Articles written by Jules Willis - Page 2

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Jules Willis

I am a writer and an artist, as well as a special education teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. I hold a black belt in Karate and a brown belt (soon to be black) in Jujitsu. I am currently working on my first novel and transitioning from my career in education to

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is there one, true religion that is better than all the others?: 15 of 161
The debate on which religion is the best has raged for centuries. Many religious individuals feel passionately about the superiority of their religion. Within Christianity alone, there are many different sects, all of which lean toward the belief that their own signature brand of Christianity is superior to those of their ri... More..
Education > Special Education Problems with teacher retention for special education: 1 of 9
Teacher Retention in Special Education Teaching Special Education has its rewards and liabilities. On one hand, teaching in the field is very rewarding and on the other hand, a high burnout rate leads to increased attrition in the field. Many of the teachers coming into special education are not fully qualified due to the sh... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How a newcomer can survive Alcoholics Anonymous: 1 of 8
Being a newcomer in Alcoholics Anonymous can be overwhelming. You are in a brand new environment with lots of smiling faces and you are wondering how in the hell you got here. It may have taken great pains to get to that first meeting, you actually have to want to be there. It isn't easy going to your first meeting. Whether ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Are you an alcoholic?: 3 of 22
Chances are, if you are asking the question, "Am I an alcoholic?", then you probably are. Alcoholism is the only disease that has the ability to tell you that you don't have it. It is a disease of obsession and deceit. Most people don't think about being an alcoholic unless they are, in some way, obsessed with the consumptio... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Best martial art forms for self defense: 7 of 49
Most martial arts are effective in one way or another for self-defense. The key is the amount of time that you have been studying the martial art, and how reflexive it has gotten to be. The more practice, the more muscle memory and the quicker the response to fend off an attacker. Karate is good for defensive techniques and ... More..
Education > Special Education The right to a proper education: 2 of 14
All students have a right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education under the law (IDEA). What is proper or appropriate for the individual child who falls under the auspices of Special Education is determined by the MET (Multidisciplinary Educational Team). This team includes the regular education teacher, special education... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Introduction to judo: 1 of 7
Judo is a Japanese martial art that was founded in the late 1800s by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Judo's roots come from Jujitsu. Jujitsu was a martial art that was utilized by the Samurai in battle when they lost their weapons. The Samurai used their knowledge of Jujitsu to take advantage of opportunities to throw the enemy off balance... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Comparing forms of martial arts: 2 of 13
To compare martial arts, one must look at the similarities and the differences. All martial arts have some things in common and yet some are very different than the others. All have the basic tenet of self defense of some sort. All require a certain amount of practice and time commitment. If you ask the individual martial ar... More..
Education > Special Education Common signs of learning disabilities: 1 of 6
Learning disabilities are sometimes characterized by a variety of symptoms. Many disabilities become apparent at an early age manifesting in low achievement in the regular classroom. There are many different types of learning disabilities involving some sort of information processing difficulties. Learning is dependent upon ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Golden rules of self defense: 1 of 6
The most important rule of self-defense is to not get yourself into dangerous situations needlessly. So keeping yourself out of confrontational situations is extremely important! Some of the ways to decrease your potential for dangerous situations are: 1. Park your car in well-lit areas or parking lots. Avoid parking in diml... More..