...Reflective Statement This reflective statement tends to illustrate my analysis and evaluation upon the development and progress of three particular skills including critical thinking, networking and CV writing skills according to the skill audit record where I have marked the confidence level, objective, actions to be taken as well as measurement in detail. My confidence level of critical thinking increased from 1 to 3 through this semester. I chose the lowest level to describe my mastery of this skill in terms of academic activity because I had never applied this skill in my previous study experience. The reason behind could be the cultural difference between China and UK, i.e. in China, students are supposed to be obedient, on the contrary, students in the UK are encouraged to question tutors’, superiors’ and even their own ideas. The Power Distance value (China 80 VS UK 35) suggested by Geert Hofstede’s cultural insight underpins this opinion as well, although one could argue that this figure merely portrays a general outlook and there will be exceptions that go against this norm in both countries. Mainly through the review of online tutorial and communication with peers, which I examined to be the best ways considering the effectiveness (online tutorial offered systematic training, communication with colleagues was flexible and enabled instant feedback, mutual interaction and clarification), I believe I’ve achieved medium confidence level according to feedback from...
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...Reflective Statement During the course of my studies in Behavioural Health Science unit we had the opportunity to propose, for a case study, a solution/s for some issues at a mental health hospital that were occuring in one of its wards. There were varied issues of concern within the ward including those relating to nurse injuries and resident aggression, ward facilities and those relating to widespread use of PRN and seclusion and restraint. Our group's main focus was on patients and the use of PRN and seclusion and restraint. In the course of doing the assignment and having had exposure working in an aged care facility, I found seclusion and restraint as one issue that featured prominently in my mind. Residents, often have dementia and pose a great deal of problems with aggression especially physical and verbal aggression. One issue is how to deal with these? At the aged care facility, often times they are strapped in lap belts or in the extreme they are given medication so they can "rest". I found this compared very similarly to what was in the case study. Further, only the other day while on my shift a certain patient, who I had only just met, was screaming and shouting. He had indicated he needed the toilet and according to the care plan he had to be hoisted in order to do this. The resident would have none of it!! He insisted he can stand up by holding on bars in the toilet on his own. My buddy and I, had an issue in our hands on how we could handle this? I have learnt...
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...Reflective Statement When delivering our training session it is important that a positive learning environment is created so that the learners are engaged and their experience is enhanced. To ensure this is the case, before starting the session we made everyone in the class aware of the basic health and safety rules and regulations. This means running through what to do in case of a fire and where the evacuation point is if the fire alarm goes off. This is important as it will help to make the learners feel safe and secure. It is also important that we introduced ourselves and mentioned a little about our background so that learners can address us correctly and feel comfortable asking questions if they wish to do so. It is also key to stay positive when delivering the training session and make learners feel involved and comfortable. This enables learners to take control of their own learning. Things that are also essential to making learners feel comfortable in the environment they are in are the conditions in which the session is being delivered. This could be things such as the temperature of the room, any noise that could distract and any visual distractions that could arise. Even if some of these are beyond your control then it is still important to meet the minimum requirements so that effective learning can take place. The feedback received for the training session overall was good. Learners felt that they were able to take away knowledge of certain elements of TUPE they...
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...Theo Avery Mrs. Hamley IB English 11 8 October 2012 Reflective Statement on Symbolism Through the use of symbols/ motifs my understanding of the culture and context of Persepolis is furthered developed. Marjane Satrapi uses the title of each chapter to demonstrate emphasis on important symbols throughout the novel. It is crucial for the reader comprehend the meaning of the symbols because the symbols more often than not inform the reader about culture or context that provides a deeper meaning to the graphic novel. For example the chapter called “the bicycle” presents the reader with revolutionaries jumbled up on a bike. It is essential the reader to identify the symbolic meaning of the bicycle. The bicycle portrays how the revolutionaries are interdependent upon each other, and all of them have to work together to acquire their freedom from the Shah. Satrapi also uses symbols to illustrate the culture clash between Marji’s household and the outside world, but symbols can be little things such as facial expression. Marji is more involved in the western culture, which is revealed by the clothes that Marji desires to wear. The fundamentalist wears a veil that covers her whole body, but Marji likes to wear denim and let her hair be shown. Although Marji’s parents do not mind her style, society scrutinizes her in a negative way. I also did not know that the title of the book had any type of symbolic meaning. The title illustrates the theme of conflict between the past and...
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...Throughout the interactive oral, with reference to Tomasi di Lamedusa’s novel The Leopard, we deliberated the mythological allusions that appeared persistently throughout the text. Prior to the discussion, I gave minimal importance to such citations not aware of their significant in reinforcing the characters connection to the Sicilian landscape where Lampedusa sets his novel. My personal knowledge towards Greek folklore is fairly scarce, and as a result I found myself frequently ignoring the clear implications made by the author in reference to the many protagonists of ancient Greek legends. Therefore given chance to further explore such topic I was able to understand and thus appreciate the connections drawn by Lampedusa between the elements found in ancient myths and the characters created in the novel. The most evident is the apparent inspiration drawn from the protagonist of numerous Greek myths for the development of the protagonist chosen for the novel. In fact, Don Farbrizio referred to, as “pater familias” is consistently described as a striking figure at times greater then life itself. Imposing on all other characters his somewhat “thunderous” strength and appearance prompts a connection to the “father of all gods”, the almighty Zeus. Furthermore the prince preoccupies his time observing Zeus’s realm, seeking comfort in the stars he contemplates the vastness of the universe comparing it to the ephemeral...
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...Introduction A therapist is bound to encounter boredom, burnout and or therapist impairment at some point during her career. These may have a significant impact on therapist efficacy and inflict intentional or unintentional physical and or psychological harm on clients who are seeking counselling if not managed properly. Therefore, it is of great importance to recognise the signs of such problems by looking after oneself physically and psychologically, which is crucial to both the therapist’s and the client’s well-being. The author aims to explore the effects of boredom, burnout and impairment and how the author can maintain therapist efficacy through career-sustaining behaviours. Boredom The experience of boredom, also known as disenchantment or disengagement, as (Campagne, 2012; Ulberg, Amlo, Hersoug, Dahl, & Høglend, 2014) named respectively, affects humanity in a variety of ways. Kottler (2010, p. 169) defines boredom as the “loss of interest and momentum” and lack of stimulation in one’s work. Similarly, Campagne (2012, p. 76) defines boredom as a “loss of interest in and emotional demotivation for the professional activity itself” and stresses that it involves the loss of flow and professional motivation, which is prior to, but can eventually lead to burnout if the symptoms are ignored. In the therapeutic setting, boredom can manifest in different forms, such as, “repetition that is so difficult to tolerate, not only in the similarity of client complaints but in the...
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...Critically discuss the importance of reflection in the practice of management Student ID:20583416 Course: The reflective manager (MD4046) Lecturer: Dr. Elias Hadjielias Fall 2012 Assignment no. 1 Table of Contents Introduction Page 1.1 General Introduction to Reflection 3 1.2 Objectives and Purpose of the essay 3 Main Body 1.3-1.6 Review of Literature 3-4 1.7 Personal opinion of the writer 4 1.8 A practical example of Reflection in a certain case 4 1.9 Recommendations from the writer 5 Conclusion 2.0 Summary pg.3 5 2.1 References ...
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...Dom Casmurro Reflective Statement My understanding of the cultural and contextual considerations of Machado de Assis' Dom Casmurro was greatly expanded by this interactive oral presentation. This presentation focused on the mythological archetypes, which providing insight that deepened the meaning of many scenarios. This presentation was very helpful covering Thetis, Aurora, Homer's cow, and Priam. This information has been highly helpful in analyzing the novel. Knowing how Bento wanted to describe Capitu to Aurora and Thetis helped me understand how he viewed her. He didn't end up describing her hair to Aurora's because, “I was yet unfamiliar with this goddess”. Aurora's hair of sunburst and sun rays were probably not a good enough way to describe Capitu's hair. Bento crossed out Thetis and nymph and instead wrote “a beloved creature, which is a word which embraces all the powers.” Thetis was one of the 50 Nereids and their leader. She had her son Achilles with King Peleus, who she didn’t really like. Bento described Capitu's undertow eyes like Thetis' because she was the goddess of the sea. The sea has an undertow current that drags people in just like Capitu's eyes dragged in Bento and made him love her even more. Homer's cow is about the sun god's Helios' immortal cows. Odysseus' crew kills the cows and Helios gets mad. He kills the crew except Odysseus because he escaped to Calypsos' island. Homer's cow was used to describe Jose Dias' eyes and how they “dragged themselves...
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...Saul Rizo Gutierrez November 20, 2014 4th period Word count: 400 Reflective statement on Fiela’s Child How was your understanding of cultural and contextual considerations of the work developed through the interactive oral? My understanding of cultural and contextual considerations of Fiela’s Child increased through the interactive orals by the realization that Knysna was influenced culturally and linguistically by European colonization. The arrival of these countries brought discrimination, racism, and a drastic exploitation of not only the people, but of the land. Although throughout recorded history the African people have lived in conflict, there was always a balance kept with the land that was destroyed by the entrance of the European colonists. Knysna is a crucial setting that held different meanings for the principal characters. Benjamin, taken from the open skies of the Long Kloof, found only sorrow in the forest which for him, and his adopted mother Fiela, represented separation and imprisonment. This same symbolic prison was viewed as a refuge to Nina, who saw the forest as her protector and playmate. Whereas Benjamin was confined by the forest, Nina was liberated by it. To Elias, Nina’s father and tormentor, the forest represented sustenance, trees and animals there for his limitless conquest. One can say that Knysna was transfixed in people’s hearts revealing the very nature of the meaning of life for the characters. We also addressed the life of the...
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...Tracy King 3DLA Reflective Statement Creating a Positive Learning Environment Learning environment – I chose to arrange the room in a horse-shoe shape with participants seated behind desks. This enabled everyone to have a clear view of the screen for my power-point point and video presentations. The desks were needed as the icebreaker and activities required making written notes. I provided fish shaped biscuits and sweets to promote the FISH theme and ensured participants had pens, post-it notes and paper required for the activities and icebreaker. I began my session my introducing everyone to Nemo swimming in his bowl of water. This was to attract their attention and give the indication that this session was informal and fun. My session started with a run through general housekeeping information to ensure members knew how long the presentation would last, where to locate toilets etc and a few rules on using mobile phones etc. The aim was to help participants to feel more relaxed and familiar with their surroundings. I also checked everyone was comfortable with the temperature and seating within the room. Presentation Strategies My presentation began with an icebreaker whereby everyone wrote their mood on a label and wear it throughout the session. Members were asked to read out their label in turn. The purpose of this activity was to get learners to think about how they were feeling, eg ‘tired, uncomfortable, stressed’. This was revisited at the end of...
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...20 Self-Reflection As they are intervening in complex human systems, capacity-development practitioners need to be flexible, adaptable and willing to learn from what they do. An important source of learning in real time is the processes and results of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Bruce Britton explains M&E activities as they are commonly pursued and explores creative ways in which practitioners can use them for personal learning and selfreflection. He also provides suggestions on how this can be done under non-conducive organizational conditions. Monitoring and Evaluation for Personal Learning Bruce Britton By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. (Confucius) Introduction Capacity development practitioners collaborate in efforts to improve the capabilities of complex human systems that operate and connect at different levels. First and foremost, capacity development is a process based on the assumption that better understanding and knowledge will bring about change. Also, the planning for capacity development interventions typically rely on variations of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), which encourage careful thinking about expected outcomes and impacts. By its very nature LFA assumes that intended results of an initiative can be established in advance because the path that a capacity development process will take can be adequately...
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...U0853052 Reflective Statement Of Personal Experiences & Ambitions New Beginnings EDS200 2014 After many years of feeling education was not for me, I decided that I was going to give it a go and go against my fear of lack of concentration. I had heard about “New Beginnings” through a friend that had advised me that, if I wanted to get back into education as a mature student “New Beginnings” would help me start that journey a lot easier. I have always had a philosophy that your experience in life will take you further than a degree, the reason why I thought like this is because, I had friends and family around me that had spent years in college to get degrees and came out finding it hard to get jobs. While I was seeing other friends and family gain jobs using experience they had gathered working in their various fields of employment over the years. I have always felt I learn quicker when it’s practical rather than when it’s theoretical, but as Hill (1937) suggests “You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be”. So I believe if I dedicate myself to finishing New Beginnings, and go on to begin the BA (Hons) Business Management Course in September there is no reason why I cannot give it my all and get back what I put in. I have worked 7 years in retail which has helped me to build and perfect my customer service skills dealing with face to face customer interaction...
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...yChris Helling Chapter 1 review questions 1. Why is service so critical in the hospitality and tourism industries? Customer service is the essence of the hospitality industry. The importance of customer service in hospitality is stressed in on-the-job training. Good service in the hospitality industry is the only thing that will keep businesses aloft. 2. Describe and give an example of the following: a. Mission Statement: a statement of the purpose of a company, organization, or person and its reason for existing. A mission statement guides the actions of the organization, spell out overall goal, and guides decision-making. Ex: McDonald's - "To provide the fast food customer food prepared in the same high-quality manner world-wide that has consistent taste, serving time, and price in a low-key décor and friendly atmosphere b. Moment of truth: The interaction that occurs between a service provider and the guest is one of the key elements of service that define a guest’s experience. Ex: When a Disney employee recognized that one of their guests had to leave early because they were sick, so the employee got the approval to send them a care package. 3. What is the Disney service model? Start with a smile Eye contact and body language Respect and welcome Value the magic Initiate guest contact Create service solutions End with a thank you 4. Explain why Ritz-Carlton won the Malcolm Baldridge award. The Ritz-Carlton has a philosophy...
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...What is a reaction paper? Reaction or response papers are designed so that you'll consider carefully what you think or feel about something you've read or seen. Instructions Read or view whatever you've been asked to respond to read or view. While reading or viewing think about the following questions: • How do you feel about what you are reading (seeing)? • With what do you agree or disagree? • Can you identify with the situation? • What would be the best way to evaluate what you read or see? Pre-writing for Your Reaction Paper Keeping your responses to these questions in mind, complete as many statements as possible about what you read or saw. 1. I think that ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. I see that ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. I feel that ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. It seems that ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. In my opinion ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Because _______________...
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...Task 1 LO 1.1 All high-level programming languages support the concept of data types. A data type defines a set of values that a variable can store along with a set of operations. Data types are used to store various types of data which is managed by program. Data type attaches with variable to determine the number of bytes to be allocate to variable and valid operations which can be performed on that variable. Although C has several built-in data types, it is not a strongly typed language, as are Pascal and Ada. C supports various data types and here some common data type as character, integer and floating-point types. C defines five foundational data types as defined below: ▪ character ▪ integer ▪ floating-point ▪ double floating-point ▪ valueless These are declared as by char, int, float, double, and void, respectively. These types form the basis for some other types also. The extent and choice of these and data types may contrast amongst processor natures and compilers. However, in all belongings an object of type char is 1 byte. C stores character type inside as an integer. Each character has 8 bits so, we can have 256 different characters values (0-255). Character set is used to map between an integer value and a character. The size of an int is ordinarily the same as the word length of the implementation setting of the program. C has 3 classes of integer storage namely short int, int and long int. All of these data types...
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