University Education and Its Significance

Introduction Educationalists envisioned education as a way of equipping learners with the requisite skills in a bid to become useful in a changing world. This paper argues that students of an elite education are disadvantaged based on the arguments put forward by William Deresiewicz in his article, The disadvantages of...

Education: Qualitative Research Study Roles

Steps Involved in Conducting a Qualitative Research Study The first step is to identify the topic of interest. This is then followed by developing a research problem that will be investigated through the research and to state the purpose of investigating that particular problem. In order to carry out the...

Online Education and E-Learning: Potential and Benefits

Outline The world of Computer technology has experienced advanced growth. This technology has, therefore, been applied in each and every aspect of our lives. The internet, which has improved the communication network, has also led to the invention of other facilities. One of these improvements is in the education sector....

The Advantages of Online Learning in Modern Education

Introduction One of the most significant changes in the school experience caused by the COVID-19 crisis is a shift from physical to virtual learning, also known as online learning. Everyone agrees that online learning can lead to feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Nevertheless, it has created a paradigm shift...

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: Definition, Implications, and Misconceptions

Introduction Academic integrity is an important issue that some students might face when submitting their work. This involves not only the process of cheating or falsifying facts but also plagiarising. As a result, every student is expected to follow a specific set of guidelines. Thus, plagiarism is objective since it...

Critical Thinking and the Spread of Irrational Ideas: A Review of Dzubay’s Essay

Introduction In her essay “Outbreak of the Irrational,” Sarah Dzubay examines the ways in which irrational fears and ideas can proliferate quickly and harm society. She contends that people should be critical thinkers and evaluate these views since these bursts of irrationality might result in risky behaviors and viewpoints. The...

Richard Rodriguez’s Educational Experience

Richard Rodriquez and His Life Richard Rodriguez details his life story in a 2017 interview, allowing viewers to gain insights into the challenges of diverse communities. Specifically, one can learn from the interview with Rodriguez that his path of success was quite challenging, and that language issue is a major...

Academic Fraud & Dishonesty and Its Consequences

Introduction In modern society, violations of the norms of scientific ethics have become a big problem. These include plagiarism, falsification of empirical material, fabrication of references to non-existent works, incorrect citation, undeserved authorship, sale of dissertations, sabotage. The above types of violations of ethical standards can be qualified as specific...

Financial Literacy Lessons for Children

Introduction As Amagir et al. argue, “children and adolescents can only realize their full potential as citizens if they are financially empowered and capable” (56). Teaching children financial literacy is the key to building a society in which citizens know how to properly manage their funds, and now, we will...

Children’s Book Rationale Discussion

Introduction The worth of children’s literature cannot be ignored in modern education for several reasons. First, this activity allows teachers to understand how to introduce new information to young readers and involve them in a learning process. Second, children use books to increase their language and cognitive development for problem-solving...

Developing Metacognition in Students

The primary purpose of all levels of education is to prepare students for their future personal and professional lives and become contributing members of society. It is achieved both through the transference of knowledge and the development of various skills and competencies. One such skill is metacognition, which can be...

“Creating a Comprehensive System…” Article by Darling-Hammond et al.

According to the article “Creating a Comprehensive System for Evaluating and Supporting Effective Teaching,” various methods and approaches are used in integrating changes to teaching practices and pedagogies. They include setting standards that encompass assessments and an interactive structure that captures the local needs and frameworks (Darling-Hammond et al., 2021)....

Effective Teacher-Student Ratios and Class Sizes

Introduction Effective school education is one of the basic foundations for building a developed, healthy, educated, and empathetic society. The foundation is laid for essential social interaction and self-education skills at this stage. It may be considered that the more teachers work in schools, the better it is for the...

Why to Prefer STEAM Over STEM Educational Tool?

Introduction STEM is a consequence of the emergence of education transformation tools; STEAM is a deepening of the method of combining technological and humanitarian disciplines. For the first time, the word ‘STEM’ appeared in response to the need to change math education standards: American children were losing in math competitions...

Educational Philosophy in Modern World

Introduction My philosophy is rather consistent with the ideas and beliefs articulated by Combs regarding the essence of education. Combs emphasized that educational philosophy should be flexible as the modern world is developing at a high pace and new ideas and frameworks emerge (Ugwuozor, 2019). I support this view and...

Anti-Bias Curriculum in Early Childhood Classroom

The bias in the early childhood classroom affects the formation of undesirable attitudes towards different social groups, which impacts their general dysfunctional integration into modern society. Adequate socialization in the current realities presupposes the celebration of society’s multicultural nature and the realization of everyone’s equal status. If children are exposed...

Operant Conditioning. Education

The upbringing of a child often requires significant efforts; however, it is also important to understand various aspects of rewards and punishments. Operant conditioning is one of the learning methods described by Skinner, who identifies four consequences of reinforcement that can be applied in different situations. Further, this framework is...

Mind Mapping for Adult Learning

Today, I would like to discuss mind mapping and how helpful it can be for adult learning. Adult education is more complicated than many people may think because it occurs at a time when individuals have already had some educational and professional experience, and adjusting to new knowledge can be...

A Study Schedule as a Success Strategy

Introduction Success strategy for a student involves effective learning skills, which require the ongoing practice in order to see the improvement. Developing a schedule is essential strategy to consider before you think of starting the process of studying. If you miss the importance of having a detailed plan for managing...

Culminating Project for Last-Year Students

Purpose of Culminating Project The purpose of the culminating project is to evaluate the level of understanding of the information provided during the last year for the students. The aim of this idea is not to blame someone because of the difficulties with any discipline but to improve the system...

Sex Education and Egocentrism: Cognitive Development

Introduction In the most difficult periods of a country’s development, the institution of the family shows high resilience and the ability to maintain its stability. Strengthening the moral foundations of the individual and the status of the family is a priority for society, and sexual education of the younger generation...

TED Talk Analysis: Tim Urban’s Speech on Procrastination

The modern world cannot be imagined without communication and the virtue of public speaking. Today, when communication has become easier and more accessible than ever before, people feel the need to define their identity to draw the audience’s attention (Schultze, 2020). The issue became especially relevant when platforms like TED...

The Politics of School Uniform: Dressing Diversity

Introduction The current educational environment serves as a place with particular diversification and poses critical concerns regarding the concepts of humanity and individual differences of the students. While the established dress code is considered the tool to facilitate a more serious school atmosphere and enhance student attainment, the school uniform...

Workplace Burnout Among Teachers

Introduction and Summary Teacher turnover is often caused by increased stress and burnout. Therefore, addressing workplace burnout among teachers can be a viable strategy to improve teacher retention rates in both public and private schools. In the article titled “Spirituality and prayer on teacher stress and burnout in an Italian...

Writing in ‘The Best of Two Approaches’ by S. M. Nordin

Scholarly Article Summary An article by Nordin (2017) focuses the attention of language teachers on approaches to writing. The central idea of the paper is to create a synthesized method for teaching writing, which includes the elements of two recent approaches. Before proposing a model for teaching writing, Nordin (2017)...

Effective Practice in Inclusive and Special Needs Education

Introduction Accommodating the educational needs of students with cognitive disabilities is one of the top priorities of instructors working in inclusive classroom settings. Lack of competencies and knowledge regarding effective teaching practices on the subject matter limits professors’ ability to maximize the success of children with special learning needs. The...

Play Based Programs and Learning

Introduction The ultimate goal of any learning process is to equip the targeted individuals with superior skills and ideas for confronting future challenges and pursuing their aims in life confidently. Researchers and scholars in the field of education have succeeded in presenting numerous ideas to improve the learning process and...

Overcrowded Computer Lab as a School Problem

Introduction Florida National University is one of the most popular in the region. It provides gripping programs to study and fascinating facilities to use on the campus. In spite of being an alluring place to attend, the school has some problems which are not critical but might cause trouble, with...

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Course Reflection

Introduction The Essential VIII that is proposed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2006) for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education can be viewed as a tool for reflection. This Essential includes the sub-competencies pertinent to health assessment, intervention management and evaluation, care delivery, the evaluation...

Journal Entry and English Composition Course Reflection

At the moment, before taking the English Composition Course my writing skills are rather intuitive, lacking profound theoretical knowledge. I have always been assured that certain rules and schemes may only disturb writers’ flight of thought and limit their opportunities for the realization of the creative concept. It is very...

Student Cheating in an Exam and Its Consequences

Cheating in exams is one of the biggest malpractices affecting a majority of students pursuing college education today. Cheating is amorphous since it comes in many different forms. For instance, a student can copy somebody else’s work and present it as his original work. This could be as simple as...

English Medium Education: Multilingual Education

Introduction Hong Kong’s system of education is similar to the system of education of the United Kingdom. Protestant and Catholic missionaries introduced education in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the Kindergarten level of education takes three years and is not compulsory (Postiglione & Lee, 1997, p. 26). After kindergarten, the...

The Role of Coordinator of Counseling

Introduction The Coordinator of counseling performs several interactive roles in meeting the needs of faculty, students, community members as well as administrators. Each group needs the Coordinator of counseling to perform some of the functions described below. It is also imperative to note that the duties of the Coordinator of...

Transfer Student Enrollment in Higher Education

Introduction A university’s transfer student enrollment policy plays a great role in determining the number of students enrolled in the university. However, most university stakeholders involved in developing the policy seem to forget that without students, a university becomes inexistent and loses its value to the students and the community...

Globalization and Education – Economic, Political and Cultural Dimensions

Introduction Globalization is a network of various factors including political, economic, cultural and many others. Concentrating and explaining globalization based on one or two factors won’t give a complete picture of its aspects and present trends. Understanding globalization can be done from various angles and the conclusion made from each...

The Article ‘Anybody Listening?’ by David Daniels

In this paper I am reviewing the article; ‘Anybody Listening’ by David Daniels. It has been the subject of several debates and reviews. It is about using discussion classes as an effective teaching methodology in college. David Daniels is an established and revered author with this as one of his...

The Early Childhood Education

With the current world we have today, education has been emphasized and clearly it is the only clear road to success. To achieve the best education, the learning institutions should have a good environment where the students’ capabilities are nurtured and developed. This can only be achieved if the current...

A Learning Portfolio and Its Role in Educational Process

Education is a rather difficult and psychological process, which involves not either a teacher, or a student, but both of them. Learning portfolio is “a representative or selective collection of one’s work [in a student’s case, usually drawn from classroom work] often amounting to a documentation for a personal resume”...

A Case Study of Michelle Rhee

Introduction The tenure system at the university level came into being after realization that it was important for educators to extend their limit of teaching skills in order to improve students’ know-how and high degree of thinking in their studies. Whenever job security is not in place, the teaching fraternity...

Classroom Management Case Study

Classroom management is a phrase used to illustrate the process of making sure that classroom activities go on as planned and that the students undertake the activities relegated to them without any disruptive behavior. It involves all the activities undertaken by a teacher or any educational instructor to ensure the...

Physical Education Teacher: Educational Scenario

Being a physical educations teacher I have had to analyze several situations putting in all my experiences and learning. Once, after I had finished demonstrating a forward roll to my physical education class it was required that my students are distributed on their mats so that they can begin practicing...

The Process of Control in Schools and the Role of Leaders

A school is composed of students, teachers and administrators who contribute to the process of control. The institutions or individuals vested with the authority to initiate control in schools include administrators, state school officers, school education boards, student and teacher organizations. Student control is achieved through organizations such as student...

Montessori Method in Educational Psychology

Introduction The world of the pedagogic studies presupposes the consideration of all features of the children and their ability to learn new material as well. In this respect there are too many methods which are used in the contemporary schools. The paper concentrates major attention on the case of the...

The Holistic Development of the Child

Leading scholars have not yet come to the consensus as to what technique is the most conducive to the holistic development of the child. Such term as holistic development is multidimensional; this notion comprise two constituent parts: intellectual and moral growth. Overall, it is quite possible to single out the...

Anti-Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education Programs

Introduction Concerns about drugs, alcohol and tobacco use have existed for a long time. Apart from looking for means to treat those who have suffered from their use, other measures have been employed in an attempt to prevent more people from falling victim to drugs and alcohol use. Most of...

Learning Theories: Behavioral Theory, Constructivism, Multiple Intelligence Theory

Learning is a complicated and time-consuming process. In the course of this process, a person acquires certain knowledge and skills and goes through “measureable change in behavior that continues over time.” (Stanhope & Lancaster 2006) There exists a number of learning theories that can be applied in a group or...

The Role of Environment in Learning

The environment in the context of learning can be defined as the surrounding of the learner in terms of both physical and emotional dimensions. This therefore implies that both physical and emotional aspects of the environment influence the learning process. The environment plays a very significant role in the learning...

Curriculum Development for Higher Education

Introduction Curriculum designing is an integral part of any field of study. Maximum output can be expected if the module that is designed through collaborative work analyses key concepts of the curriculum with expert guidance, justifies the rationale for the choice of the curriculum design, critically estimating the curriculum, functioning...

Transforming York County Schools: An ALAP Plan for Modern Education

Abstract This ALAP plan aims to develop strategies that can transform the school system in York County and prepare the students for their future following the requirements of the 21st century. Obtaining a high school diploma does not necessarily mean that an individual is ready to attend college or excel...

Comparative Education and Opportunities for the UK

The characteristic features of educational systems of different countries vary considerably due to the political, economic, cultural, and other peculiarities of these nations. Globalization has brought new opportunities and challenges related to education as people can now obtain degrees and find employment in any part of the plant (Banks 2015)....

The Evolution of Special Education

Introduction Examination of special education progress can be effective only when the advancements of general education are observed first. The previous century is characterized by the enhanced popularization of democratic principles and the adoption of freedoms that guarantee quality education for various social groups. For instance, the people of race...

Academic Achievement and College Admission

Making a decision in terms of college admissions has never been easy for the admissions committee – it is a complex process with many variables to consider. Universities and colleges pay attention to many aspects of future student applications in order to determine who will be admitted. The top decision...

Indian Boarding Schools’ Impact on Native Americans

Introduction In the US and Canada, education was used as a tool to address the so-called Indian question by outing children from their families and placing them in boarding schools. Namely, children aged five and older were forcibly removed from their families, while only the English language was used during...

Bullying in American Schools: A Persistent Issue

Introduction Bullying in American schools has been a common problem for decades, but it gained momentum relatively recently. Although different definitions of the phenomenon exist, there is a certain consensus as to the major aspects of the problem and its primary peculiarities (Mishna and Van Wert 227). Bullying in the...

School Crises, Prevention and Interventions

Introduction For the most part, the great majority of our nation’s children will complete their school years without ever being touched by a violent incident. But, how realistic is this way of thinking in this time and age? Recent school attacks such as Columbine and even those in our city...

APA Citation Style: Importance and Guidelines

The APA Guidelines The APA citation style was introduced by the American Psychological Association and is currently one of the most popular formats used in academic writing. The format is used to indicate sources of data used in the study. There are several basic reasons to use the format. Presentation...

Rubrics for Nurse Students’ Learning Assessment

Grading Rubric Criteria 0 0.2 0.3-0.4 0.5 1   Significantly below course requirements Does not meet course requirements Minimally meets course requirements Satisfactorily meets course requirements Proficiently meets course requirements Ability to correlate the major nursing works, models, and principles with the names of theorists who developed them.The total number...

Religion and Eastern Philosophy in Education

Eastern Philosophy, Religion, and Education: Introduction In chapter 3, Ozmon and Craver (2013) recognize the importance of religion’s contribution to influencing the ways of thinking of different people. With a particular focus on the general philosophy of education and eastern philosophy, religion, and education, the author’s main idea is that...

David Hume’s Perception of Education

David Hume who is a philosopher believes that nature has a noble role in aiding people to gain some things, which cannot be gained through reason. He does this by deploying empirical philosophical approaches that are enshrined within the scientific methodological rigor in his philosophical approach of reasoning. He argues,...

Behaviorism and Cognitivism in Nursing Curriculum

The two learning theories that are of the most interest to me are behaviorism and cognitivism. These two theoretical frameworks for understanding the mind stand in opposition to each other in what value they attach to human thought process and cognitivism actually developed as a response to behaviorism. Behaviorism covers...

English Language Fellow Program Experience

One can assume the fact that globalization is one of the most fast-developing aspects of the modern world. Due to the evolution of the various means of transport and communication technologies, the world seems to have become much smaller. Nowadays, people are able to visit any country and learn about...

Observation of the Students With IEP

Introduction The purpose of this study was to observe the first-grade classroom of 15 students. Two of the students have a learning disability while one has a behavioral disability. They, therefore, have to learn according to the Individualized Education Program (IEP). According to Siegel (17), IEP may refer to several...

Passing Exams and Preparation Aspects

If categorizing the purpose of studying into short and long term goals, such aspects as having a good job and earning good money can be related to the latter. Short term goals can be seen in the intermediary milestones, passing which testifies the knowledge students obtained so far. Yes, these...

Haircut Benefits for College Students

College is hideously expensive today, and the extra costs mount up swiftly. Lab fees, gym fees, books, equipment for science lab courses, parking fees, and heaven knows what else all add to the truly unbelievable cost of a degree. Students need to be comfortable, safe, well-shod, properly clothed, and decently...

Factors Affecting Strategic Planning in Universities

Abstract University management processes have evolved in the past 50 years in line with various changes that are sweeping the public sector organizations. Strategic planning was previously thought to be a concept of private sector organizations. While adopting strategic planning, universities face unique problems due to their nature and the...

Professional Competence for Future Career Goals

What is professional competence? A professionally competent person has the professional knowledge, professional capacity, professional skills, and good work experience. The person must have certain personal qualities that are sharpened to make him fit in the situation of the firm. Such a person must also be loyal to its management...

Political Cartoon Critiques State Legislature’s Merit Pay Bill

The scene in the political cartoon shows a representation of the current state legislature in the form of a fat, geeky-looking individual with a receding hairline and glasses offering an apple core to what appears to be a woman representing the entirety of the teaching profession. There are three distinct...

Children Investments in Theory and Practice

Introduction The concept of investment in children is both intuitive and appealing. The relevance of welfare and education of children is applicable to any political and social context and aligns well with the fundamental psychological and social values of humanity. The following paper provides an overview of areas consistent with...

Mathematics Teacher’s Career Goal

How do you respond to new ideas and innovations? I support the implementation of new ideas and innovations in teaching high school mathematics. Although the conventional approach in teaching high school mathematics has been impressive, it has encouraged laxity on the part of the learner hence losing its utility value...

Jumping Rope 30-Minutes Activity in Lesson Plan

Physical Education Lesson Setting: outdoors Objectives: The main objective of the activity is to teach children to jump rope using different techniques, both feet 15 times, left foot for 10 times, and right foot for 10 times. Introduction/Warm-Up Time Activity Purpose/reasons 5 min First children should be encouraged to fitness...

Instructional Methods for Teaching Science

Introduction The goal of education, as expressed by many scholars, is principally learning. It has been proved that education is most effective when the teacher and learner are clear about the learning objectives and expected outcomes. This explains why it is important to incorporate performance and behavioral objectives into teaching...

Special Education Cases: Mills, PARC, Tatro, Cedar Rapids

Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972) This case was a civil action that was brought in the United States district court of Columbia representing seven special needs children who wanted to be granted their rights to free public education which was being denied to them...

John Dewey’s Naturalism and Pragmatism in Education

John Dewey is undoubtedly one of the most important American philosophers and educators. The consistency of his worldview and wide-ranging theories are the key characteristics of his work that make him so appealing to new generations of educators. Dewey’s naturalism and pragmatism led him to develop a doctrine that promised...

Turnitin and Grammarly as Plagiarism Checkers

Paraphrasing Plagiarism in scholarly writing involves the use of resources without acknowledging its authors. It is an act associated with the lack of integrity, and most academic institutions are quite strict about the avoidance of plagiarism (Anderson, 2016). Writers should avoid plagiarism through the application of several measures. One of...

Mathematics Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Its Importance, and Effects

Introduction According to Albert Bandura, the self-efficacy theory is representative of an individual’s belief in his/her ability to complete a given task successfully (1986). As stated by Murphy and Alexander on the self-efficacy theory, individuals or teachers’ decision about their ability to teach any given task is entirely dependent on...

Diversity Teaching Scenarios: Fractions Lesson Plan

Introduction to Fractions Lesson Plan The selected diversity theme for this lesson is racial diversity in the classroom and how it benefits everyone. In recent years, the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted that more than half of children in preschool and early grades are racial/ethnic minorities. However, diversity in educational programs...

Types of Portfolios and Models of Teaching

Special Challenges Associated With Effective Communication Using Grades Educators encounter unique challenges with standardized grading systems in practice. Notably, teachers often find it difficult to understand and apply current guidelines for using standardized grading systems effectively. They have to provide an accurate and fair reflection of the learner’s current level...

Teachers’ Expectancies: Determinants of Pupils’ IQ Gains

The paper under the investigation is written by Robert Rosenthal and Leonore Jacobson, and it is called Teachers expectancies: Determinants of pupils IQ gains. Despite the fact that the article was written in the middle of the past century, the given issue could still be considered crucial as it gives...

Qualitative and Quantitative Observations in Education

Features and Connections Between Qualitative and Quantitative Observation Both qualitative and quantitative types of observations are common when teachers work with students. Qualitative observations usually serve a descriptive function. They can be used to describe behaviors and their contexts. An observer studies the behaviors often without preexisting notions and memorizes...

Bullying Problem in School

Introduction Everyone knows what bullying is. A great number of people experienced bullying as either victims, perpetrators, or bystanders. It is a problem that has existed ever since the creation of first public schools in the 18th century. While the society is aware of the problem, little is done to...

Culture in Early Childhood Education: Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion

In order to understand the importance of incorporating culture in early childhood education, it is important to start by defining culture. The term culture has varied definitions but basically, it entails the things that people develop together, what is shared amongst themselves and generally how they live together. Being more...

Essential Math Methodology for Elementary Teachers: Techniques for Effective Teaching

There are two theoretical frameworks that are pertinent in instructing elementary teachers on teaching mathematics: the developmental approach and the constructivist approach (Van de Walle et al., 2010). This discourse shall be delving deep into this viewpoint in the quest to establish their suitability and whether one is more preferable...

Educational Seduction: Insights from the Doctor Fox Lecture and Its Implications

Introduction The article under analysis deals with the effects the educator’s presentation style and charisma can have on the learning process. The study described in the article is based on the assumption that learners can be seduced quite easily by the personality of the educator and appreciate the learning experience...

Lesson Plan: Solving Equations and Inequalities

Student Objective The main objective of the lesson is for students to understand what are “linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters” (Engage NY, 2014). In other words, they need to grasp how the linear inequalities appear in a general way, how they...

Assessment Tools in a Language Arts Classroom

Introduction Performance assessment is gaining popularity among educators throughout the world. Therefore, teachers ought to be updated on the most recent and most effective assessment tools. They must learn how to utilize the tools efficiently in assessing student understanding and performance on certain objectives. This paper compares some of the...

The UK and Russian Educational Systems Comparison

Introduction The education system of Great Britain is famous for its unique traditions. Having such well known education establishments as Oxford, Cambridge, and having rather high educational standards, especially in the sphere of higher education, taking the 2 place in Europe, education system of the United Kingdom however, has its...

“Teach Like a Champion 2.0” by Doug Lemov

The fourth and fifth chapters of the book “Teach Like a Champion 2.0” by Lemov (2010) offer insights into the lesson-planning techniques that can be of use for a teacher of mathematics as well as other disciplines. The fourth chapter focuses on planning as such while the fifth one described...

Exposition Analysis: Maxine Hong Kingston’s “Tongue-Tied”

Exposition is an important part of the literary work which provides a reader with the necessary background information, clues, and important details which are essential to understand the author’s main idea supported in the text. In her essay “Tongue-Tied”, Maxine Hong Kingston intends to provide the complex background for her...

Labeling in Special Education

Currently, there is an intense debate about labeling and its effects in the area of special education. Some people believe that labeling is helpful because it distinguishes those students who have learning problems from those who are regarded as normal. Additionally, they also believe that it creates cultural solidarity. Arguably,...

The American Education System: Social Stratification and Its Effects

Equality and the American Education System The equality in education presupposes the implication that people of different background living in the same country have the same extent of the access to education. The question of the equality in education goes beyond just the political and economic situation in a certain...

Computer Skills for College Students

Advancements in technology have become intense and have given pressure to college students to learn computer skills in order to be relevant in the job market. Computer skills range from simple skills to complex applications. They involve the use of word, spreadsheets and other emerging applications. The necessity of computer...

Educational Article “The Hurried Child” by David Elkind

David Elkind in his article The Hurried Child addresses the society’s plan of trying to draw the future of its children closer, than it is. The message comes up at a time when parents are endeavoring to hurry their children into adulthood. Many people have set out to unravel the...

Understanding Student Professionalism

It is commonly thought that professionalism can only be discussed or evaluated within the context of work-related responsibilities. While this claim is true to some extent, at least traditionally, the current demonstration of value erosion and breakdown of ethics within the wider society has forced academic institutions to come up...

Encouraging Students in Reading and Literacy

Enhancing literacy acquisition in students is a hard task requiring a lot of responsibility, persistence, and skills for adopting a unique approach towards students. Unless a teacher is capable of encouraging students for acquiring new literacy skills, their students will not be able to make any tangible progress (International Reading...

Why College Students Drop Out of School?

Most students enter colleges with the aim of increasing their future earnings and having more career options, but not every student manages to successfully graduate the college. Dropping out of college has been attributed to unpreparedness to the life in college and to the level of education, overwhelming work, and...

The Role of History Learning in Society

If you’re looking for an essay about the role and value of history in modern society, look no further. This essay sample explores the role of history in people’s lives and explains the reasons we study it. Introduction History is the gathered information of the occurrences and people that have...

Concept of Lifelong Learning

Welcome to our lifelong learning essay sample! Here, you’ll find a lifelong learning example from personal experience. Get some inspiration for your lifelong learning essay with the help of our essay sample. Lifelong Learning Essay Introduction Teenagers share many things in common in their learning experiences as they grow up....

The Role of Textbooks in Education

The Pros and Cons of Using Etextbooks for College Students A number of college students buy or rent the e-textbooks they require for their courses as opposes to traditional paper textbooks. E-Textbooks have become very common and very handy for college students, since they are light and take up no...

Advantages of New Information Sources for Students in the Digital Age

Introduction The current century is the time of information, and people are learning to use it most efficiently. Students still need to research much of the information to complete their studies. Old sources such as books, newspapers, and radio do not provide an optimal way to information search. New sources...

Restorative Justice in Classroom Discipline: Building Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Introduction Teachers must ensure discipline in their classrooms, but everything should be balanced. Discipline maintenance can be based on strict obedience to rules and punishing everyone who does not comply. Such an approach is typical, but it harms students and worsens their problems instead of solving them. Restorative justice is...

The Impact of Remote Learning on University Students’ Mental Health and Social Relationships

Introduction The research paper investigates the impact of remote learning on the mental health and social relationships of university students. The key findings reveal that remote learning has led to increased stress levels and reduced engagement in a significant portion of students, impacting their academic performance and general well-being. However,...

Odd One Out Phonemic Awareness Game for Early Literacy

Dimension of Phonemic Awareness Phonemic awareness is a critical ability in early literacy and language development. It entails being able to identify and modify specific sounds, or phonemes, inside spoken sentences. One important aspect of phonemic awareness is the ability to spot oddities in phonemic patterns. In other words, it...

Key Stages in Observation-Based Learning: Attention, Imitation, and Discrimination

Introduction Learning that occurs through observing other people’s actions is known as observation-based learning. This type of social study can take on numerous shapes depending on different processes. Humans appear to learn this way without needing reinforcement; instead, they need a social model in their surroundings, such as a parent,...

The Impact of College Debt on Student Health and Well-Being

Introduction The challenge of increasing the depth of college students’ lives and its impact on their physical health is serious and needs immediate attention. With the rising number of mental health disorders and health problems associated with student debt, it is clear that reform is needed to help ease their...

Reforming Education: Insights from Stephanie Wynne’s Proposal

Introduction Schooling is always controversial because the current system has obvious areas for improvement. The value of education and its role in preparing children for adult life are perceived differently. The education system needs to be revised to adapt to children’s needs and provide them with new opportunities. Stephanie Wynne...

Differences Between Undergraduate and Graduate Research Requirements

Introduction Conducting research at different levels varies significantly in their methods and topics. The graduate level and the undergraduate level have some significant dissimilarities that can have a significant impact on the work process. The level of depth and complexity required for the qualifying performance of work differs depending on...

Milestones in Educational History: A Chronological Overview of Key Developments

2500 BCE – First Mesopotamian Schools and Educational System Are Founded The Sumerians invented writing during the Uruk Period, which lasted from 4100 BCE till approximately 2900 BCE. Therefore, there was a need to preserve and transfer this knowledge, so they created the first schools, which were initially attached to...

The Importance of Career Counseling for Veterans

Introduction Veterans are individuals who have served in the military for a certain period of time and have been honorably discharged from their service. While some veterans transition seamlessly into civilian life, many struggle to find their footing in the workforce. They require the support and advice of career counseling....

First-Generation College Students’ Resilience

Introduction Statement of the problem College students are considered “first-gen” when they are the first in their immediate family to enroll in college. Whether it be pride in their family’s success or sadness over being apart from loved ones, this can be a difficult realization to make. Some students may...

Human Nature as the Central Theme of the Avatar Film

Introduction This essay is a detailed answer to two questions regarding what the student learned during the term as part of the course and the central theme of Avatar – human nature. Accordingly, the student’s primary goal is to explain how and to what extent writing skills have improved and...

Principal Instructional Leadership and Its Benefits

Several special issues based on instructional leadership are found within the journal article. First, teachers regularly engaging in collaborative practice is essential for student success (Bellibaş et al., 2022). It happens when instructors routinely engage in activities such as discussing strategies for teaching, visiting one another’s classrooms, and consulting with...

Teaching: Rewards and Challenges

Teaching is widely considered a noble career or vocation because of the role teachers play in shaping lives. Being a teacher is indeed accompanied by many privileges; however, an objective analysis of the career also entails anticipating difficulties that may be encountered. Some of the rewards I will have as...

Information Processing in Child Development

Information processing development is an essential aspect of cognitive growth. In middle childhood, information processing intensifies as the child improves their literacy skills. The processing speed between ages 5 to 18 increases as the brain can manipulate complex details (Bergin & Bergin, 2019). Inhibition also greatly advances, just like cognitive...

A Phone Ban in the American Classroom

While personal device policies differ from region to region and class to class, almost every teacher has recognized the new normal of post-pandemic reliance on technology. Digitalization, using computers and phones, has made life easier for everyone. We would have come to this sooner or later, so banning phones in...

“Interleaving Retrieval Practice…” Study by Sana & Yan

Purpose The study investigated the long-term effects of interleaved retrieval practice in ninth- through 12th-grade science classrooms. The essay provides an in-depth analysis of the study, demonstrating its efficiency in light of the applied research design, validity, and conclusions. It covers various aspects of the text, including a description of...

Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities of Distance Learning

Introduction Distance learning represents a type of training defined by the apparent barriers of students from their teachers. Traditionally, distance education was done via the mail, but this is now possible because of technological advancements. There are various benefits to distance learning through the utilization of technology. Students use the...

Adult Education: McClusky’s Power-Load-Margin

Introduction McClusky’s Power/Load/Margin is one of the unique psychological models having practical importance for improving the quality of people’s lives. According to this model, the life balance is achieved when there is a positive margin. An adult can efficiently overcome the overload related to life and find resources for education...

Early Childhood Profession in Australia

Executive Summary It is important to note that the report is aimed to inform the council on the existing trends within the early childhood profession in Australia with a focus on core underlying issues as well as strengths. In sum, the observation and analysis reveal a strong negative tendency of...

Diversity in Education and Inclusive Teaching

Every child should get a high-quality and affordable education in the modern world regardless of their social, ethical, and economic backgrounds. Gender difference, skin color, nationality, and status in society should not interfere with education since studying at school guarantees children obtain the necessary knowledge to become competent professionals in...

Applying Technology in the Classroom

The past decades have depicted an incredible change in the landscape of education that was more rapid and extensive than ever before. The factor that was and is the strongest driver for this change, is the involvement of technology in the classroom. In current classrooms, such implementations range from hardware...

Formative Assessment in Education

Formative assessment is a form of evaluation that is done periodically within the classroom set up by the teacher to expose and improve the learners’ abilities. A teacher’s decision on whether to maintain the learning approach, materials, and environment depends on the nature of the classroom as depicted in the...

An Ideal Public School: An Exemplary Institution

There is no doubt that every child deserves the right to have access not only to quality health care but also to quality education that paves the way for a productive and happy future. Our nation is proud of the US school system, and other countries take an example from...

Using the Walden Library: CINAHL Database

Walden University Library is a free online library that contains a variety of digital materials such as journals, articles, conference papers, dissertations, books, and videos covering various academic and scientific subjects. Students are encouraged to use it in their academic research to improve their writing skills, explore ideas, and gain...

Cardiovascular System: Lesson Planning

Introduction Objectives Learning objectives are critical because they ensure the targeted unit or lesson focuses on the needs of the students. Every lesson should deliver meaningful content that has the potential to support the long-term and short-term goals of the targeted students. Wong and Wong (2009) argue that “one of...

Behavioral and Experiential Learning Theories

The parts of learning theory that I find essential in understanding how I acquire skills entail knowledge retention and replication. In particular, obtaining new concepts must involve the attainment, preservation, and application of new information. Moreover, an accompanying award for the stored notions motivates my enthusiasm to advance studying. For...

Effective Interaction in Early Childhood Education

Introduction The early childhood education (ECE) system is the initial link of all pedagogical training. At this stage, first speech and reading skills are formed, as well as the process of acquaintance with the world around them. At the same time, young children are very vulnerable: poor care, limitations, lack...

Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?

Introduction The price of education in the country incorporates the fees for student books, and this circumstance allows publishing companies and bookstores to establish policies for their benefit. This viewpoint is supported by Henry L. Roediger, who writes in his article Why Are Textbooks so Expensive? about the real reason...

Formality vs. Informality Comparison

The English language is a paradigm of lexical diversity, a variety of semantic meanings and structures. Hence, when used in different utterances, one smallest lexical unit might bear a significantly different semantic load, which later modifies the whole conversation flow. For this reason, it is of crucial importance to learn...

The Need for a Literacy-Rich Classroom

The creation of an appropriate environment is a vital consideration when it comes to teaching kids, and it ensures the efficiency of the studying process. The present-day educators highlight the need for a literacy-rich classroom that reflects the proper application of technology, and this concept will be useful for me...

Academic Writing and Professional Communication

Introduction To reach the appropriate level in learning the characteristic features of Public Administration, students should not only pay attention to such issues as the analysis of ethical and political questions connected with the field of Public Administration and develop skills in strategic planning and management but also be able...

Studying Abroad: The Benefits of the Opportunity

The number of study abroad programs has increased in the past decade significantly (Anderson and Lawton 86). In essence, Anderson and Lawton have projected a growth of eight percent annually (86). Colleges and universities have traditionally enrolled students in overseas institutions in an effort to improve their performance (Franklin 170)....

Negative Effects of Stress on a College Student

Discussion A college student has many problems to overcome to succeed academically. A student takes a lot more than just studying to be successful in college. He is confronted with several stressors, such as; time management, financial difficulties, deprived sleep, social activities, and others can pose danger to the academic...

Parental Involvement in Education

There is no use denying the fact that the issue of education is very important in the modern world. One of the main purposes of society nowadays is to guarantee stable development for children and make education affordable and efficient. That is why, a great number of papers are devoted...

Early Literacy in Children

Early literacy Early literacy includes all the phases of learning processes which children go through as they grow. This normally begins with children of about 5-8 years although others begin earlier depending on individual parenting. The goal in early literacy is to help kids to be fluent and instill in...

Teaching Strategies and Their Application

Meeting the needs of a diverse learner Diverse learners can perform well academically because they exhibit the characteristics necessary for excellence. They have positive attitudes towards learning, are obedient, have excellent social skills and perform excellently in other areas of the school curriculum such as sports. However, they may have...

SIOP Lesson Plan: US History. Sample Lesson Plan for Teachers

Subject: US History (1877 to present) Unit Focus: Events of the 1920s and 1930 Lesson 1: Length of lesson 1 day Standard(s): Virginia Standards of Learning. World History “6.4.: The students will describe the ideas and events of the 1920s and 1930s with emphasis on the Harlem Renaissance (Virginia Standards...

Education Policy by President Barack Obama

Introduction Barack Obama and Joe Bidden’s education policy is based on the fact that American children cannot stand any more neglect and indifference in their education system. The United States as a country is having numerous problems some of them are experienced in the education sector. Some of the problems...

Curriculum Development in Higher Education

Introduction The rapid changes in society today are largely driven by the shift in resources. One of the aspects in which such changes can be reflected in education. Curriculum, as well as curriculum delivery, is constantly explored, looking for new and effective methods. Accordingly, the rationale for updating the content...

Guided Reflection in Teacher Education

Numerous techniques aim at increasing the level of novice teachers’ competence, and guided reflection is one of these strategies. Pre-service teachers often apply this technique since it enables novice educators to tie theory and practice. The concept of guided reflection has been used for decades, and it is well defined....

Literature and Composition in Education

Introduction Literature and Composition are formed to enlist students in the careful understanding and essential examination of creative writing. In the course of careful interpretation of a particular genre, learners intensify their perception of the ways an author utilizes words to give both meaning and satisfaction to their readers. As...

Class Size Effects on Student Achievement

Introduction There are multiple purposes associated with schooling. The long run effects of schooling relate to high earning potential, better health, economic mobility, high level of economic mobility and increased democratic participation. As a result, it is paramount for societies to ensure that their children attend school for a given...

Educational Leadership: Literature Review

Leadership Defined Leadership is defined by Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines as follows: one, the office or position of a leader; two, the quality of a leader; and three, the capacity to lead (Agnes, 2004). These definitions describe what a leader does, but it does not provide any meaningful insight...

Arts Education and Its Benefits in Schools

The importance of art education in schools Arts play a crucial role in the overall development of students and benefit students by enhancing their ability to achieve. Arts benefits students irrespective of social and cultural distinctions and through the creation of a “learning field” enable them to shed their inhibitions...

Strategies of Learning English

Introduction Inspiration and stance play a major role in for student to boom in English learning. Language proficiency requires high level of background 0f critical thinking, ideas, synthesis of complex issues and events (Rojas, 2007). Over dependent on proficient language skills and general lack of manipulative activities in many social...

Why American Boarding Schools Are Effective at Educating the Youth?

Education is an aspect that the United States has always taken seriously. This is true since the days of the founding fathers. The thirty-fifth president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, captured this eloquently when he said, “Our progress as a nation cannot be swifter than our progress in...

In-State and Out-Of-State College Students’ Dropout and Success Rate

Introduction The recent trends in the U.S. education are rather dangerous as far as they reveal the permanently declining levels of college graduation accompanied by the growing numbers of students that drop out from college due to certain reasons (Beatty, 2001, p. 140; Whitbourne, 2002; Leonhardt, 2009). Scholars have considered...

Education: Impacts of Societal Forces

Introduction School improvement plans involve goals and activities designed to improve students’ performance. The plan consists of steps on how the set goal and objectives will be achieved and the inputs of all stakeholders. A society is made up of a population with varied competence, nationalities and cultural heritage. Due...

Student Assessment and Testing Methods

Introduction According to Harp (1996), assessment is the act of putting together data on the level of achievement of a learner whereas evaluation is the interpretation of that data based on the identified strengths with an aim of coming up with appropriate learning goals (p73). Assessment continuous throughout the life...

Nursing Course: Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Background Every field requires specialization for efficiency. Any medical course such as nursing is no exception here. However, specialization also requires a course to be studied, which requires organized planning. The organized plan for the effective study is what is termed a curriculum. The curriculum provides the direction of how...