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Sciences > Sociology Criminals in society: Looking for solutions: 1 of 11
We have too much crime, a burgeoning prison population and a level of disorder on our streets that is completely unacceptable. Criminality is damaging to society in a material sense, as well as in a social sense. Our property may be stolen or damaged and we can feel vulnerable in our communities and homes. So what solutions h... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Do grades really matter?: 4 of 24
Do Grades REALLY Matter?Grades clearly matter to a range of stakeholders, the most obvious being learners but also the educational inspectorates, the funding bodies & politicians all take a serious interest in them. However, before they can be considered, there are a number of enduring controversies about grades that readers ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should cheating at exams ever be acceptable behavior?: 1 of 6
Cheating is a form of deceit, like passing bad cheques or shoplifting. Whilst the latter are clearly acts of criminality, some view cheating during examinations as merely deviant. A whole range of deviant acts can be excused as trivial infractions of society's rules. Parking on double yellow lines, and littering don't create ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Etablishing accountability for educational organizations: 1 of 4
Accountability is this context means that organisations should have to explain their actions or omissions and be responsible for their performance. They should also listen to the views of their stakeholders and also be amenable to direction.Perhaps what is strange about our brief, is the word "establishment," because educatio... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The responsibilities of fathers: 9 of 33
Being responsible may not hold universal appeal because it refers to having obligations, being reliable, being dependable and having duties. Yet for those who are committed to being the best fathers they can be, responsibility is a must. Being responsible requires plenty of dedication, selflessness and patience but when these... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 10 of 35
Many conservatives argue that a College or University education should only be reserved for the few, the elite. Yet this this view was very much a product of a time when the economy was hungry for manual workers, not the highly educated. Today, educational philosophy has become more egalitarian, more fair and equal and it ref... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should the scarcity of teaching resources (school supplies, computers, etc.) be resolved before or after addressing teacher training needs?: 6 of 20
A scarcity of teaching and learning resources is a serious deficit in any organisation that seeks to offer a quality experience throughout the learner journey. In addition to the difficulties it creates for teachers, it also has a negative impact on students. Having said that, poorly trained staff can be far more demotivating... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should national college rankings be based on student surveys?: 1 of 3
Student surveys make a sound contribution to the performance assessment of educational organizations. The status of these surveys on both sides of the Atlantic has been increasing in recent years, as the notions of customer become more expansive. Students became Learners some years ago, and this has changed the power relation... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid How to obtain first aid certification: 4 of 9
If you are looking for the gold standard in first-aid training, I suggest you contact the Red Cross. As it is a global organisation, the Red Cross offer courses locally, so no tedious traveling. Invariably, the Red Cross have 'outreach,' where they look to sign people up in supermarkets, community events or the high-street. T... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) College: Not a learning instituition, but a corporation: 5 of 11
Those who criticise Colleges for their corporate ethos argue that organisations cannot pursue the socially worthy objective of being a learning institution, if they are also bound by a reason detre that pursues profit. So, for these left of centre critics, the two objectives are mutually exclusive.Utopian vision of CollegeThe... More..