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Specific Educational Support Needs: Hearing Impairments

In this work, we approach the Specific Educational Support Needs (SESN) found in some students, focusing specifically on hearing impairments.

Defining Hearing Impairment

Hearing impairment is defined as the loss or abnormality of the function of the auditory system, implying a deficit in the access to oral language.

Students with hearing impairments are those who suffer bilateral hearing losses. Unilateral losses typically allow for normal hearing.

Global Impact of Hearing Loss

According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, there are 32 million children globally with this type of disability. In Spain alone, the number of people with hearing disabilities is close to 1 million.

These data highlight... Continue reading "Classification and Severity of Hearing Impairments" »

African Music

Djembe

The djembe is a solid wooden drum with a goat skin stretched over the top. Played with the hands, it produces three distinct sounds. Originally, the djembe served as an effective communication device across the Malian Empire.

Calabash

The calabash is half of a hollowed pumpkin gourd played with the hands. Sometimes rings are placed around one or more fingers, or two small sticks are used.

Kora

The kora is a 21-string bridge harp attached to a calabash gourd with cowhide stretched over the front. This gives the instrument a slightly different sound than a European harp.

Bira Ceremony

The Bira ceremony involves singing, dancing, clapping, and the shaking of the hosho (rattle) made from smaller gourds. Master musicians playing the... Continue reading "World Music Exploration: Instruments and Genres" »

Musical Instruments: A Comprehensive Guide

Chordophones

Chordophones are instruments that produce sound by strings vibrating when plucked, picked, bowed, or struck.

Membranophones

Membranophones are instruments that are played by striking a membrane.

Idiophones

Idiophones are instruments that self-vibrate by being moved or struck in various ways.

Electrophones

Electrophones are instruments that produce sounds from electronic recreation and modification.

The Human Voice

The human voice is an aerophone. Although we have vocal cords, we need to exhale air for our voices to produce sound. We use our voices to express ourselves using words and music together.

Another way the human voice acts as a musical instrument is through the use of vocables, which are... Continue reading "Musical Instruments: A Comprehensive Guide to Chordophones, Membranophones, Idiophones, Electrophones, and the Human Voice" »

Essential Vocabulary for Social Interaction

Understanding the nuances of relationship vocabulary is crucial for effective communication. This glossary defines key verbs and phrases used to describe feelings, connections, and conflicts between people.

Positive Relationships and Admiration

These terms describe feelings of approval, closeness, and high regard for others:

• Admire: To look at someone as an example or regard them with respect and approval.
• Adore: To love and respect someone deeply.
• Respect: Deep admiration felt for someone based on their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
• Look Up To: To admire or hold someone in high regard.
• Compliment: An expression of admiration, praise, or respect.
• Praise: To express deep approval of someone's actions

1. An example of an organic compound would be: CH4.

2. Which of the following would not be an organic molecule? WATER

3. The measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions compared to the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution is called: pH.

4. The waste products of cellular respiration include: WATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

5. Matter is anything that: HAS MASS AND TAKES UP SPACE.

6. When an overwhelming body of observations and measurements supports a scientific hypothesis or group of related hypotheses, it becomes a: SCIENTIFIC THEORY.

7. Which of the following statements is a correct distinction between autotrophs and heterotrophs? ONLY AUTOTROPHS CAN LIVE ON NUTRIENTS THAT ARE ENTIRELY INORGANIC.

8. What happens to all the energy you expend?... Continue reading "Understanding Organic Compounds and Cellular Processes" »

Essential Vocabulary for Early Childhood Learning

Understanding key terminology is crucial for discussing educational methods and child development.

Glossary of Educational Terms

Awareness

Knowledge that the human being has of his own existence, of his states, and of his acts.

Blank

Not knowing how to react; a state of mental emptiness.

Board

A long rectangular piece of slate or material used for drawing or explaining concepts.

Communication

Transmission of signals by means of a code common to the transmitter and the receiver.

Dice

A small object, typically cubical, used in games like Parcheesi, marked with one to six dots on each face.

Elicit

To get or draw out something that is wanted, requested, or deserved.

Fine Motor

The coordination of small muscles

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA is the International Air Transport Association, a trade association for the world’s airlines. It promotes cooperation, safety, reliability, confidence, and economy in air transport, benefiting its private shareholders.

• IATA represents 290 airlines, accounting for 82% of worldwide air traffic.
• It was established in 1945 in Havana, Cuba.
• IATA seeks common solutions for industry problems that individual airlines cannot solve alone.

IATA Airport and Airline Codes

• IATA Airport Codes: These are 3-letter codes used to designate airports worldwide.
• Cities with multiple airports also have a specific code to designate the city itself (e.g., NYC for New York City).
• Airline Designators:
  • IATA codes (2 letters)

Understanding Organizational Environments and Culture

Key Concepts and Strategies

Direct Investment Strategies

1. What are the three main strategies for direct investment?

Answer: Greenfield venture, Acquisition, Joint Venture

Business Intelligence

2. What approach uses sophisticated software to analyze internal and external data for patterns and trends?

Answer: Business Intelligence

Types of Cultural Culture

3. What are the types of cultural culture?

Answer: Adaptability, Achievement, Involvement, and Consistency

Real-Time Information and Strategic Decision-Making

4. According to Eisenhardt (1989), how does the use of real-time information impact the speed of the strategic decision process?

Answer: The greater the use of real-time information, the greater... Continue reading "Understanding Organizational Environments and Culture: A Comprehensive Guide" »