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...

Curriculum Adaptation to the Needs of Students

Curriculum adaptation as a topic is about what the teacher must do to the curriculum so that all the learners are catered for. The main idea is that the curriculum is made for the students and not the other way round. Therefore since it is easier to adjust the curriculum...

Common Currency for Teachers and Students

Teaching children in a way that they would enjoy their studies is always a challenge. Every teacher has certain demand as for his/her class, as well as every student has his/her understanding of the teaching process. Quite often, the needs of the students and the possibilities of a teacher do...

Management Plan For an Early Childhood

Introduction Early childhood education is a very important segment of learning. It is therefore important to design a good and effective management plan to implement the early childhood curriculum. During this learning stage, the learners get the opportunity to explore, imagine and create as they gain academic, social, and emotional...

Camden County College: Condom Dispensers in Rest Rooms

While encompassing myself within the fold of my college routine during the time that I had been enrolled as a student of Camden County College since last year, it never occurred in my wildest dreams that one day the college will suddenly implement its decision to install condom dispensers in...

How Can Teachers Help Improving the School for Young Learners?

Introduction The topic of improving the schools for young learners is disputed among scholars worldwide. There are different opinions as for the leading factors that can provide for this improvement. However, it is out of question that teachers play a vitally important role in forming the school environment for students....

Equality in Education Question

Introduction There are several opportunities of life where people have always looked for equality among them being education. This is taken as a deceitful concept although when analyzed objectively, equality represents a natural concept employed by learners to express justice requirements that they may need to maintain within their societies....

Multicultural Curriculum and a Multicultural School Environment

Introduction Citizenship is a state of having the rights, privileges and duties of being a member of a given country. It is also defined as the character of an individual viewed as being a member of a society i.e. his or her behavior in terms of the duties, obligations and...

Concepts of Vocational Training

Introduction Vocational training is specialized training for a particular career or trade. The training in most cases does not consider professional skills, but lays emphasis on the practicability of skills learnt, hence linking to the working fields. Vocational skills help workers to improve their working styles, speed, and performance, hence...

Zinsser’s Classification-Division in “College Pressures”

Introduction A classification essay is used to find common denominators among categories, while a division essay breaks a thing into its components to find out how it works or why it does not work. William Zinsser’s 1978 essay, “College Pressures,” is a division essay which analyzes a group of students...

Remembering Who You Were: The Profession of the Teacher

Introduction “A teacher… a schoolteacher…” – frequently pronouncing these words, we do not think, what role in our difficult life they play. The profession of teacher connects together the capability for contact, understanding and knowledge of people. From the early years the child learns to get to know its surrounding...

Academic Honesty: Definition and Importance

Educational institutions are the places where students are taught to build their values, moral integrity, and strength of character. As such it is very important that academic honesty is inculcated in them through rules, regulations, and guidelines. Academic honesty has become the focus of discussion among educators in recent times...

Literacy from the Perspective of Social Theory

Introduction The ability to perceive information and communicate with others using different means is undoubtedly among the essential skills a human being has to possess. While reading and writing are crucial, the standard strategies that relate to literacy fail to consider the implications of the information technology age and its...

School Improvement. Professional Learning Community

Introduction The concept of a “professional learning community,” perhaps most ubiquitously understood at present within the framework proposed by Richard Dufour and Robert Eaker (1998), has captured the collective imagination of North American educators with its promise of fundamentally altering teaching, learning, and the generally stifling bureaucracy and individualism that...

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...

English (ELL) Teacher Tasks: Legal Framework & Instruction Models

Introduction The legal environment has a significant impact on education because it establishes requirements and standards for schools and educational programs. When it comes to English language learners’ education, the United States legislation provides many regulatory mechanisms that affect how ELL programs are designed and implemented. The present paper will...

Review of Fiske et al.’s Token Reinforcement for Autism Study

Brief Article Summary In children with autism, a token system is one of the instruments that are used to reinforce the desired behaviors. The article by Fiske et al. (2015) raises the problem of assisting the mentioned children with their learning and interaction with a teacher in a classroom. It...

Teachers’ Use of Assessment Data to Inform Instruction

Introduction Data-based decision-making at school depends on educators’ regular collection and assessment of different types of data regarding students’ progress to conclude about their strengths and weaknesses in learning. This approach to decision-making allows for utilizing mostly credible sources of information, such as summative assessment results, to draw accurate conclusions...

Effective Attributes of an Expert Teacher

Becoming an expert teacher has never been an easy task since it requires a lot of practice and readiness to engage in continuous learning instead of resting on one’s laurels. Despite multiple difficulties associated with gaining helpful experience and growing as a professional, specialists in education are expected to travel...

Multimodal Learning Style and Strategies

Introduction An individual style of learning refers to the preferred way in which people receive, process, comprehend and learn new information. The examination of learning modes has a significant influence on the educational process and classroom management as the choice of teaching tactics affects the learners’ results. This essay is...

Andragogy: Adult Learning Theories

The andragogy theory developed by Malcolm Knowles specifically targets adult learning, implying that adults tend to be more self-directed and responsible for making their decisions. Andragogy is a humanistic theory, which means that it is focused on the learner and focuses on his or her potential for self-actualization, the motivation...

Tuition Fees in Public Universities and Colleges

One of the problems facing higher education in contemporary American society is the high tuition fees in public universities and colleges. By the time students are graduating, they have debts that will take decades to clear, and this aspect affects their financial wellbeing for the most part of their adult...

Plagiarism, Its Reasons and Solutions

Introduction Plagiarism is one of the most frequent problems in academic writing. According to Hosny and Fatima (2014), it is deemed as “a common phenomenon among students of all ages and specialties.” However, the background of each case is unique, which adds to the complexity of the picture. The factors...

Students as Sheep: An Exploration of Governance in Education

Introduction Governance is one of the most critical issues in philosophy since it illustrates a conflict between people’s right to freedom and their willingness to live in an ordered society. Peter Cave’s chapter “Man or Sheep” discusses this concept in great detail, exploring the benefits of centralized governments and their...

Curriculum Change Plan for Jacox Elementary in Virginia

Introduction The efficiency of educational programs may differ depending on the community. It is evident that schools with higher academic performance require a more advanced curriculum than schools with lower academic achievements. Therefore, sometimes, schools’ curriculum is to be reevaluated and changed to adhere to the needs and ability of...

Effective Early Childhood Managers and Their Traits

Introduction Quality curriculums are defined as those expected to help early learners facilitate the mentioned aspects of development because they represent structures for the provision of high-quality learning and inclusive education, especially in environments when teachers are under-qualified or when classrooms are under-resourced. From the personal perspective of an early...

Billionaire’s $40M Donation Sparks Debate on Student Debt Crisis

Introduction A recent announcement during a commencement speech by a billionaire investor Robert Smith that he will pay off the student debt of the graduating class at a historically black college generated worldwide news coverage. Although the donation exceeds $40 million, it will cover the costs of only 396 graduates...

Standardized Testing and Its Benefits

Various testing models are designed for the evaluation of student knowledge and cognitive skills. However, all of them have specific limitations that should be considered upon evaluation of results. Standardized testing is designed to determine the actual performance of students by providing them with an identical set of questions and...

Technology in Education from a Taoist Perspective

Education is meant to prepare students to solve problems within their environments. The concerns of education are different from the traditional approaches to education and learning since students approach their projects from problem definition as opposed to the project’s idea (Flowers, 1998, p.20). According to the author, a problem is...

Reconstructionism, Marxism, and Education

Reconstructionism philosophy holds that society encounters change continuously. The purpose of education is to ensure that this state is maintained (Ozmon & Craver, 2013, p.1 58). From this philosophical paradigm, people who drive change within a society resort to the deployment of education as the most efficient tool for fostering...

How Learning Styles Impact Academic Achievement

Introduction Learning is a dynamic psychological process that entails getting information into the mind of an individual. The learner concentrates on his proficiencies, memorizes, and finally articulates his thoughts and perceptions. It makes the individual make sense about his environment hence enabling him to acclimatize to new conditions. Learning style...

Educational Psychology and Learning

Introduction Teachers make a difference. Nowadays people pay more and more attention to the qualities of the teacher and the educator. The offered chapter one and video clearly demonstrate the difference between the above notions expressed in different approaches to teaching. Main body First of all, the teacher is the...

Educational Philosophy and Curriculum Development

Exploring the connections between teaching philosophies, educational philosophies, and philosophy. Learning-based curriculum development The articles from the Electronic Reverse Reading I chose are written by Beatty, Leigh, and Dean (2007) and Nygaard, Højlt, and Hermansen (2008). They both focus on educational aspects but highlighting different peculiarities. The article prepared by...

Insights into Whitman & Yu: Poetic Analysis and Identity

Introduction: My Participation Poetry can be seen as the highest top of the literary work since poets manage to articulate their ideas within quite short and refined pieces. Analysis of such works is especially challenging and exciting (at least, it is so for me). I thought I was quite good...

Kirpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation

Introduction For the past four decades, Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation has been popular, well known and used extensively. Despite the fact that it’s so well known, it is also greately criticized by the corporate community and academia worldwide for some of its weaknesses (Coulthard, 2005). The four levels of evaluation...

Perplexing School Memories: A Personal Reflection

Introduction When growing up, children go through various experiences some of which are life-changing, others are ordinary and others can best be described as perplexing. It must be remembered that when a child is growing up, pretty much of their time is spent in school. Therefore, a lot of experiences...

Disability Services in Higher Education Facilities

Do you think higher education institutions have a responsibility to address the fact that underrepresented groups have difficulty succeeding in college? Explain. Any institution should put into consideration the needs of disabled students. Assistance personnel, professional care team, and accommodation are the support services that should be granted by institutions...

Sports Clubs in the College and Their Priorities

One of the most frequent extracurricular activities in college in any country is connected to sports. The vast majority of students are eager to find some time, effort, and desire to forget about the basics of education and spend this time playing the favorite sports game. In this article, the...

Education System in the United States

​Introduction Ideally, education should continually prepare an individual for life so that they may live it to the fullest while aiming at an experience of the greater good for all and sundry. Nurturing of the human capacity for creativity requires a fertile environment for growth. Thus, education can be acquired...

Journalist Profession, Its Pros and Cons

When the time to choose one particular profession comes, many students face several doubts and challenges. It is not very easy to make one clear decision and be sure about its correctness in the future. This is why it is better to evaluate all pros and cons beforehand to make...

Art Education and Human Development

The general response to Art Education and Human Development by Howard Gardner This book looks into the value given to arts education by the governments and other stakeholders considering the strides arts education has made in recent years. Before appreciation of democratic processes, many totalitarian regimes considered artists as people...

School Experience for Students with Disabilities

Prediction of Drop-Out Among Students With Minor Disabilities We all know about the importance of completing at least a high school education about preparing ourselves for financially rewarding jobs in the future. Without the proper educational attainment, it is almost impossible to find a job that will keep a roof...

School Bullying and Student’s Development

Bullying Bullying is one of the major social challenges facing youth in our schools today. Ann and Aidan (2004) observe that there are two main types of bullying namely indirect and direct bullying. Students directly bully each other by fighting, kicking, pushing, and attacking using any available weapon. Indirect bullying...

Dealing with Resistance and Anger in Schools

Abstract Resistance in class can be very infuriating to the teacher. However, with proper handling, even the most notorious source of resistance can change to become an excellent student. This change requires the teacher to be creative in handling resistance. Otherwise, using old tactics because they have achieved desired results...

Visual Learning Style and Improvement Strategy

Introduction I have assessed my learning style and it turned out I am a visual learner. Visual learners tend to perceive information better if it is presented in the form of charts, diagrams, pictures, etc. (Anderman & Anderman, 2009). Visual learners also perceive information better when they read it rather...

Maximizing Educational Outcomes Through Co-Teaching Models

Introduction The sphere of education is one of the most important nowadays, and at the moment, the efficiency of explored approaches is one of the major concerns of the society. The fact is that the enhanced demands for the quality of education and its specific character introduce the need for...

Lesson Observation: Giving Children the Notion about Poetry

Teacher about the Lesson The teacher defined the aim of the lesson as “giving children the notion about poetry and getting them interested in it”. The assignments that she planned to give to the students were focused on developing such skills as active listening and listening comprehension, oral presentation, visual...

Diversity and Inclusivity as Teaching Philosophy

Being an educator is an important task, as it provides an exciting opportunity to influence others and share valuable knowledge. I believe that a good teacher should become a role model and a mentor for the students, thus impacting their future life, beliefs, and values positively. As an educator, I...

Higher Education for African American Women – Research Paper

Literature Review This chapter reviews the existing literature in support of the research study. The literature reviewed presented a discussion on the barriers and success strategies for African American Women to obtain higher education. Besides, a discussion of the Critical Race, Social Learning, and Feminist theories were included that formed...

General Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities

Introduction Children with disabilities especially mental disability have continuingly been discriminated by world curriculum. Inclusive education is a curriculum that accommodates both disabled children and the non disabled in the same school environment. They are exposed to the same learning facilities. The curriculum is made to fit the needs and...

Schopenhauer’s Critique of the Public Education System

Introduction Schopenhauer’s article focused the spotlight on some of the critical weaknesses of the conventional learning paradigm. His assertions were not only scathing, but they were also accurate, especially when viewed from the perspective of the public education system (Letizia 119). Paulo Freire’s “Banking Concept of Education” framework strengthened certain...

Student Misconceptions Regarding Reproduction and Heredity

Strategies to elicit student misconceptions Students often have misconceptions regarding the principles of reproduction and heredity. To elicit these misconceptions and develop strategies to overcome them, it is necessary to encourage the students’ participation in discussions. Furthermore, a teacher can receive important information regarding possible mistakes and wrong ideas while...

Positive Learning Environment for Student Nurses

Introduction The creation of a positive learning setting allows students to feel well-cared-for, engaged, and comfortable, which makes them motivated to strive for success (Henderson, Cooke, Creedy, & Walker, 2012). In an environment where ideas and tasks stay constant, and focus is set on the positive attributes of learning, learners...

The Advantages of Independent Learning

Education is an integral part of human development. The learning process starts since the very moment of birth and continues throughout the lifespan. As a person grows, he/she becomes more conscious about own intellectual development and capable of influencing its outcomes. Nowadays, researchers and practitioners in the field of education...

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...

Early Childhood Swimming Education and Methods

Learning to swim at an early age is needed for the physical health of a child. It develops motor skills and muscle power, makes the lungs stronger, and shortens the reaction time. Swimming is also necessary for the emotions of a child because it gives them confidence. Teaching a child...

American Psychological Association (APA) Citations

Why is APA Style Used to Document Ideas in Writing? APA citation style is used to document ideas in writing because it demonstrates that a person who works on a particular text refers to other authors’ opinions, statements, and conclusions. It is essential to outline a certain idea of another...

Cross-Cultural Communication in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education: Introduction Standard Summary: Building Family and Community Relationships Promoting diversity and improving the process of cross-cultural communication In the environment of the 21st century, where diversity is one of the foundational principles of intercultural communication, it is essential to teach learners to be perceptive of other people’s...

Childrens’ Misconceptions about Seasons and Days

Students’ misconceptions about seasons, days, and nights Students often have many misconceptions regarding changes of seasons or changes in days and nights. The researchers who study these misconceptions usually pay attention to the following ideas declared by children: the Earth is viewed as becoming closer to the Sun when summer...

Differentiation in Education, Its Pros and Cons

Benefits and Drawbacks of Differentiation in a Classroom Differentiation is usually viewed as an approach that is effective to address the problem of heterogeneous classrooms where diverse students learn under the supervision of only one teacher. As a result, a teacher is expected to work as a real professional in...

Understanding NAEYC Standard 2 for Early Childhood Professionals

The purpose of this paper is to outline the NAEYC (2010) Standard 2 and prepare a plan for its exploration to improve my skills. A Summary of Standard 2 The NAEYC (2010a) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs include Standard 2 (S2): “building family and community relationships” (p. 1)....

School Choice: Educational Sector Thriving

Competition among different players in any given sector within a nation’s economy is essential in enhancing the effectiveness of the sector in question. This calls for the government to set up policies that pave the way for healthy competition within the parties in any given sector. Over the last two...

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,...

Sociology and Education: Schooling Purposes

Introduction Education is an integral part of every society. The modern system of school aims at providing all children with equal opportunities for studying. Schools prepare children for adulthood. They teach them not only general knowledge about this world but how to become a constituent of modern society and make...

Are Anti-smoking Adverts Effective?

Background Information Smoking is responsible for over 440,000 deaths annually in the United States. A similar number of casualties occur in different parts of the world. Smoking is also “associated with different health problems such cancer, respiratory complications, and lung infections” (Ji, Xiong, Gilpin, & Biener, 2007, p. 34). Every...

The Concept of Audience in Writing

The concept of audience in writing is one way for students express themselves and also to reflect on their experiences in schools. However, in most cases, students rarely entrench or write with their audience on their mind (VanderMey, Meyer, Rys, & Sebranek, 2014). A good number of students especially international...

Impact of School-Based Sex Education Programs on Teenage Pregnancy Statistics

Abstract This essay provides an overview of school sex education and teenage pregnancy in the United States. The United States government has heavily invested in the abstinence-only education program in a bid to alleviate teenage pregnancy. Nonetheless, United States is one of the leading countries in the developed world that...

School Uniform in Learning Institutions

Most learning institutions in areas like the United Kingdom, South America, and Africa have endorsed uniforms or specified attires, which is mandatory to all students. School uniforms identify pupils with a given institution. On the other hand, institutions in countries like France and USA rarely endorse the use of school...

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...

Due Process in Student Suspensions: Comparing Newton County Schools and Goss v. Lopez

Introduction There are numerous procedural fairness obligations if a student is suspended for a short or lengthy period. A statutory requirement known as “due process” ensures that individuals have access to all their constitutional rights, including their life, freedom, and possessions. Each learner has the right to learn; if this...

Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers: Overcoming Prejudice Through Education

Brief Summary In 1994, Erin Gruwell began teaching at-risk students in Long Beach, California, at Woodrow Wilson High School. The school experiences racial tensions, which are exacerbated by the Los Angeles riots; hence, Erin faces challenges in engaging her students who belong to rival gangs and are often involved in...

Supporting English Language Learners: Strengths and Weaknesses of Schools

Evaluating Schools’ Success in Meeting the Needs of ELLs/Els It is important to note that educational institutions should meet the needs of students with different levels of language learning. Accordingly, it allows for equal education for every student and promotes student social and academic engagement. A strength is that many...

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...

Promoting Ethics and Avoiding Plagiarism in Psychological Research

Introduction In this paper, I want to pay attention to the promotion of ethical practices and social justice in psychological research. Today, many people with different backgrounds are interested in conducting their individual projects and discussing their topics of interest. However, in their intention to introduce new perspectives and share...

Inclusivity Education for Disabled Students

Introduction The quality of life in children with disability can be marginalizing. Adopting strategies that can meet the learning needs of disabled children in education is challenging, especially for inclusive education, whereby all students are engaged. Inclusive education has been effective in facilitating learning, especially for disabled students. Inclusive education...

Precis: Mature Adult Learners, Self-Directed Learning Practices, and Quality of Life

In the 2017 article “Mature Adult Learners, Self-Directed Learning Practices, and Quality of Life” by Grover, Miller, and Porter, the authors focus on the rising number of older adult students and their valuing of life. Grover et al. (2017) indicate that the number of adults has been increasing in the...

The Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The student loan forgiveness plan was initiated to assist graduate students who struggle to repay the loan they borrowed to obtain their college degrees. In August 2022, the Bidden-Harris government publicized its proposal to remove up to $20,000 in student debt for qualified borrowers to offer middle-class and working families...

Learning Process in Different Contexts

To solve the psychological and pedagogical problems of interaction of participants in the educational process, the technology of contextual learning is recognized as the main one. Many researchers consider this technology of teaching to be a priority, especially in the context of the transition to the competence-based paradigm of education...

Writing an Extended Narrative Essay

Writing an essay is time-consuming because it requires commitment and dedication to achieve great results. The essay forms a certain sense of the structure and format of the work, thereby organizing the writing style as a whole. I have yet to encounter specific types of essays in my practice. The...

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...

Learning Approaches: Types and Effectiveness

The home environment is vastly different from the educational environment. Humans’ neural connections are connected in such a way that home has become synonymous with relaxation and comfort (Meyers et al., 2013). People are returning home to gain strength after a difficult day. In quarantine, individuals realized that the home...

Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Diverse Learners

Introduction Learners’ inclusion involves creating an environment that allows all the students to benefit from all sessions despite their differences. Instructors play a significant role in ensuring that the learning environment is inclusive for all learners and making the learning process easy and bearable. This essay explains the instructor’s characteristics,...

Academic Performance in Public vs. Private Schools

Introduction People popularly assume private school attendees exceed public school students’ academic performance. Although this statement rings true for an overwhelming majority of countries, there are still unique cases which disapprove this norm. Current literature questions the common belief in the superiority of private education. Researchers still cast doubts on...

Andragogy and Pedagogy for Adult Learners

Instructional coaches play an impactful role in the educational system. Since they are responsible for mentoring teachers and affecting the quality of education which they further give to the students, they have to have an excellent understanding of the efficient strategies of adult education. There are the concepts of andragogy,...

The Integration of Drama and Visual Arts Lesson Plan

Name of lesson: Integration of Drama and Visual Arts with Historical Knowledge Content taught using creative arts as a pedagogical tool: Historical Knowledge / Community, remembrance, and celebrations The cohort: Levels 3 and 4 (Students from diverse backgrounds) Learning outcomes Students will be able to work with others and collaborate on different creative...

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...

Project-Based Learning Discussion

The idea behind project-based learning is the study of student-centered strategy that combines a dynamic classroom approach, where students gain more profound knowledge by actively exploring issues and problems from the real world. Students gain knowledge about a subject by researching and coming up with solutions to challenging questions, challenges,...

Aspects of Career Development: Personal Branding and Networking

Introduction Building a successful career in 2021 seems to be harder than climbing Everest. Management science has evolved over the years and now spans a variety of sectors, including communication, marketing, psychology, sociology, and many others. Such concepts as personal branding and networking become more important to every professional trying...

Developing Personal Writing Skills: Present and Future

Introduction Refining individual writing capabilities is an essential task for any person interested in developing their career. Excellent proficiencies in writing often aid the employee in their professional growth, chartering a path for a successful future. Of exceptional importance is observing the advancements made during the educational endeavors, which allow...

African American Students’ Perceptions of Higher Education Barriers

Davidson, J., Clark, T., Ijames, A., Cahill, R., & Johnson, T. (2020). African American students’ perceptions of higher education barriers. Educational Research Quarterly, 43(4), 59-69. The research by Davidson et al. (2020) explored the perceptions of African American college students regarding the barriers associated with enrolling in higher education institutions....

Learning Activities for English Language Learners Support

To design activities for kindergarten-level learners, it is vital to consider the characteristics of ELL students and language acquisition principles. The New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) was established to measure the English language proficiency (ELP) of New York state ELL students. According to the NYSITELL,...

Difference Between an Assessment and an Evaluation

The process of teaching leads to the need for an assessment to be carried out. In other words, when learning is the key point of focus, the need to assess comes into play. Usually, when assessment is being carried out, the key area of concern is ascertaining the result of...

Education for Gifted and Disabled Children

Every child has a right to education, and schools worldwide provide this need. However, disabled and gifted children are not adequately catered for in the regular school setup because they are the minority. Society fails to accept remarkable mental abilities as a gift and maintains ambivalence towards intellectuals. Children who...

The Process of Resume Creation

Over the past years, the process of resume creation has gone far beyond, indicating one’s professional experience and qualities. Resume and cover letter completion now require basic education on the formatting and style peculiarities, including knowledge of the current labor market tendencies. Moreover, the competitiveness levels in the market have...

Book Clubs: Professional Development Among Teachers

Introduction Professional development among teachers is one of the most common expectations because this profession requires regular improvements and new opportunities. The sphere of education is not about teaching or sharing information but the enhancement of skills and knowledge that play a critical role in life or job performance. There...

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...

SIOP Model in the United States

The SIOP Model represents an evidence-based framework of sheltered instruction that has been widely used across the educational facilities in the United States. The components of the SIOP Model include preparation, building background, comprehensible input, strategies, interaction, practice or application, lesson delivery, and review or assessment. Lesson preparation is the...

School Uniforms and Their Impact on Students

Do school uniforms help or harm students’ academic performance and personal lives? The question remains unanswered and continues to gain controversy from parents and their kids as more schools decide to implement the school uniform policy linking it to safer education. School regulations on clothes become quite challenging as strict...

A Case Study on Educational Leadership

Introduction Demetreio Secondary School is facing a herculean challenge of leadership. The school has been through years of poor leadership, which has resulted in a wrong perception developed in the minds of parents, teachers, and students about their school. As noted from the case study, parents, staff, and children are...

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...

Flipped Classroom Approach: Literature Review

Introduction Improving the student learning experience is a vital process of the system of education and the task of various researchers. One of the methods to increase learning outcomes is a flipped-classroom approach. This is the type of blended learning that focuses on student active learning and provides the instructor...

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...

Preschool Education Space: Designing Preschool Centre

The mechanisms through which little kids study are comprehended in numerous diverse means. The same procedures are frequently expressed and streamlined by various hypotheses of education processes and information acquisition. Through the investigation of preschool education spaces, it is discovered that most locations recognize only one or two education theories...

The Writing Process Overview and Analysis

Introduction Writing is a process involving both creative and routine aspects. It includes several steps, which help develop, shape, describe, and conclude one’s ideas. It is known to include five separate stages: prewriting, discovery drafting, revising, editing and proofreading, and publishing (“The Writing Process” 2). While some people move along...

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

The Purpose of the Theory The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) offers actual examples of the characteristics of SI that can improve and develop teachers’ instructional patterns. The procedure comprises 30 points classified into three major parts: Preparation, Instruction, and review/Assessment. The six points under Preparation analyze the lesson planning...

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...

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...

Teaching Charts as Effective Strategies

Introduction An effective teacher is one who maximizes the achievements of students by working in accordance with an explicit set of principles that have order, coherence and relevance in particular instructional context (Killen, 2006). Teachers use teaching charts in order to look at the target behaviors differently, see behavior more...

Why a Career in Business as an E-Business Consultant Is Best for Me?

In order to succeed in any job search one has to know the different types of careers available. Self evaluations are necessary for one to know what he can do best and then specialize in that career. Currently, the level of unemployment is rising at a very high rate. Most...

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...

Role Played by Parents in Education

Introduction Parenting and education are two aspects of a student’s school life that cannot be separated. Going by the fact that school children come from family backyards, the role of the parent in the entire child’s school life is clearly cut out. Moreover, research findings point out that the role...

Dedication as an Element of Personality Formation

Introduction Everyone has observed in life the fact that true dedication is the background of success in business, education or any social activities. The system of education requires complete involvement and active participation of the students to reach success and obtain necessary qualifications. Dedication is considered to be an integral...

Reasonable Approach of Swain’s Output Hypothesis

The urge for studying English as the second or third language is prescribed today with a particular mandatory character. Being Lingua Franca English comprises today the huge scope of international relationships. Swain’s hypothesis demonstrates the argumentation of output significance for mastering foreign language. DeKeyser (2007) admits the significance of Swain’s...

Physical Education and Self-Esteem of Children

Introduction The language and framework that investigates the priorities to consider theoretical perspectives, address epistemologies and methodologies to highlight critical perspectives behind the ability to measure physical education outcomes. The literature starts focusing on the behavior analysis that not only values the student from a traditional perspective, but also recognizes...

Time Management for Adult Students

Introduction The term time management means the effective organization, scheduling, budgeting of a person’s time for creating more effective work and output. It is also a unique skill to manage or utilize time. Time management among the adolescents constitutes various layers of meaning and wide range of activities such as...

Student Dropouts in Bully-Friendly Schools

Introduction In order for the students to be able to have a successful learning process at schools, one of the vital factors is for the children to feel safe. In that regard, bullying can be considered a matter of concern that plays a major role in influencing the feel of...

Teacher Career and Personal Philosophy of Education

Coming up with personal philosophy about life and other things we value in life is the foundation of coming up with a plan that makes our desires successful. The personal philosophy of education of a teacher acts as a very significant aspect in his or her advance to guiding children...

Pedagogy and Andragogy Relations Review

Differences between pedagogy and andragogy. What comes next? Education is a door of opportunities for all those who have it. Education shapes the destiny of a nation and it is the main asset of a person. The traditional classroom system has existed for hundreds of years. Pedagogy or the art...

CDS: Professional and Scholarly Tasks

Executive Summary The report essentially entails how the CDS has helped the learners carry out researches and assignments in other modules of study. The report has discussed how the CDS prepares the learners for both the professional and scholarly tasks in the outside world. To a large extent, the report...

Moving from Compliance to Performance Based Schools

Introduction From its inception in 2001, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law, often shortened and pronounced as “nickelbee” has had its fair share of controversies. The law, which received major backing from the outgoing US president George Bush, reauthorized several federal educational programs that aimed at improving the...

Higher Education in the USA: Company of Educated Women

Introduction The issues of equality of rights and adequate division of rights and obligations of both sexes in society have always been rather important for mankind. The whole history of human society is filled with different conflicts that were caused by inequality and possible oppression. Among the most important aspects...

The Church and School: Where Do the Children Play

The church and the community as a unit, used to be a source of values, of commitment, of stability and strength for children. Each of these institutions plays an important role in education and upbringing. Teachers might be used to help develop relevant job skills and supply basic literacy for...

The Effectiveness of Competence-Based Curriculum on Primary School Students’ Achievement Level

Literature Review Since 2000, many nations across the globe such as Canada, Finland, Netherlands, Germany, Kenya and Zambia have been adopting competence-based curriculums in their education systems. The curriculum is developed and implemented in line with a country’s competency framework that values the needs of learners and the local population...

Translating Research into Practice

Despite the growing preoccupation with the issue of translating scientific research into practice, the process of implementing theoretical framework of knowledge into clinical evidence base remains slow. When reflecting upon the matter, healthcare professionals share individual concerns as well as generalized comments, describing the barriers within their professional area of...

Redefining Plagiarism: Learning and Creativity in Writing

The topic of plagiarism becomes one of the most critical issues in writing. In the context of the modern technology-driven world, the concept of plagiarism acquires new perceptions and definitions. In their articles, Neims (2015) and Goldsmith (2011) consider plagiarism in writing as the idea of repurposing and learning opportunity....

Career Opportunities for Business Students

Education Requirements The creation of a career in business is one of the major goals for millions of students around the globe. Some people prefer to choose a clear path for their education; still, many famous businesspeople admit that even the presence of a high school diploma is not critical...

Stress and Solutions for Working Students

Since the increase in the levels of stress that working students experience due to their busy schedules, alternative options for studying need to be introduced into the current academic system. Greater flexibility in schedules coupled with the creation of online classes will lead to a better work-life balance and allow...

Patient & Family Education on Myocardial Infarction Care

Patient Education Instructional goals To raise patients’ awareness of the compliance with prescribed treatment for patients with myocardial infarction; To raise patients’ awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles. Behavioral Objectives Bloom’s taxonomy includes six levels: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating (Bastable, 2017). Remembering: Patients will be able...

Balancing Empathy and Objectivity in Academic Writing

Introduction Academic writing is considered to be dry, formulaic, and lacking empathy. It differs from regular writing on several levels, ranging from rhetorical knowledge and conventions and ending with the compositional process as well as critical reading and writing (Singh-Corcoran 28). At the same time, the purpose of writing does...

VARK Questionnaire Analysis

The VARK questionnaire helps analyze the personal learning style and contributes factors to enhancing the educational process. It can be both helpful for the student and the instructor to have an understanding of their learning preferences to optimize the educational process. This report will seek to analyze personal VARK questionnaire...

Ableism and Student Segregation in Georgia Schools

The US Department of Justice’s investigation showed that the state of Georgia was illegally segregating students with disabilities. This problem was present for a long time, as it led to at least one case of suicide among children ten years ago (RBS NewsHour, 2015). The student was kept in a...

Ethical and Legal Issues in Education

Child educators are constantly faced with ethical dilemmas. At the same time, they are expected to uphold their ethical responsibilities towards the children and their parents. Making a difference between ethical dilemmas, ethical responsibilities, and knowing which those are is paramount for a successful education and child care. The purpose...

Plagiarism: Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial

What is one example of plagiarism that was mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial? One of the examples of plagiarism mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial was the word-for-word copying of passages from an original source without using quotation marks and providing credit to the author. This practice...

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,...

Math and Data Management Lesson Plan Analysis

Date of lesson 26th July 2013 The time frame of the lesson 30 minutes Number of students and age range or grade level 24 students in grade 3 Subject Math; Data Management Pre-assessment The students can be able to do simple mathematical activities. Examples of such activities include collecting and...

Observation on the Teacher and Students

The class starts when the teacher greets students and asks them to place their books on the desks. It is an English classroom where students learn how to concentrate and respond to comprehension. One of the teaching methods that the teacher applies is reading the comprehension loudly for the whole...

Industrialization and Its Consequences: Lesson Plan

Purpose This is a lesson plan for the topic “Big Seven Era: Industrialization and its Consequences, 1750-1914 CE”. It is important that every student understands the contemporary technological developments whilst linking them up with classical developments. For every aspect of modern technology, there is a classical or traditional foundation. “The...

High School Community Service as a Predictor of Adult Voting and Volunteering

Introduction This article is a study examining the relationship between high school experiences and civic participation. According to the article, in the last fifty years, the level of civic participation has declined. This decline is particularly notable among young adults. Previous research on the matter indicates that other forms of...

Career Planning for Students in Five Steps

A not long time ago you were anxious about the idea to choose a college properly. Now you are a successful student and enjoy all amenities of college life. You visit classes, get a proper level of knowledge, communicate with different people, and make ready for entering a new life...

Software Workshops and Seminars Reflections

Introduction I have had the good luck of attending several workshops recently and these workshops have been very inspirational. They provide opportunities for people to ask questions about a certain subject or process if a business seminar is and so forth. However, my interest has increased dramatically to attend more...

Dormitory Life and Its Tough Sides for Students

Dormitory life is not necessarily the best setting for serious study. There are potential factors of noise, distraction, and personal discomfort that can make living on campus less conducive to academic achievement. While in some areas, off-campus life is going to be more expensive, it may be a worthwhile investment...

Gadgets and Items Useful for College Students

With college costing so much, a student needs to take a hard look at their expenses and pare away the excesses. The money thus saved can be crucial later. The following are some thoughts on more places to save. While a computer is almost always a necessity for a student...

Research Components: Proposal, Introduction, Abstract

There is no use denying the fact that writing a research paper is a very complicated process that demands a great level of skills from a researcher. The fact is that the work of this sort implies that only credible sources are used by the author and his/her conclusions could...

College Teacher’s Personality and Skills

The profession of a teacher is one of the most important in the world. In fact, teaching is a kind of art. A good teacher is not only knowledgeable in his or her field of study; he or she also has the excellent rhetorical skills, the ability to prepossess the...

Departmentalization in American Elementary Schools: Pros and Cons

Nowadays, most of the US elementary schools adopt “a self-contained model” of education (Chang, Munoz, & Koshewa, 2008, p. 131). This model implies that the students are taught by the same teacher every day. Although the traditional generalist model is proved to be less stressful for the children and provides...

Misbehaving Students and Behaviour Management

Context of Behavior of Concern Anderson exhibits undesired behaviors during the ESL lesson. When he is asked to answer questions in class, he makes animal-like noises and sometimes bangs his books on the table. Worse still, when his teacher asks him to walk to the front of the class to...

Personal Learning Style According to Kolb’s Theory

Overview of Kolb’s Experimental Learning and Experimental Learning Cycle Kolb’s learning theory is premised on four learning styles that refer to a four-stage learning model. In particular, Kolb’s model is quite practical and multi-dimensional because it offers effective techniques for understanding different learning styles that individuals apply. More importantly, the...