Archive for January, 2010

What is the social systems approach to interviewing, and what themes are found in modern social systems theory?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What is the social systems approach to interviewing, and what themes are found in modern social systems theory?

Can you please explain your question a little more in detail, I am not sure what is being asked..

How should one approach science?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

I am thinking about some of the philosophies of being a scientist. I am looking for any kind of answers, including articles, references, quotes, and opinions.

I wish I could help, but frankly I don’t understand this question.
In general, one’s approach depends on what one is trying to achieve. If you want to make a career in science then you should suck up to those higher up the ladder, just like in any other field. If you want to acquire knowledge then study. If you want to make money then do not go into science at all, there is not much money there.

Are the Pimsleur Approach cds any good for learning a new launguage?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

I’m a little skeptical because it says you can learn a new language in 10 days, which in my opinion is a little crazy.
I really want to learn french and rosetta stone is way to expensive and when I found that Pimsleur is only 10 bucks right now with no s&h I was considering buying it, but the reviews I’ve read are mixed. Please tell me (if you have tried them) what you think?

It’s called Pimsleur not Pimsleur Approach. Pimsleur Approach are only a reseller of the courses and their "learn a language in 10 days" ads are kind of absurd. I’ve never seen Pimsleur actually claim that. Sure after 10 days (10 lessons) you’ll be talking and understanding some, but to say that you’ll have learned a language altogether is laughable. I usually recommend Pimsleur to beginner students. If you want a method that focuses on conversational skills, Pimsleur is the reference imo. It’s a real confidence builder, which is essential for new students. You will learn to train your ear to understand natives (an essential part of early learning often overlooked by other methods), develop very good pronunciation and acquire the core structures and grammar of your new language (exactly what RS fails to do.) It’s also almost half the price of RS (check Amazon or even iTunes Store.) Regarding Rosetta, most people have no idea what they are actually buying. Yes, Rosetta has an amazing marketing machine yet most people know little about the product. Rosetta doesn’t teach you the language. It teaches vocabulary. There’s a big distinction. Rosetta is certainly not the method I would recommend to a beginner that hopes to SPEAK the language (I assume that’s your goal?). Rosetta Stone uses a flashcard method and like all other flashcard methods, it helps expand your vocabulary base but it will not teach you the core of the language or conversational skills. Knowing many words doesn’t mean you can speak the language. Once you are finished with Pimsleur, that’s when a vocabulary builder method such as Rosetta (there are cheaper alternatives though like BYKI, Babble, etc.) has its place. Daily conversation in the language after completing Pimsleur is really ideal. Good luck. I hope this helps.

How a trainer or parent could accommodate different learners? How you change your approach to teaching others?

Monday, January 11th, 2010

adult learning

If you’re working with adult learners, they need to be proactive and discover how THEY learn. For example, my son hates reading and doesn’t learn well from books, but he does very well with audiotapes and demonstration. You need to get to know your students’ learning styles and plan activities that fit. While you can’t realistically design individual programs for everyone, you can vary the activities so that everyone succeeds sometimes. Also, adult learners, unless they’re special needs, can often come up with good ideas about teaching themselves. You can put them into groups and have them design lessons.
You need to be sure of what objectives you’re going for, though.

How a trainer or parent could accommodate different learners? How you change your approach to teaching others?

Friday, January 8th, 2010

adult learning

If you’re working with adult learners, they need to be proactive and discover how THEY learn. For example, my son hates reading and doesn’t learn well from books, but he does very well with audiotapes and demonstration. You need to get to know your students’ learning styles and plan activities that fit. While you can’t realistically design individual programs for everyone, you can vary the activities so that everyone succeeds sometimes. Also, adult learners, unless they’re special needs, can often come up with good ideas about teaching themselves. You can put them into groups and have them design lessons.
You need to be sure of what objectives you’re going for, though.

What is the best approach for meeting women?

Friday, January 1st, 2010

The best approach is being myself and not going out of my way to meet women. I will continue to do what I usually do and a woman will appear.

Puke on them.