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Showing 1 to 20 of 308 for “"eclectic"”.
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Eclectic: A Recording Project of Original Crossover Compositions
<p>Music makers have always borrowed one another’s influences, across philosophies, across culture, and thus, across genres. Since the 1950’s, a time when classical music was at its farthest reach from popular music, the rift between these two “worlds” has shrunk, and music crafters from each …
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Environmental mediation: expert assessment of an eclectic theory
This dissertation developed an eclectic theory of environmental mediation and submitted it to 31 environmental mediation experts for an assessment of the 63 propositions of the theory. The propositions which represented factors which the mediation experts assessed as important elements contributing …
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An Eclectic Approach to Individualized Reading in the First Grade
Past experience has revealed a definite need to release children, at least partially, from the traditional ability groupings and allow more flexible groupings. The past also revealed that individual children's unique interests and abilities were not being provided for. Since the teaching of reading …
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Eclectic Compositional Styles in the Piano Works of Craig Walsh
… to and enrich his musical language. An eclectic tendency is present in much of Walsh’s music, and the fusion of styles is distinct in each work. The purpose of this study is to examine the eclectic styles found in the three solo piano works by Craig Walsh: Rhapsody, Black Scissors for …
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Essays on the eclectic paradigm and foreign direct investment into India
Since the 2000s, India has emerged as one of the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) amongst the emerging markets. Yet, the international business (IB) literature on FDI flows into India is still nascent. Recent developments have not been adequately covered and a coherent theoretical …
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Combining content-based and EAP approaches to academic writing: Towards an eclectic program
Over the past decade, Australian universities have experienced an exponential increase in the enrolment of fee-paying overseas students whose preparation for tertiary studies may differ significantly from that of local students. Despite English language proficiency requirements, there is some …
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ECLECTIC STRINGS AND MOTIVATIONAL DESIGN:GUIDING STRING EDUCATION IN THE PROMOTION OF LIFELONG MUSICIANSHIP
… A discussion follows, regarding the usage of Eclectic Strings music (the playing of musical styles appropriate for bowed and strummed string instruments derived from a broad range of sources (including classical) for individual instrumentalists and ensembles) in the public school secondary …
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ECLECTIC STRINGS AND MOTIVATIONAL DESIGN:GUIDING STRING EDUCATION IN THE PROMOTION OF LIFELONG MUSICIANSHIP
… A discussion follows, regarding the usage of Eclectic Strings music (the playing of musical styles appropriate for bowed and strummed string instruments derived from a broad range of sources (including classical) for individual instrumentalists and ensembles) in the public school secondary …
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A Case Study of Two Disabled Readers Using an Eclectic Remedial Reading Approach
… disabled readers to ascertain the value of an eclectic remedial reading program. No comparisons were made between the two subjects or any other group. The purpose of the study was to fully explain the diagnostic and remedial techniques used on two disabled readers and to relate the success of …
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Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth at Different Stages of Development: An Eclectic Approach
This study investigates if and how the economic growth effects of fiscal policy depend on the stage of development. In particular, it analyses the effects of different fiscal policy compositions (i.e. taxes on income and consumption, public spending on investments and consumption, and different …
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The organizational impacts of office automation : an eclectic guide for the practical manager
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Alfred P. Sloan School of Management, 1981.
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Eclectic styles ensembles and the role of informal learning experiences in secondary orchestra programs
The purpose of this study is to examine an eclectic styles ensemble and the role that the ensemble plays in students’ musical growth through the use of informal music learning practices. One high school orchestra program which features an extracurricular eclectic styles ensemble was examined …
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A study of progression and retention in higher education: the search for an eclectic theoretical framework
… main aim of this thesis is to create a new eclectic theoretical framework which will assist in the identification of students 'at risk' before underachievement, withdrawal or failure occurs. This universal model takes the form of a composite set of models which identifies the determinants …
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Structured teaching and eclectic classroom practice for children with autism in special schools: a case of mindful blending
… in the United Kingdom. In addition, the need for eclectic educational practice is widely documented, given the wide range of individual needs and strengths of learners with autism. Yet despite schools implementing a diverse range of approaches, knowledge of how and why teachers select combinations …
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African American Composers and the Piano Concerto
… the variety displayed by the African American eclectic composers. While Adams's, Walker's and Hailstork's solo keyboard works have been investigated to some extent, there is no current research regarding each of their piano concertos. Therefore, this dissertation aims to bridge the gap between …
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The presence of the past : an investigation into the application of history in architecture after postmodernism
… and what has become known as the body of eclectic sentiment. It does not try to codify into a set of hard and fast rules any principles about when and how to apply certain theoretical dogmas but, rather, tries to find a method of discovering how to formulate a design or philosophical …
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Subversive speech acts? An evaluation of an imperial-critical reading of Ephesians
… in the field of study by utilizing an eclectic hermeneutic in order to evaluate the plausibility of an imperial-critical reading of Ephesians. Current literature related to imperial-critical readings of Ephesians are surveyed, demonstrating that there are significant gaps in the …
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The Life and Literature of Reinhard Goering: A Study in Contradictions
… and give a semblance of cohesion to an otherwise eclectic nature and literary output: his theory of the inherent contradictions and paradoxes
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