Notes, abstracts, papers, exams and problems of Primary education

A Free Market Economy

A free market economy is a rationing system by which societies allocate resources to the production of goods and services using the price mechanism, with no government intervention. All economic decisions are based on the market forces of demand and supply. (Adam Smith)

A Command Economy

A command economy, also called centrally planned economy, is a rationing system where the means of production are owned by the state. There is no private property and all economic decisions are made by the government. (Karl Marx)

Positive Economics

Positive economics are statements based on facts or evidence; free from subjectivity. They can be tested scientifically and proved.

Normative Economics

Normative economics are economic statements based... Continue reading "Economics Concepts and Definitions" »

Language Acquisition Theories

Imitation Theory

Children hear speech around them and copy it. When a child is raised in an English-speaking environment, they acquire English. Although, mistakes such as over-generalization ("goed" and "bes") are predictable and consistent.

Reinforcement Theory

Adults coach children when using language by praise and by correcting them. Parents may sometimes correct the truth of the statement rather than the form. The children's mistakes are often rule-governed (perhaps by always adding the suffix -ed to form past tense).

Active Construction of a Grammar Theory

Rules are hypothesized by the linguistic inputs recognized by children acquiring language. As children continuously receive language input, their language is... Continue reading "Language Acquisition: Theories and Stages of Development" »

The first thing I would talk about is the almost repetition of the first and third stanzas. You could argue that Blake shows these two perceptions of love to demonstrate the fine line between love, being controlling and being used by another person.

I like this interpretation. If the clay says love ‘seeketh not to please itself’ and the pebble argues that love ‘seeketh only to please itself’, then they are directly opposed. Does Blake want us to choose? I think not, I think he is really trying to say that we need to avoid viewing love in these terms. Love should be selfish in the respect that we should look to our personal happiness, but at the same time we cannot be selfish and not respect the freedom of those we love.

To further this... Continue reading "Analysis of Love in William Blake's Poem" »

Fascism vs. Nazism

Fascism and Nazism are often considered to be the same or at least refer to the same ideologies. However, the two are entirely dissimilar from each other. This is despite the fact that they are both totalitarian ideologies, are closely related in design, and both sprung up after the First World War in Europe.

What is Fascism?

Fascism is defined as a form of radical authoritarian, strict, and controlling ultra-nationalism that is usually characterized by forcibly suppressing an opposition front, assuming dictatorial powers, and strongly regimenting the society and its economy.

Fascism sprung to popularity around the early 20th century during the time of Benito Mussolini. Benito was the Italian leader by the time the ideology was... Continue reading "Fascism and Nazism: Key Differences and History" »

A Mixed Legacy

Not all communities replicated the racial tensions of Levittown. Quaker-built Concord Park in Pennsylvania, for example, was built under the motto "Democracy in Housing" and embraced diverse residents. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued an Executive Order prohibiting racial discrimination in federally assisted housing developments. This was a crucial step, but the fight for integration continued house by house, street by street.

The Levittown Image

Following Levittown's success on Long Island, Levitt and Sons built two more, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The uniform houses and immaculate lawns of Levittown created a lasting impression, conjuring images of peaceful, wholesome suburban life.

Challenges and Contradictions

However,... Continue reading "Levittown and the Rise of the American Suburbs" »

Hydroelectric Energy: How It Works

Hydroelectric energy is produced by the force of falling water. The capacity to produce this energy is dependent on both the available flow and the height from which the water falls. As water accumulates, it builds up potential energy, which is then converted into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy drives the turbine, and the generator subsequently produces electricity.

Dams: Structure and Function

A dam is constructed to create a reservoir, storing water during periods of high flow in the river. There are two main types of dams:

• Gravity Dams: These are made from concrete or masonry. They rely on the weight of their material to resist the force of the water. Gravity dams are suited to sites with either

I’ve already touched upon the personification of love as a baby, but let’s explore exactly why she’s chosen this disguise. First of all, there is the classic association between love and the winged baby, Cupid, who goes around firing his arrows and causing mischief by making people fall in love. That is certainly part of Wroth’s choice. However, there are other important connotations relating to babies that are essential to consider.

Our very nature teaches us to nurture the vulnerable; thus, the baby represents something that we care for and want to nurture. However, although we want to play the parental role, we acknowledge that it is a pretty thankless task – cleaning up all sorts of unmentionable stenches and bodily disasters.... Continue reading "Exploring the Complex Nature of Love in Wroth's Poetry" »

Sizing Capacity Cushions

Capacity cushion is the amount of reserve capacity a process uses to handle sudden increases in demand or temporary losses of production capacity.

Capacity cushion = 100% - average utilization rate (%)

Timing and Sizing Expansion

Expansionist Strategy: Timing and sizing of expansion are related if demand is increasing and the time between increments increase

Wait-and-See Strategy: The conservative wait strategy is to expand in smaller increments, such as renovating existing facilities.

Combination of Strategies

Project

An interrelated set of activities with a definite starting and ending point, which results in a unique outcome from a specific allocation of resources.

The Three Main Goals

Complete the project on time, Do not... Continue reading "Project Management Strategies and Techniques" »

Nice (Bonic)

Opposites

Sympathetic (Comprensiu), Cruel, Kind (Amable), Ruthless (Despietat), Selfish (Egoista), Mean (Garrepa), Honest, Generous, Vain (Vanidoso), Helpful (Servicial), Sincere.

Verbs

To Share (Compartir), To Lie (Mentir), To Cheat (Enganyar), To Care About (Preocupar-se), To Grab (Agarrar), To Admire (Admirar), To Hurt (Fer mal).

Adjectives

Early-Late, Hard-Soft, Alive-Dead, Slow-Fast, Near-Far, Thick-Thin, Narrow-Wide, Weak-Strong.

People

A Lame (Un Coix), A Deaf (Sord), A Dumb (Mut), Scarface (Cicatriz Cara), Rode (Muntar), Greedy (Golut), Proud (Orgullós).

Nouns

Pride (Orgull), Customers (Clients), Fool (Estúpid), Sunrise (Amanecer), Sunset (Ponerse el sol), Ski Lift (Telefèric), Waste Material (Sobras), Rubbish/Refuse/Trash (Basura)... Continue reading "Vocabulary: Opposites, Feelings, Weather, Materials" »