A variety of texts and articles over the past few years have argued for the use of an alternative approach to teaching organizational behavior, one that emphasizes experiential learning. This approach "emphasizes an existential, emergent view for learning organizational behavior" (McMullen, 1979), where the role of the instructor is that of learning facilitator, responsible for designing experiences for students to base learning upon, rather than as teacher, responsible for lecturing on theory and concepts. While gaining wide acceptance, this approach has nevertheless created problems in the assessment of students' performance. Significant learnings in this model of teaching occur not only from the development of concepts, but also from the experiences themselves. McMullen (as well as others) has proposed the use of a personal application assignment to help solve the problem of performance assessment. This assignment is based upon the experiential learning model formulated by Kolb (1971). This model is discussed in more detail in the text chapter on learning styles.…
Two long-term goals I have set for myself are to reach my full potential and make this world we live in a better place. As a military child I feel that I have a debt to repay to my parents and to my country. Attending the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) will grant me the opportunity to make my dreams and goals a reality. The USCGA would help me further develop as a leader and extend on my abilities. The service requirements after attending the academy would enable me to support my country in a positive matter. I would wear the USCG uniform with great pride.…
My academic goal is most important to me because now that I am older and about to start college I need to get more service hours to get a scholarships. I feel that its something I must do no matter what and in the end if it doesn’t help me then so be it but I know I helped others and helped my community.…
Your educational, research, and/or employment experience as it relates to your continued training in research.…
Since the age of seven, I have known that I want to be a performer. I remember that as a child I fantasized about sold out theatres and New York City skylines. My dream of being on Broadway has always been an essential part of who I am and drives me to achieve greatness, whether it be in school, in theatre, or in my daily life. This want to be successful makes me a great candidate for National Honor Society because I have a steady track record in the key principles emphasized in membership.…
During my regular trips to Kenya I have witnessed first-hand the power of health within our world. Visiting one of the biggest slums in Africa (Kibera) has been a driving forces in my aspiration to work with young and vulnerable people; it ignited a belief and desire to make a difference and re-enforced my love for and interest in working with children. My interest in children’s nursing also stems from many hospital visits I was required to make as a child; I became inspired by the work of the medical professionals and how well I was treated, and wondered what it would be like to care for others. CHILDREN NURSING RELATED.…
My initial interest in the naval service dates back to elementary school when we were assigned to discuss careers. Boasting proudly, I told everyone that I wanted to be just like my dad, a naval officer. Since then, my dream for becoming one has only intensified. My grandfather, a retired Navy pilot with 35 years of service, and my father have greatly influenced my desire to join the Navy. In addition to my family being involved in the Navy, I have done my own research on the armed services. Being a part of NJROTC at my high school, I began to learn more about the Navy’s core values of honor courage and commitment. The more I have learned, the more I am convinced, that it is my burning desire to serve my country as a naval officer.…
I aspire to be a Marine Corps Officer. I want to protect and serve my country, but to lead others while doing it. To be called on to go to war and defend everything I've ever known to love and protect. Once called upon, my leadership skills and don't quit mentality are what will push not only myself but my fellow Marines confidently into battle. I'm a leader of all aspects and I feel I have what it takes to earn the title. To be apart of the few and the proud is why I aspire to be a Marine Corps Officer.…
The negative response from not being able to join the USMC, which was my key to college caused me to stay focus and push further in life. Ensuring not only would I go to college but so would my children, breaking the chain on uneducated person in our family. Allowing the opportunity for success in their future (McLeod, 2007, updated 2014).…
My first exposure to occupational therapy came while I was working as an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist with a young girl with apraxia. Her speech problems had been linked to a lack of core strength, and we were to begin implementing an exercise routine to increase her strength. To achieve this goal in an enjoyable yet effective way for the child, an occupational therapist was consulted and began teaching us methods that incorporated preferred play activities into her core strengthening program. Running this new program became the highlight of our sessions, for both me and her it seemed. The smiles and giggles had me enjoying my job on a greater level; it was not only entertaining for the child, but a delight for me to implement. It was then I became extremely intrigued about the OT profession, and decided to explore the options the field had to offer. Research and curiosity eventually landed me on various websites and talking to those in the field, gaining knowledge about the different types of therapies and types of needs targeted by occupational therapists. The part that struck me most after all my research: OT is about daily life. It is about the activities that occupy our time, the small obstacles most people tackle each day with ease, obliviously unaware of the magnitude of importance these tiniest of accomplishments can truly encompass. The little everyday challenges in life are often the ones most overlooked, but to those unable or learning to conquer these challenges, their importance is evident. To me, these daily obstacles seemed like the most essential to overcome, small successes that could greatly improve an individual’s quality of life.…
The road to picking your college of choice is never an easy one and it can involve a lot of stress and sometimes confusion. However, as I apply to La Sierra University I can say with conviction that this school and the Biomedical Science major is the perfect choice for me. My experience in child development as well as the coursework I’ve completed in the field of biological sciences has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the major and what I want in my professional career. The four years at La Sierra University will allow me to take these academic and professional desires and turn them into a reality.…
There are multiple reasons in which I enlisted myself into the United States Army. Some of the reasons are to improve who I am as a person mentally and physically, move away from the place that I grew up in, and last but not least be able to one day look back on my life and say that I did something. So in this essay I will get into further details on to why the three main points as in to which I choose for this essay.…
Thinking about humanity nowadays and people's preoccupations made me realize the huge impact that crimes and criminal justice have on their decisions and the way they receive and react at the details and information about a crime. Television news, newspapers and magazines, they all speak about crimes, unsolved criminal problems or strange disappearances. The world's…
To excel in the dynamic and challenging business world of today, one has to be equipped with not only business knowledge and experience, but also possess knowledge of international markets, team-building and leadership skills and excellent communication skills. Today’s business requires not just balancing the books; it is about the investment and the management of assets, people, opportunities and risk. Coming from a background of a small family business and helping in it during my spare time, I learnt some of the essential business skills at an early age. This has inspired me to learn more about business management and marketing.…
After one of my elders failed out of college on their first attempt, I was raised to make sure I do not do the same. “A and B” honor roll has been the standard every quarter from kindergarten through twelfth grade while taking honors and advanced placement classes. Not to mention participation in elite programs such as National Honor Society and Beta Club, where I served as officers my senior year. The biggest goal I have is to make my family proud and not to ever worry about living a chaotic life. Being the first-born child of a military man led to many obstacles and…