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...

Interview of Two High School Students

I got the opportunity to interview two high school students from two different schools in Illinois. Jeff is 15 and schools at Joliet West High School in Illinois. He is a bright kid but is not motivated. He struggles in school and often postpones doing homework. His priority is on...

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....

Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Caring for Them Today

Introduction Teaching is a process that involves the whole being of a teacher. Unbeknownst to the learners before her, she has undergone a lot of learning, experience as a learner, and training herself, which involves her whole being to the point of merging her personal and professional self into one...

Mandatory School Uniforms Rule in L.A. Schools Introduction

Introduction Whether to make school uniform mandatory for schools particularly in Los Angeles has been a matter of debate in the recent years. The introduction of uniform as mandatory attire has attracted heated debate with both the pro and anti-compulsory school uniform activists taking strong positions and validating their points...

Education Philosophy as It Relates to Adult Learning and Higher Education

Abstract This paper deals with the philosophy of education relating to adult learning and higher education. It begins with the reflection of lived experience, which allows stating core values and beliefs of an educator, as well as factors able to influence them. The paper considers the educational philosophy of self-discovery...

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...

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....

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...

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 Helping Develop Social and Emotional Skills

Introduction The process of learning has been generally understood as the process through which individuals go in acquiring their knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, beliefs, emotions, and senses. The process requires the existence of certain knowledge and skills to develop them in the course of studies and ensures this development. The...

Passing a Test: Process Analysis

Abstract Taking a difficult test is not a simple and easy thing. It involves careful consideration of what one wants to do and what one expects as an outcome. The task of preparing for the test includes thorough study of the material or the subject matter for the test, analysis...

Education in the 21st Century: Philosophy Statement

I believe that Education in the 21st century is something unlike any learning experience in the past decades. These days, classroom learning is no longer the only tool by which a child is capable of learning material. All classrooms and students are now wired to the internet and are therefore...

Best Missing Homework Excuse Ever

Home works are assigned to students because it enhances various educational objectives. Homework inculcates discipline and students would be able to set up study habits. It also helps students to get rid of over strain in classroom education and enables students to become more responsible in their studies. It also...

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...

Malcolm Knowles’ Assumptions About Adult Learners

Malcolm S. Knowles was a prominent and a key figure in spearing adult education and was also known as a veteran of andragogy, informal adult learning, and self-driven learning. His research concerning the educational theory was mainly geared towards the assessment of the learners, on their motivation to get involved...

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...

The Black-White Test Score Gap

Introduction Traditionally the differences have always existed in the quality of education between black and white students. In South Carolina in 1920, for instance, black students attended schools with class sizes twice those of white schools. Partly as an outcome of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Elementary and...

Nurse Education Design and Planning of Learning

In his Teaching For Quality Learning at University J. Beggs claims: “Through reflective practice, teachers can create an improved teaching environment suited to their own context.” (Beggs 2) Sharing his position the accuracy of which my practice has shown now I will focus on my teaching activities making a reflection...

Holistic Thinking in Leadership

Introduction Since educational leadership involves a great number of tasks and competencies, success is impossible without continuous improvement. To contribute to positive change in their teams, educational leaders should make decisions thoughtfully and foresee potential problems, and the development of data synthesis skills remains crucial in this regard. The purpose...

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...

School Principals as Leaders

Introduction Nowadays, researchers actively discuss the role of a principal as an effective school leader because of the overall tendency to reconsider leadership practices that can contribute to students’ achievements. The Wallace Foundation (2012) presented five critical functions performed by school principals that are associated with their leadership: forming a...

Understanding Penalties for Plagiarism: Legal and Academic Implications

Plagiarism, much like the phenomenon of ghostwriting, has evolved and expanded in popularity over the past few decades. Plagiarism involves stealing other people’s ideas without acknowledging the authors correctly. In the age of the prime value and importance of intellectual property, plagiarism is seemingly becoming a widely recognized disease of...

The Problem of Educational Gap

It is generally accepted that good education is a way to success and prosperity. Still, present-day education system of the United States is characterized by social disparities in opportunities that students of different schools receive. The major cause of these disparities is unequal funding of educational institutions, which leads to...

Education for Gifted Students

Introduction Nowadays, educators try to create perfect learning conditions to allow students to derive the maximum benefit from the process of studying. Modern educational institutions are versatile and are often adapted according to students’ needs. One of the issues is that gifted students should receive special educational treatment. It is...

Definition of VARK Questionnaire Analysis

Introduction The selection of learning strategies is a significant step in the process of education because it is decisive for the success of the learning process as well as students’ performance. People have diverse learning preferences and demonstrate different performance with the use of preferred strategies. Some individuals need to...

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...

Should Academic Achievement Be a Primary Concern for College Admission?

Introduction One of the most hotly debated issues in the academic world is whether academic achievement should be a primary concern for college admission. Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school graduates join colleges to pursue their careers. The admission process has been faulted because it is primarily based...

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...

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...

College Dropouts from a Sociological Standpoint

Introduction The failure of numerous students to finish their postsecondary education despite enrolling in a college is a concerning matter. As the period after a person grows out of adolescence is essential to his or her formation, such a significant lack of success can result in considerable damage. College dropouts...

The Case for Free Two-Year College Programs in the U.S.

Introduction Despite the growing body of opposing views regarding the necessity of college education for advancing in life as professionals, community colleges remain one of the most critical parts of the nation’s system of education. However, it is notable that many college students enrolled in 4-year education are unprepared or...

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...

Collaborative Partnerships in Early Learning

Introduction For young children, early learning is a prerequisite of success in future academic life. Appropriate educational strategies can help young children to develop basic skills and abilities that are necessary to progress to school-level education. While developing teaching plans and delivering instruction to young learners, educators must consider a...

Situated Learning vs. Networked Learning Approach

The educational system is constantly evolving in order to address the changing challenges societies have to face. The contemporary educational contexts are now characterized by the focus on such aspects as diversity, collaboration, knowledge construction, and the development of skills necessary for the successful integration in the society (Gee, 2008;...

Meritocracy in Education: Shaping the New Elite

Meritocratic tendencies in contemporary society are influencing diverse spheres, including education. Meritocracy presupposes the acquisition of statuses and rewards not due to higher social position and wealth but because of personal achievements. This tendency moves to private schools and alters the formation of an adolescent elite. Thus, according to Khan,...

Oregon Trail: Brave People in a Newspaper Article

Introduction Grade Level: Grade 4 Theme: The Oregon Trail Student-Friendly Title for Theme: Brave People Who Used the Oregon Trail Rationale Statement: Students will learn about such peculiarities of the Oregon Trail as reasons for using it, people who used it, the travelers’ hardships, their hopes, and achievements. Students will...

Approaches to Close Reading: Fisher & Frey (2012)

The multiple approaches towards close reading, discussed by Fisher and Frey (2012), regard the issue that some of the teachers might face when introducing close reading to students. Not every student is eager to follow the strategies, and some might find them too difficult to implement during the learning process....

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...

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...

Pedagogical Skills in Elementary School

In an elementary school, teaching is dependent on skill rather than academic qualification. Several skills are necessary to aid the elementary teacher to impart knowledge to the students. The ability to capture students’ attention is important to any elementary teacher. Pedagogy and andragogy theories of learning suggest that elementary school...

Quality of Education: Graduation Requirements

Introduction Education is one of the essential parts of the success of the person living in the modern world (Gebel and Heyne 2014). Throughout history, education has played a crucial role in a person’s ability to become a respected member of society and attain a valuable profession. Therefore, education has...

Concept of School Administration: A Critical Examination

The paper is a critical examination of the concept of school administration. My opinion is given regarding the concept of administration being a greedy work. Additionally, it is apparent that administration is an important aspect when running schools especially in the desire to ensure that there is great improvement academically...

Creating Meaning and Six Facets of Understanding

Introduction For a teacher to attain his goals in teaching or design of lessons it is always important for him to create meaningful activities for the students. Such tasks can be used by the teacher within the lesson duration to overcome the challenges experienced in the course of teaching. The...

Teaching of Political Science

Introduction Political science background offers numerous opportunities for students in different spheres of life (Rowh, 2003), this is why the teaching of political sciences turns out to be crucially important at any time. One of the major purposes of my life now is to become a teacher of political science...

Students’ Misconceptions as to Qualities of Light

Students often have many misconceptions regarding their abilities to perceive light, as well as regarding specific qualities of light and objects that can reflect it. First, the problem is usually in understanding light as an entity (Driver, Rushworth, Squires, & Wood-Robinson, 2005). As a consequence, students do not understand the...

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...

Balancing Speed and Depth in Learning: Navigating Tradeoffs

Speed Learning When it comes to learners that require speed over depth, it is usually the case that this particular type of learning encompasses repetitive tasks that do not require any advanced form of analytical thinking. Instead, it is expected that learners are supposed to perform tasks as illustrated and...

Multicultural Education Issues and Perspectives

The main factors and dimensions in the multicultural education ideology and their theoretical basis One of the most important issues of a modern educational system is multicultural education. Our contemporary world tends to multicultural. Thus, from a global perspective, this question should be in the spotlight when educating children in...

Alumni Associations and Benefits for Members

Almost every university and college has an organization where former students get a chance to gather from time to time and choose the most interesting themes, activities, and events for discussions. In some institutions, it is obligatory to point to contribute to an alumni association. However, the vast majority of...

Postgraduate Education in Student Life

There may be a variety of reasons why you are reading this article to comprehend the essence of postgraduate education. It may be your parents who make you believe that a Master’s degree can positively influence your future and your career. It may be your friends who have already decided...

Communities Needs and Wants: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan Content Objective(s) The students should be in a position to identify the jobs done by the members of their communities to earn a living. It is an important lesson in building students’ community appraisal skills. Life has been changing over time, and students of this millennium have to...

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...

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...

Adults’ Negative Influence on Children’ Sport Development

Introduction Sport is an indispensable part of people’s lives, and physical education is a constituent element of young generations’ education. Sports enable children and young people to develop physically, mentally, and psychologically. These are the three major educational outcomes of physical education (Devine & Telfer, 2013). However, at present, these...

Professional Competence for Future Career Goals

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

Designing Behavioral Interventions for Classroom Participation: Strategies for Anderson

Given what you know about increasing and decreasing behaviors, design an intervention for your target student in accordance with the steps outlined below. What is the function of your student’s behavior (as determined in task #2)? The function of Anderson’s behavior is to avoid participating in class. What is 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...

Richard Posner’s “The Little Book of Plagiarism”

Introduction Richard Posner’s book, The Little Book of Plagiarism, provides an explicit, concise, and explorative issue of plagiarism, which has been bedeviling the socio-cultural landscape in the fields of art, music, literature, and film. The widespread media punditry has been catalyzed via increasing theft of intellectual property by renowned scholars...

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...

Mathematics Teacher’s Career Goal

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

Chinese vs. Canadian National College Entrance Exams

Chinese National College Entrance Examination Since the state of China is in the process of modernization, the importance of university entrance is increasing. The national examination is geared toward meeting the needs of the rapidly growing economy, which is marked with a concomitant increase in the number of students joining...

Value Philosophy of Education

Education is an important part of any society. It contributes to the development of culture and its achievements. There are different views on educational methods and strategies. However, one of the most popular concepts promotes approachable style. The main goals of this paper are to discuss main educational issues and...

Driving Force for Changes in Special Education

Abstract The field of special education continues to attract research due to the nature of diversities that are involved in the discharge of activities in special education. The aim of this paper is to investigate the factors that press for changes in the field of special education. The paper explores...

Effective Teaching Methods by Gary D. Borich

The Effective Teacher The first chapter is quite general, covering mostly the characteristics and traits which are expected from the good teacher as he or she is perceived through the contemporary perspective: able to organize a successful and performance-oriented teacher-student interaction and demonstrating personality traits contributing to the effect. Despite...

School Library Management and Organization Plan

Introduction Creating an environment in which a student feels comfortable and inclined to study is essential for the efficiency of the academic process and the further performance of a learner. Of all elements that an academic environment must include, instructions and information resources should be regarded as the most important...

Exclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities

Introduction The problem of teaching students with learning disabilities (LD students) is actively discussed in US society. The reason is that theory and practice of working with these students constantly change to provide educators with the most effective methods to teach individuals with special learning needs. Therefore, while focusing on...

Evaluating English Language Proficiency Program Design

Introduction The purpose of this program is to help students attain proficiency in the English language. The program is offered by a university located in a non-native English speaking country and is targeted to non-native English speaking students aiming to a major course in English. The program is intensive and...

The Burden of Student Loans in Modern Society

The student loan burden is a persistent problem in contemporary society. Despite significant efforts of the government, it continues to impact the economic and social life of the individuals. The following paper argues that the government should do more to relieve the student loan burden, which, in turn, would contribute...

Response-to-Intervention Tiers and Their Features

The response to intervention (RTI) plays a significant role in the school that I attended. This process is essential for helping learners who may underperform due to some reason. Overall, teachers take the three-tiered approach to this task. At the first level, the educators ensure that every child can receive...

Free Tuition for University Students

The issue of funding in higher education is a popular matter of discussion for both educators and politicians. At the same time, students and their families are the party most interested in reduction or abolishment of university tuition fees. At present, Prince Edward Island is considering the introduction of free...

Lev Vygotsky and Jean Piaget: Approaches to Instruction

ZPD and Learning as per Vygotsky The “Zone of Proximal Development” (ZPD) is the variety of tasks that a learner can perform under the educators’ (or peers’) guidance but not independently (Slavin, 2014). Vygotsky’s concept is specifically applicable in the context of children’s learning and development. From this concept, the...

Educational (NAEYC) Standard 4: Interviewing a Professional

Early childhood education requires additional attention today as this is the base of the further effective education. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Initial and Advanced Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs are important to be explored by the relevant professionals to improve professional and personal...

Should College Education Be Free for All US Citizens?

Introduction Over the years, the cost of education in the United States has increased exponentially, especially when considering the tuition fee for a college education. Many Americans have been forced to halt their quest for education at the high school level because they cannot afford the cost of college. Similarly,...

Early Childhood Education: Conversations with Theorists

Introduction There is no doubt that early childhood education remains an extremely important branch of science as studying the mechanisms responsible for perception and processing of the information in children involves significant scientific discoveries capable of improving the modern approaches to education. As for the latter, they may be regarded...

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...

Field Experience: Science Lesson

The goal of the chosen science lesson is clearly identified. Students have to share their knowledge about availability of water changes habitats and explain how the existing water availability in the environment could affect the living organisms. The lesson is effective when students and teachers use the same materials to...

Special Education for Exceptional Children

“Emotionally disturbed” & “behaviorally disordered” The terms, ‘emotionally disturbed’ and ‘behaviorally disordered’ are associated with emotional impairment, conduct disorder, and behavioral challenges (handicap). Behaviorally handicapped children exhibit adverse behaviors making them considered handicapped. These children thus need special education for personal adjustment. Teachers perceive children who are behaviorally disordered to...

The Outlining Importance in Research Paper Writing

Abstract Outlining is an important preliminary activity that is necessary for improving the structure of the research paper and its readability. Additionally, this step is critical for categorizing or grouping the collected data. Apart from that, an outline can show how a student can elaborate on the thesis statement or...

The VARK Questionnaire and Learning Styles

The VARK questionnaire allows students to understand which learning styles are more suitable for them. In this test, four strategies are presented: visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic strategies. Learning Style The learning style most suitable for me is the multimodal one, i.e. it includes strategies from two different learning styles....

Nonverbal Intelligence Assessment of Diverse and Special Learners

A range of situations can cause an evaluator to use tests of nonverbal intelligence as primary instruments to assess children at different stages of their development. The first reason to choose this test in order to evaluate children’s cognitive abilities in contrast to verbal tests is the children’s age (Overton,...

NAYEC Standard 3 for Early Education: Summary and Explanation

Introduction To be able to advocate the rights of young children and their families, it is important to be aware of the context of early childhood development. There are different standards within this area of expertise, but knowing the standard of observing, documenting and assessing to support young children and...

Curriculum Development in Language Teaching

Evaluation procedures In education, there are several methods of evaluating a learner. These methods are known as procedures. These procedures assume different approaches and have different objectives. One of the common evaluation procedures used in the evaluation of an individual in a learning setting is the diagnostic procedure. This method...

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...

Primary School Demographics and Students’ Needs

The school under analysis is Bane Elementary that is located in Houston, Texas. The primary purpose of the paper is to provide concrete data regarding the demographics of the school and highlight how teachers address the needs of the diverse population in the classroom. According to the reports provided by...

Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusion

As stated by McGovern (2015), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires the US public schools to support the learning process the students with diverse disabilities who “need such supports…to benefit educationally” (p. 117). The development of an appropriate learning context for disabled children is required by the Least Restrictive...

The Role of Athletics in Higher Education: Impact on Student Development and Community

Athletics Athletics is a collective term used to refer to competition in different sporting events like walking, throwing, jumping and running. Competitions involved in athletics include race walking, road running, track field and cross-country. Athletic competitions are simple because they do not involve the use of expensive equipments. Athletics is...

Students’ Misconceptions About Science

It is important to start the students’ education regarding the principles of science by identifying possible misconceptions and preconceptions that they can have. The reason is that children begin to develop their visions of the world around them while referring to individual experiences and certain notions (Driver, Rushworth, Squires, &...

HIV/AIDS Education and Teaching Plan

There is a lot of evidence that even adolescent students can be involved in risky behavior, and many students are already infected with HIV. The prevention of HIV transmission on the base of schools is considered a tactical step of the health care and educational systems. The formation of skills...

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...

Promoting Child Development: NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Education

Introduction Education plays a vital role in the lives of people because it determines their future, providing access to particular working places. As a rule, children’s attitudes towards studying and their academic achievements during school and university years depend on those formed in early childhood. That is why the quality...

Self-Censorship in Literature Classes: Impact on Education and Student Expression

The issue of self-censorship is a relevant one because, in our rapidly changing world, the literature that is seen as “fitting” into the curricula often does not adequately reflect the processes and events that happened. This happens because of the self-censorship of teachers or whole institutions that believe adolescents need...

Self-Efficacy Motivation in Mathematics Learning

Introduction A major challenge facing mathematics teachers and teacher trainees is how to deal with the negative attitude many students have towards the subject. They often discover a disparity between their students in that some take naturally to the discipline, while others appear unable or unwilling to grasp its constituent...

Trainer’s Role in the Learning Process

The relationship between the process of learning and the role of the trainer is rather complex. Different theories of learning refer to trainers as to interventionists or facilitators; however, these two sides are not polar, and their compilation provides an opportunity to review the issue more comprehensively. The purpose of...

Ethical and Cultural Issues in Group Work

Group Scenario The targeted scenario for this analysis is a group composed of teenage students in a learning institution. The members of the group are from different social, cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. Some of the individuals have been known to abuse certain drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors....

Harvard Referencing Style: Origins, Uses and Purposes

Origins Though the principle of parenthetical referencing is used not only in the Harvard referencing system but also in a range of other ones, APA is the most well-known specimen on those, Harvard referencing is considered a prime example of the phenomenon. According to the existing data, the Harvard referencing...

Standard 2: Family Engagement in Education

The purpose of this paper is to deepen the knowledge about young children employing the second standard to improve early childhood professional’s preparation. Even though early childhood professional is considered to develop children’s abilities, the role of family and community cannot be overestimated. Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relationships...

Learning Theories in Language Teaching Curriculum

Introduction Learning theories are used to develop curriculums that explain learning models used in education. These models help simplify education from the earliest stages of childhood through formal education. This paper will explore the learning theories and how they can be applied in developing a curriculum for learning and teaching...

Dominance and Cooperation as Classroom Management Strategies

Introduction The importance of applying classroom management strategies is discussed by many educators because effective classroom management contributes to developing an appropriate atmosphere for teaching and learning. However, management of students’ behaviors in a classroom can be viewed as a challenging process, and it is important to determine approaches that...

Insights into Educational Philosophy: Frank Smith and Patrick Shannon

Beliefs of Frank Smith The development of the reading theory is attributed to massive scholarly works of various educational researchers including Frank Smith. Frank Smith is a psychologist who is ardently recognized for his immense research work in the fields of linguistics coupled with cognitive psychology. He explores especially how...

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...

Challenges of Parking Availability at Florida National University

Introduction Every year, several undergraduates join the American universities to begin their fresh undergraduate courses or to proceed with their courses (Schmidt and Wesley 2). Florida National University receives several students for different course purposes. The university has several students and employees who possess personal cars. Roen, Glau, and Maid...

Early Childhood Education Programs

Montessori Focus on socialization. The learning environment is supportive and interesting. Learning through sensory feelings. Learning through manipulating objects. Learning is similar to real-life experience (The Montessori Early Childhood Program, 2009). High Scope Focus on active participatory learning. Learning is organized according to the Plan-Do-Review cycle. Learning through observing and...

Simulation in Nursing Education: Enhancing Clinical Skills

Introduction Today, more than ever before, educators are increasingly employing simulators such as specialized manikins and other technologies to provide students with the opportunity to practice a multiplicity of clinical nursing skills as they complete their education programs (Comer, 2005). This paper aims to discuss the topic of simulation in...

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...

Education Impact on Life Quality

There is an old axiom which says that good quality education is the key to a successful and fulfilling life. This axiom could never be further from the truth, especially now in the 21st century when competition for existing career positions is increasingly high. The intense competition has triggered a...

Designing Progressive Grade 1 Mathematics Lessons Through Developmentally Responsive Planning

Introduction The objective of creating lesson and unit plans is to arrange the curriculum and instruction for teaching and learning. The term “curriculum” has several definitions, including a document that describes learning as the delivery of material, practical experiences, and the creation of a product (“Reveal Math: Grade 1,” 2022)....

Bridging Academic Pressure and Practical Skills to Reduce Student Unemployment

Problem Students concentrate on preparing for the final exams rather than acquiring practical skills and knowledge due to the high academic pressure, which leads to a shortage of employees in the labor market. As a result, students are often unemployed because they do not want to occupy low positions, and...

Effective Strategies for Teaching Word Recognition and Print Concepts to Elementary Students

Strategies Teaching elementary kids with language delays or impairments in word recognition and print ideas requires a grasp of successful tactics that assist pupils in monitoring their mistakes. Here are five strategies that can be used in various situations: phonics lessons, sight word teaching, vocabulary education, morphological awareness lessons, and...

Health and Physical Education Teaching in Australia: Standards, Curriculum, and Practice

Introduction Education is a necessary element of human development, contributing to individual and social development. With a significant emphasis on the quality of education, the Australian government has developed certain professional standards for teachers and a universal curriculum used in all educational institutions in the country. Teachers must conduct their...

Alexandria vs. Dundee: A Functionalist Comparison of Educational Systems

Introduction Education is essential for shaping civilizations and promoting human growth. This paper examines the similarities and differences between the educational systems of Alexandria, Virginia, and Dundee, Scotland. The similarities and contrasts between the two cities become clearer when we compare their population statistics, language use, and educational infrastructure. The...

Developing Intercultural Communication Skills: Active Listening and Cultural Awareness

Introduction Joseph Campbell once said, “The best things cannot be told; the second best are misunderstood. After that comes civilized conversation; after that, mass indoctrination; after that, intercultural exchange” (Fishbein, 2019). As we develop and progress in the intercultural world and the village community made possible by the internet and...

Education Inequality, Learning Needs, and Cultural Assets in Diverse Schools

Education as a Reflection of Social Inequality Under the pressure of the growing social polarization caused by class, race, power, gender, and privilege, public school education performs an increasingly pronounced differentiating function. Due to these factors, education and learning reflect social stratification and reproduce it (Aronson & Meyers, 2020). This...

The Impact of Quizzes and Weekly Tests on Student Performance

Quizzes and tests continually keep students updated on current topics and highlight aspects of the specific subject that require more serious study. Self-made tests, along with reading, are not popular among students. It is essential to ensure that these educational techniques can enhance individual performance and yield the most favorable...

Teaching Weather Science: Connecting Phenomena, Math, and Community Learning

Building Knowledge of Weather and Its Impact on Daily Life After the unit, the students would have structured and comprehensive knowledge of the science behind weather and how weather affects people’s lives. The science behind weather phenomena could be introduced by showing students pictures of weather occurrences and asking them...

Active and Deep Learning for Problem-Solving: Diamond et al.’s Article Review

Effectiveness of Active vs. Passive Learning The article “Uniting Active and Deep Learning to Teach Problem-Solving Skills: Strategic Tools and the Learning Spiral” by Nina Diamond, Stephen K. Koernig, and Zatar Iqbal was convincing in many ways: from comparing active and passive learning to choosing a plan of strategies and...

Teaching Philosophy: Student Engagement, Ethics, and Continuous Improvement

Introduction Teaching is vital to transferring the necessary knowledge to people who want to learn a profession. In order to competently present all the necessary information to students, the teacher must have several essential competencies. These competencies, in turn, form a teaching philosophy, which is obligatory for every teacher who...

Maximizing Diversity Benefits in Higher Education Through Inclusion and Support

Introduction Diversity moves a community forward because different perspectives, grounded in cultural differences, contribute to unique goals. In higher education, diversity allows many students who differ from one another to be educated on an equal footing. Diversity becomes a way of leveling the playing field for both students and faculty....

Elementary Weather Observation and Prediction Task Integrating ELA, NGSS, and Math Standards

Task Description The task is an opportunity for elementary students to learn about the weather. They will observe different changes that occur daily in the atmosphere and get the skills and knowledge to describe and predict these alterations. This task will allow the students to meet specific performance expectations, including...

Making a Career Choice Based on Corey & Corey’s Model

Introduction Choosing a future career can be daunting because of the many options the modern market represents. Young professionals need to see the complexity of today’s world as an excellent opportunity to find activities that will suit their interests. Corey and Corey (2013), in their book I Never Knew I...

Effective Teaching Strategies for Diverse Student Needs and Academic Success

Introduction Effective teaching strategies are an essential element of successful learning. One key aspect of effective teaching is establishing connections with students, which can significantly impact their academic performance and success. Establishing connections with students is an essential element of effective teaching. Interaction and communication with students help teachers better understand...

Key Components for Student Success at a Competitive College

Introduction Determining the elements for student success is an important aspect of ensuring quality learning as a process and outcome. The hypothetical college selected for this assignment is a top-notch college with high admission requirements. Accordingly, this raises the bar for student preparation, creating a challenge. However, students’ identification of...

Promoting Mental Health Education and Support in High Schools

Introduction Without a doubt, high school can be a demanding and stressful time for many people since it may be challenging to maintain a happy mental state while juggling the responsibilities of academics, outside hobbies, and social connections. A lack of mental health information is a current problem among high...

The Role of Fairy Tales in Shaping Children’s Values and Development

Fernandes, Elaine Ferreira, and Luis Ortiz Jiménez. “The Fairy Tales in Building Children’s Values.” Amadeus International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 6, 2019, pp. 38–50., Web. The article highlights how the use of fairy tales as a didactic technique affects the education of values in children. The authors note that...

Elementary Weather Observation: Constructing a Performance Task Using the GRASPS Strategy

Identification This assignment will help elementary students increase their social justice awareness by teaching them to recognize their impact on the world. Students will meet ELA standards by communicating their understanding through writing and drawing, specifically by creating visuals that convey weather conditions. Using the NGSS (science) standards, they’ll learn...

College Success Tips: Respect, Responsibility, and Self-Improvement

Defying Authority in Fighting for Justice with Respect I want to share a few things that will be beneficial in college. First of all, you cannot fight injustice if you perpetuate it. Therefore, to provide a pleasant environment for learning, you need to be tolerant of all people. In addition,...

Critiques of Standardized Testing and Gradeless Assessment in Education

Time to Get Off the Testing Train Recently, I have read two articles that were highly critical of standardized exams and the idea of testing in general. The first one is titled “Time to Get Off the Testing Train” by Stan Karp. The argument offered throughout the article is that...

The Role of College Student Newspapers in Campus Community and Student Empowerment

Introduction College student newspapers are essential to higher education institutions because they give students a forum to voice their thoughts, stay informed, and gain valuable skills. Student newspapers provide a sense of accountability and community on campus through their reporting, writing, and collaborative efforts. College student newspapers are crucial for promoting...

American Public Education System’s Challenges Requiring Reforms

Introduction Education is one of the most critical components of the development of society. This is because educational institutions are one of the most important agents of socialization and provide a large amount of valuable knowledge for individuals. However, several problems have arisen that require solutions and transformation. Among the...

Malcolm Knowles and the Theory of Andragogy in Adult Education

Introduction Malcolm Knowles is among the people who contributed to the education and psychology field by introducing the concept of andragogy. While only a little information and details are known about this man, he can be recognized as one of the most educated people due to his number of degrees...

Learning Process, Styles, and Multicultural Inclusive Practices

Learning Process and Outcomes It is challenging to give a unified definition of learning as the process depends on both students and teachers. However, it can be described more technically as a process. The most widespread concept of learning is the information processing theory (Sucharitha et al., 2020). Learners receive...

The Role of ENG 122 (English Composition II) in Enhancing Writing Through Revision

Introduction Communication is essential to align interactions with individuals and share specific thoughts and ideas with them. However, the effectiveness and results of the process depend on the ability to consider the peculiarities of the target audience. The same idea applies to writing, as it is one of the forms...

Strategies for Supporting Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms: Ashley Kelley’s Insights

Characteristics of Children with Special Needs The video on the channel, Ashley Kelley, is one of the examples of the ideal integration of diverse approaches to teaching children with special needs. The video portrays several children with various special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),...

Supporting Math Learners with Language Barriers: Clinical Field Experience

Challenges in Student Engagement and Learning Math During the conversation with my mentor teacher, we discussed the importance of the success of students who actively engage in math classes. With the small group of students, we have found some challenging aspects of the learning process of this subject. For example,...

Multicultural Challenges in Education and Classroom Inclusivity

Multicultural Issues in the Classroom Language Barrier Today’s reality is one of multiculturalism, which is a fundamental aspect of society. In education, instructors frequently deal with challenges connected to students’ cultural backgrounds. For example, the first issue is the language barrier (Kurni et al., 2022). This is important since if...

Developmental Math and Science Activities for Toddlers to First Graders

Approach to Toddlers In the format of approach to toddlers, one should be sure to start with activities that will be interesting at this age. Materials may include colored cubes, soft and hard toys, balls, and parts of play sets of various shapes. Sorting these objects by color, size, or...

The Six-Step Approach to Curriculum Development

The Six-Step Approach to Curriculum Development Curriculum development refers to the design of educational processes. It states what skills and knowledge should be introduced into studying programs and how new information can be effectively delivered (Nicholls & Nicholls, 2018). The concept aims to develop plans that correspond to educational goals....

Influence of Gender, Race, and Social Class on Education and Affirmative Action Debate

Influence of Identity on Education The impact of gender, race, ethnicity, and social class on education is significant and influences the educational background of different students. Social identities play a crucial role in shaping people’s views and academic outcomes. That is why it is essential to understand that different assumptions...

Universal Design for Learning: Inclusive Education and Flexible Teaching

The Goal of Universal Design for Learning It is important to note that Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aims at the inclusive education of all students by incorporating those with disabilities and English language learners. It essentially enables the attainment of curriculum mastery within a flexible environment. Pedagogical approaches under...

The Role of Coaching and Teaching Philosophy in Physical Education

Introduction The management of educational institutions commonly believes that coaching is used only in enterprises to integrate new employees into the company. For educational purposes, the coaching tool is not widely used for the highly effective development and improvement of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the disclosure of their creative...

Knowledge Transfer and Deep Learning in Bransford & Schwartz’s vs. Kapur & Bielaczyc’s Views

Bransford & Schwartz’s View of Knowledge Transfer and Deep Learning The first paper given by Bransford and Schwartz represents the transfer of knowledge into practical skills and problem-solving. They emphasized the importance of transfer in “knowing with,” where students can apply previous experiences and concepts to new problems and find...

School Anxiety and the Role of Improvisational Theater in Student Well-Being

Understanding Anxiety in School-Aged Children Children with anxiety struggle in school, which might also be challenging to observe. Anxiety might be mistaken for nausea, acting out, ADHD, or learning disabilities. Additionally, other forms of anxiousness could manifest themselves at school. Kids may worry about various things, including being dropped off...