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Language Graphitization Graphitization refers to the development, selection, and modification of scripts and orthographic conventions for a language. In other words, graphitization deals with changing the written form. It includes the writing system, letters, numbers, and so forth. Linguist Charles A. Ferguson made two key observations about the results of adopting a writing system. First,…

The aim of this study was to analyze the involvement of teachers in the decision-making process at secondary schools in Ekiti state. It also explored the potential relationship between teachers’ participation in decision-making and their personal characteristics. The data was collected using the teachers decision-making questionnaire (TDMQ), which was conducted in five out of sixteen…

In her article “Is College for Everyone?”, Pharinet, an anonymous college professor, challenges the notion that college is essential for success. Contrary to those who hold a different perspective, she provides compelling evidence and illustrations to discredit their arguments, thereby appealing to a wide range of readers. In her article “Is College for Everyone?”, Pharinet…

Robert Gagne and Leslie Briggs came up with different types of instructional prescriptions based on different situation needs. Gagne came up with a theory of how learning occurs while Briggs came up with many instructional development prescriptions and procedures. According to Gagne, learning can be organized in form of hierarchy such as complexity, response generation,…

The Oklahoma City Bombing, considered the biggest act of domestic terrorism until 9/11, has a significant role in American history. The Alfred P. The Murrah Federal Building, an office complex in Oklahoma City, was targeted in a bombing incident resulting in the death of 168 individuals. Timothy McVeigh, the focus of my research, was responsible…

System One Thinking Everyday that we wake up we use system 1 and system 2 thinking just to get our day started. There are clear differences between the two types of thinking and when we are dealing with system 1 by itself we tend to be dealing with situations where we need to be fast…

As Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution proves that all human beings are Homo sapiens, binding to one and only one race of humanity; while races are nothing but different sectors created artificially due to past history records having no biological concepts. Thus race has no footing of its own; just a cliché being carried out…

This approach centers around the explanation of psychological abnormalities based on individual behavior. It asserts that behavior can be both acquired and unacquired. The approach highlights three primary aspects: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning theory. Classical conditioning, established by Pavlov in his animal research, suggests that abnormal behaviors arise from associations between stimuli…

The Revolution presented both advantages and disadvantages for both English and American colonists. During the Revolutionary War, both the British and American colonists faced advantages and disadvantages that led to numerous deadly battles. The British had a highly trained and professional army, giving them an apparent upper hand. Additionally, Britain boasted the most powerful army…

Article Review – “How Motivation Affects Learning and Behaviour” by J. E. Ormrod This article reveals six effects of motivation towards Learning and Behaviour. To begin with, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are introduced as two major motivations that drive a person in their actions. When I bumped onto this article, I thought all points in…