The Difference Between PSYC and SDS Chemistry

The Difference Between PSYC and SDS ChemistryThe first thing to learn about the difference between SDS Chemistry and PSYC Chemistry is that the two are not synonymous. SDS is a science for learning about matter, and PSYC is a science for learning about human behavior. Therefore it can be very helpful to know the difference.SDS is not a science, and PSYC is not a science. However, these two courses are associated with each other in that the courses are taught in the same college. Therefore, if you want to learn more about these two sciences, the best place to start is by attending one of the two college courses. For example, if you have an interest in biology, then you might attend the biological sciences classes, while if you are interested in physics, then the physics classes are most likely your first choice.Once you are familiar with what PSYC is, then you can start studying PSYC as a science. The science of psychology can be a pretty difficult one to get into, but if you are inte rested in human behavior and psychology, then this is the course for you. Now PSYC includes sociology and anthropology as well. Psychology is a field of study which involves studying the nature of people, as well as the ways they act and react. Also, it looks at how human actions are influenced by personality and the human mind.This can be used to your advantage when you are trying to become a psychology student, because it helps you determine whether you should study sociology or psychology at school. You can also use this knowledge in a job setting if you are interested in medicine. Medical professionals tend to have different ideas about how their patients should behave, so the use of psychology in the workplace could be of great benefit.There are several other colleges that offer courses in PSYC. It will vary depending on the degree you want to get from the college. Some colleges offer more specific courses, and some don't offer any additional ones at all. In addition, there are various specializations in psychology, and some schools even offer specialized courses in psychology, including for individuals who are interested in working with autistic individuals. These courses are especially helpful for those people who are undergoing therapy for ADHD, or who are dealing with a social phobia.You can also find programs where you can take the appropriate specific studies to make a career as a psychologist, including such things as criminology, or psychology of violence. However, if you want to become a psychologist, then you will have to first get yourself prepared as a chemistry student. There are a few courses to take, and each of them has a specific purpose.To learn psychology, you can either take classes in your home or community, or you can take classes online through schools or universities. The important thing is that you do the research and find out what is available in your area, and the best way to do this is to look at colleges in your area, and see what they offer. This will give you an idea of the variety of courses that are offered in psychology, as well as the types of subjects they take.

Digital Devices, Family Guidelines and Parental Controls

Digital Devices, Family Guidelines and Parental Controls In recent weeks, the Internet has been buzzing with talk about the impact of smartphone use on child and adolescent mental health following the publication of an open letter to Apple from investors asking the company to, develop new software tools that would help parents control and limit phone use more easily and to study the impact of overuse on mental health. As a mental health professional, I am acutely aware of the need for a better understanding of how sticky digital devices and apps (smartphones, social media, games, etc.) affect our children. Improved parental controls on phones and other digital devices are sorely needed, especially for parents of kids who struggle with attention challenges and impulsivity. While we will need to wait for research to be conducted and new parental controls to be released, there are things that parents of kids with ADHD can do now to gain more control over digital device use in their home. Create Technology House Rules. In general, kids (and especially kids with ADHD) are not capable of setting their own reasonable limits around screen time. Just like you wouldnt let your child be fully in charge of deciding how often and how much cake, candy, and cookies he or she can eat, you cannot expect your child to make healthy decisions about how often and how much he or she uses digital devices without parental guidance and limit setting. The best place to start with limit setting is by creating house rules that are discussed and posted at home. This lets everyone know what the rules are in advance, so it doesnt come as a surprise when they are enforced. Deciding on what the rules should outline can be challenging, so set aside some time to really think this through. Consider: (1) how often can your child use devices, (2) how long can your child use devices at any given time, (3) what is your child allowed to do with the device, (4) how will you monitor his or her activity, and (5) what will happen if he or she violates a technology rule? While there arent any hard and fast rules around how much screen time kids should be getting in a day, I generally recommend that parents keep it to no more than 30 minutes - excluding homework-related activities or FaceTime with family members. So, thats 30 minutes to spend watching YouTube videos or playing games each day. Most parents make exceptions for snow days, sick days, or the occasional Saturday or Sunday, but otherwise, its important to be consistent. If 30 minutes seems like far too little time, resist the urge to simply bump it up to 1 hour or more. First, consider alternative activities for your child, whether these are scheduled activities, or things they can do at home. Is there a way to shift the focus of his or her time from devices to non-screen activities? Most of the time, making the shift isnt hard if the activities are things that your child really enjoys. Once youve outlined your technology rules, have a family meeting. Talk about some of the challenges your family has been having with screen time (arguments, less quality time, lack of interest or time for other activities, etc.). Let your kids know that scientists are learning that too much time spent using phones, tablets, and videogames can make kids and adults unhealthy, just like eating too many sweets can take a toll on your health over time. Give your kids an opportunity to talk about some of the things theyve noticed are a problem with digital device use at home. Dont be surprised if they call out your own smartphone use as a problem! Be willing to make some compromises with your own device use, to be a good role model for your kids. In fact, Id recommend reading this recent Washington Post article on this very topic before your family meeting so youre fully prepared for the conversation. Create a Digital Use Contract. It may seem like an unnecessary or formal step, but research shows that when kids (and adults) sign off on something, they are more likely to stick to their commitments. Contracts should include specific guidelines for each child and age group, each device (phones, computers, tablets, etc.), each platform/technology (example: social media, web browsing, etc.) and each situation (example: dinner time, bed time, friends over, etc.). Common Sense Media has some excellent sample contracts on their website. Good contracts also require discussion, compromise and negotiations. Give your child the space to share his or her point of view, and if he or she has reasonable requests, then you should honor them. If your child has some say in the rules, he or she will be even more likely to hold up his or her end of the bargain. Use Parental Controls. Setting restrictions on the devices to protect your child from inappropriate content or off-limit apps and websites is important. While the parental controls that are currently available arent perfect, they do include basic functions that control at least some of what your child does on his or her device. Smartphones and tablets all include built-in features that allow you to lock everything from the Internet browser, FaceTime or Skype, iTunes, app purchases, app access, etc. There are also third-party apps available with some advanced features. Videogame consoles also include parental control functions that allow you to block games by age range or rating and disable in-game purchases. Some videogame consoles even allow you to limit the amount of time your child spends playing in a day once that daily limit has been reached, the console turns off automatically! Managing a childs digital device use is one of the biggest challenges faced by many parents of kids with ADHD (often its second only to dealing with homework time!). Your guidelines, strategies, and rules will need to evolve and adapt as your child grows and technology changes. Fortunately, there are great resources available online that can help you make smart decisions, and set the technology limits that your child needs. Additional Online Resources: Family Online Safety Institute https://www.fosi.org/ Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ The Social Institute https://thesocialinstitute.com/ ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

D.C. in Crisis Answering Americas Questions

D.C. in Crisis Answering America's Questions source: http://www.artsobserver.com/2012/01/01/graft-tree-by-roxy-paine-ringing-in-2012-with-symbol-of-life-growth-order-and-chaos/ I was not pleased when I found this robot tree in the Sculpture Garden of the National Gallery of Art.  Roxy Paine’s sculpture supposedly represents the conjoined nature of order and chaos and the hope of a new year.  However I see this “art” for what it truly is, government mandated robotification of nature and wildlife.  What are their goals? Will the robot trees be used as weapons to enforce tyranny upon the citizens of the U.S.?  Will they be used to watch us? So many questions while so few are the answers. Pictured here is the Washington Monument in its current state of repair.  The Obama administration I am sure is tired of the old stone appearance and will most like plate the monument in chrome, much akin to the metal tree, and use it as a giant robot weapon that will terrorize people up and down the streets like Godzilla enforcing his robo-oppression. The sun sets on the monument, as it does on our great nation.  My fears were all too real. The things that I saw in D.C. left me dumbstruck with fear and doubt.  Some may see the grand ornate architecture of national buildings and wonder at the unwavering principle and respect they represent, but others see the truth.  How could our government commit such unthinkable horrors and house such abominable secrets?  It seems as the though Americas concern about the competency of our leadership is more real a fear than ever.  The only thing that brings me peace in this time of hopelessness is that these old buildings from Americas origins are still standing in a salute to Americas infallible spirit.  A spirit which President Overlord RobO-bama may try to extinguish, or should I say exterminate, in the near future.

5 Reasons to Hire a Los Angeles Tutor this Summer

5 Reasons to Hire a Los Angeles Tutor this Summer 5 Reasons to Hire a Private Los Angeles Tutor this Summer Summer is already in full swing and kids are enjoying a lot of time outdoors in the sunshine playing with family and friends. The four walls of the classroom are the farthest thing from their minds but, doing academics over the summer can be very helpful for some young students. Some students were falling behind during the school year while others may have lofty goals when it comes to applying to college. Whether students need to catch up or get ahead, working with a tutor over the summer can provide some benefits that make life easier now and in the future our private Los Angeles summer tutors are here to help you catch up and stay ahead over break. 1.   Work at your own pace One of the great things about working with a private tutor, during the summer or anytime, is that it allows students to work at their own pace without feeling rushed or having to wait for other kids in the class to catch up. Although summer school can be helpful, students will have to follow the pace set by the course provider that helps the majority of students who fall somewhere in the middle. On the other hand, some students just need help with one important aspect of learning, or they might need extensive help in every subject. When working with a private tutor, students can play a more active role in their supplemental education and talk about what learning strategies have worked for them in the past. 2. Focus on one subject Working with a private tutor also allows the students to work on just the one subject they need to improve. For instance, maybe they were struggling with algebra during the school year but excelled in both English and science. When working with a one-on-one tutor, students can study algebra until they feel 100% confident that they will be ready for the school year this fall and spend the rest of their summer enjoying the outdoors (READ: Five Educational Activities For Your Kid this Summer). 3. Study in the comfort of your own home Each student is different; some excel in a classroom environment while others prefer to tackle academic challenges in the comfort of their own home. Students who are a little bit shy and have trouble asking for help in the classroom can learn efficiently with the help of a one-on-one tutor. Additionally, students who are working on stressful subjects like SAT prep or college applications may feel a lot more relaxed in the peace of their home environment. Most private tutors will drive to the student’s home to make it easy and convenient for both the learner and their parents. 4. Tackle test prep Its a challenge for students to squeeze in their test prep in addition to every other subject theyre required to learn during the school year. Summer provides an excellent opportunity for students to get this difficult yet necessary task out of the way so they can achieve their best score when they take their SAT or ACT in the fall. Doing test prep over the summer with a private tutor also makes it easier for students to focus on their regular classroom subjects during the year because test prep won’t be taking up their free time. 5. Make up for lost time Students who missed out for one reason or another during the school year will benefit from having a private tutor to help with academics over the summer. Some children lose a few days of school to illness or may have fallen behind because they didnt understand the building blocks of a particular subject or topic. Being a little bit behind can become more and more of a problem as students get older so utilizing the summer to catch up is one of the best opportunities to stay at grade level and be successful in the long run. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

ELS Language Centre, Malaysia

ELS Language Centre, Malaysia ELS Language Centre, Malaysia About ELS Malaysia ELS Malaysia was established in 1990 and is a franchise of the US-based ELS Language Centres. We specialise in teaching Academic English, test prep programmes such as TOEFL and IELTS and work place English. Since 1990, ELS Language Centres Malaysia, has built a reputation as being one of the best English language training providers with a network of instruction centres in Subang Jaya, Johor Bahru and ELS@UPM. In addition to top class teaching and learning facilities, we are dedicated to providing excellent student services. The ELS Intensive English Programme Certificate (CIEP) is recognised by many top Malaysian higher learning institutions. We teach English to more than 3,000 students a year. Among the awards ELS Malaysia has received include: Brand of the year award (2014-2015National Award) 5-Star Quality Standards Award (2015 MOE) Education Excellence Award (2015 NAPEI) Malaysia Language centre of the Year (2016 Frost Sullivan) View our Brochure

Live Twitter chat with Teach Away, November 27

Live Twitter chat with Teach Away, November 27 If you’d like to participate in our growing Twitter chat, we’re back this week on Thursday, November 27, from 8 - 9 pm GMT, with Elaine as our host.As one of our superstar Placement Coordinators, Elaine will take the reigns this week over at the @teachaway Twitter account. If you’d like to ask her a question about teaching overseas, Elaine has a great deal of experience with NIS schools in Kazakhstan, Esol Education in the Middle East and Egypt, and several other schools in the UAE.Elaine has been with Teach Away for about a year, before that she lived in Ireland, her country of origin, working in recruitment. When she’s not searching the globe for the best teachers to send overseas, you might find her in the gym working on suspension training or Total Resistance Training (TRX), or taking some time to herself to travel.So, introduce yourself to Elaine and ask her anything about teaching in the countries that she recruits for. You know the drill: Participate by tweeting at us and include the chat hashtag #askteachaway. Elaine will retweet the question before she tweets her answer, that way everyone can follow the Q&A.If you’re not on Twitter, click here to sign up. Once you’ve signed up, or if you already have an account, just follow @teachaway.Just like last week, we’ll share the whole Twitter chat on our Teach Away blog the following day, so if you can’t participate, you can check it out there.

Discover What Is Chemistry Tutor Thermodynamics

Discover What Is Chemistry Tutor ThermodynamicsIf you are interested in pursuing a career in chemistry, you must first know what is chemistry tutor thermodynamics. Many people are unaware of these terms, however many are aware of both. Chemists who work in laboratories or in academia might also be aware of these terms. Therefore, if you want to learn more about the world of chemistry, here are a few words about chemistry tutor thermodynamics.The fundamental science that comprises all the other sciences in the world is Chemistry. It is known as 'composition' and is considered as the basis of all the other sciences. In Chemistry, the elements are studied. These elements can be composed of either Hydrogen and Oxygen or Carbon and Nitrogen. Other elements and chemical compounds can also be composed of Hydrogen and Oxygen or Carbon and Nitrogen.Chemistry is also one of the most useful sciences for people who are employed in industries, and also those who are working as teachers in schools . In Chemistry, it is very important to know and understand the elements, the bonds between the elements, and the properties of these elements. In the years ahead, this field will also be one of the most important branches of biology in the coming years.Chemistry is also one of the most useful subjects when it comes to chemical engineering. This field is also very important and will continue to be so in the coming years. Chemical engineers are responsible for the application of these elements, which in turn, makes use of materials from these elements. Chemists who work in industries are responsible for understanding how to utilise these materials. The process of making chemicals by using these elements is known as 'chemistry'.There are many different degrees in Chemistry. One can complete different levels and pursue his/her career. To become a teacher in a school, one needs to have a certificate or degree in Chemistry. Some schools offer different subjects in Chemistry, such as Orga nic Chemistry, Metals, Organic Chemistry, and Biological Chemistry. The same subject may also be offered to other students.A person who wants to become a doctor in chemistry or a scientist should be well equipped with knowledge about Chemistry. Students need to have a basic knowledge of Chemistry, otherwise, it is impossible to enter the field of chemistry. Knowledge about chemical reactions and chemical transformations is another major skill that is essential for this field. All students should also have good written and verbal communication skills. An ideal student is an intelligent person who can analyse the world, take notes and work on problems with diligence.If you are interested in pursuing a career in Chemistry, there are many options available to you in online colleges, universities, and private schools. In a few years, it will be very difficult to distinguish between an online college and a regular college, especially if the student is enrolled at a traditional school. How ever, one thing that you have to keep in mind is that your goal in pursuing a career in Chemistry is not only to earn money or to be a chemistry professor. It is more important that you get a good education in this field.