experience

 It might seem to be obvious that the more experience we have, the more accurate the outcomes of our decision. People also say to get better you should practice more, even more specifically they say ‘Perfect practice makes perfect’. The problem is that perfect practice and experience aren’t the same things. Perfect practice (Eriksson's 10 000 hour rule) gives you expertise whereas general practice in a wide range of environments, with a wide range of people, over a long period of time gives you experience and it is this experience that helps you make better decisions in uncertain situations.

Decision making is informed by situation awareness: sensing data, creating an understanding of what is going on around us now and then projecting into the future what is likely to happen, and finally, executing on that to achieve goals or objectives. 

Situation awareness is informed by sensory input, expectations, experience, training and abilities but it is limited. We are constantly filtering data, billions of bits of data, ditching the majority of it. We only pay active attention to those things that we perceive to be important and/or relevant. Something that could be summarised as DIPI. Dangerous. Important. Pleasurable. Interesting.

Development

 

Development is the process of growth, change, or progress that improves people's quality of life. It can be economic, social, environmental, or personal. 

Economic development 

The process of using economic and technical measures to improve people's quality of life

Involves changing from a traditional economy to one based on technology

Involves increasing people's income and purchasing power

Involves improving the distribution of wealth

Social development 

Involves improving people's well-being and prosperity

Involves improving people's access to basic needs

Environmental protection 

Involves protecting the environment and its resources

Personal development 

Involves the process of growth and learning that happens throughout life

Involves the development of skills and the ability to achieve goals

Sustainable development 

The idea that economic development, social development, and environmental protection are all important and should be considered together

Grade

 

Grade information is a student's evaluation for a course, which is usually based on the marks they receive for individual assessment items. Grades can be expressed in letters, numbers, percentages, or ranges. 

What is a grade?

A grade is a measurement of a student's performance in a course 

Grades are usually based on a combination of marks for individual assessment items 

Grades can be letters, numbers, percentages, or ranges 

The exact system used for grades varies worldwide 

What are some examples of grades? 

A: Outstanding achievement

B: Commendable achievement

C: Acceptable achievement

D: Marginal achievement

F: Failing

I: Incomplete

U: Unsatisfactory

W: Withdrawal

S: Satisfactory

IP: In Progress

Where can I find grade information?

You can find your grade information in your course profile or grade book 

You can also check with your instructor for additional feedback 

Instructions information

           

When writing instructions, you should consider the audience, the task, and the desired outcome. You should also include safety information and ensure the instructions are clear and concise. 

Audience 

Consider how familiar the audience is with the subject matter

Provide more details for beginners and streamline for more experienced users

Task

Identify the essential steps for completing the task 

Order the steps logically, starting with the easiest and ending with the most difficult 

Ensure steps are in the correct chronological order if necessary 

Safety information 

Include any safety warnings, risks, or handling instructions

Ensure users understand the potential hazards and precautions

Clarity and conciseness 

Use clear, precise, and relevant language

Avoid vague words like "thing," "part," and "stuff"

Anticipate potential questions or points of confusion

Gather feedback and improve the instructions

Other tips 

Start with a succinct title

Provide a brief context in the introduction

Use verbs to indicate what is being done

Higher education

 

Higher education is a stage of formal learning that takes place after secondary school. It's also known as post-secondary education, thipprd-level or tertiary education. 

What it offers

Higher education can help you develop skills for the job market 

It can help you boost your career prospects and earning potential 

It can help you pursue a subject you're interested in 

It can help you develop personally and promote economic, technological, and social change 

Where it takes place

Higher education takes place at universities, colleges, and polytechnics 

In India, higher education is offered at universities and colleges that fall under the Ministry of Education 

What it includes 

Higher education can include undergraduate and postgraduate study

It can include general, vocational, professional, or technical education

It can include courses that lead to degrees

How to find information

You can find information about higher education in India on the National Portal of India 

You can also find information about higher education in India on the University Grants Commission (UGC) website 

Literacy

         

    Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and use numbers to communicate and understand the world. It's a lifelong learning process that helps people develop their knowledge and potential. 

What literacy includes

Reading and writing: The ability to read and write in a variety of contexts 

Speaking and listening: The ability to communicate effectively through speaking and listening 

Numeracy: The ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations 

Digital skills: The ability to use technology to access information and communicate 

Media literacy: The ability to evaluate and understand media 

Critical thinking: The ability to think reflectively and judge rationally 

Why literacy is important

Literacy helps people achieve their goals, develop their potential, and participate in society 

Literacy is essential for success in school and for getting jobs as an adult 

Literacy is a global metric that correlates to better access to economic opportunity, nutrition, and environmental sustainability 

Factors that affect literacy

Historical factors: The availability of writing mediums, such as papyrus, has affected literacy rates throughout history 

Cultural factors: The importance of oral tradition in a culture can affect literacy rates 

Illiteracy: People who can't read or write a simple sentence in any language are considered illiterate.

School uniform importance

      

School uniforms can be important for a number of reasons, including:

Equality: Uniforms promote equality by removing the possibility of competition based on clothing choices. 

Sense of belonging: Uniforms can help students feel a sense of belonging to their school and its community. 

Safety: Uniforms can make it easier to identify students, which can help with safety and security. 

Discipline: Uniforms can help students learn the importance of rules and regulations. 

Pride: Uniforms can help students feel pride in their appearance and their school. 

Cleanliness: Uniforms can help students develop a habit of cleanliness. 

Focus: Uniforms can help students focus on learning instead of their clothes. 

Convenience: Uniforms can save students time and money.