Career Development

Career Development: Examining Social and Economic Benefits of Career Development in Education

Examining Social and Economic Benefits of Career Development in Education by Denise N. Fyffe It is generally accepted that Career Development is a lifelong process, which incorporates general education, occupational training, and work, as well as one's social and leisure life. According to the National Career Development Guidelines (Kobylarz, 1996; NOICC, 1989), a career guidance… Continue reading Career Development: Examining Social and Economic Benefits of Career Development in Education

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Developmental Psychology: Examining Erickson’s Stage of Industry vs Inferiority

Examining Erickson’s Stage of Industry vs Inferiority by Denise N. Fyffe The “industry vs. inferiority” is the fourth stage as dictated by Erikson’s psychosocial development theory. This is where children of school age achieve success by developing a sense of competency. This is ideal for the child, as he will carry this feeling in his… Continue reading Developmental Psychology: Examining Erickson’s Stage of Industry vs Inferiority

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Career Development: Examining Microsoft and its Impact

Examining Microsoft and its Impact By: Denise N. Fyffe   Computer technology has saturated the framework of our culture. It influences the approach of people in communication, the way they learn, and the way they do business. The ability to use computer technology effectively has become a distinct advantage in school and work. As computer… Continue reading Career Development: Examining Microsoft and its Impact

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Developmental Psychology: Examining Erickson’s Stage of Initiative vs. Guilt and Implications on Preschooler Development

Examining Erickson’s Stage of Initiative vs. Guilt and Implications on Preschooler Development by Denise N. Fyffe The stage of “initiative vs. guilt” is psychosocial development, as stated by Erikson. At this point, the child achieves success by behaving in a spontaneous, but socially appropriate manner. This stage normally occurs at the age of three and deals… Continue reading Developmental Psychology: Examining Erickson’s Stage of Initiative vs. Guilt and Implications on Preschooler Development

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Career Development: Critique, a Bigger and Better Jamaica in the CSME

Critique, a Bigger and Better Jamaica in the CSME by Denise N. Fyffe Article: A wider field of opportunity: a bigger and better Jamaica in the CSME Author: Dr. Dennis Benn Source: Jamaica Observer Special Feature Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean is stepping into the 21st century with well-made plans and promises to… Continue reading Career Development: Critique, a Bigger and Better Jamaica in the CSME

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Education and Training: Examining The Purpose of Education

The Purpose of Education by Denise N. Fyffe Today, we cannot survive without education. It is the catalyst that helps us to navigate the world and achieve our objectives in life. It helps to launch us through whatever social, economic, physical, or societal demands that we encounter. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Upon close inspection,… Continue reading Education and Training: Examining The Purpose of Education

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Career Development: Examining Strategies for Advancing Career Development in Jamaica

Strategies for Advancing Career Development in Jamaica by Denise N. Fyffe   Career Development is both a social and economic policy issue and it is the foundation of the school-to-work process. Career development issues must be debated at the national level if we are going to articulate that the education system has primary responsibility for… Continue reading Career Development: Examining Strategies for Advancing Career Development in Jamaica

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Developmental Psychology: Examining the Five Stages of Coping with Death

Examining the Five Stages of Coping with Death by Denise N. Fyffe   Accepting the death and dying process is extremely hard. Dying is something that everyone will go through. People may feel angry, sad, or frightened and may blame themselves or think they have done something wrong. These feelings are common. This process is… Continue reading Developmental Psychology: Examining the Five Stages of Coping with Death

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Education and Training: Examining the Instructional Media

Education and Training: Examining Instructional Media by Denise N. Fyffe Instructional media are methods of communication used in the delivery of information to enable learning, and transfer knowledge and skills to students i.e. training and education or how the methods and processes which result in pupils' behavior change are transmitted. There are several types of… Continue reading Education and Training: Examining the Instructional Media

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Career Development: Examining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Examining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Denise N. Fyffe In the workplace, there is a silent and oftentimes threatening illness for employers and employees alike. This is the threat and the lack of knowledge of proper ergonomics. Ergonomics Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of workers… Continue reading Career Development: Examining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome