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Youth Parenting – The Way Forward for Young Mothers
Youth parenting has always existed; it is not a new phenomenon and it is not going to go away. Young mothers must seize opportunities for self advancement and continue to go after their dreams.
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Writing the Short Story - My Approach Part 2
Part 1 of this topic outlines the basics of the Short Story. Part 2 will provide examples and illustrations to clarify terms and definitions used in Part 1.
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Lessons to be Learnt From the Hurricane Maria Experience
There is a lesson to be learnt from every experience. Hurricane Maria definitely highlighted some valuable biblical lessons of which certainly, every Dominican, and indeed, everyone should take heed.
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Experiencing Hurricane Maria
Experiencing a major hurricane should be a once in a lifetime experience. You emerge from it wiser and more mature and your perspective on life can never be the same again.
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Reunion Celebrations in Dominica
While reunions are occasions for celebration and togetherness by a people, they are also excellent opportunities for initiating development on the national or village/community level.
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Older Persons – Moving Toward the Improved Treatment of Older Persons in Society
Attitudes towards older persons have, in recent times, shown notable improvement and this is largely due to the growing consciousness of the rights of older persons in society.
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Work Place Politics –Factors Affecting Employee Happiness
A conducive work environment and good work factors should produce contented workers who are happy to perform to their best potential.
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Vagrancy - A Growing Social Problem in Dominica
Vagrants or "parros" as they are known locally are posing an increasing threat to the tourism and business sectors in Dominica. A multi-sectorial approach has been recommended to address the problem.
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Independence Celebrations - Dominica
Dominica’s Independence Celebrations spanning a period of about six weeks is one of the grandest such events in the region and perhaps in the world.
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My Thoughts on Climbing the Ladder of Success
It is possible for everyone to achieve success in their given field of endeavor. However, for this to happen, they must first recognize their ambitions, then plan the path or ladder to their success.
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On Being a Mother - An Enriching Experience
Motherhood is definitely a wonderful and enriching experience and you are much better for having gone through it. Some people only really appreciate the beauty of the experience in retrospect.
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Tribute to Mother - Flower Therapy
Therapy can be found in the simplest of things. Flowers are my mother’s therapy; they bring her spiritual healing and contentment. They have enriched her life.
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Travelling the Journey of Life
Life is a journey. We must all try to make this journey count for something for we were not brought into this world to be just another statistic, but to impact the lives of others meaningfully.
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The Young Generation - Help Them Succeed
Today's youth are fully aware of the negativity which surrounds them in society, yet despite society's disapprobation , many continue to fight the good fight to change this negative perception.
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Empowering the Youth for a Better Tomorrow
Preparing the youth for adult responsibilities and for taking their place as future leaders should not be taken for granted. It is the duty of the older generation to facilitate this preparation.
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Adult Education in a Changing World
Adult education offers adult learners the opportunity to experience personal and professional development, to enhance their marketability and to participate meaningfully in all aspects of life.
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Make the World a Better Place – Be Considerate Toward Others
When we are supportive of each other and sensitive to each other's needs, we contribute to a better and brighter world. “We shall pass this way but once...”
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Gender-Based Violence - A Global Pandemic
Gender based violence is a severe violation of human rights. It traverses age, class, income and cultural boundaries, invading and compromising the fundamental rights and freedoms of victims.
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Group Work - An Effective Learning Method
Group work is a form of collaborative learning which requires members to work closely as a team. Essentially, it is a pooling of knowledge, skills and expertise to produce desired results.
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The Human Dimension of Being a Teacher
Children must be nurtured into becoming productive world citizens. If, as teachers, we do not possess attributes such as compassion, we do injustice to the children whom we are required to mold.
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Writing the Short Story - My Approach Part 1
A good command of language and a good understanding of the elements of the short story are necessary prerequisites to writing the short story. The rest is left to the writer's skill and creativity.
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Parenting – Helping Children to Enjoy the Experience of Childhood
Children are a gift from the Lord, a blessing to parents and society hence, they should be given every opportunity to enjoy that stage of life. Parents must ensure that they are not denied that right.
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Descriptive Writing - Using the Five Senses
When describing it is important that you engage the reader fully by making him see, hear, feel, taste and/or smell that which you are describing; you should use language which appeals to the senses.
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Being a Single Mother
Being a single mother is no easy task. It takes fortitude, determination a strong self worth and deep faith in God to for a woman to be successful at raising her kids alone.
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Teen Parenting Today
While parents retain primary responsibility for their children other social partners namely: school, church and government organizations must play a major role in addressing problems related to youth
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Ageing - The Process
Ageing can be dignifying and gratifying if you have lived a fulfilling life and are prepared for the ageing process. However, it can be earth shattering when it catches you unprepared.
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Youth in Leadership
It is not easy to be a youth leader in today's society as there are many societal pressures which exert strong influences on young people causing them to compromise their values and behave wrongly.
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A Positive Attitude is the Key to Success
It is important to have a positive attitude in order to enjoy the best of health and to achieve success in life. Often people are kept back from reaching their full potential by their own negativity
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Youth in Today's Society
We cannot continue to blame the youth for the problems in modern society. “Children learn what they live and they live what they learn” (Dorothy Law Neite), hence adults must model correct behaviors.
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Youth - The Wonders of Being Young
Ideally, youth is the best time of life; we have it only once. We should therefore make the best of this stage of life and also assist others in enjoying it to the fullest.
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Tutorial: Dialogue in the Story
Dialogue can be a very effective tool in story writing; it can be used to break the monotony of continuous narrative and is an important element of characterization and setting.
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Some Thoughts on Women and Relationships
From a woman’s perspective, I think loving someone can be a beautiful experience and the capacity to love is truly one of life’s richest blessings.
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Permissive/Indulgent Parenting
Parents do not help their children by being too permissive; over indulgence on the part of parents hold the danger of creating young persons who are self centered, undisciplined and irresponsible.
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Parenting: Lessons Learned From Motherhood
One of the first things you acquire as a mother is the capacity to love truly and selflessly. Only as a mother do you discover how easy it is to put someone else before yourself.
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Formula for Success for Young People
Formula For Success: Sound Goals + Education + Training + Certification + Computer Skills + Discipline and Commitment + Positive Attitude + Strong Connection With the Almighty God = Successful Life
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A Guide to Understanding and Writing the Short Story: Tutorial 3
This three-part Short Story Tutorial is intended as a simple guide to assist students and teachers in understanding and writing the Short Story. Tutorial 3 provides a practical example.
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A Guide to Understanding and Writing the Short Story: Tutorial 2
This three-part Short Story Tutorial is intended as a simple guide to assist students and teachers in understanding and writing the Short Story. Tutorial 2 will focus on the elements of the story.
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A Guide to Understanding and Writing the Short Story: Tutorial 1
This three-part Short Story Tutorial is intended as a simple guide to assist students and teachers in understanding and writing the Short Story. Tutorial 1 will discuss the parts of the story.
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Changing Jobs: Determine the Right Time
Change is inevitable; it is an integral aspect of living and should be embraced if there is the possibility that it will provide opportunities which will enhance your quality of life.
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An Approach to Analysing Poetry: Tutorial 3 - Sense Devices Used in Poetry
I have developed this three-part Poetry Tutorial to assist students and teachers in analyzing poetry. Tutorial 3 will examine sense devices used in poetry.
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An Approach to Analysing Poetry: Tutorial 2 - Sound Devices Used in Poetry
I have developed this three-part Poetry Tutorial to assist students and teachers in analyzing poetry. Tutorial 2 will examine sound devices used in poetry.
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An Approach to Analysing Poetry:Tutorial 1- Structural Devices Used in Poetry
I have developed this three-part Poetry Tutorial to assist students and teachers in analyzing poetry. Tutorial 1 will examine structural devices used in poetry.
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Facing Change
Change is an integral aspect of living; we all therefore, change over time. Changes in our life circumstances may trigger different changes in our attitudes which are then manifested in our behavior.
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Factors Affecting Student Motivation
There are many factors which influence student motivation; these include school as well as non school factors. Students bring to the classroom varying types of extrinsic motivation.
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Job Satisfaction: High Quality Work Pays Off in the Long Run
A good salary is the No.1 factor in job motivation for generally, people want to work where the pay is best. However, regardless of the circumstances, a good worker always aims to give his/her best
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Change - A Positive Perspective
Change is inevitable; it is an integral aspect of living and should not be resisted if there is the possibility that it can bring positive outcomes in one’s life.
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Dealing with Fear
Fear is a negative force inside us which keeps us trapped within ourselves. It creates boundaries and limitations in our lives and prevents us from realizing our true potential.
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Understanding the Nature of Relationships
A relationship is meant to be a beautiful and fulfilling experience and no matter the outcome, we are usually richer or stronger for having gone through it. It is not always meant to be permanent.
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Tough Love - Mould Children into Responsible Adults
Discipline is an essential element in raising children successfully; however, it can only be effective if administered correctly. That is; through the correct blend of consistency, fairness and love.
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The Value of Competition in the Classroom
Competition allows students to exploit their real capabilities and maximize their true potential. It is most productive when it occurs among students of similar abilities.
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Dangers of Over-Protective Parenting
Effective parenting is a skill that is acquired over time. Overprotective parenting can cause conflict between parents and their teens which, if not addressed in time, can have disastrous outcomes.
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Streaming in Schools: The Benefits of Grouping Students by Ability
Streaming refers to the grouping of students by ability. The objective is to allow like students to move ahead at a pace which matches their abilities. I am a strong advocate for streaming.