Author Archive: Hellen Wanjiru
Bullies
Abstract Bullying has become a very hot topic in every school right from the elementary level to high school level. Researchers have also worked hard to establish the diversity of bullying in schools, the impact and what can be done to eliminate bullying in schools. It is our hope therefore that in the recent future, […]
Importance of Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Introduction The 1997 amendments on the (IDEA) “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” states that assistive technology includes “any product system, item or piece of equipment, whether modified, acquired commercially or customized, and which is used to maintain, increase and/or improve a disabled child’s functional capability” (Craddock, 2003). Therefore, as the name suggests assistive technology includes […]
Past, Present, and Future
Barton Mathew (2005) argues that a dissertation process starts with the identification of the right research topic and ends after one publishes the research he or she has done. Most students start the dissertation process with an idea about the dissertation. Other students wait until they have completed the coursework before selecting a topic for […]
The Historical Philosophers
The philosophy of education is the study of processes, nature, purpose, ideas and nature of education. Philosophy of education falls into the contented of social institutions and human existential growth from a broader perspective. This is therefore a way of understanding the world around us and how it is constantly transforming through cognitive, […]
Significance of Contemporary Communication and Technologies in Real Life
One major personal goal is to live a happy and comfortable life while at peace with others in the society and help the others attain happiness and peace as well, by being part of the solution to most challenges that face them in the society. I would also want to demonstrate a comprehension of the […]
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is the influence that a peer group exerts on someone. It can be positive or negative pressure. Therefore, it is part of the human nature to respond to peer pressure. Different people respond to peer pressure differently. Some give in to the pressure while others refuse to accept. It is especially during their […]
Gender Roles and Moral Ethics
Gender is a group of characteristics showing the difference between male and female. Some African cultures have gender related social roles which differ between the male and the female. Gender reflects an individual biological sex and the gender identity. Gender roles are behaviors that are normal and ought to be and thus the behaviors are […]
Healthcare and Cultural Beliefs
United States is a multiethnic and multicultural society. Different racial and ethnic groups in the country have different views and beliefs about healthcare, diseases and treatment. Healthcare providers must understand this diversity in cultures in order to make healthcare interventions, promotions and prevention activities work among all groups of the society. Lack of understanding of […]
Origin and Patterns of Gang Violence
Gangs and gang violence have become common in modern societies. Cases of homicides have increased in the United States dues to gang related violence. Various factors have been linked to origin of gangs and gang violence. Some of them include existence of threats to certain group of people, presence of underclass in the society and […]
The Unforgettable Moment in My Life
Though I am from Francisco, my home country is Philippines, which I decided to visit on Oct, 2007 since I had not been there for fifteen years. On my way to my home from the airport, I took notice of a big mall which had been constructed in my absence and this prompted me to […]
