{"title":"Adult Learning and the Advantages of the Online Learning Experience","authors":"Stephanie N Hoon, Penny Wilkins","doi":"10.47670/wuwijar201822pwsh","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar201822pwsh","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses several benefits of the online educational experience, specifically as it pertains to the adult learner. The paper focuses on the aspects of collaboration, flexibility, and cultural opportunities. The work concludes that online education is ideal for adult learners because of the aspects of collaboration, flexibility, and diversity it provides utilizing the constructivist approach.","PeriodicalId":135801,"journal":{"name":"Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121440519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reading as a Basis of Vocabulary Growth: Application to an EFL Setting","authors":"Tran B. Vo","doi":"10.47670/wuwijar201822tbv","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar201822tbv","url":null,"abstract":"This paper will explore the critical roles of vocabulary development and teaching reading\u0000as a basis of vocabulary growth in an advanced English as a Foreign Language (EFL)\u0000classroom. An application is promoted from the discussion, which identifies the\u0000interrelation between reading and vocabulary growth (Krashen, 1989; Horst, Cobb,\u0000Cobb, & Meara, 1998; Waring &Nation, 2004; Hunt & Beglar; 2005). The quality of a\u0000reading text and the learners’ interests are considerations that must be taken into\u0000account for improved vocabulary instruction.","PeriodicalId":135801,"journal":{"name":"Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131962077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in Germany","authors":"Jocelyn Sorensen","doi":"10.47670/wuwijar201822js","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar201822js","url":null,"abstract":"This paper takes a critical look at the United Nations’ sustainable development goals in regard to Germany. This paper will further examine three of the seventeen goals laid out for 2030 focusing on determining what efforts and proposed solutions towards ending poverty, eradicating hunger and achieving gender equality are undertaken. The issues of poverty, hunger and gender equity are an additional source of tension for Germany as they seek to address these concerns domestically while acting as a responsible leader internationally.","PeriodicalId":135801,"journal":{"name":"Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134645608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Decision Maker’s Tool: Statistics, the Problem Solver","authors":"F. Orillaza","doi":"10.47670/wuwijar201822fco","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar201822fco","url":null,"abstract":"The primary objective of every investor is to see how his money grows. No matter where one decides to plant or invest his money, there is an inevitable process that follows. The important thing is to closely monitor events and record every detail of information. Unless there is a proper system, issues will build and may become difficult to manage. This is the main reason why there are tools which are necessary to use when planting the seeds for investments. These tools are packed into one parcel and referred to as statistics. The term statistics will refer to descriptive and inferential statistics, probability, parametric and non-parametric tests, time series, and business intelligence. This paper will define statistical gears which are normally used by business managers to gather and analyze data for planning and decision-making. It will further highlight how the elements of statistics can build a strong pillar to run a business and alleviate potential challenges through the use of a tool known as the problem solver.","PeriodicalId":135801,"journal":{"name":"Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133480327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}