This document contains evaluations of language teachers' certification dossiers. The first evaluation finds that the teacher has a very good understanding of cultural aspects in language and uses a variety of effective activities. The comments note the teacher's management of cultural points and use of exercises that help students improve in real situations.
The second evaluation contains the same positive assessment of cultural awareness skills. It notes that one teacher successfully combined grammar revision with a discussion of different countries and cultures to encourage critical cultural thinking in students. The teacher selected appropriate materials and presented them professionally.
The document concludes by stating that the second evaluation is comparable to the original evaluation.
Languages for Specific Purposes: Ambassador-class world languages education f...Mark Warford, Ph.D.
Presents curriculum and program innovations launched by Buffalo State College's Modern and Classical Languages Department, as part of its new "Ambassador Model." New courses and program paths expand our foundation in language proficiency, arts and letters into preparation for competent and competitive leadership in the 21st century global citizenry and workplace.
Valuing Environmental Assets - Central Catchment Nature Reserve in SingaporeVikas Sharma
With increasing demands for fiscal prudence, governments worldwide are under pressure to show that net positive economic benefits are accrued from expenditures on environmental preservation and maintenance. In the land-constrained island-state of Singapore, maintaining 2000 hectares of green forests in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) may seem counter-intuitive and hence, a valuation exercise is warranted. This paper evaluates some candidate valuation methods.
Producitivity Challenges of Small and Medium EnterprisesVikas Sharma
These are slides that I presented at the 2014 SME Biztech Summit in Singapore. I talked about productivity-related challenges that are particular to small and medium sized businesses.
Languages for Specific Purposes: Ambassador-class world languages education f...Mark Warford, Ph.D.
Presents curriculum and program innovations launched by Buffalo State College's Modern and Classical Languages Department, as part of its new "Ambassador Model." New courses and program paths expand our foundation in language proficiency, arts and letters into preparation for competent and competitive leadership in the 21st century global citizenry and workplace.
Valuing Environmental Assets - Central Catchment Nature Reserve in SingaporeVikas Sharma
With increasing demands for fiscal prudence, governments worldwide are under pressure to show that net positive economic benefits are accrued from expenditures on environmental preservation and maintenance. In the land-constrained island-state of Singapore, maintaining 2000 hectares of green forests in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) may seem counter-intuitive and hence, a valuation exercise is warranted. This paper evaluates some candidate valuation methods.
Producitivity Challenges of Small and Medium EnterprisesVikas Sharma
These are slides that I presented at the 2014 SME Biztech Summit in Singapore. I talked about productivity-related challenges that are particular to small and medium sized businesses.
Global Developments in Food Safety and Resource Efficiency Vikas Sharma
Presentation given by me at the Accreditation and Conformance 2012 event organized by Singapore Accreditation Council. Touches upon the growing importance of accreditation; and convergence of standards in the areas of Food safety and Energy/Water efficiency.
Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program - An overview and critiqueVikas Sharma
Pakistan is a member of the ‘nuclear club’ with an arsenal of ~120 warheads. However, Pakistan’s regular appearance in lists of ‘unstable governments’, rising religious
militancy in the region, and experience with A.Q. Khan Network have raised concerns globally. This paper provides an overview of Pakistan’s nuclear program, its regional/international cooperation, and key issues stirring international worry.