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...

Albert Einstein’s Views on Imagination vs. Knowledge

Introduction When people hear the name Albert Einstein, they can think of genius, imagination, and innovation. As one of the most renowned scientists of all time, Einstein was well aware of the power of imagination since it is reflected in his words, “Imagination is more important than knowledge” (as cited...

Students with Disabilities in Classrooms

The acknowledgment and development of diversity in communities are one of the primary benefits of inclusive education. It strives to bring together various children in the classroom, allowing everyone the same opportunity to grow and learn. As a result, it can improve cooperation and collaboration at the local level among...

Cornell University’s and Anaheim University’s Vision Statements

Introduction A vision statement is a public document that declares an organization’s goals and long-term prospects. It plays a fundamental role in creating a strategic plan in educational organizations. This paper will be based on the vision statements from the two US educational institutions, namely Cornell University and Anaheim University,...

The Pace for Civics Education in America

The questions of the quality of education and the development of academia are becoming the center of attention in the United States. Recently, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has approved legislation that will enhance civics education across the nation (Florida Department of Education, 2021). According to the publication of the Florida...

Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in General Education Classes

Since the beginning of the 21st century, possible options for the general education curriculum have included inclusion classrooms, which is known as inclusion. This approach seeks to provide students with disabilities with the same educational opportunities as their non-disabled peers while encouraging diversity and acceptance in the classroom. It includes...

Cognitivism vs. Constructivism Learning in Adults

Introduction Adult education and learning are specifically created to promote learning among people whose age, social status, or self-perception characterize them as adults. There are five factors used to describe an adult learner. First is a strong sense of independence, the ability to guide their learning, and a wealth of...

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...

Special Education: The Role of Collaborative Partnerships

Hargreaves, A. (2019). Teacher collaboration: 30 years of research on its nature, forms, limitations and effects. Teachers and Teaching, 25(5), 603-621. Web. The article features the role of collaboration among teachers and school stuff. A collaborative environment is understood as a space where teachers and school counselors’ exchange ideas on...

Cost Effectiveness of Public Schools

It is important to note that the American K-12 education system is comprised of two main sectors, which are public and private schools. Despite their advantages and disadvantages over one another, the root cause of such disparities can be found in the funding and costs. The selected study focuses on...

Bullying at Pre-School and Preventive Measures

Bullying is an undesirable, aggressive behavior of pre-school and school-aged children towards their peers. According to Stop Bullying (2021), for the behavior to be considered bullying, apart from being aggressive, it must include two things: a power imbalance and repetition. A power imbalance manifests itself in bullies using their power...

Importance of Time Management for a Personal Life

There is no arguing with the fact that managing one’s time is one of the most important things for a student to consider. According to Schmidt and Hansson (2018), a doctoral student’s well-being is closely related to their efficiency and productivity – that is why strategies of maintaining it are...

Statement of Purpose Example

In this personal statement, I would like to explain why I qualify to be accepted into the Slavic languages and literature program at Stanford University. To begin with, I understand that there are several factors that impact an applicant’s chances of being admitted to the M.A. program, including their skills,...

Ethical Dilemma of Reporting Teacher Misconduct

Ms. Lore is a high-school drama teacher who is generally well-liked, especially by her beloved students from the school’s drama club. As both a teacher and a leader of the club, she is particularly close with some of her students. One day, during rehearsals for the end of the year...

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...

Accessibility For Students With Autism in Education in K-12

For most children and teenagers, K-12 education is the most valuable and influential part of their lives, providing them with many experiences, new knowledge, close friends, and basic social skills. Unfortunately, this sometimes may not be the case for schoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Even though the overall situation...

“What Is “Good” Education Research?” by Hostetler

Introduction Hostetler’s argument states that education must improve the general quality of education and at the same time provide acts of service to society at large. The scholar’s position rests on three pillars: the emphasis on whether a human better the current situation of people’s lives. His second argument is...

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...

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...

Educational Psychology in Teaching

The process of identity development in children can be supported in the school environment. Erikson’s perspective on the subject matter would pertain to his theory of the stages of psychosocial development. School years span over approximately three out of eight stages in a person’s life: purpose (initiative vs. guilt, 5-8...

Special Education and Learning Disabilities

Introduction Special education and learning disabilities were the topics that were selected for this research. Society has been diverse from ancient times and in some cases, diversity has been given a blind eye. The topic is important because people or rather readers will become more knowledgeable about matters pertaining to...

Supporting At-Risk Students Overview

At risk students exhibit different characteristics, and this means that they belong to a varied group. For instance, one student with learning disabilities could have reading difficulties, while another one could find it hard to express themselves in writing. Disabilities may also range from mild to severe, and individuals’ coping...

Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Self-Reflection

Introduction Studying in the Bachelor of Science in social work program was a deliberate decision that I came to during my previous education. The opportunity to acquire professional skills that not only contribute to my personal development but also provide an opportunity to contribute to society. The current learning process...

Should Public Colleges and Universities Be Tuition-Free?

In his article “Should Public Colleges and Universities Be Tuition-Free?”, Bernie Sanders makes proposals to make higher education more accessible. Bernie Sanders, United States Senator from Vermont, was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at Brooklyn College and the University of Chicago (Sanders). Sanders was the mayor...

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Introduction Literature education is an essential part of the school curriculum that is intended to teach students to read and analyze literary works. However, in the modern world, which is centered around information gathering and information processing, worker productivity, and economic success, it seems to be a redundant discipline that...

Nursing Education-Practice Gap: Critical Analysis

The problem of initial entry into the profession after graduation is not specific to nursing practice. However, nursing education is designed to train prepared professionals and therefore has a more practice-oriented focus than some academic disciplines. Beginner nurses are often not ready for occupational activities due to subjective factors and...

The School Board Candidacy Speech

The school board is especially crucial when children need exceptional consideration and care. Therefore, I want to do my best to contribute to the public school board and ensure that every child’s needs are met. The school board members assist the community in numerous essential ways, which I fully acknowledge...

Core Classroom Management Competencies and Skills of High-School Teachers in the Digital Era

The modern educational field is continuously undergoing the influence of multiple factors within the social, political, economic, and technological environments. The combination of these influential forces sets elevated benchmarks for teachers who must align their work according to the demands of society. The rapid technological advancement has been one of...

Determination of Average Height

As part of this assignment, a survey was conducted to assess the height of 10 male students studying in Miami, Florida. The sample included males aged 20-25 who attend the University of Miami. The sampling method used for the study was convenience sampling because participants were approached on campus. A...

Variables Impacting Test Design

Test reliability is an essential factor that should be considered in the process of designing tests. Kubiszyn and Borich (2016) define the matter as “the consistency with which [a test] yields the same rank for individuals who take the test more than once” (p. 338). In other words, the reliability...

The Middle and High School Students and Their Attitude Towards Social Studies

On consideration of the previous research that was carried out earlier and policy makers and stakeholders’ desire to understand more on the attitude of students towards social studies, need arose for further clarification of the students’ stance towards the same. The result pointed out that certain factors generally led to...

Health for All: Community Teaching Plan

Introduction The proposed community teaching plan is intended for university/school health centers. However, it can also be implemented in any other setting if the audience is similar to the one targeted by the initial program. The location of teaching is North Shore Medical Center, as agreed with its managers. As...

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...

Nursing Students’ Attendance at Learning Activities

Nursing Students’ Attendance at Learning Activities in Relation to Attainment and Passing Courses. A Prospective Quantitative Study The authors of the article are Rejnö, Nordin, Forsgren, Sundell, and Rudolfsson. It was published in the journal Nurse Education Today in 2017. The article was selected to exemplify a quantitative study design....

“Gap Year” Between High School and College

Introduction A gap year is generally regarded from various perspectives, and while some consider it useful for students, others do not agree that such a gap may be useful. Considering the fact that the opinions are opposite, the thorough research of the considerations should be arranged, with the further assessment...

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...

Classroom Management: The Impact of Tokenism on Students

Introduction Teachers have an obligation to build a safe learning community. To motivate their students, they need to make meaningful decisions. This has a great impact on how the students learn their relationships with one another and the classroom atmosphere (Sapon-Shevin, n.d, p. 99). From research, tokenism as a means...

Second Language Learning: Conscious or Unconscious

Introduction The article under consideration is “Second language learning: conscious or unconscious” written by Yang Chaochun and Cheng Lian (2005). The article is focused on the problem of whether the process of second language learning is conscious or unconscious. The main purpose of the paper is to evaluate critically the...

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...

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...

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...

Proper Methods of Collecting, Organizing, and Referencing Information

Introduction Carrying out the collection of the right data and making sure they are recorded most appropriately is quite important in coming up with a successful business report. Several methods can help in this process at the time of collecting primary data as well as secondary data (Lehman, 315). When...

Assertive Discipline vs. Classroom Autonomy

Type of Study The type of study undertaken will be a qualitative study. This is because the study is aimed at finding out the major classroom-based and discipline-related factors that contribute to the high rates of detention and suspension at Southern Aroostook High School. In addition, the study will enable...

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....

Objectivity in Educational Conduct and Research

Education is the main consideration of people in the modern world. People have used to the opinion that to get a good job people should study hard and have excellent knowledge in the sphere he or she wants to work in. Objectivity in education is one of the main issues...

Classroom Practices and Students’ Attitudes Toward Science

Introduction The aim of this article is to review major scholarly literature concerning the attitudes of students towards science subjects. The literature are from the last two decades and the studies have been conducted in different parts of the world such as the United States, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Africa....

Plagiarism and the Ways to Avoid Plagiarism

Plagiarism has been given different definitions by many institutions. According to Merriam (2009), plagiarism can be defined as stealing another person’s ideas and passing them as one’s own without crediting the original source. Plagiarism is committing a literary theft where one may derive an idea from another author and present...

Plagiarism: Definition and Plagiarism Ethics

The Ethics of Plagiarism This paper discusses a personal unethical experience that is so common these days that this issue is bound to hit many people every day. Due to this high frequency, I’ve decided to write this paper on the issue of ‘plagiarism’. Throughout my high school years, every...

Educational Issues: Fractions and Rational Numbers

Representing Fractions with Standard Notation: A Developmental Analysis In order to deeply understand a given concept or phenomenon, one must carry out an intensive research. This study was aimed at investigating the developmental relationship between how to use fractions notations and their understandings of part-whole relations. It also aimed to...

Pre-School Setting: Making a Safe Environment

Introduction Health environment in preschool is very important for their children. Parents care not only about the safety of their children, but also about health emotional conditions in the pre-schools. The safety of their children will be placed on the hands of the school, the administration and the teaching staff....

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...

The Curriculum of the United Kingdom

Introduction A curriculum is the set of courses that a certain institution of learning offers. A curriculum is meant to guide the learners which are children to develop into useful individuals in society. A good curriculum is one that is focused on the formative activities that occur in the school...

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...

Effect of Colour Coding and Test Type On Students

Data Analysis and Discussion The present section is organized into two parts: the analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data. The analysis of the quantitative data seeks to answer whether color coding was of any use for enhancing memory retention in students. The first part of the results section interprets...

Academic Integrity, Misconduct and Plagiarism

Introduction Violations of the principles of academic integrity represent a series of incorrect actions on the part of any participant in the scientific and educational process. Examples of dishonest academic behaviour are plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fraud in exams or final examinations, conspiracy, payment to a third party to perform scientific work,...

Inclusion Training: Enhancing Teacher Skills with MOOCs

The Context Due to the growing demand for mainstream students with disabilities, many general education teachers are forced to become inclusion teachers without appropriate training and experience. Students with special needs often disrupt the learning process, which negatively affects the learners’ outcomes. Additionally, teachers become frustrated with the matter due...

Modern Motherhood and Toddlers

Introduction Human history reveals that mothers play a significant role in every society. This fact explains why existing social frameworks allow them to take good care of their babies, breastfeed them, and ensure that they grow to become productive members of society. However, numerous transformations have been recorded in the...

David Williams on Outdated Music Education Model

Introduction The number of students who enroll in school music offerings, traditional band, chorus, and orchestra, dropped drastically in recent decades, and this tendency has been developing apace since then. The situation reached the stage when concerns about the future of American musical education at schools have arisen. The most...

Gender in the Saudi Arabian Educational Setting

Introduction Addressing gender concerns is always a complicated task since addressing it from a perspective other than the one of the gender of a speaker is genuinely difficult, although not entirely impossible. Being a combination of biological characteristics and societal constructs, the phenomenon of gender is difficult to embrace also...

Educational and Social Effects of Computer-Assisted Instruction in a School Located in an Informal Urban Settlement of Nairobi

Introduction Integration of information and technology in the educational process is generally considered to enhance educational methods in general and the learning process in particular. Computer-aided instruction or computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is an interactive educational technique that involves presenting instructional material by means of a computer. The main advantages of...

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...

How Should We Deal With the Rising Cost of Education?

The rising cost of education in the United States and internationally cannot be attributed to a single cause. In its place, the occurrence of cultural shifts, a steady decrease of federal and state support, advancements in technology, and economic problems have contributed to the skyrocketing school fees in learning institutions....

Amanda Ripley’s “The Smartest Kids in the World”

Amanda Ripley’s book is an exciting journey to the world of education in several different countries, along with a general overview of the academic achievements of schoolchildren all over the world. When reading the book, one cannot but wonder about the statistics and data offered by the author. There are...

Situated and Networked Learning Approaches

Introduction Critics have over the years debated on the benefits and limitations of both situated and networked learning approaches. Some have gone further to argue that the two approaches can complement each other for the benefit of the learner and the educator. This essay seeks to analyze the two approaches...

Understanding SOAP: A Guide to Effective Essay Writing

SOAP This method is used as an activity to prepare for writing an essay and stands for “subject, occasion, audience, and purpose” (Barker par. 2). It is utilized to define the style of writing, its topic, and the target audience to make an essay persuasive and interesting. Elements of an...

Defining Special Needs: Medical, Psychological, and Educational Perspectives

The term ‘special need’ is used in clinical diagnostic and functional development to refer to persons who require help to deal with disability. The special needs may be medical, psychological, or mental in nature. Boer, Pijl, and Minnaert (2011) are of the opinion that different nations adopt varying definitions of...

Impact of Math Vocabulary on Student Understanding

How have you been? I have been very busy conducting a research on mathematics vocabulary effects on student’s performance in schools. I realized that mathematics being a new language, we need to first introduce its vocabulary then introduce the concept later to the students. Why is that important? Introducing a...

Writing a Memo with Research Information

To succeed in writing memos, it is very important to understand the essence of such paper and the main purpose of this writing process. In fact, memo writing is identified as a crucial “step between data collection and writing drafts of papers” (Charmaz 72), this is why there is no...

Undergraduate Degree and Future

Introduction Time passes very quickly, and it is not always possible to be ready for one more change, challenge, and task. A not long time ago, I cannot even imagine that soon I have to make one of the most important decisions in my life – I have to decide...

Implementation of Multicultural Education in Schools

Multicultural education has been implemented in my school in a number of ways. It all began with a rigorous policy change of the institution. This was necessary because multicultural education cannot do well when conventional learning ideals are fully preserved (Wasonga, 2005). The implementation of multicultural education demands a thorough...

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...

Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Education

It has been noted that, with the advancement in technology, the concept of globalization has come to be part of human development. The world has experienced a high rate of free movement of goods, services, capital, and, more importantly, human beings. The world is characterized by interconnectedness and interdependence. According...

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...

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...

Educational Institutions Offering Useful Courses

With the price of education rising to ridiculous heights, making sure that the student realizes a return on this huge investment is becoming more and more critical. In an earlier article, we talked about finding practical courses in a liberal arts institution where vocationally oriented courses are scarce. In this...

Major Types of Questions: Asking About Figurative Language

Standardized tests are going to be a part of almost everyone’s life. For school, college, graduate school, professional licensure, and employment applications, the little round boxes and the number two pencils or the online equivalent are all around us. These tests have to be designed to elicit from as wide...

Webquest for Teaching Geography and Social Studies

Introduction This paper involves developing a web quest to help students understand the five themes of geography. It will also help identify the impact the themes have on people’s lives. This paper also describes geography as the relationship between humans, places, and environments. It also describes the importance of economics...

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...

Health and Physical Education Instructor

My Role as an HPE Instructor In my professional practice, I integrate practice and ethical standards to meet the requirements set by the Ontario College of Teachers and provide students with the most effective teaching. In my opinion, teachers should always strive to improve their professionalism to respond to modern...

The Behaviors of Students With Exceptionalities

In what way(s) has this course impacted your understanding of exceptionalities and provided increased knowledge and understanding of students with exceptionalities The course on psychology has immensely enhanced my understanding of various disorders and how teachers can understand as well as associate with students who have been identified with certain...

Mathematically Gifted and Talented Students Identification

Introduction The concern over recognition, identification and provision for gifted and talented children in society has always been muddled in myriad of controversies. For instance, there are those who perceive this category of children as invaluable resources whereby they are admired and honoured. On the other hand, they are perceived...

Ideal School from Educational Aspects

Introduction Education is among the most important investments that many people strife to achieve. As a result, the most secure inheritance that parents wish to leave their children is quality education. Parents leave their children material possessions but unless the children have good education, they fail to manage the material...

Effective Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities

Wheelchair Etiquette Touching a person’s wheelchair is almost always acceptable-false. Make sure not to reach out your hand to shake the person’s hand; they may have physical limitations-false. Rarely speak to the person in the wheelchair; focus on the person assisting him or her-false. Never use expression such as “Let’s...

Teaching Early Childhood: Preschool Curriculum

Introduction This paper presents a weeklong plan that demonstrates my ability to develop a curriculum for a preschool program targeting children between 3 and 4 years. The program designed is half day and is inspired by principles in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (2009) position paper...

College Pressures and University as a Public Good

Summary of William Zinsser’s article “College Pressures.” “College Pressures” is an article written in 1979 by William Zinsser of Branford College. The author focuses on pressures faced by college students caused by their dire need to succeed (Zinsser 2). Zinsser identifies the four types of pressures that work on students:...

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...

Storytelling with Children: the Art of Imagination

Introduction Story telling is one of the mechanisms through which teachers can interact and impart knowledge to children. For my story telling session, I selected “The hare and the Hyena”. The story is about the relationship between the hare and the Hyena and how they lived in the jungle. I...

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...

Kindergarten Children Under Observation

Introduction This is an observation essay carried out in a kindergarten center. The observation exercise was carried out by just observing kindergarten kids for one day. The observation exercise was conducted as soon as the children reported for school up to the time they left for their homes. All the...

Global University Rankings: Shanghai, THES, and U.S. News Systems

Introduction Almost 30 years after the launch of the world’s first system for ranking international universities, the world has seen several international university ranking systems come to the fore. Each employs its methodologies to identify the best universities around the world. Global university ranking has today been transformed into an...

Future Leaders’ Pre-School and Kindergarten

Introduction Maria Montessori, Loris Malaguzzi and Rudolf Steiner were great educationists who developed the Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf theories of education respectively. These three approaches to early education are progressive and their influence on educational practices has spread all over the world. The school I will develop is called...

Authentic Leadership in Early Childhood Teaching

Introduction The practice of teaching, regardless of the setting, implies the knowledge and skills of teachers to exercise appropriate leadership and enact it in their everyday practice. The context of early childhood education (ECE) has been challenged by the fact that many leaders within the sphere have been unlikely to...

Characteristics of Being a Student

Abstract Being a student is a dynamic and interesting stage of development, especially at the college level. At this stage of live, there several development phases, challenges, and achievements that come into play. At the same time, many negative influencers might distract or even make a student drop out of...

Teacher Effectiveness and Performance Assessment

Introduction Abstract Increasingly, efforts aimed at understanding why some teacher’s impact on students more than others, is on the rise. Determining what is effective teaching and how it can be evaluated is now a concern for educational policy makers. On the whole, proper teaching is directly related to performance of...

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...

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...

Fire and Life Safety Education Program for K-12

Introduction: A General Concept of Fire Safety Although the concept of fire safety might seem self-explanatory to an adult, young students need to be taught essential rules on the subject so that they should not expose themselves to the related dangers. Furthermore, maintaining fire safety is a challenging task that...

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...

Special Education and Child Development

Towards the end of the 20th century, educational theorists presented meaningful insights that continue to support the needs of more learners with special needs. Such changes emerged after the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975 (Belkin, 42). This Act echoed the ideas of the civil...

Should the US Adopt the British Tradition of a Gap Year?

Traced back to the British traditions of the Grand Tour related to the Victorian period and hippy movement during the 1960s and 1970s, currently, the gap year spread to other countries and is recognized as a beneficial instrumentality (Heath 2007). Serious consideration should be given to the cultural context of...

Setting Objectives for Future Career Preparation: Strategies for Success

The first objective to prepare for a future career is to gain sufficient proficiency in communicating with employers. The performance aspect of this objective can be defined as the ability to engage in meaningful communication with the representative of a company or organization in the field of my interest. The...

Lenses for Close Reading Narrative Texts: Techniques for Critical Analysis

The variety of lenses provided by Lehman and Roberts (2013) in their book about close reading is expected to be a powerful tool in teaching students about close reading and its impact on text comprehension. The authors discuss different lenses for narrative and informational texts and include them into six...

Multiple Intelligences Theory in Education

Introduction The paper provides a model of the innovative school development, which is based on the multiple intelligences concept. The approach was elaborated by the professor from Harvard University, Howard Gadner. In contrast to the traditional understanding of human mentality, Gadner’s methodology claims that intelligence should be viewed as a...

Impact of Single Parent Culture on Students’ Behavior

Introduction One of the major responsibilities of a teacher in a teaching environment is to manage students’ behaviors. Many scholars in education agree that a student’s performance is not dependent on intellectual ability alone but also in other factors such as behavior. A student’s behavior not only affects his or...

Future Legal Issues in Education

Introduction Education is one of the core foundations for the development of any society. The educational initiatives in the United States including No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disability Act aim at ensuring the inclusion of all students in the accessing education. The educational policies and acts...

Standardized Testing in the United States

Abstract While standardized testing has played a very important role during the Industrial Revolution and the twentieth century, recent studies have been increasingly pointing out the problems and inefficiencies of this method of education. Introduction The past decade has seen a massive increase in the amount of the standardized tests...

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 Role of Dialogic Reading in Effective Teaching: Techniques and Benefits

I watched the following four videos: About oceans-integrating language and literacy activities, Providing phonological awareness instruction, Becoming aware of print and Dialogic reading –an interview with Christopher Lonigan (WETA, 2011). I found the last podcast most interesting. Here the speaker, Dr. Lonigan, briefly details the strategy as a teaching approach...

Transformative Education: Main Arguments

Introduction There have been many opinions put forward about creating an effective learning approach in the last few decades when the major changes in the world became prevalent. Scholars have continued to support different approaches to learning with the basis of both ideological and pedagogical assumptions. One of the most...

Functional Curriculum Goals in Special Education

Introduction Students with mental disabilities should be given opportunity to access education from the general curriculum that is provided for normal students. This form of curriculum should maximize the students’ independence and self direction to ensure that they enjoy the learning experience. This is applicable at school, home, in the...

Curriculum Development in Language Teaching by Jack Richards

Planning Goals and Learning Outcomes In Curriculum Development in Language Teaching by R. Jack, the fifth chapter, Planning Goals and Learning Outcomes involve a lecture on planning goals and curriculum development. In decision making, this forms a crucial dimension, especially in curriculum development. It is assumed that people are generally...

Special Education in New York City

Introduction Every child, regardless of race, ethnicity, social status, and disability, has the right to receive an education. Special education is a term used to describe the set of instructions that have been specially developed to meet the educational needs of children with disabilities. Individualized Education Program (IEP) defines the...

Observational Insights from Cornell Junior School: Enhancing Classroom Learning Environments

Introduction In a teaching career, academicians suggest that experience is the best teacher. Therefore, all candidates aim at gaining primary and secondary experience. Primary experience is gained when the teachers participate in teaching. On the other hand, teachers gain secondary experience through observing other experienced teacher in during lessons. This...

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...

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 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...

Advancing Nursing Career: DNP, Certifications, and Professional Growth

I am a licensed Registered Nurse who has been practicing for the last three years. I consider myself a lifelong learner who grabs every available opportunity to develop professionally and acquire new competencies in my specialty. Currently, I am a graduate student pursuing a Master of Nursing Science in Administration....

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....

Anxiety and Substance Abuse Among University of Botswana Students

Introduction The prevalence of anxiety among students is an alarming trend that is increasing due to the heavy curriculum load and lack of support. Accordingly, this problem affects the appearance of addictions similar to those of psychoactive substances. Because of the fact that students are faced with stressors, they resort...

Addressing School-to-Prison Pipeline: Discrimination and Inequality in BIPOC (Minority) Education

Introduction The school-to-prison pipeline is a pressing issue in which many children are discriminated against for being part of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Inequality and disempowerment of these groups can reinforce social stratification and encourage many people to act unethically. A critical study of this...

Preventing Plagiarism: Key Strategies for Academic Integrity

Students must grasp the severe repercussions of plagiarism. It is the act of using someone else’s work without giving them proper credit, and it can result in academic failure, including failing a course or being expelled. To avoid plagiarism, it is essential to comprehend what it is and what not...

Guess the Animal in Adnyamathanha: A Game to Explore Indigenous Australian Culture

Game Rules A fascinating and informative game, “Guess the Animal in Adnyamathanha,” will allow students to get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous peoples of Australia. The Adnyamathanha are the indigenous people of Australia with their own culture, traditions, values, and language, which students will learn during the game...

Effective Study Techniques and the Impact of Multitasking on Student Learning

Introduction The capacity to study efficiently, essential to their academic performance, is one of the most critical abilities for professors to teach their students. Strategies based on psychological learning theories can considerably improve students’ capacity to learn and retain information. Multitasking is one example of a contemporary distraction that might...

The Importance of Evaluating Source Validity, Reliability, and Bias in Academic Research

Introduction Evaluating sources for validity, reliability, and bias is an indispensable aspect of preparing for writing an academic research paper. It is important to scrutinize these parameters before using the literature for work to verify that the information employed is correct. Incorrect data can greatly harm the paper’s final result...

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...

Student Classification for Racial Balance

Introduction When applying for school admission or enrolment in the US, people must provide information regarding their ethnic and racial backgrounds. The government uses the data it collects to monitor segregation and discriminatory practices and determine how to allocate financial aid. Some racial categories include Non-Hispanics, Hispanics, Whites, Blacks, Asians,...

Differences Between Proofreading, Editing, and Revising

Introduction Proofreading, editing, and revising are different tasks while writing essays and assignments. The significant differences between the three aspects are the stage of each task and specific areas of correction in a paper. Revising involves checking the overall structure of a paper, including content and formatting (Buenning, 2020). The...

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...

Foundations in Early Childhood Education

The formation of a new educational environment is built on a fundamentally new basis – a multidimensional understanding of life and is accompanied by the creation and improvement of a variety of school educational systems. The educational environment is a surrounding or a child, which accompanies his learning activities and...

Effective Studying and Its Main Principles

Everyone learns differently and knowing what style suits them best is essential. The learning strategy empowers individuals and the best learning abilities and contributes to success. Teachers in schools have continuously tried to figure out new approaches for effective learning. Over the years, many strategies have been used to improve...

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...

The Dougherty County School System Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

School district budgeting can be considered a tool that allows districts to outline their mission, find room for improvement, and pursue educational objectives. According to Tomal et al. (2013), the budget provides an estimate of resources and plans for the district’s education program. In the state of Georgia, school districts...

Diversity and Learning Environment

Introduction An individual frame of reference affects the responsibility to handle different students in school. This shape the ways of thinking toward another individual. Culturally different influences the principle of beliefs that one has towards another individual. Learners necessitate guidance during their studies. This needs an unbiased moderator to control...

Best Learning Environment in Pre-School Setting

The learning environment plays a significant role in the learning process. This is due to the fact that it dramatically affects the concentration and motivation of students and should take care of maintaining their well-being and safety. Therefore, this work compares the learning environment, green and orange classrooms, to determine...

Inclusive Education for Disabled People

Inclusion is attracting people with specific disabilities to the general environment. Inclusion in school is essential today, used very actively, and many programs are being developed for this. This type of education is necessary for people with physical or mental disabilities, as this is how they can participate in society....

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...

“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...

Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students

When conducting rigorous research into a topical issue, it is natural to expect serious challenges at each stage. In order to overcome them, it appears useful to categorize these challenges per each stage of the project. In terms of planning, the time factor may become a problematic point without due...

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...

Opportunities and Challenges at School: Reflection

The high school aims to prepare adolescents for father education and lays the basis of knowledge that will later be deepened and wholeheartedly embraced. However, the high school also provides numerous opportunities for self-development and offers challenges one must be ready to face. This maze of chances and difficulties significantly...

Traditional Education: Inquiry-Based Learning Pedagogy

The model of traditional education practiced in traditional classrooms has been practiced for an extended period throughout history. However, the rapid development of technology during the last two decades created the internet, an idea with tremendous potential that may be integrated into any sphere. The internet has created an alternative...

Diversity Field Experience in Classroom

Introduction Education is an essential step in children’s development; thus, universal access to it is critical. The United States is a country of multiple racial, ethnic, religious, and economic groups (Gollnick & Chinn, 2017). This paper aims to define the concept of diversity in a classroom and discuss culturally responsive...

Evaluation Approach for Improving Education, Training, and Innovation

There are various aspects that should be considered when developing an evaluation approach. In the case of developing it for the improvement of education, training, and innovation, it is necessary to use basic rules of design while understanding the nuances of the specific area that is going to be evaluated...

Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Introduction Policies promoting affirmative action seek to improve the representation of minority groups and women. In the workplace, this may imply practices that encourage the hiring of disadvantaged minorities. Through affirmative action, special consideration can be given to minority candidates in college applications. Affirmative action has sparked heated arguments, numerous...

Reading Interventions and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Education

Introduction Reading entails the use of touch or sight to take in symbols, signs, or letters and derive meaning from the signs and symbols. The act of reading engages early learners and helps them to make use of the conventional signs and symbols posted at different locations, and in the...

A Skill Acquisition Plan for Children with Autism

The skill acquisition plan is targeted at teaching a child to ask when he or she wants something. It is a crucial independence skill for kids to learn based on the ability to articulate their needs and desires in a clear, respectful, and appropriate manner. Motivation emerges when a subject...

Professional Standards: InTASC and NPBEA

InTASC and NPBEA Comparison The updated Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards have about 15 cross-cutting themes, which are sometimes explicitly stated or infrared in the document. In many instances, the InTASC standards’ themes are similar to those in the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) standards...

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...

The Lancasterian Education System: History and Overview

In the early 19th century, there existed problems in the education sphere because not many parents could afford to send their children to school. It was evident that a new decision was necessary to make school education more accessible and preserve decent outcomes. Joseph Lancaster, an English developer, made a...