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Sociology of Education
S/S/302. Work-life balance in students at Swansea University
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of the work-life balance in University students conducting primary research via questionnaires and interviews with the students of Swansea University. The findings of the study are discussed establishing a link between social factors, i.e. gender, age, income and academic performance, and identifying factors that affect work-life balance in students.
KEYWORDS: Work-life balance, students, Swansea University, academic performance,
C/EC/255. Benefits of educating children for diverse society
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the advantages of bilingualism in the global environment addressing theoretical aspects of bilingualism, discussing strategies of multicultural schools that can utilize children’s linguistic and cultural experiences, and arguing that bilingual children have better developed communicative skills, divergent thinking and meta-linguistic awareness.
KEYWORDS: Bilingualism, multicultural schools, linguistic experience, communicative skills,
C/C/272. Evaluation of MBA distance learning programme offered by International University of Fulchester: questionnaire technique and analysis
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- 2950
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- SPSS Files
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the techniques and results of primary data collection via a questionnaire aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an MBA distance learning programme launched by the International University of Fulcheste and establish the profile of the target audience. The methods of descriptive statistics are used in the analysis.
KEYWORDS: MBA distance learning programme, International University of Fulcheste, questionnaire techniques, descriptive statistics,
C/S/357. Sustainability of UK universities: problems and solutions
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- 1800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines financial and economic problems faced by UK universities reviewing the current situation within the UK education industry, and arguing the sustainability of the UK universities in conditions of the reduction in university funding, the changes in immigration requirements, and the rise in graduate unemployment. Suggestions are made about the ways to improve negative social perceptions of the further education industry.
KEYWORDS: Sustainability, UK universities, further education,
C/S/347. Proposal. Distance Learning Unapproved Certificate in Saudi Arabian Labour Market
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2011
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The paper proposes to investigate why distance learning certificates are not being approved in the Saudi Arabia labour market. The proposal covers the aims and objectives of the research, its rationale and background, the history and definitions of distance learning, the description of the research methodology and data collection issues, and the time scale of the proposed work.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Distance Learning, Unapproved Certificate, Saudi Arabian Labour Market,
C/S/341. Proposal. Consumer behaviour towards UK universities: factors affecting choice of universities among postgraduate Thai students
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes to investigate the behaviour of students in Thailand towards UK universities explaining the research rationale, formulating the key questions and objectives, presenting a brief review of literature on the theory of consumer behaviour and describing research methodology.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Consumer behaviour, UK universities, choice of universities, Thai students,
C/S/340. How are UK higher education institutions responding to changes in education?
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the current changes in the UK higher education discussing the increase in the level of competition and its impacts on the behaviour of UK higher education institutions. Possible collaboration between private and public sectors is argued, the functions of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) are discussed, the implications of UK political reforms on education are considered.
KEYWORDS: UK higher education, private and public sectors, political reform and education,
C/S/331. Review of 'Social class and participation in further education: evidence from the Youth Cohort Study (YCS) of England and Wales' by R. Thompson'
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- 2150
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper reviews the article 'Social class and participation in further education: evidence from the Youth Cohort Study (YCS) of England and Wales' by R. Thompson. The paper begins by defining and explaining full and part time education. The paper then examines Thompson’s main claim, that participation of 16-17 year olds in education declines markedly with social class position. YCS data is examined in reference to the topic, and the paper critiques the article in order to assess the validity of the main claims.
KEYWORDS: Review, R. Thompson, full time education, part time education, social position,
S/S/289. Benefits of wearing school uniform
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper argues the benefits of wearing school uniform describing it as a means to prevent the expression of gang membership, decrease peer competition, enhance positive environmental attitudes, reducing dress related theft, etc.
KEYWORDS: school uniform, peer competition, gang violence,
C/EC/172. UN Millennium Goal on Achieving Universal Primary Education in Nigeria
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- 5700
- DATE:
- 2010
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The paper examines the programme of the United Nations (UN) Millennium Goal on Achieving Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Nigeria. The objectives of the programme are outlined, the developments in Nigerian primary education are reviewed, the techniques and challenges of the project management are detailed.
KEYWORDS: UN Millennium Goal, Primary Education in Nigeria, programme, project management,
C/S/301. Investigation of education, gender and employment using the two-way analysis of variance
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- 1200
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- SPO data
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to analyse three hypotheses using the GSS.sav data file and the two-way analysis of variance. The first is the average years of education are the same for people employed full and part time, the second is the average years of education are the same for males and females, and the last is the relationship between education and work status is the same for males and females. The paper analyses the hypotheses, followed by a short summary of the findings.
KEYWORDS: GSS.sav fata file, two way analysis of variance, education, full time employment, part time employment, male, female, work status,
C/EC/165. Changes in TESOL education: theory and case study of Saudi Arabia
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- 4050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the model of education known as TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) considering the changes in the TESOL curricula, reviewing theoretical approaches to change and change management with the focus on educational change, and presenting a case study of TESOL changes in Saudi Arabia.
KEYWORDS: TESOL, education, Saudi Arabia, change management,
C/S/272. Proposal. Experiences of Asian / Arabic men and women in second language acquisition in UK
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- 430
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the life histories of second language (L2) learners from Asian/Arabic countries and their experiences of its acquisition in the UK. The aim and the hypotheses of the research are formulated, research methodology is described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Asian / Arabic men and women, second language acquisition in UK, L2 students,
C/S/270. Analysis of UN Programme on Achieving Universal Primary Education in Nigeria
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- 3900
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the programme Millennium Goal on Achieving Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Nigeria launched by the United Nation (UN) in 2005. The background of Nigerian primary education is described, the objectives of the UPE and its impact on the national economy and poverty reduction are explained, programme constraints and risks are examined, UPE team structure, corporate governance principles and partners’ participation are reviewed, the issues of programme management and finances are addressed.
KEYWORDS: United Nations, UN Programme, Universal Primary Education in Nigeria, UPE,
C/S/269. Dissertation outline. Alternatively Certified versus Traditionally Trained in Business Education: Implications for 21st Century Learners
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on training and education proposing a comparative study of teachers with alternatively certified and traditional business education, and the implications of the differences between teaching styles for contemporary learners. The paper outlines the key research questions, the areas and sources of the literature review, the theoretical framework of the research, and the research methodology.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, alternatively certified, traditionally trained, business education, contemporary learners, teachers,
S/S/263. Critically examine Bourdieu's notion of cultural capital
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
Beginning with a brief contextualisation of the French sociologist, anthropologist and philosopher's background, the paper outlines Bourdieu's three forms of the theory of ‘cultural capital': embodied, objectified and the institutionalised state and how these relate to cultural, social and economic capital within society as a way of defining class. Using educational achievement as an example, the essay aims to highlight the shortcomings of Bourdieu's theory.
KEYWORDS: Bourdieu, cultural capital, society, sociology, studies: class, theoretical, theories, education,
C/S/220. Children with special educational needs and disabilities in education
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the effect of funding cuts on children with special educational needs (SEN) and on the learning outcomes of SEN students in Ireland. The Education of Persons with Special Needs Act is reviewed highlighting the disadvantages of the SEN funding cuts strategy.
KEYWORDS: special educational needs, SEN children, SEN students, education funding, SEN funding cuts, Ireland,
C/S/219. Dissertation outline. Phenomenological review of self esteem development in third level education
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation: “Phenomenological review of self esteem development in third level education”. The research aim and hypothesis are formulated, expected results are outlined, existing research in the field of self esteem is briefly reviewed, the methods of proposed research and data collection are described, the ethical issues related to the research are addressed.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Phenomenological review of self esteem development in third level education,
C/S/200. Dissertation. Influence of national culture on Chinese students' choice to get higher education in UK
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- 15600
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 159.99 GBP
The dissertation examines whether national culture can predict consumer behaviour with regard to higher education (HE) choices in Chinese students discussing the cultural makeup of the HE market in the UK, the Chinese HE students in the UK, the relationship between national culture and the behaviour of Chinese consumers, the reasons why Chinese students seek to get HE in the UK, etc. Literature is reviewed on the theories of consumer behaviour, national culture, cultural typologies, sub-cultures, etc. A case study is conducted in Chinese students getting HE in the UK to determine whether their national cultural typology is relevant for their choice of HE destination. The research uses qualitative and quantitative methods based on secondary data and primary data obtained from interviews with forty Chinese students. Conclusions are made about the relevance of the Chinese students’ national culture for choosing to study in the UK.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, national culture, Chinese culture, Chinese students, higher education, UK universities,
S/S/236. Research into Teachers' Role and Life in Classrooms
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at teachers' professional performance and their role within the classroom environment. Research approaches to the life in classrooms are reviewed including systematic observation, interviewing etc. Types of recording methods are described, the importance of unbiased observer's judgement is emphasised.
KEYWORDS: Teachers, Life in Classrooms, research methods,
S/S/233. Technology: Educational Danger or Helpful Tool?
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the philosophical and social nature of technology discussing people's attitude towards technological innovations, and arguing whether automation is threatening natural communication between people as well as the process of learning and education.
KEYWORDS: Technology, innovation, communication, learning, education,
S/S/228. Association between gender, bullying others and the number of friends on the occurrence of bullying
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- 1400
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks into the causes of bulling in school seeking to establish links between bullying, gender, the amount of friends a child has, etc. It is argued that those who are bullied are more likely to bully others. The consequences of bullying are outlined highlighting the need be investigate this phenomenon and reporting on a primary research conducted via a questionnaire among school children.
KEYWORDS: Gender, bullying, friends, school,
C/EC/79. Developmental Project: problem solving as a social constructivist vehicle
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- 4200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 49.99 GBP
The project offers exercises in mathematical problem solving aimed at students between the ages of 12-14 years studying Mathematics in the Middle East. Literature is reviewed on the education system in the Middle East, methods of teaching mathematics are described and supplied with examples.
KEYWORDS: Middle East, Mathematics, Data Analysis, teaching methods,
S/S/212. Explain the implications of Social Exclusion upon the lives of young people
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the impacts of social exclusion (SE) providing its academic definitions, reviewing the ideas of Murray about underclass, and discussing how SC affects young people during their transitions from education to work and from dependence on family to independence. The implications of social exclusion are argued.
KEYWORDS: Social exclusion, young people,
C/S/145. Child Care: Policy into Practice
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the rights of children in the UK in the light of the Labour Governments' policies making references to the programme, 'Every Child Matters', the recent government report 'The Children's Plan: Building Bright Futures', etc. and discussing the issues of parents' involvement, school curriculum development, the problems of special needs learners, the challenges of adolescence, etc.
KEYWORDS: Child Care, social policy, UK government,
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