Extending a dissertation proposal with primary data analysis from questionnaires
With reference to the above discussion, it can be apparently observed that the education industry in Hong Kong is quite expanded. However, the performance of students and educational growth in the country can be observed to be weakening which indicates that the education sector in Hong Kong requires to be facilitated significantly within a short-run period. This in turn signifies the importance of supplementary tutoring centres to render expanded assistance to the students from the primary level of schooling. In relation to this context, there are various factors which can be identified to have a substantial impact over the decisions taken by parents regarding the supplementary tutoring facility for their children.
Related to this certain fact various researches have been taken into consideration such as the study conducted by Davies (2004), Bray & Kwok (2003), and Blachford & Catchpole (2003) among others. However, most of these researches lack in presented an in-depth but comprehensive understanding of the current scenario in the field of supplementary tutoring in Hong Kong primary school level. Furthermore, it has often been observed that researchers tend to analyze the issue with reference to the theory of planned behaviour but lack in providing with sufficient rationale as to how the theory relates with the current situation of supplementary training centre. Therefore, the problem identified in this context relates with the comprehensive presentation of the influencing factors that tend to affect the selection of supplementary tutoring centres by the parents in Hong Kong with reference to the theory of planned behaviour.
How School Violence Affects Children
This paper takes a look school violence and some of the resultant repercussions. Incidents of violence at school can be divided into nine categories: deadly weapons, threats of violence, fighting, child abuse, sexual abuse, bulling and hazing, vandalism, theft, and disruptive behavior. However, it is clear that these types are not mutually exclusive and they are often combined. The effects of domestic violence, media violence, and bullying are discussed more in depth.
Religious field research on Mormonism: misconceptions and altered understanding
Religious Field Research – Interview with a Mormon
Introduction
There are many myths and misunderstandings about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – also known as Mormonism – that are based in many cases on a lack of knowledge. The misunderstandings are also the result of the fact that the Mormon faith is – to the traditional Protestant, or Catholic, or Muslim or Buddhist or Jew – somewhat mysterious. Perhaps the Mormon faith is mysterious because it is so very different from other faiths. When there are misunderstandings about a particular philosophy or religious practice myths and even hateful stereotypes can emerge from society. In this paper some of the most common misconceptions and misunderstandings will be presented along with an interview with a Mormon, a person that will respond to questions and be authoritative in his responses.