Glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are increasingly considered as an alternative to conventional steel reinforcement in concrete structures where corrosion resistance and reduced reinforcement weight are important. This study experimentally compares the flexural response of M25-grade concrete beams reinforced with conventional steel bars and GFRP bars. Beam specimens of 150 mm × 150 mm × 1000 mm were cast and cured for 28 days. The fresh concrete was evaluated through slump, compaction factor, flow table and Vee-Bee tests. The beams were subjected to incremental flexural loading, and load-deflection response and calculated flexural stress were recorded up to a maximum recorded load of 40 kN. At 40 kN, the steel-reinforced beam showed a mid-span deflection of 2.495 mm, while the GFRP-reinforced beam showed 2.415 mm, corresponding to approximately 3.21% lower deflection for the tested GFRP specimen. .

This paper reports on contemporary teaching in mathematics, perceptions of important elements of their role as teachers of mathematics at the conclusion of a two-year professional in life long. Analyses of written responses to survey items indicated shifts in four categories describing important elements of their role: teaching skills, knowledge, concepts; developing problem solvers; facilitating learning by providing quality activities, tasks, and resources; and fostering positive attitudes towards mathematics learning. Teachers attributed these perceived changes to the integration of a number of components within the project. Teaching is a complex craft involving many skills. It can also involve the artistry and enjoyment of combining these skills into cohesive and effective lessons that are productive learning experiences for students..

An appropriate classroom environment can enhance these positive dispositions in children if teachers receive appropriate training. It is no accident that some schools are more adept at addressing the moral development of their students. Better schools plan for virtue. The curriculum contains references to virtuous acts, and students are recognized and rewarded for virtuous behaviors. Four-Component Model of Moral Maturity, the program assumes that moral behaviors are built on a series of component processes. In addition, moral judgment training strategies might include the direct teaching of criteria for making professional moral judgments in cases involving informed consent, paternalism or breaches of confidentiality. For this component, reference should be made to the specific descriptions of prescribed actions found in professional codes of ethics..