The Choice Milestone in Selecting a Career Path

In today’s workplace, vocational decision-making, or the process of selecting a career path, has emerged as a common and challenging matter. Relevant concerns include deciding on a profession and the necessary school preparation, choosing a job and then deciding whether to retain or quit it, pursuing official and additional informal...

Planning Programs for Adult Learners

Introduction Proper planning is among the core pillars of a successful adult education program. A well-devised template is crucial in this niche and should be capable of bridging the gap between goals and their eventual fulfillment (Caffarella & Daffron, 2013). In order to plan effectively, there is an Interactive Planning...

Adult Education Program: The Key Objectives

Adult education program results in creating the learning institution based on the formulated and effective program plan to equip adults with knowledge. It aims to promote the graduates and bring access to new employment after they have been certified as professionals. This program will allow the students to achieve their...

Assessing Student Performance Before and After Course

As a teacher, one of my responsibilities is to provide my students with the necessary tools to assess their performance in my subject. This will not only help them to identify their weaknesses and track their general progress, but it will also allow me to see what each student’s specific...

Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Diverse Learners

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

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...

Andragogy and Pedagogy for Adult Learners

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

The Integration of Drama and Visual Arts Lesson Plan

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

Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities of Distance Learning

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

Stressors for the US and Romanian Students

Introduction Culture is a broad term that depends on the subject of study; however, it generally includes a range of issues such as religion, race, nationality, gender, class, and language. People from different cultures have varying psychological perspectives, which explain the differences in their behavior. In addition, multicultural people are...

Effective Teacher-Student Ratios and Class Sizes

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

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...

Basic Writing, Conflict, Struggle and the Legacy of Mina Shaughnessy

Min-Zhan Lu, 1991 In the current reading, Min-Zhan Lu addresses the conflicting idea of language in basic writing. Mina Shaughnessy perceived language as a politically neutral method of conveying messages; however, Lu (1991) argues that this perspective is flawed and cannot be used to explain the differences in various discourses....

Blended Learning Method Overview

Education is a necessary process that every modern person goes through in the course of their life, acquiring the essential knowledge and skills. However, in addition to what a person studies, the form of education itself is fundamental. The final result may depend on how this process is built and...

The Traditional School Model and Professional Learning Community Model

The traditional school model (TSM) and professional learning community model (PLC1) are the two common learning methods. TSM is a teacher-centered delivery of giving instructions to students in a class. Mastery of academic learning in the taught subjects such as writing, reading, math, and social studies is required. PLC1 entails...

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...

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...

A Study Schedule as a Success Strategy

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

History and Evolution of Online Education

Introduction The 21st century is characterized by significant changes in the area of education, when the confines of classrooms were significantly extended. Even though the majority of changes occurred in the first decades of the current century, some shifts in the learning paradigm can be noted in the 19th century...

VARK: A Guide to Learning Styles

Reading and writing is one of the various learning styles that are recognized by educators. Individuals who indicate a preference to reading and writing exhibit some distinct studying habits. In this scenario, a subject was put through the VARK questionnaire and the computed results were used to analyze his/her learning...

Monitoring and Observation of a Preschool Pupil

Mentoring program aims to improve the quality of learning and to meet the expectations of the pupils, administrators, and parents in an education program. First, the mentor must understand the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats which the mentee has when establishing the objectives of the coaching. According to the Child...

Difference Between an Assessment and an Evaluation

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

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...

Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?

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

Analysis of Changes in the Educational Systems of the USA

The educational system of the United States includes both school and university studies. While the first option is supported by state and federal governments, higher education differs in terms of the type of privacy and prices for the educational programs offered. Throughout the last several decades, educational systems have been...

Attendance and Dropouts in Education

Introduction Problematic absenteeism is connected with several factors, such as teenage pregnancy, life problems, mental issues, and some others. Having a decent education is vital to guarantee that the graduates have the best opportunities in their grown-up life. School or college attendance has always been mandatory, and it significantly impacts...

Education Reform and Policy Information

Background The central idea of all five reports is that ambitious goals that the USA educational system sets for itself require correspondent ambitious efforts but for the moment, the situation is far from acceptable. In particular, the tests system is not well-adjusted to the standards, and often even to the...

The Integration to Curriculum for Early Education: Anti-Bias Aspects

Ideas to Incorporate into Anti-Bias Learning Process Nowadays, children are aware of diversity from a very early age, and educators have to consider it. A teacher who values diversity increases the remarkable impact on how children perceive the differences in people and society. Moreover, children reflect the attitudes of their...

Computer Science and Computational Thinking Teachers

Teaching is one of the most honorable, revered, and complex professions in the world, which requires a person to have certain qualities and skills. Also, there are some subjects that are much more difficult to teach than others. It happens because they relatively recently appeared in the educational system, and...

The Action Plan: Literacy Development

Abstract It is the joy of every teacher to help his or her students learn and acquire skills on how to read and comprehend whatever a student sets out to read. A teacher’s knowledge of the stages of reading and writing development is not only important but also a prerequisite...

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...

Classroom Activity Showcasing Application of Motivational Theory

Using Discussion to Motivate Students Motivation is a force that enables us to achieve a set goal. It is an essential aspect of learning for it plays a big role in the process of teaching and learning. It helps students to enjoy their lessons in class and therefore enhances learning....

Head Start Teacher’s Qualification and Challenges

A head start teacher may be understood as an educator who offers his/ her services under the Head start development program for children from low-income households under the age of five. Teachers in this program usually need to focus on developmental outcomes in addition to other academically oriented goals. What...

Earning a Doctorate in Business Administration

Doctorates are the highest academic degrees attainable by scholars in universities. The qualifications enable the holders to impact positively on the social lives of other people and their own. Individuals pursuing doctorates must have goals, which should also hold personal or professional strengths. These enable the realization of the objectives...

Observation of Seminar in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Upon observing Christine teaching students on “Human Behavior and the Social Environment”, this paper is a summary of her strengths and areas that need improvement. It is aimed at developing a well-rounded appreciation of growth and development as an educator. Christine’s strengths include having a caring personality, proper planning of...

“The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation” by Jane Straus

The author of the book The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, Jane Straus, dedicated her book to the main rules connected with parts of speech and punctuations usage. Jane Straus highlights the necessity to develop knowledge in this sphere as the basic one for further linguistic education. The whole...

Personal Development and Leadership Program in Education

Introduction Education is a very important aspect of human development. An education system aims at providing people with knowledge and skills that would help them tackle day-to-day challenges. A good education should enable its citizens to be independent. The skills and knowledge acquired through the system should be reflected the...

Literature and Composition in Education

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

Teaching Science, Technology, Society and Environment Using Out-of-School

Introduction The environment, our society, the advancing technology and science at large are very important components in life as they guide the advancement of the world in the specific lines hence are continuous when conflicting concerns arise. Many scholars, environmentalists, scientists, politicians, managers and other concerned people who believe that...

The Importance of Teaching Literature in College

There are a lot of subjects at school which students should study in order to be educated and trained in a proper was with the aim to be able to enter the society with necessary knowledge. All the subjects are paid attention but literature is one of the subjects which...

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Introduction Governments closely monitor their education systems and the developments that arise from time to time. Ministries of education among other bodies are tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the developments. A major challenge that arises in the education sector is the relevance and applicability of a particular education system...

Learning Style and Reading Achievement

Introduction Learning styles are ways of learning which involve methods of educating that are specific to individuals thought to allow individuals to learn best. Through research, it has been identified that some people are favored by some methods of learning while others tend to favor some interactive modes of learning...

Inclusive Education for Children with Autism

Purpose of the study The study seeks to establish if some specialized programs can be employed to cater to children who are frequently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This has been occasioned by the upsurge in the number of cases of special autism programs in several districts in different...

Instructional Strategies in Computer Education

Information communication technology has a great impact on the current teaching and learning process. The rapid growth of web-based instruction has raised concern about the quality of online courses new instructional strategies are emerging due to the growth in technology. One of the most important prerequisites of computer education is...

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...

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....

Learning Paradigms: On-Line Education

On-line education is an effective way to get the necessary knowledge and to obtain the online certificate of degree. It is also the easiest way to get some additional education in case you want to be qualified at the upper level. Online education offers more possibilities in time flexibility and...

Multicultural Curriculum and a Multicultural School Environment

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

Concepts of Vocational Training

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

Franklin University: Plagiarism Issue

This paper will define what plagiarism is and highlight the problems regarding the increasing incidents of the practice which is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with especially in the context of the increasing influence of the World Wide Web is enabling the availability of information that can be easily accessed...

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...

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...

Should Children Be Taught Sex Education in School?

Parents generally have a strong opinion on whether sex should be taught in schools. Whether pro or con, these opinions are based on what the parent believes to be the responsible choice for not only their own child but for all children. Those that oppose sex education being part of...

Resources That Support Underperforming Students

Introduction Some of the major issues that should be looked at in solving the issue of underperforming students are to create a conducive environment that supports all the students, assess the culture and climate of the school, community, and the families, encourage the establishment of strong relationships among teachers, administrators,...

Graduation Rate Between SEC vs. ACC Schools

Introduction The graduation rate surveys were done by the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) to honor nine ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) schools. The schools had graduated over seventy percent of their football student athletes in the annual Academic Achievement Awards. Boston and Duke Colleges emerged in the top a hundred...

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...

Cliques and Classification of Students

There are different ways of classifying students nowadays. Peers are often blamed for delinquency and substance abuse, but in reality the single most consistent characteristic of delinquents is lack of support and socialization. It is known that peer group may be the setting in which preexisting antisocial behavior due to...

The Church and School: Where Do the Children Play

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

Relational Trust Issues at Schools

Introduction The concept of relational trust within an educational setting has been attributed to positive social interactions within school communities. A growing body of research and case studies shows that social trust established between teachers, school leaders, and students’ parents enhances the quality of routine work and becomes a tool...

The HASS Curriculum and the Integration of Diverse Perspectives

Introduction The Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) encompass a broad range of aspects pertinent to social, civic, and citizenship education. In the latest iteration of the Australian Curriculum, HASS includes studies of History, Geography, Civics, and Citizenship, as well as Economics and Business, with the primary teaching document being called...

Evaluating Teaching Resources: Pacing Guides, Literacy Models, and More

Educators can use a variety of resources, frameworks, instructional guidelines, and other approaches to develop the best teaching strategy tailored to the needs of their students. Apart from the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out classroom activities, teachers have to show their leadership capacity in an educational setting to...

Multimodal Learning Style and Strategies

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

Career Opportunities for Business Students

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

Situated Learning and Networked Learning Approaches

Introduction During the last several centuries, substantial improvements have been observed in the field of education. Human development is an integral part of life, and it is a serious choice for every person on how to study or choose data sources. Using the discussions developed by Rousseau, Montessori, and Isaacs,...

The Issue of Cyber-Bullying in Education Field

Bullying has been recognized as a pervasive and a severe problem as well as a significant concern, mostly in the educational field. Cyberbullying is a significant problem for many schools, and it is anonymous, unlike any other form of bullying. Cyberbullying has been increasing lately and is more dangerous than...

Mission and Philosophy of a Nursing Program

Introduction Every school and even educational program is based on certain principles and beliefs, which shapes its structure and content. Schools always pay specific attention to the articulation of their philosophy and mission in order to ensure the enrollment of students who share similar beliefs. The detailed and concise philosophy...

Effectiveness of Online Courses in Traditional Universities

Abstract Online learning programs have increased significantly within the past two decades. This is the case since the Internet has made it possible for human beings to exchange ideas instantly without having to travel from point A to B. The selected research question for this proposal is whether most of...

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...

APA Citation Style: Importance and Guidelines

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

Plagiarism Example in Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial

Plagiarism example mentioned in the Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial Chamberlain Academic Integrity Tutorial mentions several different examples of plagiarism. This is done in order to familiarize students with the potential ways to make a mistake and lose points for assignments. According to the Integrity Tutorial, all the information found in...

“A Tale of Two Schools”: Educational Differences

According to Dynarski (2016), “education is deeply unequal in the United States, with students in poor districts performing at levels several grades below those of children in richer areas” (para. 1). It means that economic disadvantages often translate into academic achievement gaps in students. The video “A Tale of Two...

Addressing Florida National University’s Parking Challenges

Introduction Florida National University (FNU) has a very conducive learning environment with competent academic and non-academic staff. The ever willing to learn friendly students from diverse backgrounds make the university an outstanding national and international learning center. FNU has a thriving national and international student population for which it provides...

Rubrics for Nurse Students’ Learning Assessment

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

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...

Learning Disabilities and Intervention Methods

Explain the development and definition of the category, learning disability In the United States, the category “learning disability” was developed in the field of education in the 1950s-1960s as a response of white middle-class parents to the failures of their children at school because of increased standards. It was important...

Tracking the Progress: A Writing Reflection

Introduction Even as I am writing this, I cannot help thinking how hard it is to be impassive with one’s own work. Some people are too much in love with themselves to take critique, much less be the source of this critique. Some people are their own strictest accusers and...

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...

Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning Objectives

In 1956, Benjamin Bloom created a framework that would help educators focus on the intellectual comprehension of their students. The taxonomy provides a hierarchy of perception levels and is used for creating performance assignments and ensuring feedback from students (Churches, 2009). The taxonomy features three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor,...

The Need for Lesson Planning and Teaching

Class profile Institution: Private English School in Iran Type of course: The course is intended for students who are yet to join higher learning institutions abroad, as well as those who want to pursue their careers in America. Course duration: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., three times a week. Group: Ten...

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...

Teachers Difficulties in Working With Children

Course Reflection As a general education teacher, I did not have experience of teaching children with special needs and therefore entered the course with quite a limited background on education based on IEP. After undertaking the course, I can state with confidence – and with big pleasure – that 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...

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...

Alumni Associations and Benefits for Colleges

The essence of any alumni association is to help former students get into a new way of life. When the time to graduate from college comes, many students panic and forget what they have to do. However, alumni associations focus not only on student support. The variety of their functions...

Education System in the United States

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

Historical Roots of General Education in U.S. Universities

What Happened Historically to Form the Current System General Education is a concept and system used in the U.S. colleges and universities, according to which students have proposed a set of courses that provide broad overviews of many different academic disciplines. The focus of General Education is on providing the...

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...

Self-Management in the Classroom

Abstract It is improper for teachers to solely use intrusive reinforcers in their quest to teach students how to behave appropriately. They should use them moderately to prevent dependency among the students. They should only use them when necessary and withdraw gradually while training their learners to respond to natural...

Teachers’ Attitude Impact on the Educational System Success

Changes to the established framework of education are always fraught with certain disruptions in the academic process, yet these alterations are also essential to the improvement of education quality. Therefore, shaping the curriculum is critical to the further progress of learners and their ability to develop the necessary skills (Hart...

Examining Free State College’s Role in Higher Education Access

Introduction Almost all countries in the developed world and an increasingly higher number of other nations in the developing world offer students access to free education at both the primary and secondary levels. This kind of education system is generally acceptable and as such, it does not attract a lot...

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...

“Pedagogy of the Oppressed” by Paulo Freire

Introduction The “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” presents concepts that guide the oppressed away from oppression. This essay presents the main concepts outlined in Freire’s book. It explains the teacher student relationship championed by Freire. In addition, it expands on the main principles of freedom, unity, and cooperation that guide the...

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...

Text Complexity in Secondary Schools: Key Voices

The introduction of the Common Core across the schools in the U.S was aimed at providing students with clear and consistent goals that are expected to prepare the students for their future college, career, and general life. The Common Core standards are inclusive as they stipulate what students are supposed...

The Learning of Medical Students

Summary Assignments created to assess the learning of medical students are targeted at identifying whether the students demonstrate the expected behaviors, developed new abilities or values, acquired new knowledge with regards to the medical practice and were overall successful after completing an educational program. To assess the student learning at...

Online Teaching and Asynchronous Learning

Asynchronous E-learning Asynchronous E-learning involves learning through the internet facilitated and initiated by media, such as e mails, discussion groups, virtual libraries, Internet radio as well as visual band. Challenges faced when creating an active asynchronous discussions Asynchronous learning involves learning at one’s convenient time. Some learners might find it...

Educational (NAEYC) Standard 1: Promoting Child Development & Learning

Introduction The further evolution of any society is conditioned by several concerns resulting in the creation of a certain environment. These are moral, ethical norms, appreciated values, education. technological progress, etc. For this reason, the sphere of children’s education becomes crucial as it impacts the knowledge transfer and promotes the...

Philosophy of Education in Ancient Greece

Prominent Western philosophers have given lasting contributions to the subject matter: Socrates developed his famous dialectical method, Plato talked about diverse education and Aristotle saw education as a moral training. Rousseau, on the other hand, went against prevalent currents to argue that the true nature of education can be found...

Educational Psychology: Bloom’s Taxonomy

A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy The article “A Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy: An Overview” by David Krathwohl (2002) provides an overview of the revised structure of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. The original Taxonomy consisted of six main categories: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (Krathwohl, 2002). Almost all...

Education and Motivation for At-Risk Students

Abstract The paper is focused on examining the programs for at-risk students, the benefits of such programs, and the role of education in modern life. Moreover, the paper provides some insights regarding the importance of motivation and the phenomenon of learned helplessness. The process of education receives priority in the...

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...

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...

Nigerian Students in the U.S.: Navigating Educational Challenges and Opportunities

When people move to foreign countries, they inevitably start facing difficulties with almost everything. Even going to the grocery store may become a problem because everything is new and unfamiliar. The sphere of education is not an exception. Immigrants in the United States have to cope with countless challenges, the...

Informal HRD vs. Formal Learning Opportunities

Informal vs. Formal Learning Opportunities: Introduction The process of learning has always been the foundation of any human activity. Before being able to perform any sort of conscious effort, a child needs to learn to walk and talk. Parents are our first teachers, though as life goes on, they are...

The Tangent-Taker: Training and Development

The tangent-taker in a training process is an individual who has exemplary skills in connecting the subject matter in training with other topics that are not related to the program. This individual is likely to have a high level of charisma, and he or she can be very funny, which...

How Poverty Affects Early Education?

State what population (who) you plan to study The population under analysis are children in poverty. Describe the problem that you are interested in studying (e.g., what is the problem/issue, how many people have it, etc). What intervention do you intend to use to impact the problem? The question regarding...

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...

Lesson Plan: Solving Equations and Inequalities

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

Learning Disabilities and Their Identification

Cory’s parents had divorced, and the boy lived with his mother in an inner city area. His mother did not allow the father to visit his son and prevented him from any visits. Nevertheless, when Cory was in the first grade, his father picked him up after school. Cory was...

Presentation of African Americans in Education Programs

Literature Review of References used in the Overrepresentation of African Americans in Special Education Programs. The following literature review looks at peer-reviewed journals whose research topics relate to culturally diverse pedagogy, the teaching of students of color, and the experiences of special education, segregation, equity in educational opportunity, and African...

The Impact of QS World Rankings on Nursing Education and Global University Standards

Introduction The new development discussed in this paper is the recently published list of the QS World University Rankings in the field of nursing. The list of the best institutions has been made public in March of 2016. It covers educational programs and universities all around the globe. This year,...

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...

Grammar-Based Curriculum for Analytical Skills Development

My curriculum is organized around an analytical skill. I organized my curriculum in a way that leads to instilling in my students’ analytical skills, this relied on none other element but grammar (Graves, 2000, p.135). In this curriculum, learners received suitable program support to allow them to participate productively in...

Preparing Professionals for Early Childhood Education

Early childhood teaching is a profession that is closely linked to interaction with parents and their involvement in the process of their children’s development. The purpose of this paper is to analyze how important a strong relationship between parents and teaching professionals for early childhood education is. NAEYC Standard Standard...

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...

Group Projects’ and Incentive Plans’ Similarities

Given the fact that group projects assigned at school are targeted towards creating bonds between students and teaching them how to work in a corporate environment, group projects have a lot in common with group incentive plans. In a corporate setting, an employee incentive plan encourages the workers to work...

Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Mathematics: Key to Effective Teaching

Introduction The teachers’ decision about their ability to teach is dependent on their will and confidence to execute that particular task. Understanding this concept can go a long way in helping educators boost the teachers’ self-efficacy in mathematics. This concept is commonly known as the ‘I can’ or ‘I cannot’...

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...

Understanding Student Professionalism

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

Ohio School Funding: Challenges and the Evidence-Based Model

The epic with the Ohio school funding system has been lasting about 20 years. At first, to make the Ohio school funding system constitutional, the cost-based model was offered: it implied calculating an average per-pupil amount and providing schools with corresponding funding (Endicott). Thus, funding was supposed to be equal...

Inquiry in the Field of Education: Critical and Historical Analysis of Inclusion of Students with Disabilities

Introduction One critical shift in the developments that have been taking place in the field of education is the movement from special education for students with disabilities to the emphasis on the creation of inclusive learning environments. Special education emphasizes the fact that students with disabilities possess physical, psychological, mental,...

New Experiences for a Future International Journalist

Studying abroad is an eye opening and life changing experience that will help a person achieve numerous goals. For instance, I will be able to achieve a manifold aim, which means I will pursue my academic goals, become proficient in Italian and learn about the country as well as my...

School Communication and Involvement of Parents in the School Activities

Background The involvement of parents in the school activities of their children is an important to investigate. Although such involvement might present many challenges, there are many aspects the school can focus on in order to engage parents in the school experiences of their children; communication is one of such...

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...

The Advantages of Online Learning in Modern Education

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

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...

School-Related Anxiety in Adolescents: Causes and Solutions

Description of School-Related Anxiety School-related anxiety is one of the significant problems that school-going adolescents face. According to Ryan (106), one of the most frequent psychological problems among young people today is anxiety in adolescents, and it is more prevalent in girls than in boys. Notably, the personal situation, the...

Creative Arts 2 (ECE241): Portfolio in Visual Arts Program for Young Children

Learning Experience Who The age grouping is 4 – 5 years old; the level is kindergarten. This is a period of intensive body development and growth. At this stage, the child’s character changes significantly, and cognitive and communicative abilities are actively improved (Hogan et al., 2018). Middle preschoolers are happy...

Observation of a Third-Grade Literature Lesson

Background I observed a lesson in a third-grade literature class at Penn Elementary School in Chicago. The school has 281 students, serving grades from PK to 8th grade. The peculiarity of this school is that it educates mostly African American and Hispanic pupils, who make up 90% and 9% of...

Importance of In-Text Citations in APA Style for Academic Integrity

Introduction An essential element described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the use of in-text citations. I chose this element because it is one of the hallmarks of APA that sets it apart from other styles. In addition, compliance with the rules for formatting in-text citations...

Author’s Viewpoint, Textual Evidence, and Academic Discourse in Student Writing

Explaining the Author’s Point of View Teachers can assess their students’ skills to explain authors’ points of view, support replies with text-based evidence, and use acceptable academic terminology and discourse by adopting a writing technique that creates explicit criteria for analysis. For instance, in primary school, a kid succinctly summarizes...

Career Planning, Cultural Awareness, Listening, and Resilience for Professional Success

Career Development Great professions do not arise by chance because highly satisfying careers result from skill, hard effort, luck, and a properly planned and implemented strategy. A career plan is essential because it empowers people with the required direction and clarity about the future. It encourages individuals to capitalize on...

Improving Communication Skills in Culturally Diverse Health Science Classrooms

Introduction Well-developed communication skills are expected of professionals working in health sciences in the United States. Therefore, students should be trained to communicate directly with colleagues and patients. Some students, especially those from distinct cultural backgrounds, may experience difficulties communicating face-to-face and maintaining eye contact. In the case presented, a...

Four-Day School Weeks: Educational Reform, Benefits, and Challenges

Abstract Autonomy is becoming more and more necessary as technology develops. Different parts of the educational system must adapt to modern technological advancements. Technology facilitates work; schools should take advantage of this to raise and modify their policies to provide new and better ways to teach kids; policy reformation is...

Advantages of New Information Sources for Students in the Digital Age

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

Motivation and Academic Achievement in High School Students from Theoretical Perspectives

Introduction The problem of reducing the motivation of high school students may be associated with early factors that influence the formation of attitudes toward learning. In this regard, considering various content theories can be useful in studying how much people’s motivation can be regulated and how it can be increased. Studying...

Hawaii Science Education Resources and NGSS-Aligned Teaching Tools

Local Resources Several community science resources in Hawaii provide excellent programs to enhance science learning for students. One such resource is the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, located in Oahu. It offers educational programs to help teachers incorporate aviation and engineering concepts into lesson plans. Another example of a community science...

Adaptive Learning Design to Address Diverse Student Learning Needs

Problem Description The problem is the presence of learners with different learning capabilities, which creates a challenge in ensuring they all understand correctly. It is commonly faced in learning institutions where teachers are expected to cater to students’ learning needs despite their different levels of understanding. The traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach...

Enhancing Student Engagement Through Varied Assessment

Adapting Teaching Approaches to Student Abilities In the educational process, it is essential to find an approach that reveals each student’s abilities in the best possible way. This video highlights the importance and necessity of implementing several types of activities in the curriculum, each of which can help students develop...

Art in American Education: Fostering Creativity, Culture, and Critical Thinking

Introduction Learning is not restricted to what can be learned in a classroom. The arts are only one of the many fields it covers. Arts education in the United States, which includes visual arts, performing arts, and literary studies, is undervalued. Exposure to art in America in the classroom bolsters...