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Learning theories: examining learned and unlearned phenomena

Constructivist learning environments and principles. Since the central task is to teach the learner to solve problems, the ZPD goal is a) to produce a process that helps the learner gain "awareness and control over one's cognition"; b) that process should be such that the child is not just a…

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Theodicy in Thornton Wilder's novels: justifying God's role in evil

In Thornton Wilder's The Bridge of San Luis Rey, the bridge breaks, and five travelers are killed. Brother Juniper, a witness to the accident, sees this as his opportunity to test the reason for God's decisions.

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XML performance optimization for AJAX applications using network configuration

XML has emerged as the globally adopted standard for Internet-based integration of systems and processes and has made the development of knowledge-sharing networks possible (Choi, Wong, 2009)(Ives, Halevy, Weld, 2009).

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The Paris Commune of 1871 and socialist revolution

The Paris Commune of 1871 was one of the world's first attempts at implementing the principles of a socialist society. Following on the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War, the country collapsed into near anarchy.

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Global awareness and racial diversity in San Antonio, Texas

The need to successfully promote global awareness and cultural and racial diversity took on a completely new meaning recently. "There are over six billion people on this planet we call Earth. Diversity is more than just a notion.

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Cell phone bans while driving: effectiveness and policy debate

If you are using a cell phone while driving, there is a higher chance of a completely unexpected mistake which could cause a serious accident. Many people have made this observation but now over 20 studies have also confirmed their concern with statistics.

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Global warming's social, economic, and political consequences

The reality of global warming has raised alarm bells as well as intensive debate in many sectors of contemporary society.

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Good and evil in short stories by O'Connor, Jackson, and Maupassant

From the Epic of Gilgamesh to the battles between Egyptian Gods, to the words of the Koran and the Bible, conceptions of the battle of good and evil abound in popular, philosophical, legal, and religious literature. Many theologians and scholars have tried to argue the creation of evil.

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Martin Luther King's philosophical foundations for nonviolent civil disobedience

Of all famous twentieth century leaders, few have come to possess as lasting an impact on their people and their culture as Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Situational leadership theory and Blanchard and Hersey's model

Situational leadership first emerged during the late 1960s. The theory and model of situational leadership was coined originally by Ken Blanchard & Paul Hersey.

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