The document describes the Consciousness-Based Education program, which uses the Transcendental Meditation technique to reduce stress and promote the full potential of students. Research shows the program increases intelligence, creativity, health, and prosocial behavior. Students practicing Transcendental Meditation meditation show improved academic performance, higher-order thinking, emotional well-being, and reduced behavior problems. Schools using this program report exceptional student achievements in academics, arts, and athletics.
The Consciousness-Based Education program makes use of the Transcendental Meditation
technique to systematically and naturally reduce stress and awaken latent creative
potential. The Transcendental Meditation program—a non-sectarian technique—is
implemented in a school during twice a day “quiet time” periods of 15 to 20 minutes.
The document discusses the whole child approach to education. It recognizes that children need to develop intellectually as well as physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. The whole child approach engages educators, families, policymakers and communities to support the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and talent development of all children. The goal is to promote the highest development of each child and inspire their creativity, imagination, and skills.
Exploration of Conceptions of Assessment within High-Stakes U.S. Culture................................................................ 1
Melanie A. DiLoreto, Ph.D., Christie Pellow, M.A., and David L. Stout, Ph.D.
Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Self-Efficacy in Military Cadets ........................................................................... 10
Ole Boe and Hans-Olav Bergstøl
Differentiated Instruction in the High School Science Classroom: Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses ............ 30
Jane Pablico. Moustapha Diack and Albertha Lawson
An Evaluation of using Games in Teaching English Grammar for First Year English-Majored Students at Dong
Nai Technology University.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Lien Cam and Thi Minh Thu Tran
Abolition of Agricultural Science as a Single Subject in Basic Schools in Ghana: Implications for Basic Educational
Reforms .................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Martin Bosompem and Theophilus Numo
Pre-defined Roles and Team Performance for First-year Students ................................................................................ 84
Jess Everett, Kaitlin Mallouk and Jenahvive Morgan
To What Extent Does the Medicalisation of the English Language Complicate the Teaching of Medical ESP to
Japanese Medical Students Learning English as a Foreign Language? ....................................................................... 102
Abdullah Alami
The document discusses how nature and nurture have influenced the author's development from childhood to present. As a child, the author's parents provided a stimulating environment that helped develop verbal intelligence and logical skills. The author's cognition changed across stages from childhood to adolescence as expected. At school, a supportive learning environment enhanced development while bullying hindered it. Language development intertwined with social and cognitive growth through interactions. Parents, siblings, peers, and society all contributed to the author's development through both genetic and environmental influences.
Day 2 history and psych foundations bridgewater 2011vpriddle
The document provides an overview of various psychological theories of learning including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and constructivism. It summarizes key contributors to each theory like Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Montessori. It also outlines concepts from each theory like classical conditioning, operant conditioning, schemas, the zone of proximal development, and the idea that learners must construct their own knowledge.
The document discusses the importance of teaching the whole child by addressing their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. It outlines various domains and theories of human development, including Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which identifies eight types of intelligence. The document argues that early learning standards should recognize individual differences in children and accommodate variations in development. It also discusses debates around what knowledge is most important to teach in schools today.
The Consciousness-Based Education program makes use of the Transcendental Meditation
technique to systematically and naturally reduce stress and awaken latent creative
potential. The Transcendental Meditation program—a non-sectarian technique—is
implemented in a school during twice a day “quiet time” periods of 15 to 20 minutes.
The document discusses the whole child approach to education. It recognizes that children need to develop intellectually as well as physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. The whole child approach engages educators, families, policymakers and communities to support the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and talent development of all children. The goal is to promote the highest development of each child and inspire their creativity, imagination, and skills.
Exploration of Conceptions of Assessment within High-Stakes U.S. Culture................................................................ 1
Melanie A. DiLoreto, Ph.D., Christie Pellow, M.A., and David L. Stout, Ph.D.
Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Self-Efficacy in Military Cadets ........................................................................... 10
Ole Boe and Hans-Olav Bergstøl
Differentiated Instruction in the High School Science Classroom: Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses ............ 30
Jane Pablico. Moustapha Diack and Albertha Lawson
An Evaluation of using Games in Teaching English Grammar for First Year English-Majored Students at Dong
Nai Technology University.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Lien Cam and Thi Minh Thu Tran
Abolition of Agricultural Science as a Single Subject in Basic Schools in Ghana: Implications for Basic Educational
Reforms .................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Martin Bosompem and Theophilus Numo
Pre-defined Roles and Team Performance for First-year Students ................................................................................ 84
Jess Everett, Kaitlin Mallouk and Jenahvive Morgan
To What Extent Does the Medicalisation of the English Language Complicate the Teaching of Medical ESP to
Japanese Medical Students Learning English as a Foreign Language? ....................................................................... 102
Abdullah Alami
The document discusses how nature and nurture have influenced the author's development from childhood to present. As a child, the author's parents provided a stimulating environment that helped develop verbal intelligence and logical skills. The author's cognition changed across stages from childhood to adolescence as expected. At school, a supportive learning environment enhanced development while bullying hindered it. Language development intertwined with social and cognitive growth through interactions. Parents, siblings, peers, and society all contributed to the author's development through both genetic and environmental influences.
Day 2 history and psych foundations bridgewater 2011vpriddle
The document provides an overview of various psychological theories of learning including behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and constructivism. It summarizes key contributors to each theory like Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Montessori. It also outlines concepts from each theory like classical conditioning, operant conditioning, schemas, the zone of proximal development, and the idea that learners must construct their own knowledge.
The document discusses the importance of teaching the whole child by addressing their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. It outlines various domains and theories of human development, including Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which identifies eight types of intelligence. The document argues that early learning standards should recognize individual differences in children and accommodate variations in development. It also discusses debates around what knowledge is most important to teach in schools today.
Maintaining a positive relationship among family members creates a harmonious learning environment. When children are nurtured in such surroundings, they are likely to increase their emotional, social, and academic accomplishments and learn more effectively. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the familial role in emotional, social and academic adaptation of middle school students. The sample consisted of 9,728 middle school students from different parts of a Middle East country. The size of the sample was determined using multistage random sampling. Data were obtained using an emotional, social and academic survey and a family structure questionnaire. The study showed that most students have average or better behavior adaptation. Moreover, healthy family structures, favorable economic situation, and high-end paternal professions facilitate behavior adaptation. On the other hand, maternal employment has no effect upon behavior adaptation.
“Failing Public Schools”: The Consequences of the Misleading Framing of American Education Policy ................. 1
Karl F. Wheatley
Building Integrated Situations in the Teaching of Probability and Statistics Oriented to Professional Skills for
Economic Majored Students – Case Study at Lachong University Viet Nam .............................................................. 16
Hoan Van Tran and Hang Thuy Nguyen
A Framework for the Creation of Leap Motion Gestural Interfaces for Handwriting Education to Children with
Development Coordination Disorder ................................................................................................................................ 31
Leonardo Ramon Nunes de Sousa and Ismar Frango Silveira
Teachers in Multi-Cultural Societies: Excellence and Leadership.................................................................................. 54
Tamar Ketko
The Impact of Demographic Influences on Academic Performance and Student Satisfaction with Learning as
Related to Self-Esteem, SelfEfficacy and Cultural Adaptability within the Context of the Military ......................... 67
Deborah Schreiber, Jean-Claude Agomate and Brian Oddi
Effects of Warm-Up Testing on Student Learning .......................................................................................................... 91
Kimberly M. Levere and Matthew Demers
Lee, Sierra - Psychology BS Research PaperSierra Lee
This study aims to compare prosocial behaviors in typically developing children and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants include 19 children so far, with 17 typically developing and 2 with ASD. A variety of tasks will be used to assess prosocial behaviors like helping, sharing, and comforting. Tasks will include paper ball cleanup, pen spill cleanup, block sharing, monkey sharing, and sticker sharing. Cues provided to prompt prosocial behavior will range from less explicit to more explicit. Researchers hypothesize that children with ASD will be slower to respond to less explicit cues but will engage similarly when cues are explicit. The study is still ongoing and results are pending.
The document discusses key concepts in lifespan developmental psychology including:
1) Development involves biological, social, cognitive, and personality changes across the lifespan from conception to death.
2) There are debates around nature vs nurture and whether development is continuous or occurs in distinct stages.
3) Early prenatal development and environmental influences can impact lifelong physical and psychological development.
4) Infants progress from reflexes to language development and form attachments with caregivers that shape social and emotional development.
Sustainable Living through Inner Blooming: Spiritual Development in SchoolsNirekha De Silva
Key to sustainable living is a society with self-realized individuals. Self-realization through self-understanding could be attained through spiritual development. Spiritual development is a core aspect of sustainable development as it lead to development of human qualities and skills that can be the foundation for an individual’s health, inner peace, positive relationships, higher achievements in academic goals and success in career. By incorporating spiritual development into the school curriculum it is possible to promote the concept of sustainable living.
This document provides an introduction and statement of the problem for a research synopsis examining the relationship between higher secondary school students' readiness towards self-regulated learning, their mental health, and academic achievement. Specifically, it aims to study how readiness is related to mental health and achievement, and how these variables differ based on student demographics. The introduction discusses the importance of self-regulated learning for lifelong learning and success. It also defines key terms like self-regulated learning, mental health, and the population of higher secondary school students in Standard 11. The statement of problem then outlines the research questions that will guide the study of relationships between the variables.
This document summarizes an interview between Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation, and Dr. Angeline Lillard regarding her recent study comparing outcomes of children enrolled in a Montessori school versus a traditional school.
The study found that Montessori education led to better academic and social outcomes for children. It addressed previous criticisms of Montessori research by using a control group of children who lost a random lottery for admission to the Montessori school. Media coverage of the study has been significant internationally but more limited in the United States. Dr. Lillard discusses details of the study such as the school studied, criteria for what constituted a strict Montessori program, and background of the
Sociocognitive model por wendy velascowendyvelasco
This document discusses Vygotsky's sociocognitive model of learning and development. It states that according to Vygotsky, culture is the prime factor in individual development, as humans are the only species that has formed culture. A child's cognitive development is affected by the culture they are immersed in, including their family environment. Initially, interacting adults bear most of the responsibility for guiding a child's problem solving, but gradually transfer responsibility to the child. Language is the main form of interaction through which adults transmit cultural knowledge to children.
This document summarizes Maria Montessori's ideas about the spiritual wellbeing of young children and argues that her principles remain relevant today. Montessori viewed spirituality as innate in children and the primary driver of their development and capacity for joyful learning. She saw children's ability to concentrate as a spiritual pathway to greater self-awareness and connection to the world. The document discusses how Montessori's principles of creating conditions to support children's "concentration" can inform modern approaches to children's spiritual development and wellbeing in education.
This chapter discusses several theories of psychosocial and cognitive development:
1) Erikson's theory of psychosocial development describes 8 stages from infancy to adulthood defined by psychosocial crises. Piaget's theory of cognitive development outlines 4 stages from sensorimotor to formal operations. Vygotsky emphasized the role of social and cultural influences on cognitive development.
2) The chapter then examines theories of moral development including Piaget's stages, Kohlberg's six stages of moral reasoning, and Gilligan's perspective on female moral development emphasizing caring relationships.
3) The chapter concludes that while moral thinking is important, character education programs seeking to promote moral behavior have had mixed results, as moral thinking does
This document discusses how a child's environment affects their cognitive growth. It outlines that children who attend daycare between ages 1-5 show increased cognitive development compared to children who do not. Children need interaction with other children and a stimulating environment to promote learning. Theories from Vygotsky and Piaget are discussed, with Vygotsky believing adult interaction is crucial and Piaget focusing on self-learning. Teachers can enhance learning by arranging classrooms to be well-organized with clearly defined spaces and seating arrangements that facilitate interaction and minimize distractions. Parents can also influence development through activities like reading, establishing routines, and creating a stimulating home environment.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in early childhood development and education, including:
1) Discussions of various child development theories including socio-cultural, behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist perspectives. Formative assessment and the importance of observation are also covered.
2) An introduction to session topics which will explore the EYFS framework, assessment, inclusion, management and leadership.
3) Guidance on effective observation practices, including focusing on what children can do, using objective language, and maintaining anonymity. The importance of context, analysis, and next steps is also emphasized.
Extroverted students tend to perform better during lessons focusing on remembering and understanding, while introverted students may perform better during applying and analyzing phases of lessons. Younger shy children express shyness through nervousness and fear around new people and situations, while older shy children may feel embarrassment and self-consciousness when the center of attention. Educational programs for intellectually gifted students include enrichment classes, after school programs, and mentorship opportunities to keep them challenged at their level. Recent studies show acceleration does not harm children academically or socially and may increase their enthusiasm for school. Some students have uneven skills across subjects due to conditions like autism or ADHD.
Physical and cognitive development is rapid during early childhood. According to Piaget, children begin to represent the world through language, images, and drawing during the preoperational stage. Vygotsky sees dialogue as important for language development, and believes language and thought initially develop independently then merge. All mental functions have social origins. Development occurs through zones of proximal development and scaffolding with more skilled individuals. Debate continues around curriculum approaches, with advocates for both child-centered and direct instruction models.
Rousseau was an 18th century philosopher and educationist. He believed that children are naturally good but become corrupted by society. He advocated for education based on a child's natural development and interests rather than formal instruction. His ideas emphasized physical education, learning through experience and play, and developing individuality. Rousseau argued education should follow the stages of childhood, pre-adolescence and adolescence with different focuses at each stage. His philosophy promoted education rooted in nature and the natural development of the child.
Final theories of learning and schemas and lego (003)MariaElsam
This document discusses several theories of learning, including behaviourism, constructivism, and social constructivism. It provides an overview of key theorists and perspectives within each theory. Behaviourism, associated with theorists like Pavlov and Skinner, views learning as changes in observable behaviour caused by environmental stimuli and reinforcement. Constructivism, associated with Piaget, sees learning as an active process of constructing knowledge based on mental schema and interactions with the environment. Social constructivism, developed by Vygotsky, emphasizes the social aspects of learning and the role of language and culture. The document examines evidence of each theory in modern classrooms and considers their implications for teaching approaches and views of the learner.
10 Ways Digital Can Help You Thrive in a RecessionCritical Mass
The document outlines 10 ways that digital marketing can help businesses thrive during an economic recession. It suggests leveraging existing platforms, switching to digital video formats like YouTube, engaging users through live video and chat, distributing content across multiple touchpoints, rapidly prototyping new ideas digitally, using social media for customer insights, thinking creatively about online banners, adding useful product features, and listening to customers through digital feedback. The overall message is that digital tools provide low-cost opportunities to test ideas, engage customers, gain insights and adapt to shrinking budgets during tough economic times.
The document discusses branding for non-profit organizations. It explains that non-profits must develop a coherent brand identity like for-profit businesses to attract volunteers and donors. This is challenging as non-profits are competing for attention and donations are decreasing. The document outlines that an effective non-profit brand identity includes identifying the target audience and core message, and finding a unique promise and voice to resonate with supporters and change conversations. Developing a solid brand plan can guide non-profits successfully, but they must overcome obstacles like limited resources and leadership challenges.
PatientsLikeMe.com allows patients to share medical records in an online community. By attracting thousands of patients who share information, they are able to gather and resell valuable data to pharmaceutical companies. Flattr.com operates a donation system that allows online readers to donate small amounts to content creators each month via a monthly subscription. Groupon.com uses an exclusive daily deal model where they guarantee a merchant a minimum number of customers for a heavily discounted product or service, taking 50% of revenue from deals that meet the minimum.
Meditatia Transcendentala - PROGRAMUL DE DEZVOLTARE AINTREPRINDERILORAMTR
Programul de dezvoltare al intreprinderilor utilizeaza Tehnologia Maharishi, o tehnologie a Campului Unificat, care are la baza Meditatia Transcendentala si alte programe avansate.
Maintaining a positive relationship among family members creates a harmonious learning environment. When children are nurtured in such surroundings, they are likely to increase their emotional, social, and academic accomplishments and learn more effectively. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the familial role in emotional, social and academic adaptation of middle school students. The sample consisted of 9,728 middle school students from different parts of a Middle East country. The size of the sample was determined using multistage random sampling. Data were obtained using an emotional, social and academic survey and a family structure questionnaire. The study showed that most students have average or better behavior adaptation. Moreover, healthy family structures, favorable economic situation, and high-end paternal professions facilitate behavior adaptation. On the other hand, maternal employment has no effect upon behavior adaptation.
“Failing Public Schools”: The Consequences of the Misleading Framing of American Education Policy ................. 1
Karl F. Wheatley
Building Integrated Situations in the Teaching of Probability and Statistics Oriented to Professional Skills for
Economic Majored Students – Case Study at Lachong University Viet Nam .............................................................. 16
Hoan Van Tran and Hang Thuy Nguyen
A Framework for the Creation of Leap Motion Gestural Interfaces for Handwriting Education to Children with
Development Coordination Disorder ................................................................................................................................ 31
Leonardo Ramon Nunes de Sousa and Ismar Frango Silveira
Teachers in Multi-Cultural Societies: Excellence and Leadership.................................................................................. 54
Tamar Ketko
The Impact of Demographic Influences on Academic Performance and Student Satisfaction with Learning as
Related to Self-Esteem, SelfEfficacy and Cultural Adaptability within the Context of the Military ......................... 67
Deborah Schreiber, Jean-Claude Agomate and Brian Oddi
Effects of Warm-Up Testing on Student Learning .......................................................................................................... 91
Kimberly M. Levere and Matthew Demers
Lee, Sierra - Psychology BS Research PaperSierra Lee
This study aims to compare prosocial behaviors in typically developing children and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants include 19 children so far, with 17 typically developing and 2 with ASD. A variety of tasks will be used to assess prosocial behaviors like helping, sharing, and comforting. Tasks will include paper ball cleanup, pen spill cleanup, block sharing, monkey sharing, and sticker sharing. Cues provided to prompt prosocial behavior will range from less explicit to more explicit. Researchers hypothesize that children with ASD will be slower to respond to less explicit cues but will engage similarly when cues are explicit. The study is still ongoing and results are pending.
The document discusses key concepts in lifespan developmental psychology including:
1) Development involves biological, social, cognitive, and personality changes across the lifespan from conception to death.
2) There are debates around nature vs nurture and whether development is continuous or occurs in distinct stages.
3) Early prenatal development and environmental influences can impact lifelong physical and psychological development.
4) Infants progress from reflexes to language development and form attachments with caregivers that shape social and emotional development.
Sustainable Living through Inner Blooming: Spiritual Development in SchoolsNirekha De Silva
Key to sustainable living is a society with self-realized individuals. Self-realization through self-understanding could be attained through spiritual development. Spiritual development is a core aspect of sustainable development as it lead to development of human qualities and skills that can be the foundation for an individual’s health, inner peace, positive relationships, higher achievements in academic goals and success in career. By incorporating spiritual development into the school curriculum it is possible to promote the concept of sustainable living.
This document provides an introduction and statement of the problem for a research synopsis examining the relationship between higher secondary school students' readiness towards self-regulated learning, their mental health, and academic achievement. Specifically, it aims to study how readiness is related to mental health and achievement, and how these variables differ based on student demographics. The introduction discusses the importance of self-regulated learning for lifelong learning and success. It also defines key terms like self-regulated learning, mental health, and the population of higher secondary school students in Standard 11. The statement of problem then outlines the research questions that will guide the study of relationships between the variables.
This document summarizes an interview between Tim Seldin, President of The Montessori Foundation, and Dr. Angeline Lillard regarding her recent study comparing outcomes of children enrolled in a Montessori school versus a traditional school.
The study found that Montessori education led to better academic and social outcomes for children. It addressed previous criticisms of Montessori research by using a control group of children who lost a random lottery for admission to the Montessori school. Media coverage of the study has been significant internationally but more limited in the United States. Dr. Lillard discusses details of the study such as the school studied, criteria for what constituted a strict Montessori program, and background of the
Sociocognitive model por wendy velascowendyvelasco
This document discusses Vygotsky's sociocognitive model of learning and development. It states that according to Vygotsky, culture is the prime factor in individual development, as humans are the only species that has formed culture. A child's cognitive development is affected by the culture they are immersed in, including their family environment. Initially, interacting adults bear most of the responsibility for guiding a child's problem solving, but gradually transfer responsibility to the child. Language is the main form of interaction through which adults transmit cultural knowledge to children.
This document summarizes Maria Montessori's ideas about the spiritual wellbeing of young children and argues that her principles remain relevant today. Montessori viewed spirituality as innate in children and the primary driver of their development and capacity for joyful learning. She saw children's ability to concentrate as a spiritual pathway to greater self-awareness and connection to the world. The document discusses how Montessori's principles of creating conditions to support children's "concentration" can inform modern approaches to children's spiritual development and wellbeing in education.
This chapter discusses several theories of psychosocial and cognitive development:
1) Erikson's theory of psychosocial development describes 8 stages from infancy to adulthood defined by psychosocial crises. Piaget's theory of cognitive development outlines 4 stages from sensorimotor to formal operations. Vygotsky emphasized the role of social and cultural influences on cognitive development.
2) The chapter then examines theories of moral development including Piaget's stages, Kohlberg's six stages of moral reasoning, and Gilligan's perspective on female moral development emphasizing caring relationships.
3) The chapter concludes that while moral thinking is important, character education programs seeking to promote moral behavior have had mixed results, as moral thinking does
This document discusses how a child's environment affects their cognitive growth. It outlines that children who attend daycare between ages 1-5 show increased cognitive development compared to children who do not. Children need interaction with other children and a stimulating environment to promote learning. Theories from Vygotsky and Piaget are discussed, with Vygotsky believing adult interaction is crucial and Piaget focusing on self-learning. Teachers can enhance learning by arranging classrooms to be well-organized with clearly defined spaces and seating arrangements that facilitate interaction and minimize distractions. Parents can also influence development through activities like reading, establishing routines, and creating a stimulating home environment.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in early childhood development and education, including:
1) Discussions of various child development theories including socio-cultural, behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist perspectives. Formative assessment and the importance of observation are also covered.
2) An introduction to session topics which will explore the EYFS framework, assessment, inclusion, management and leadership.
3) Guidance on effective observation practices, including focusing on what children can do, using objective language, and maintaining anonymity. The importance of context, analysis, and next steps is also emphasized.
Extroverted students tend to perform better during lessons focusing on remembering and understanding, while introverted students may perform better during applying and analyzing phases of lessons. Younger shy children express shyness through nervousness and fear around new people and situations, while older shy children may feel embarrassment and self-consciousness when the center of attention. Educational programs for intellectually gifted students include enrichment classes, after school programs, and mentorship opportunities to keep them challenged at their level. Recent studies show acceleration does not harm children academically or socially and may increase their enthusiasm for school. Some students have uneven skills across subjects due to conditions like autism or ADHD.
Physical and cognitive development is rapid during early childhood. According to Piaget, children begin to represent the world through language, images, and drawing during the preoperational stage. Vygotsky sees dialogue as important for language development, and believes language and thought initially develop independently then merge. All mental functions have social origins. Development occurs through zones of proximal development and scaffolding with more skilled individuals. Debate continues around curriculum approaches, with advocates for both child-centered and direct instruction models.
Rousseau was an 18th century philosopher and educationist. He believed that children are naturally good but become corrupted by society. He advocated for education based on a child's natural development and interests rather than formal instruction. His ideas emphasized physical education, learning through experience and play, and developing individuality. Rousseau argued education should follow the stages of childhood, pre-adolescence and adolescence with different focuses at each stage. His philosophy promoted education rooted in nature and the natural development of the child.
Final theories of learning and schemas and lego (003)MariaElsam
This document discusses several theories of learning, including behaviourism, constructivism, and social constructivism. It provides an overview of key theorists and perspectives within each theory. Behaviourism, associated with theorists like Pavlov and Skinner, views learning as changes in observable behaviour caused by environmental stimuli and reinforcement. Constructivism, associated with Piaget, sees learning as an active process of constructing knowledge based on mental schema and interactions with the environment. Social constructivism, developed by Vygotsky, emphasizes the social aspects of learning and the role of language and culture. The document examines evidence of each theory in modern classrooms and considers their implications for teaching approaches and views of the learner.
10 Ways Digital Can Help You Thrive in a RecessionCritical Mass
The document outlines 10 ways that digital marketing can help businesses thrive during an economic recession. It suggests leveraging existing platforms, switching to digital video formats like YouTube, engaging users through live video and chat, distributing content across multiple touchpoints, rapidly prototyping new ideas digitally, using social media for customer insights, thinking creatively about online banners, adding useful product features, and listening to customers through digital feedback. The overall message is that digital tools provide low-cost opportunities to test ideas, engage customers, gain insights and adapt to shrinking budgets during tough economic times.
The document discusses branding for non-profit organizations. It explains that non-profits must develop a coherent brand identity like for-profit businesses to attract volunteers and donors. This is challenging as non-profits are competing for attention and donations are decreasing. The document outlines that an effective non-profit brand identity includes identifying the target audience and core message, and finding a unique promise and voice to resonate with supporters and change conversations. Developing a solid brand plan can guide non-profits successfully, but they must overcome obstacles like limited resources and leadership challenges.
PatientsLikeMe.com allows patients to share medical records in an online community. By attracting thousands of patients who share information, they are able to gather and resell valuable data to pharmaceutical companies. Flattr.com operates a donation system that allows online readers to donate small amounts to content creators each month via a monthly subscription. Groupon.com uses an exclusive daily deal model where they guarantee a merchant a minimum number of customers for a heavily discounted product or service, taking 50% of revenue from deals that meet the minimum.
Meditatia Transcendentala - PROGRAMUL DE DEZVOLTARE AINTREPRINDERILORAMTR
Programul de dezvoltare al intreprinderilor utilizeaza Tehnologia Maharishi, o tehnologie a Campului Unificat, care are la baza Meditatia Transcendentala si alte programe avansate.
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The Datalift Project aims to publish and interconnect government open data. It develops tools and methodologies to transform raw datasets into interconnected semantic data. The project's first phase focuses on opening data by developing an infrastructure to ease publication. The second phase will validate the platform by publishing real datasets. The goal of Datalift is to move data from its raw published state to being fully interconnected on the Semantic Web.
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Running Head: MY PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING 1
My Personal Philosophy of Teaching
Introduction
Education is a continuous process that accompanies and goes through the whole life of man, where the role of the teacher is to help the student to do himself. So; education as a frames process is very complex, because it seeks nursing students to be realized as human beings, which implies stimulating their freedom and autonomy while respecting the other; Encouraging him to learn the culture to which they have come, awakening their ability to communicate, respect and internalize the values so that with freedom to reach, participate critically and innovatively in new cultural realizations. Part of my philosophy is to promote in my students the value and individual ability for self-realization through reasoning.
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As an educator, I know learning can only be made successful by both instructor and learners. Being an instructor, I will serve my role of making my student get the nursing context in which they can understand the motivation of decisions made by those nursing figures and they can critically evaluate those motivations as well as getting the real essence of actions taken when they synthesize the event themselves. I always want my learners to know that emotionally and intellectually their daily life is as the result of events which were created by normal human being like themselves whom maybe in their mind come across of implications or even foresee result of their actions.
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This document discusses research on the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice. It provides information on an association for TM in Romania and describes 17 studies showing positive effects of TM for reducing anxiety, stress, trauma symptoms, family problems, alcohol use, drug use, recidivism, aggression and hostility in populations including criminal offenders, prisoners, and at-risk youth. The studies were conducted at various universities and showed decreased mental health issues and improved behavior through regular TM practice.
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The Knowledge and Experience of Self-Referral Consciousness and the
Fulfillment of
Interdisciplinary Study
Samuel Y. Boothby
Maharishi University of Management
Fairfield, Iowa
Creating Heaven on Earth:
The Mechanics of the Impossible
How group practice of the Maharishi Transcendental Meditation
and TM-Sidhi programs radiates an influence of harmony
and progress into the world.
- Evelyn Toft received her Ph.D in Spanish literature from the University of Cincinnati in 1983 and is currently completing an M.A. in theology at St. John's University.
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Cbe 8 Page Us Letter 9 17 06
1. THE CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED SM
EDUCATION PROGRAM
A practical, proven approach to prevent anti-social behavior
and other educational problems by developing the
creative intelligence and inner happiness of every student
Offering a course that gives students understanding
of the field of total knowledge within themselves, and the
technology to experience this field. so that their full potential
is increasingly lived in daily life
M any students today are exposed to situations that create stress in mind and body, includ-
ing negative influences from other young people, from their home environments, from
their communities, and from society at large. Stress is not normal; accumulated stress leads to
unhealthy choices, to problems and mistakes, to apathy and alienation, to dropping out of
school, and in extreme cases, to violence. When stress builds up in an individual, entire school,
or community, the natural tendency of life to realize its full potential is shadowed and distort-
ed. The crises and conflicts in every nation today attest to the inadequacy of education in elim-
inating stress.
It is time for bold and innovative action, not superficial responses.
Establishing complicated discipline and security measures, or organizing student discussions
about their difficulties are superficial approaches. A real solution is needed to the problems in
schools everywhere, one that will eliminate students’ mental and physical stress and develop
inner strength; a solution that will increase their ability to meet daily challenges with clarity,
creativity, and calm; a solution that will unfold their latent intelligence, so that they become
increasingly responsible in their choices and behavior, and unfold their unique talents with
enthusiasm and joy.
The Consciousness Based education program is a scientifically validated
approach for developing inner potential and dissolving stress.
The Consciousness-Based Education program was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the
world authority on the science of consciousness. This program has proven its practicality and
success with many thousands of students in schools around the world for 50 years. Offered as
a course in the school, the essential component of this program is the Transcendental
Meditation® technique, practiced for a few minutes twice daily. Over four million people of all
cultures, religions, and educational backgrounds have learned this technique.
More than 600 scientific research studies, conducted at over 250 universities and research
institutes in thirty countries, document the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation
technique for mind, body, behavior, and society.
2. 2
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT
Reducing Stress and Promoting Progress and Happiness
E ducation traditionally has focused on the subjects of study. What has been lacking is a
way to directly and systematically develop the students themselves—their creative intel-
ligence, capacity to learn, and natural humanity.
How much students gain from their education fundamentally depends
on the level of their alertness, or consciousness.
The success of the school, the teacher, and the curriculum primarily depend on the quality of
alertness, or consciousness, of the students themselves. If students are sleepy, dull, unhappy,
angry, or agitated, their consciousness does not have the quality of restful alertness that is
needed for optimal learning. Their receptivity is diminished, and their thinking less clear.
Scientific research confirms that the Transcendental Meditation technique activates more of
the brain’s total potential, resulting in greater restful alertness, or wakefulness. A fully devel-
oped mind is fully wakeful. The full potential of consciousness, characterized by total brain
functioning and fully expressed mental and physical capabilities, naturally develops through
regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.
The Transcendental Meditation technique
systematically develops consciousness.
Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless technique, practiced a few minutes
twice daily, which settles the mind to its most silent, creative, and blissful level,
Transcendental Consciousness—the field of one’s total inner intelligence. This practice also
gives profound rest, which dissolves accumulated stress and restores balanced functioning to
mind and body.
Leading quantum field theorists have identified Transcendental Consciousness as the unified
field of natural law, from where all force and matter fields emerge, giving rise to all the laws
of nature in the universe. In the language of the science of consciousness, Maharishi Vedic
Science, Transcendental Consciousness is the field of total knowledge of natural law, the in-
ner self of everyone. (Please refer to pages 6 and 7.)
The Consciousness-Based Education program gives experience of this field through the
twice-daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, and intellectual under-
standing of this area of knowledge through a regular class.
Students have the natural desire to expand—in what they know and what they can achieve.
Without the growing experience and knowledge of their total inner intelligence, they can
become dissatisfied, frustrated, and resentful; they create problems for themselves and others,
and too often drop out of school. Only by enlivening the totality of their inner potential will
their inner happiness and ability to fulfill their desires continue to expand, on the basis of
which their behavior towards others becomes increasingly kind, compassionate, and uplifting.
With the blossoming of their creative intelligence, students’ thoughts, feelings, speech, and
behavior become more life-supporting for themselves and others. They grow in the experience
of unity with everyone and everything, displaying qualities of ideal citizenship.
3. 3
Scientific Research and Educational Outcomes
he hundreds of scientific research studies on the Consciousness-Based Education program
T show it to be a profound and practical means for holistic development of life.
For example, meta-analyses that combine the results of hundreds of research studies confirm
that the Transcendental Meditation program is uniquely effective in reducing anxiety,
increasing self-actualization, and reducing substance abuse of all kinds.
Mental potential—Continued growth of abstract intelligence after the age that it ordinarily
stops developing; increased mental efficiency; increased creativity; increased orderliness of
brain functioning; clearer perception; increased self-development to uniquely high levels.
Health—Faster physiological recovery from stress; reduction of stress-related biochemicals;
reduction of psychosomatic health problems; reduced cigarette and alcohol consumption.
Social behavior—Increased self-esteem; greater appreciation of others; increased ability to
resist peer pressure; reduced absenteeism, reduced rule infractions, and reduced suspensions.
Sample research findings on the Transcendental Meditation program
● Increased intelligence and creativity ● Orientation towards more positive values
● Increased use of latent reserves of the brain ● Higher levels of moral reasoning
● Improved academic performance ● Improved emotional well-being
● Increased resistance to stress ● Increased tolerance
● Reduced anxiety; reduced depression ● Increased problem-solving ability
● Reduced aggression and hostility ● Reduced behavior problems at school
Achievements of students and schools participating in the
Consciousness-Based Education program
tudents worldwide participating in Conscious- Over 10 times the national average of National
S
●
ness Based education perform exceptionally Merit Scholar Finalists in the past decade
well. For example, students at Maharishi School
of the Age of Enlightenment, Iowa, U.S.A., have ● Winner of 17 state tennis state championships in
won over 100 first-place awards in state, national, the past 15 years
and international competitions. These include: ● Five 1st-place prizes at the Iowa History Fair
● First place in the American High School Math ● First prizes in statewide competitions in art, pho-
Exam, Class 1A/2A, for four consecutive years tography, writing, spelling, science, academic
● 46 state championships in the creativity compe- decathlon, chess, golf, and track
tition “Odyssey of the Mind” and “Destination- ● Grades 10-12 consistently score in the top 1%
ImagiNation;” three first-place finishes at the
of the nation on standardized tests, even
world championship competition; and more top-
though when students enter the school, they
10 finishes than any other school in the world
score as a group near the 50th percentile.
● More of the top awards at the Iowa High School
Visiting educators at schools using Conscious-
All-State Speech Competition than any other
ness-Based education consistently remark on the
school in the history of the competition
happiness, maturity, and kindness of the students.
4. 4
FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS:
Growth in Vitality, Creativity, and Stress-Free Life
he profession of teaching demands that the teacher assume a wide range of roles in guid-
T ing students to higher levels of intellectual and personal development. The teacher must be
ever-alert, moving the class forward, addressing individual needs, solving problems, and han-
dling emergencies. The Transcendental Meditation program benefits teachers and administrators
immensely, enabling them to meet their responsibilities with composure, creativity, and joy.
Scientific research findings on the Transcendental Meditation program of special interest to
teachers and administrators include ● reduction of mental and physical stress ● increased phys-
iological and mental flexibility ● reduction of stress-related health problems, such as high blood
pressure and insomnia ● substantially reduced medical expenditures and hospitalization ●
increased field independence, the ability to maintain broad awareness while focusing sharply ●
increased job satisfaction ● increased self-actualization.
As teachers develop their total brain potential through this technique, their creativity and inner
happiness blossom; mistake-free days, when they do everything right, become the norm rather
then the exception. This is life increasingly in accord with natural law. Making use of total
knowledge of natural law through regular practice of Transcendental Meditation is a highly
reliable way to prevent problems and gain fulfillment in professional and personal life.
An award-winning educational leader in Detroit with 40 years of teaching and administrative
experience described the results of implementing the program:
“When I arranged for 10 teachers in the school to start Transcendental Meditation, you wouldn’t
believe the change—that group of teachers swept the tension away, and really transformed the
whole building. TM is something very practical for in-service classes. When teachers practice TM
they radiate a serenity and silence and peace that create a classroom more conducive to learning.”
FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL:
Reducing Stress and Creating Harmony
in the School Environment and Community
ust as individual stress restricts harmony and happiness in individual life, collective stress
J and tension in the school creates disorder and lack of harmony in the whole school envi-
ronment. When the Transcendental Meditation program is implemented widely in the school,
not only does the school atmosphere change markedly; but also the surrounding community
becomes more calm and peaceful. These effects begin to be noticed even within a few days
when a sizable group of students and teachers begin this program.
Many research studies show that when large numbers of people together practice the Transcen-
dental Meditation program, and its advanced procedure, the TM-Sidhi® program, including
Yogic Flying, then coherence and harmony increase in the whole social environment, as mea-
sured by such variables as decreased crime, decreased violence, and decreased accidents.
5. 5
COMMENTS FROM AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
ON TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
AND CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED EDUCATION
“As a Principal and teacher in both private and public schools for the last 28 years, I feel
that the Transcendental Meditation program should be an essential component of every
educational program for administrators, teachers, and students. For decades I have
observed the profound and far-reaching effects of this program when implemented in the
schools.
“Its benefits for me personally include being able to remain composed and maintain clar-
ity of thinking in stressful situations; the ability to remain focused on detail while not losing the larger
view; a greater appreciation of my good fortune in being a father, son, and teacher; ability to see the
good points in ‘difficult’ co-workers and students; and growth of spontaneous feelings of happiness and
compassion and the urge to share them.
“I encourage all Superintendents and Principals to consider implementing the Transcendental
Meditation and Consciousness-Based education program to help in realizing their highest educational
goals.” —Kevin Colgan, former Principal; Social Studies Teacher, Pennsylvania, USA
“The way public and private schools are set up today, everything is stressful, and stress
leads to violence. My experience using TM with teachers and students is that it relieves
the stress and makes teaching and learning a lot easier. If students are required to take
social studies, art, or physical education, why aren’t students—and teachers—required to
take the TM and Consciousness-Based program? It will make our schools much better,
and it will reduce the deep stress that led to school violence and all the other violence and
terrorism in the world.” —Dr. George Rutherford, public school Principal for over 25 years in
Washington, D.C., and Maryland, USA
“Our staff was taught the TM technique for the mental and physical health benefits that
result in the work environment with the release of stress. In students, we have seen the
TM program enhance study skills, academic performance, critical thinking skills, inter-
personal and social skills—all because of the deep rest that the body is receiving. We are
looking forward to the years to come when more and more schools and work environ-
ments will realize that not much gets done until the stress is out of the way.”
—Carmen N’Namdi, Principal, Michigan, USA
“Our schools need to help teachers and administrators develop effective management
skills to enhance student learning in our classrooms. One activity that will dissipate stress
and refine our educational efforts is Transcendental Meditation. Transcendental
Meditation has been well documented by modern research to reduce stress. It also
enhances the development of a more integrated person and produces a more harmonious
environment.
“I have seen TM have a transforming, positive impact upon students, teachers and administrators even
within three months. You will find that it will begin to work for you, as you, staff members, and stu-
dents make use of it.” —Dr. Norman Brust, retired Superintendent of Schools and Principal,
Missouri, USA
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FOUNDATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED EDUCATION
Why the Consciousness-Based Education program is so effective
he Transcendental Meditation technique is a Leading quantum field theorists have identified
T central technology of Maharishi Vedic Sci-
enceSM. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has restored the
Transcendental Consciousness as the unified field
of all the laws of nature, the field of total natural
an-cient knowledge of consciousness contained in law. This field gives rise to the limitless diversity of
the Vedic Literature as a complete science of con- natural laws that govern the universe. (Please refer
sciousness, for the full significance of its theory to following charts.)
and practice. Through practice of the Transcendental Meditation
This science describes seven states of conscious- technique, Transcendental Consciousness—the
ness, each with its own distinct psychophysiologi- field of total natural law—becomes infused into
cal characteristics: the familiar waking, dreaming, Knowledg e and action, leading to an increasing-
one’s thinking
Vision of Total Knowledge ( 2)
and sleep states; Transcendental Consciousness; ly mistake-free, problem-free, fulfilling life—life
Connection of the Unified Field of Modern Science natural law.
and three higher states of consciousness. spontaneously in harmony with
with the Unified Field (Saµhitå) of Vedic Science
Physics Chemistry Mathematics Physiology
UNIF IED F IELD UNIFIED FI ELD UNI FIED FI ELD UNIFIED FIELD
of all the Laws of Nature of all the Laws of Nature of all the Laws of Nature of all the Laws of Nature
common basis of all common basis of all common basis of all common basis of all
streams of knowledge streams of knowledge streams of knowledge streams of knowledge
Self-Referral Field Self-Referral Field Self-Referral Field Self-Referral Field
Its structure is three in one Its structure is three in one Its structure is three in one Its structure is three in one
Quantum
ª From the perspective of Physics (Quantum ª From the perspective of Chemistry this
Chemistry, ª From the perspective of Mathematics (Set Set Physiology,
ª From the perspective of Physiology this
Theory),
Theory this three-in-one structure of the Uni- three-in-one structure of the Unified Field Theory),
Theory this three-in-one structure of the Uni- three-in-one structure of the Unified Field
fied Field expresses itself in the UNITY of: expresses itself in the UNITY of: fied Field expresses itself in the UNITY of: expresses itself in the UNITY of:
Hilbert Transformation Chemical Participating Membership Information Processing Structural
Operators States Laws Reaction Elements Set Element
Space Relation Units Units Units
Being self-referral, the Unified Field Being self-referral, the Unified Field Being self-referral, the Unified Field Being self-referral, the Unified Field
knows itself. Knowing itself, the knows itself. Knowing itself, the knows itself. Knowing itself, the knows itself. Knowing itself, the
Unified Field is the UNITY of: Unified Field is the UNITY of: Unified Field is the UNITY of: Unified Field is the UNITY of:
Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed
Observation Observation Observation Observation
In Vedic Terminology: In Vedic Terminology: In Vedic Terminology: In Vedic Terminology:
Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed Observer Process of Observed
is called Observation is called is called Observation is called is called Observation is called is called Observation is called
is called is called is called is called
RæISHI CHHANDAS RæISHI CHHANDAS RæISHI CHHANDAS RæISHI CHHANDAS
DEVATÅ DEVATÅ DEVATÅ DEVATÅ
Unity of the three Unity of the three Unity of the three Unity of the three
is called is called is called is called
SA˜HITÅ SA˜HITÅ SA˜HITÅ SA˜HITÅ
he unified field of natural law is the unified basis of all Chhandas (known). By systematically enlivening this unified
T streams of knowledge, here expressed in terms of the disci-
plines of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and physiology. In
state of awareness through the practice of the Maharishi
Transcendental Meditation program, students naturally grow in
each of these disciplines, the underlying unity of natural law the experience that their own consciousness is the source of all
expresses itself in a three-in-one structure corresponding to the streams of knowledge, and come to feel increasingly at home
unified state of observer, process of observation, and observed. with everything they learn and everyone they know. The devel-
In the language of the science of consciousness, Maharishi Vedic opment of consciousness is the basis of developing perfection in
Science, this structure is the Saµhitå (unified state) of Âishi life and ideal citizenship—the ability to fulfill one’s desires while
(observer or knower), Devatå (process of knowing), and supporting the interests of others.