job redesign for accounting positions in media companies

For an accounting position, the main responsibilities involved are related to financial reporting, accounting operations, accounts payable, payroll (payments). Usually, an accounting department consists of a general director, a supervisor, and accountants.

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Inclusive education versus specialized schools for visually impaired students

The words "inclusion," "full inclusion" and "inclusive education" narrowly defined by educators of students with severe disabilities to adopt the philosophy that all students with disabilities, regardless of the nature or the severity of their disability shall receive their total education within…

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Robert Merton's theory of deviance and anomie in social structures

Rather than attribute deviant behavior to psychological or biological impulses, Robert Merton explains deviance in sociological terms.

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No Child Left Behind's implications for special education teachers

This paper presents a detailed exploration of the recent No Child Left Behind federal mandate. The writer examines the implications that the mandate holds for special education providers including the effective instruction and research-based best practices that the mandate includes in its policies.

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Coming of age in Iran, Afghanistan, and Africa: cultural perspectives

Coming of age is not merely a personal struggle, defined by changes in one's body and the structure of one's social life, as adolescence often is viewed in America.

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The role of substance abuse counselors in treating drug addiction

Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy... these are just some of the drugs / inhaled and taken in by many making them almost totally addicted to it. These drugs are illegal. Government agencies and police officials are putting lots of their efforts and budgets on preventing people from using this.

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Labeling theory and social bonding in adolescent substance abuse

This paper examines two criminology theories and holds them against the current social phenomena of adolescent substance abuse. The writer explores the theories and explains how they relate to the theories.

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