systems thinking holds that systems thinking without learning is incompatible between theory and practice, but the authors weaken their stance by basing their argument on the explicitly positions that organizations have no mechanisms for learning, and that if this is true they cannot learn (Caldwell, 2012); both somewhat spurious assumptions.
Ulrich (2012) discusses the application of systems thinking to operational research. The study of operations informs the practice of operations, so there is value in applying systems thinking to operations research. Critical systems thinking, the author notes, will benefit both operations research and practice.
Valerdi and Rouse (n.d.) point out, however,… Continue Reading...
Learning in theory and practice: Vygotsky’s ZPD and physical education in primary education
Introduction
Age-graded schooling is one of the most common and conventional features of today’s academic environment. For younger learners in the primary education levels, this separation of young children from adolescents may seem on the face of it like a common sense approach to education—yet, as Gray and Feldman (2004) point out, separation such as this actually is more restrictive to the educative experience than it is facilitative. The reason is found in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development (ZPD)… Continue Reading...
I will be able to enjoy a meaningful, swift journey that holds regard for theory and practice within any given domain. The institution has cultivated a rich community in which stakeholders, students and educators strive constantly towards improving and excelling. In the learner’s role, I will experience simultaneous development in the areas of research, content, leadership mentoring and expertise, from major stakeholders and ex- students. Social dealings with the new doctoral community will assure development of program life, geography and discipline. This promotes quality evaluation, improvements, and correction in domains where educators may experience concerns.
Is psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy an effective strategy in dealing with… Continue Reading...
to positive psychology. Positive psychology is also far from being monolithic; it is a diverse area of theory and practice that is flexible and can incorporate a number of different issues and concerns. A body of evidence-based practice is being cultivated in the field of positive psychology. Positive psychology has applications in fields as diverse as sociology and business, where individuals can use the core tools and tenets of positive psychology to improve performance and outcomes. Positive psychology also has the potential for applications in the classroom, such as to enhance classroom management or inspire students for creative pursuits.
Positive psychology embraces many concepts and ideas that… Continue Reading...
(2015). Research on the dark side of personality traits in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice 40(1): 7-17.
Link: DOI: 10.1111/etap.12214
Annotation: This article is about the “dark side” traits of various personality types. The “dark side” traits are really just the “negative extremes” of positive personality traits, but have been shown in the literature to be strongly correlated with organizational or personal entrepreneurial success (Klotz & Neubaum, 2015, p. 7). For example, the positive trait of confidence can be overshadowed at times by the negative extreme of overconfidence or narcissism. Passion can manifest negatively as aggressiveness; creative thinking as deviance; persistence as… Continue Reading...
High School Students: Contributing Factors. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 16(6), 1819-1831. Continue Reading...
the planet, we are in practice not making the necessary sacrifices to safeguard the future of our generations. This gap between theory and practice largely stems from differences in contributions to global warming between developed and developing countries.
It is evident that developed countries are the greatest contributors of global warming. Statistics indicate that the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, Mexico, India, China, Brazil, and Indonesia account for more than 70% of all global emissions; with the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, and Russia leading in terms of per capita emissions (BBC News Magazine, 2016). Nonetheless, developed countries are the least affected. With more wealth and resources, developed countries are better placed… Continue Reading...
themes used are motivation, technology, strategies, social and economics, and the impact of adoption on theory and practice (Fitzgerald et al. 2011).
Analysis of the review
While reading Gaff & Ploussios (2012), the perception gained by the reader is that the authors intend to provide an accurate and authoritative informative piece regarding the matter of origin and adoption of OSS. The paper lays emphasis on the licensure of OSS, and the various types of license available. The paper is provided based on the understanding that the most authoritative regulatory bodies in the field; IEEE and IEEE Computer Society are willing to provide legal, professional, or… Continue Reading...
performing these and other critical warehouse operations under the tutelage of supervisory staff, I was able to link theory and practice. I learned the rubric of materials management at all levels of the supply chain. Likewise, I learned how senior logisticians handle essential and sensitive materials to meet core objectives. I also gained a greater awareness of logistics overall, as my duties did entail integrating the warehouse systems into the overall operations of the organization.
Learning Objectives
Among the multitude of learning objectives, the most important were those that integrated private and public sector regulations. As Rutner (2000) points out, logistics creates value for private sector organizations, and… Continue Reading...
