Investigated dangerous working conditions and unsanitary procedures in the meat-packing industry. In 1906 the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act were passed. City Reforms Progressive reform began at the local or city level because it was easier to implement than at the vast state or national level.Urban corruption from political machines was a major focus, resulting in the reorganization of local government using the commissioner-and city-manager-styles of management. number of social reformers also worked to reform what they viewed as the ills negatively impacting United States society: Social Reformers Jane Addams Pioneer in the field of social work who founded the settlement house movement through the establishment of Hull House in Chicago, Illinois.
Dressing skills are an important skill for children to learn and come under the âumbrella termâ of self-help skills or independent living skills. Children will learn to dress and undress themselves at different ages depending on a number of factors including their fine motor skills, their interest in the task and their want to be independent.
Problem-Solving Skills. One of the things that employers often identify as being an important quality when hiring college graduates is their problem-solving skills. Students need to develop the ability to apply problem-solving skills when faced with issues or problems that are new to them. The development and use of problem-solving skills also improves learning.