The extent to which the Bukoba Diocesan Education Policy influences the way in which mission Integrity is maintained in Catholic secondary schools in the Kagera Region of Tanzania.

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which education policy within a diocese in Tanzania influences the way in which mission integrity is promoted in Catholic secondary schools. Grace (2010: 11) defines mission integrity as ‘fidelity in practice and not just in public rhetoric to the distinctive and authentic principles of a Catholic education’. Grace (2008) maintains mission integrity means that an organisation and the people within it can be seen to be living and practising in accordance with the principles of Catholic education. It should be evident in an organisation’s mission statement and not simply published in a prospectus or in other publicity statements, as an exercise in marketing. Within the context of a Catholic school, the chief guardian of mission integrity is the head teacher. However, if mission integrity is to be achieved, it is important that all academic staff are engaged in the formulation and implementation of mission statements, school policy and practice and, that they together with the head teacher, ensure that every policy in the school is informed by it. Catholic schools specifically must be committed to maintaining the integrity of their mission which, in essence, involves the maintenance of a balance between school effectiveness issues and Catholic distinctiveness or identity. The literature review focuses on some existing education policy of the Bukoba Diocese and then explores the five principles of Catholic education. The concept of mission integrity is discussed particularly in relation to the sacramental perspective and collaborative ministry, especially in relation to working in partnership with parents and the formation of students. Finally, some of the challenges of realising mission integrity in contemporary society are discussed. Little empirical research has been undertaken to explore the extent to which education policy in the context of Catholic secondary schools and specifically in the Bukoba Diocese has encouraged and promoted mission integrity. This is also the case in the Kagera region of Tanzania. In view of the lack of published literature, there is a clear need to extend understanding of how policy influences the way in which mission integrity is maintained in Catholic secondary education. The aim is to create and interpret new knowledge through original research and extend and enhance professional and vocational practice in Catholic secondary education. A case study using a qualitative, inductive design was used to capture how Catholic secondary schools promote, in reality, the practice of the principles of Catholic education as documented in education policy. Data was collected by way of purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with bishops, a priest, head teachers and teachers (n=13) from two Catholic secondary education schools. A period of observation of school assemblies and teaching practice was also undertaken. Document analysis of school policy, literature and the curriculum, was also undertaken. Data was analysed using a modified version of discourse analysis as described by Van Dijk, 1997; Kress, 1985; Brown & Yule, 1983 and Parker, 1992. Three themes emerged from the analytic process: effective Catholic school leadership; attributes of the Catholic educators and dealing with challenges. Effective Catholic school leadership outlines the qualities that are required of competent leaders in a Catholic school. More specifically it identifies the features required of a leader to drive and support the implementation of local policy, the education policy and the promotion and maintenance mission integrity. It describes the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required of school leaders to effectively translate policy into practice. Attributes of the Catholic educators identifies those required of Catholic educators in the classroom or, more specifically, those required of the educators to promote the education policy in the school curriculum and teaching practice. It makes explicit what defining characteristics teachers need to possess, to promote and maintain mission integrity within the context of Catholic secondary education. Dealing with challenges describes the barriers or challenges that both school leaders and teachers are presented with in respect of policy implementation in the context of Catholic secondary schools. It reveals the barriers that Catholic educators, including school leaders, head teachers and teachers are confronted with, and in particular, the lack of funding received to support policy implementation and staff development. A number of recommendations are made to enable Catholic leaders, Catholic head teachers and teachers to develop and implement effectively Catholic education policy in secondary schools and ensure mission integrity is central to the work of the school and all academic and teaching practice

The Grizzly, September 15, 1998

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Proyecto de factibilidad financiera para la construcción de un hostal en olon

El Ecuador posee innumerables zonas de gran atractivo turístico que se destacan por su variada cultura y gran biodiversidad, pero que lamentablemente no se han sabido aprovechar o explotar correctamente como son algunos de los balnearios de la costa Ecuatoriana, es por eso que se decidió realizar este proyecto, pues va dirigido a un sector en crecimiento y poco explotado en ciertos lugares maravillosos de nuestro país como lo es, Olón. El proyecto a presentar nace de la urgencia imperiosa de satisfacer las necesidades ilimitadas de uno o varios segmentos de mercado a los cuales el proyecto se dirige. La creación y gestión total de un hostal ubicado en el pueblo de Olon, para obtener utilidades y crear empleo y oportunidades de trabajo a los habitantes de sector; satisfaciendo al cliente en sus necesidades materiales y recreacionales en la prestación de servicios de alimentación y alojamiento, particularmente alentando las actividades al aire libre y el intercambio cultural de personas de distintos países. Buscamos ser un nexo entre los turistas y los diferentes atractivos turísticos de este balneario y los que se encuentran a su alrededor, como Montañita, entre las actividades más preponderantes están: la visita alSantuario en honor a la Virgen de la Estrella de Mar, La Cascada Alex, un recorrido en las playas de mansas aguas marinas y cálidas arenas, campeonatos de surf en Montañita y la elaboración de preciosas artesanías por los pobladores del lugar

Implementacion del Nuevo Modelo de Negocio VMI

Para la elaboración del presente trabajo se realizó un acercamiento con la persona responsable del área de servicio al cliente, donde se expuso el alcance y la metodología a seguir con la finalidad de obtener su autorización en el uso de la información de la compañia. en el siglo XXI la actividad economica, productiva sociopolítica y ambiental ha generado cambios de comportamiento en los diferentes factores del ser humano.GuayaquilMagìster en Gestión de Proyecto

Student self-efficacy in modular accounting: A tool to improve the academic performance of accounting students enrolled in the modular program of De La Salle University

Self-efficacy has been a concept which has been greatly explored and related to different fields, especially performance. However, various studies showed inconsistencies in the findings and mostly focused on academic performance, not taking into account other various control variables. This research aimed to provide information regarding the effects of self-efficacy in the academic performance of students in an academic setting while controlling for demographic and environmental factors. Particularly, it focused on the De La Salle University’s Modular Program for Accountancy students. Employing a sample of 530 accounting students in De La Salle University, the results of the study found out that general self-efficacy has a significant impact on the academic performance of accounting students enrolled in the modular program. The study also found out that there are other significant variables that affected the academic performance of the students. © BEIESP