Contextual Teaching and Learning

The educational process in modern pedagogical practice is usually constructed out through either learning through information, or based on learning through activity. “The traditional didactic system sees its global task in introducing students to the generalized and systematized experience of humanity” (Schwanenflugel & Knapp, 2015). As such, theory, particularly in...

The Philosophy of Teaching Reading

Education is an important part of human’s life. People want to get a good education in order to get a good job in future. It is not a secret today that the earlier people start their learning, the bigger account of knowledge they can get. From the very childhood children...

Behavioral and Experiential Learning Theories

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

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...

Authentic Leadership in the Teaching Environment

Introduction In the modern teaching environment, finding authentic leaders that would inspire and motivate others is rare as it takes dedication and a high degree of self-awareness. The principle of authentic leadership is based on a foundation developed from moral purpose and core values that are lived each day by...

Teachers and the Facilitation of Curiosity in Learning

Introduction The teacher’s profession is one of the most important in human society, allowing generations of people to pass on the knowledge and discoveries of previous centuries. Teaching is the process of delivering information and skills in a manner that can be understood by others, a difficult process requiring much...

Teaching Special Education in the General Education Classroom

Introduction There are many parallels between a special education teacher and a general education teacher. In fact, they may share the same students, as children with identified special needs do often need to spend a portion of their day in the general education classroom as well as another portion in...

Effective Interaction in Early Childhood Education

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

Why Are Textbooks So Expensive?

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

Teaching Methodologies for Various Learning Styles

Introduction The learning process is an integral part of the life of any individual. However, what kind of knowledge a person will receive is mostly determined by the teacher’s personality. Therefore, high demands are placed on these people, and the learning process itself is extremely complex and multifaceted. This paper...

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

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

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...

Social Inequality at School

Introduction Social inequality is a serious global issue. A variety of organizations such as UN, OECD, UNESCO, and others are created to combat it. With seemingly so many efforts and resources allocated to address this problem, the result is quite poor. According to Papapolydorou (2014), in schools, we can see...

Overcrowded Computer Lab as a School Problem

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

Journal Entry and English Composition Course Reflection

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

“Gap Year” Between High School and College

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

Challenges Faced by Foreign Students in Adapting to University Culture

Introduction Australian’s institutions of higher education have continued to experience an influx of international students who are joining Australian universities to quench their thirst for higher education. International students (I. S.) always find themselves in new environments that are different from what they are used to and these results to...

“Informal Methods of Evaluation” Article Analysis

The article by Yetta Goodman is a reflection on the importance of interpretive evaluation to both the student and the teacher when it comes to learning and teaching in the English or Language Arts classrooms. These methods of evaluation are very crucial to the learning process when it comes to...

English Medium Education: Multilingual Education

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

The Role of Coordinator of Counseling

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

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...

Multicultural Approaches: Multicultural Education

Introduction There are six approaches to multicultural education. These approaches have differences especially in how they are implemented in classrooms. York, S. (2001) points out that these approaches include human relations, single-group decisions, multicultural education, anti-bias education, culturally specific education, culturally relevant anti-bias education. The choice in this paper is...

Visual Communication: Approaches for Dyslexic People

Introduction: presentation of the idea Reading and writing are one of the most important skills that are valued in society, as it is the key ground for a successful education. In terms of time, these skills are considered to be a relatively new ability. Reading and writing systems have developed...

Instructional Strategies in Social Studies Through the Learning Cycle

Introduction Social studies are the academic domain which instructions are characterized by the dominant use of the textbook. However, many student instructors have not received in-depth training in learning strategies involving content literacy. This paper discusses the various activities or strategies to be employed at every stage of the learning...

Classroom Plan For Early Childhood Education

Thesis statement A child-centered, developmentally appropriate classroom plan for early childhood learners of the ages 3-5 (pre-school) enhances faster learning of essential skills. Abstract This paper will look at the child-centered developmentally appropriate classroom plan for early childhood learners of ages 3-5 (pre-school). It is important to note that pre-school...

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...

Education: Impacts of Societal Forces

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

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...

Student Assessment and Testing Methods

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

The Importance of Education and Educational Objective

Educated people have a clear advantage over those who don’t have one. Education liberates you from the suffocation murkiness of ignorance and illiteracy. It opens new horizons for you, frees your imagination, and helps you realize your full potential, your capability of achieving greater heights, and embark on tougher endeavors....

Online vs. Traditional Classroom Education

Introduction Technology is nowadays a tool that has turned out to be the topic of many professional seminars, and teachers are today learning to use it in order to add it to their teaching tools. Students should now look at the technology as a comprehensively integrated activity and not the...

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...

Professional Knowledge and Abilities

Business Professional of America (BPA) is an American professional organization that is mainly for American students who are presently pursuing careers in business related fields. In fact, BPA draws members from the students’ fraternities in colleges across the United States of America currently undertaking business professional courses such as business...

Corporate Sponsorship and Academic Integrity

At present, the issue of corporate sponsorship in the sphere of education is highly debatable. Post-secondary educational institutions accept the offerings of large business corporations because of prestigious funding they obtain (Fleisher 436). However, instead of bringing benefits to the public sector, corporate sponsorship seems to be of more harm...

Whole School Approaches to Supporting Student Behaviour

A whole school approach is one of the most effective ways of managing antisocial behaviour in educational institutions, particularly in schools. It is known that really aggressiveness at some schools have already reached certain critical point and some change is definitely needed (Safran & Oswald, 2003). The importance of applying...

Task-Based Learning as an Effective Method

Introduction Task-based learning involves the use of activities or tasks in the learning activity. The activities chosen are relevant to the topic that learners are learning. The notion of task-based learning is the belief that students are more likely to learn if their minds focus on a task instead of...

Three Theories: Piagetian, Gestalt, and Behavioral Ones

The world of education and science is far huge in methods and means for effective and efficient learning and teaching. In present days the educational environment is rich in methodology and approaches to how the efficiency can be achieved in terms of contemporary stage of scientific progress. Owing to this...

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...

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,...

Cheating in College and Its Forms

Introduction College cheating is as old as organized learning. Since organized learning was introduced, students started cheating in order to acquire their grades for what they have learned. This tradition has been on the increase over the years and currently, it has taken a higher level due to the use...

“No Child Left Behind” School Program

Introduction Texas had a very low rating for education when Bush was governor, and it s educational policy was the model for the No Child Left Behind program that is plaguing our schools. This faulty program is seriously damaging education, schools and our kids. Scarce educational funds are being spent...

The Curriculum of the United Kingdom

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

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...

Decision-Making Process in School Settings

Introduction Professionals in education are responsible for children’s opportunities to acquire knowledge. With that in mind, leaders are to do their best to deal with challenges surrounding decision-making processes. This synthesis statement describes critical ideas related to the topic and links the found themes to issues and problems in everyday...

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...

Redefining Plagiarism: Learning and Creativity in Writing

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

Career Opportunities for Business Students

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

Non-English Speakers’ Obstacles in College

Feeling comfortable at higher education facilities represents a key to successful completion. The challenges that some groups of students may face are extensive and should be understood in greater detail to be resolved in the most effective way possible. For non-native English speakers, studying in a language that is not...

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...

Critical Analysis of “The Smartest Kids in the World” by Amanda Ripley

This paper is a critical analysis of the book “The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got This Way” by Amanda Ripley. The book follows the author’s investigation as she attempts to determine the reason why children in different countries appear to display significant variance in their learning...

English Composition II: Course Overview

Main Objectives and Benefits for Students English Composition II represents a middle step between Composition I and students’ professional writing. In this course, students are to “develop rhetorical skills for informed inquiry” (”English Composition I and II”). That is why English Composition II involves several aspects, such as writing, critical...

Ableism in Schools of Georgia State

In 2015, the state of Georgia was found to segregate children with behavioral problems and disabilities from their school peers. The state had a separate educational program for such children; approximately 5,000 were involved in it (RBS NewsHour, 2015). Within this program, children were excluded from their mainstream classes and...

Dealing With Procrastination Among Students

Abstract Procrastination is an important problem among university students, for it wastes their time, decreases their effectiveness, lowers their academic achievements, leads to stress, and might even cause mental and/or psychological problems. The current study used a survey to find out how often students of a university procrastinate, whether they...

Challenges and Strategies for African American Women in Higher Ed

This paper reviews the existing literature in support of the research study. The literature reviewed discussed the barriers and success strategies for African American Women to obtain higher education. Also, a discussion of the Critical Race, Social Learning, and Feminist theories was included that formed the understanding of African American...

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....

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...

“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...

Visual, Aural, Read & Write, Kinesthetic Analysis

VARK is a comprehensive approach and guide meant to analyze an individual’s learning styles. It includes visual, aural, read or write, and kinesthetic types of learning. Understanding unique methods of learning helps to improve how one goes about receiving and giving information that has tremendous applications in academic and professional...

Academic Integrity in a Nursing Program

Introduction I think there is academic integrity in my nursing program. Academic integrity is a requirement that all students should observe in the course of their studies. The broad definition of academic integrity is the dedication to honesty and morally upright behavior in academic endeavors (Wong, Lim,& Quinlan, 2016).). This...

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...

Assessing and Supporting Special Needs Students: A Case Study

Introduction The US educational system is based on the principles of fairness and equal opportunities for all. No Child Left Behind enacted in 2001 ensures that all students receive proper instruction and assessment aligned with the existing standards (Kritikos, 2010). This policy is specifically beneficial for students with special needs...

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...

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...

Industrialization and Its Consequences: Lesson Plan

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

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...

Passing Exams and Preparation Aspects

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

Art Education and Human Development

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

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...

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...

Strategies and Benefits of Multiple Learning Styles in Education

Introduction Available literature demonstrates that students use different styles, strategies, and preferences to receive and process information in learning contexts (Chen, Jones, & Moreland, 2014). The differences in learning style and preference have continued to attract increasing attention as scholars attempt to develop ways that could be used to align...

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...

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...

School Uniform and Ethical Issues

One of the ethical issues that are particularly relevant to young people all around the world today is the presence of uniforms in schools. At first, my school did not set any rules with regards to school uniforms or school clothes for students. However, when I moved to 8th grade,...

Psychology Coursework Ideas: How to Find Them?

Writing coursework is always a small deed since the writer has only to sit down and compose a piece of academic writing. Still, they have to identify the attractive, fresh, and original field of interest first and produce an in-depth analysis thereof. It is not always easy to generate writing...

Ontology & Epistemology in Research Design

Research Paradigm The importance of philosophy in the process of research cannot be overestimated since it refers to the basic beliefs about the properties of reality, knowledge and the studied phenomenon. Being among the elements helping researchers to understand the world, ontology refers to “the form and nature of reality”...

Why College Graduates Fare Well?

Introduction Unemployment is a grave concern for college students. Earning a college degree is an expensive proposition; students often accumulate large debts in finishing their education and require employment to sustain themselves. During periods of economic instability, finding a job is an issue for most people. However, statistics indicate that...

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...

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...

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...

Early Childhood Swimming Education and Methods

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

Differentiated Instruction in Curriculum

Curriculum refers to the content of what is learned and is being taught, resources used in teaching-learning processes and how assessment is done. It happens that teachers in their classrooms use curriculum designed by authorities. But major question is: do these curriculums ensure that all students get to learn effectively?...

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...

Jesuit Tradition in Education

If you ask a student what primary mission a university has, he/she is likely to say that it is the transmission of knowledge that one can use for achieving professional goals in the future. This is certainly true to a great extent, but it is crucial to remember that higher...

Teachers Expectation and Pupil Learning

Teaching as a career has distinct features that make it stand out among other career fields. The uniqueness lies in the reality that the choice made by a student like myself to pursue teaching in the field of education did not begin with a blank mind. It was utterly influenced...

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...

Dyslexia, Academic Achievements and Self-Esteem

Abstract This paper provides a review of the literature on the problem of dyslexia and its relationship to children’s and adolescents’ academic achievements and self-esteem. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze, compare, and contrast the recent studies on the topic and identify possible interventions to cope with...

Preschool Teachers’ Professionalism & Initiatives

Introduction High levels of education and lifelong learning are important tools in improving the professionalism of workers of most specialties. However, they are especially valuable for representatives of several professions, and teachers, including preschool educators, are one of them. In this paper, after discussing the importance of good education for...

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...

Assessment Tools in a Language Arts Classroom

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

The 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,...

Inclusion Policies in Education and Their Effects

Policies of Inclusion The policies of inclusion require students who have special needs to perform the roles of learners appropriately. They need equal access to education in all education programs available. Inclusion involves allowing all students to interact in the classroom during regular lessons. There should be no particular attitude...

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...

Poor Living Standard and Its Effects on Education

Introduction Education has been the most hankered aspect of life in the contemporary world with the governments’ urge to increase their support towards equitable education gradually augmenting. This constant educational urge has provoked international controversies on equal access to educational success and its related resources. However, the social and economic...

Curriculum Development in Language Teaching by Jack Richards

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

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...

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...

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...

Technical Writing Ethics

Introduction Ethical considerations in writings are of great importance as they determine the popularity of such writings and their significance to the society or the intended audience. In this regard therefore, writers should always be sensitive on what they portray in their works so as impact positively on the target...

Improving Oral Reading Skills to Enhance Reading Comprehension

Abstract Background. The significance of oral skills in acquiring the corresponding reading abilities can hardly be overrated. Because of the need to identify the aural signals with the visual ones and at the same time connect them to the connotation of a word, students need the teacher’s support as far...

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...

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...

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...

Backward Design and Results-Focused Lesson Planning for Effective Teaching

Introduction to Backward Design in Teaching Teaching continues to adapt and evolve as society moves deeper into the twenty-first century. Backward design is a valuable strategy for creating meaningful lessons. The philosophy underlying backward design is teaching with an eye toward the “end goal” or learning point. This response will...