Category: Culture
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Intercultural Education for Arabs in Sharjah Schools
Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Methodology Discussion of Results Conclusion References Introduction Background Today, in schools and colleges around the whole word, there are many intercultural programs which support the idea of international understanding and the exchange of knowledge, experience, and attitudes. Some people, like Oliver Goldsmith or Walter Lewis, share their own interpretations…
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Cultural Approach Towards Drinking Habits
Table of Contents Which set of students are heavy drinkers? Why do many students drink? Why are some of the drinking habits difficult to combat? Does age affect the drinking habits of students in college? Which students are most affected by the drinking habits in college? What measures can be taken to reduce drinking in…
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Image Culture in Modern Mass Media
We live in the world of rapid development and changes: what was a norm twenty years ago became a weird phenomenon nowadays, and vice versa. Critical thinking is the sphere of knowledge which is necessary for every person to preserve his/her viewpoint and not to get lost in such a mess of life. Nevertheless, what…
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Popular Culture and Electronic Media: The Impact of Electronic Media Advertising
Describing advertisement in a book entitled “The Media Monopoly”, Ben H. Bagdikian said, “advertising is the art of arresting the human intelligence just long enough to get money from it” (Jeff, 2010). The advertisement has been around from as early as 3000 BC, where store signs were used to promote goods and services by Babylonians.…
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Action Research Outline: Does Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Lead to Student Achievement
Table of Contents Setting Problem Formulation References Setting This study intends to either prove or disapprove the research topic. In order to effectively conduct the study, several parameters have to be developed. This research study will be carried out in a multiethnic school urban setting. The study will involve grades 3 and 5 students. It…
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Effect Culturally Responsive Pedagogy to Student Achievement
It is obvious that public schools have students from various backgrounds. This has influenced the manner in which they understand information. The presence of students from different races, tribes, communities, and social status has also made the teaching process to be challenging (Gay, 2010). A modern day teacher requires skills that will ensure that students…
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Horace Miner: Body Ritual Among the Nacirema
Table of Contents Who is Miner really talking about in this article? List of bizarre college rituals How does this article portray ethnocentrism? Who is Miner really talking about in this article? In the article, the author is actually referring to a certain tribe in America that performs unique rituals. The major factor that stands…
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Harry Potter Stories and Impact on Pop Culture
The stories about the boy who faced challenges overcame all the difficulties, saved the wizarding world, and valued friendship inspire everyone. There is hardly a person in the world who has never seen the Harry Potter movies or came across the books. Hogwarts will help everyone to escape problems of real-life and will make anyone…
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Child Learning Factors: Brain Development and Culture
Table of Contents Introduction Culture Practical Application and Philosophy Reference List Introduction The presented materials discuss the impact of the brain on child development and learning, but they also indicate the reciprocal nature of this relationship. Different theories of intelligence and brain development exist (Thomas & Sarnecka, 2015), but the brain is evidenced to change…
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Education: a Multicultural Curriculum
Developing a curriculum is an important and delicate process. Currently, most curriculums are developed using state-defined rules. Also, curriculums help to standardize modern learning processes. A well-developed curriculum is important because its suitability is a measure of achievement for learners, teachers, schools, and school administrators. In recent times, most efforts are directed towards making a…