<p>This project is a comparative study of three elementary schools in India and two elementary schools in Sweden. The purpose of this project is to study if Indian and Swedish students have the possibility to have influence on their English lessons. The research involves values conveyed in the socialisation and their consequences for student influence, democracy and society in the two countries.</p><p>National and international research and literature concerning socialisation, language didactics, democracy and student influence were used as a foundation of this study. Furthermore, the study investigates the Swedish and the Indian curricula, and makes use of observations of English lessons, questionnaires and interviews with teachers in both countries. The method for this research is qualitative with some features of quantitative research and based in the method of Grounded theory.</p><p>The results of this project is that the teachers in both countries controlled the students in different ways during the lessons and practiced student influence only when letting the students choose between preselected materials. Exclusion, inclusion and the hidden curriculum were aspects that appeared, which are likely to teach the students about their individual values in society. The lack of student influence consequently leads to the students being discouraged to be partaking citizens. Instead, the students will learn to follow the rules of society, be loyal to authorities and to carry established values with them and thus reproduce the society in each country and make it remain the same.</p>

This project is a comparative study of three elementary schools in India and two elementary schools in Sweden. The purpose of this project is to study if Indian and Swedish students have the possibility to have influence on their English lessons. The research involves values conveyed in the socialisation and their consequences for student influence, democracy and society in the two countries. National and international research and literature concerning socialisation, language didactics, democracy and student influence were used as a foundation of this study. Furthermore, the study investigates the Swedish and the Indian curricula, and makes use of observations of English lessons, questionnaires and interviews with teachers in both countries. The method for this research is qualitative with some features of quantitative research and based in the method of Grounded theory. The results of this project is that the teachers in both countries controlled the students in different ways during the lessons and practiced student influence only when letting the students choose between preselected materials. Exclusion, inclusion and the hidden curriculum were aspects that appeared, which are likely to teach the students about their individual values in society. The lack of student influence consequently leads to the students being discouraged to be partaking citizens. Instead, the students will learn to follow the rules of society, be loyal to authorities and to carry established values with them and thus reproduce the society in each country and make it remain the same.

½×¤åºK­n (­^) In the IC packaging and testing industry, short lead-time, high yield performance and excellence in quality are the major factors for competition. To achieve these goals, experienced and knowledgeable employees as well as a culture appreciating collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing are essential. The case company realized and promoted the importance of collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing. Currently, several collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing activities can be observed in the case company. Although the case company appreciates and creates the culture of collaborative problem solving and knowledge sharing, several challenges remain to be addressed. ¡P Reuse of lessons learned knowledge (or tacit knowledge for short) seldom takes place. ¡P Retention of Lessons Learned knowledge is lacking. ¡P The availability of lessons learned knowledge is a concern. To address the above-mentioned challenges faced by the case company, the purpose of this research is to develop and implement a knowledge management system. Specifically, an lessons learned knowledge repository will be constructed for capturing, retaining and reusing lessons learned knowledge. The goals of the target knowledge management system include facilitating efficient inter- and intra-departmental knowledge sharing and improving the knowledge availability that, in turn, leading to a productivity improvement. Empirical evaluations on the usability of the proposed system will be conducted and analyzed.

Previous research has examined the effectiveness of Direct Instruction Curriculum over the past thirty years in a variety of areas including rate of learning, effectiveness on different types of learners, and comparisons to other types of instruction. This study attempted to determine the effects of the use of a direct instruction math curriculum on higher-order problem solving. Two groups of 3 5 students each participated. The procedures included administering the Kauffman Achievement test to determine current grade level in math and reading. The Saxon Math Second Grade Curriculum was used to instruct the participants. The effects on higher-order problem solving with the Corrective Math Curriculum were assessed on two different dependent measures: solution of word problems consisting of both addition and subtraction operations, and performance of the students within the curriculum. Results were assessed using the delayed multiple baseline design.

Abstract A basic interpretive qualitative research design (Merriam, 2002) was used to explore the perceptions and observations of volunteer piano teachers providing weekly piano lessons to at-risk youth. Four volunteer piano teachers from two prairie cities who volunteered teaching three twenty-minute piano lessons a week for at least one year in a local school-based program, Heart of the City Piano Program, were interviewed. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings included three themes about the perceived benefits of piano lessons for the students –student self-motivation, student confidence, student sense of accomplishment – as well as three themes about distinguishing characteristics of the piano lessons – student focussed lessons, allowing students to be themselves, and positive role model relationships. Findings are discussed in relation to current research on at-risk youth and music education, and recommendations for further research and implications for practice are included.

Etnokultūros ugdymas - šiuo metu viena iš aktualiausių temų, diskutuojant apie dabartinę švietimo reformą, analizuojant jos teigiamas puses ir trūkumus. Bendrose ugdymo programose (2003), nurodoma pagarba gimtajai kalbai, tautos kultūrai, tradicijoms. Siekiama, kad mokiniai suvoktų save kaip atsakingą tautos narį, ugdytų toleranciją kitoms tautoms. Tačiau mokyklose šie siekiai neretai tampa tik programinėmis nuostatomis. Mokiniai sunkiai suvokia savo tautos istorijos, kultūros savitumą, lietuviškosios kultūrinės ir pilietinės tapatybės puoselėjimo būtinybę. Mokykla yra žinių, įgūdžių šaltinis, kuris ugdytiniui padeda tobulėti. Vienas iš ugdymo įstaigų uždavinių turėtų būti – praplėsti etnines tradicijas, dorines vertybes, dvasingumą. / The development of etnoculture is currently one of the most relevant themes while discussing about contemporary educational reform, analysing its benefits and drawbacks. The respect for mother-tongue, nation’s culture and traditions are indicated in core curriculum (2003). It is sought that students would realize themselves as responsible members of the nation and develop tolerance towards other nations. However, in schools these objectives often become only programme regulations. Students hardly realize the peculiarity of their nation’s history, culture and the necessity of nurturance of Lithuanian cultural and civil identity. School is a source of knowledge and skills, which help student to develop. One of the objectives of educational institutions should be to extend ethnic traditions, virtuous values, spirituality.

Having the same parents repeatedly complete questionnaires over time, the current community based study investigated beliefs relevant to supervision, drowning risk, and water safety for children aged two through five enrolled in swim lessons. Results revealed that many parents value swimming lessons for young children and view supervision as an important prevention approach. Water safety beliefs and accuracy in judging children’s swim abilities improved over lessons, but time in lessons was related to endorsing poorer supervision of children near water. Having experienced a “close call” for drowning was found to make parents more aware of drowning risk and the importance of close supervision. Results highlight the need for parent education that targets beliefs about water safety and supervision during lessons, and also suggest that a close call for drowning may act as a “teachable moment” for parents and be an appropriate time to implement such interventions.

Verslumo įgūdžiai reikalingi kasdien ir visose gyvenimo srityse: ieškantis darbo, dirbant, kuriant verslą bei priimant svarbius spendimus kasdieniniame gyvenime. Svarbu, kad mokyklose būtų kuriama verslumą ugdanti aplinka, skatinanti mokinių iniciatyvumą, keičianti mokytojo vaidmenį iš dominuojančio į patariantį, diegiamas projektinis mokymas, stiprinamas ryšys tarp teorijos ir praktikos, lanksčiau organizuojamas mokymas ir mokymasis. Tyrimo objektas – X-XI klasių mokinių verslumo ugdymas Šiaulių miesto gimnazijose ir vidurinėse mokyklose. Tyrimo tikslas – atskleisti moksleivių verslumo kompetencijos ugdymo galimybes ekonomikos ir verslumo pamokose. Tyrimas atliktas Šiaulių miesto gimnazijose ir vidurinėse mokyklose. Tyrimui paruoštos 2 anketos, atskirai moksleiviams ir pedagogams. Tyrimo metu iš viso buvo apklausta 100 mokinių ir 15 pedagogų. Išanalizavus tyrimo duomenis galima teigti, kad siekiant ugdyti verslumo kompetenciją, pedagogai naudoja įvairius aktyviuosius metodus, moksleiviai yra motyvuoti ir nori išbandyti vis naujus metodus. Visi moksleiviai suvokia, kokių jiems trūksta žinių ir gebėjimų bei su kokiomis problemomis jie galėtų susidurti. Trečdalis moksleivių pripažįsta, kad norėtų kurti savo verslą. / Entrepreneurial skills are needed on a daily basis in all areas of life: seeking employment, working, building a business and making important decisions in everyday life. It is important that schools have developed entrepreneurial environment, encouraging student initiative, replacing the role of the teacher from the dominant to the advisor, implemented design training, strengthening the link between theory and practice, a more flexible organization of teaching and learning. The object of research - X-XI grade students entrepreneurship education in Siauliai city gymnasium schools and secondary schools. The aim - to reveal the students' entrepreneurial excellence in economic education and entrepreneurship classes. The study was conducted in Siauliai city in gymnasiums and secondary schools. In the study were prepared two questionnaires separately for students and educators. The study were interviewed a total of 100 students and 15 teachers. Upon analysis of the data suggests that in order to develop entrepreneurial competence, teachers use a variety of active methods, students are motivated and willing to try out new techniques. All the students understand what they lack knowledge and skills as well as what problems they could encounter. One third of the students recognized that they would like to create their own business.

Join us for a lively and engaging discussion on the similarities and differences between academic and corporate libraries and their parent organizations. A panel of librarians who have experienced both cultures will share practical tips for working in and with both areas to help us 'cross boundaries'. / Slides from a panel presentation at the Special Libraries Association conference in Vancouver, B.C., in June 2014.

The outsourcing of non–core Information and Communication Technology services in the ICT industry has been successfully conducted for many years based on various models and frameworks. Client organisations embark on this for many reasons including cost savings, access to specialised skills and access to global resources to name but a few. This study identified and evaluated the management of outsource agreements between client organisations and suppliers with specific focus on creating an understanding of those factors that has a direct impact on the success of outsource agreements. The primary objective of the research study was to provide a comprehensive management guideline for client organisations embarking on outsource initiatives or planning to renew existing agreements. The secondary objective was to assist service providers with guidance on pitfalls and issues experienced in the management of such agreements and to highlight the lessons learned from the industry at large. The research was conducted by means of a literature study and empirical study. The literature study included background information on outsourcing, outsourcing theories as well as outsource management frameworks. Furthermore, it addressed lessons learned and issues and pitfalls to avoid by service providers. The literature review formed the basis for creating an understanding of those factors that has a direct impact on the success of outsource agreements. Based on the evaluation of the empirical study, it was concluded that client organisations that are planning to embark on the outsourcing or renewal of services need to follow a management framework with a full lifecycle in order to ensure success. The top issues that suppliers need to address are to ensure that a climate of trust exists between them and the client; they need to be as transparent as possible and ensure that they carry extensive business knowledge of the client being serviced. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.