Teacher Visions in Math Education Reform: How Does Vision Affect Practice?

 With mathematics teachers attempting to implement Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and guided by the National Council of Teachers in Mathematics’ vision for comprehensive mathematics reform, this is an especially interesting time to understand how teachers think about their own practice in mathematics education is more generally, it is necessary to understand how … Read more

Hans Rosling and $1/day Reality: How to Cap Population Growth at 9 Billion in 2050

 Hans Rosling talks on populace development and the numerous ways such development can be decelerated. The principle philosophy of diminishing the nonstop stream of development is by raising the expectations for everyday comforts of the poorest bit of the populace. Clarifying populace development requires rearrangements, yet not distortion. In this TED video, Hans Rosling … Read more

Exploring the Meaning of Work Ethics: History, Social Injustice and Bauman’s Critique

 ‘The Meaning of Work: producing work ethics’ explains the history of work ethics, from pre-industrial society, to transitional periods, to industrialised world. Bauman argues that work ethic actually control the workers’ freedom to exercise their free will. Bauman holds a negative attitude to the emergence of work ethic. Work ethic is a product of … Read more

Exploring Hillary Clinton’s Speech: “Women’s Rights as Human Rights” and Impact on the Women’s Movement

 Speeches are the most impactful mode of communication for politicians. Outstanding speakers know what manner to speak in, so the audience will listen. On 5 September 1995, when Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered her ‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights’ speech, no one knew the impact her rhetoric would have on the world. The women’s rights … Read more

The Ancient Egyptians’ Influences on Art and Artifacts: Hunefer’s Book of Dead

 Throughout many centuries the artworks of ancient Egypt have intrigued many individuals. Early Greek and Roman artists were undoubtedly influenced by Egyptian techniques which ultimately inspired those cultures up to the present day. Today, many artists are influenced and are very well recognized by many, however, Egyptian artists created art for a very different … Read more

vasThin Blood Vessel3D Printing: Developing Functional Blood Vessels on a Large Scale

 Title: Summary Chronic Kidney Disease is a debilitating disease that affects more than 26 million people in America. Currently, the only treatments available for those with CKD is kidney dialysis, a costly and time-consuming treatment, or a kidney transplant. Acquiring a suitable kidney for transplantation can take several years and there is a chance … Read more

Exploring the Differences Between Christianity and Judaism: Old and New Testaments

 Christianity and Judaism (Question 7) Christianity and Judaism, the two most wide-known monotheistic religions, are based around the belief of one God. It is believed that God is omniscient and omnipresent but also righteous and merciful. Scriptures are divine revelations given by the Lord to the Prophets. Through faith, many follow the scriptures as … Read more

Engage Students With The Place of Foundation Subjects in Education: Art, Music, Drama, PE & Design

 Justify the place of foundation subjects (expressive arts) in the curriculum and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and pedagogy in foundation subjects. All foundation subjects are paramount to a child's education, and throughout my time depicting foundation one subjects: art, music, drama, physical education and design and technology, I consequently found how integral they are to … Read more

Exploring Gentrification in Chicago: Examining Impacts of Racial Composition & Social Pathways

 Gentrification in Chicago Aaron Villasenor Elmhurst College Despite the considerable debates on the process of gentrification, there exists rare direct evaluation of its irregular evolution through time and space.   This gap can be addressed by creating a conceptual framework on its social pathways and incorporating an approach of systematic social observation to identify observable … Read more

Exploring Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

 Running Head: OVERVIEW OF LEWY BODY DISEASE Dementia with Lewy Bodies Jennifer Gau 27th November 2018 “Lewy Body Dementia is one of the most common forms of progressive dementia” (Lewy Body Dementia, n.d.). My father is affected with Lewy Body Dementia. Having never really understanding the disease and the real effects it has on … Read more

Risk Reduction of Diabetic Pregnancy for Women and Midwives

 The prevalence of diabetes worldwide is on the rise, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting a significant increase among adults from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Diabetes is a chronic disease whereby either the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body fails to use the insulin that it produces … Read more