Educational Theories, Learning Factors, and Curriculum Types

Carr and Kemmis: Educational Theory Classification

The classification by Carr and Kemmis identifies three main types of educational theory:

Technical Theory

Based on the positivist paradigm, primarily formulated by Comte. Its main assumptions are: objectivity, rationality, and functionality.

Interpretive Theory

Based on the interpretive paradigm. Its main assumptions are: objectivity, rationality, and functionality. This paradigm is developed jointly by theoretical and practical approaches.

Critical Theory

Based

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Strategic Business Outsourcing: Benefits & Considerations

IT Outsourcing: Optimizing Business Projects

IT outsourcing services offer businesses the ability to optimize their projects by outsourcing all or part of their IT processes. This approach can effectively meet temporary computing needs.

Key Benefits of IT Outsourcing

  • Access to highly qualified and efficient services.
  • Offers technological upgrades that are difficult to achieve internally.
  • Acquire the most advanced technology without the need to hire and train internal staff.
  • Obtain access to world-class
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Ecosystem Basics: Trophic Levels, Food Webs, and Cycles

Trophic Nutrition and Food Chains

What is Trophic Nutrition?

Trophic nutrition refers to the feeding process or alimentation.

What is a Food Chain?

A food chain describes the feeding relationships between different species.

Why Are Food Chains Not Linear?

Food chains are not linear because some species are consumed by multiple others, connecting with other networks and forming what is called a trophic web (or trophic mesh).

Understanding Trophic Levels

Trophic levels group species based on common food sources,

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Company Law Fundamentals: Formation, Features, and Share Capital

Definition and Features of a Company

Definition of Company

A Company is a voluntary association of individuals, formed to carry on a business and registered under the Companies Act. It is a legal entity separate from its members, having perpetual succession and a common seal.

According to Section 2(20) of the Companies Act, 2013: “A company means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law.”

Features of a Company

  • Incorporated Association: A company must be registered under
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C Programming Fundamentals: Functions, Data Types, Structures, Loops

Role of Functions in Programming

Functions are fundamental building blocks in programming that serve several important roles:

  1. Modularity: Functions allow programmers to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable pieces. Each function can handle a specific task, making the code easier to understand and maintain.
  2. Reusability: Once a function is defined, it can be reused multiple times throughout a program or even in different programs. This reduces code duplication and enhances maintainability.
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Financial Institutions Explained: Mutuals, Lending & Credit Services

Understanding Financial Institutions

This document outlines key aspects of financial institutions, focusing on mutual insurance entities and various credit institution activities.

Mutual Insurance Entities

Mutual insurance entities operate as a form of voluntary insurance, funded by fixed or variable premium contributions from mutualists or other protective persons or entities. Their key features include:

  • Non-profit operation: Mutuals are fundamentally non-profit organizations.
  • Inseparable status: The
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Product Marketing Essentials: Levels & Classification

Introduction to Product Marketing

Marketing planning begins with the formulation of a product offering designed to meet the needs and wants of customers in the target market. Customers evaluate the market offering based on three basic elements: product features and quality, service mix and quality, and price. Thus, the product is a key element in the market offering.

Nature and Concept of Product

Generally, a product is perceived as a tangible offering, but the concept of a product is much broader.

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Human Body Systems: Functions, Organs, and Homeostasis

Human Body Systems and Homeostasis

This document provides a comprehensive look at the major human body systems and their vital role in maintaining homeostasis.

Muscular System

  • Function: Movement, stability, posture, and heat production.
  • Main Organs: Muscles, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and facilitate movement. Smooth muscles are found in organs like the stomach and intestines, aiding internal movement. Cardiac muscle is unique to the heart,

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Computer Networking Fundamentals: Models, Protocols, Topologies

Computer Network Definition & OSI Model Openness

A computer network is a group of two or more interconnected computers that can communicate and share resources such as files, printers, applications, or internet access. The main goal of a network is to enable data sharing and communication between devices.

The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is called “open” because it was developed as a universal, standardized framework that is not tied to any specific vendor, product, or technology.

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Mastering English Grammar & Reading Skills

English Grammar Essentials: Tenses, Conditionals & Reported Speech

Verb Tenses: Structures and Examples

  • Present Simple

    Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form or -s/-es for third person singular)

    Negative: Subject + do/don’t + infinitive

    Interrogative: Do/Does + Subject + infinitive?

  • Present Continuous

    Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)

    Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb(-ing)

    Interrogative: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb(-ing)?

  • Present Perfect Simple

    Affirmative: Subject + have/has + past

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