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Introduction A transition to senior English is a movement between paradigms in the academic world. The paradigms set for study, and their respective texts, offer students tools for a seamless transition between reading and writing. Appreciation for literature helps a person to become a good writer or at least improve...
Introduction Science has always been an integral part of human life as it influences the further development of society and promotes its evolution. It is also obvious that research work is the aspect that guarantees reception of new information and data which is vital for the development of science. That...
Introduction Problem Statement Lots of special education elementary schools do not fulfill their educational requirements, as students of these schools do not meet the academic standards in reading in research. These schools are involved in teaching students with learning disabilities, and these students do not show progress while studying in...
Introduction A lot of research has been conducted to reform the education system. This reformation has been aiming at improving the performance of students and schools. Most of these studies have been successful, coming up with good policies and strategies which would help to improve the education system(Plank 2009, p.457)...
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...
Introduction The origins of professional coaching go back to the industrial revolution in the form of apprenticeship and mentorship initiatives. The earliest research on coaching intrigued a surge of interest for both companies and employees who came to value the process for its ability to influence behavior performance and productivity...
Abnormal psychology is taught in two sections: at 9:30 am and at 11:30 am. Students who have classes at 9:30 am are more talkative and also seem to perform better in midterms and finals. This suggests a hypothesis that active participation by a teacher positively impacts the results of their...
Introduction The poem “A Rose that Grew from Concrete” by the rapper and poet Tupac Shakur, while short, contains a multitude of themes for interpretation. In it, Shakur describes rose that disregarded nature’s harsh laws and grew from a crack in the concrete, learning to survive put of the sheer...
Introduction Attaining college qualification presently is a key topic in the public, state and local domains. Economists, policy makers and education experts concur that in order to sustain, build a strong and vibrant nation, secure a long term economic growth and social stability, the United States education system should be...
Introduction Women’s health education in general, is crucial for safe childbirth, healthy living, and successful parenthood. In recent times, women tend to rely upon formally structured antenatal and health educational systems to enlighten them on childbirth and other health related issues (Stevenson 10). Basically, the proposal will investigate the feasibility...
Introduction The former United States president Gorge W. Bush proposed the No Child Left behind Act of 2001 ‘NCLB’ and signed it into law on January 8, 2002 (Lewis, 2010). The Act came as good news to the education fraternity as its provisions were very friendly. NCLB required that all...
The issue of sustainability has become a growing necessity among higher education institutions across the world. The growing concern about climatic change, student accommodation challenges and rising cost of energy have sent higher education institutions back to the drawing board, as they try to come up with strategies towards sustainability....
Abstract This essay provides an insight into the challenges and failures of public education systems in the United States. It also examines new ideas that are being used as pertinent solutions to educational dilemmas. Public schools in the United States of America face a number of challenges such as limited...
Introduction Approximately eighty five percent (85%) of the students recognized as having disabilities also have learning disorders, mental retardation, communication problems, or expressive disabilities. A considerable ratio of students with higher-incidence disabilities are attended in the common education classroom. In several cases, causes of these high-incidence disabilities are generally unknown,...
Introduction The significance of professional learning community (PLC) to school culture has been proved many times. In the following paper, the two articles “Development of a model for building professional learning communities in schools: teachers’ perspectives in Thai educational context” by Narongrith Intanam, Suwimon Wongwanich, and Nuttaporn Lawthong, and “Collaborative...
Introduction Early childhood education is fundamental in laying down the educational foundation of a child. It kicks starts the child’s brain in preparation for a lifetime learning process. As such it requires the availability of adequate, affordable, and accessible resources that can facilitate provision for the health, developmental, emotional, and...
The efficiency of professionalism In special education, several factors may determine the efficiency of professionalism, including leadership and infrastructure. From the point of leadership, educators must focus on their development in teaching qualities and mathematics as one of the major tested subjects. Good leaders must understand the law, policies, assessment...
Introduction The university’s reputation and achievement heavily rely on the educational and faculty leadership patterns. Quality leadership simplifies the process of integrating and implementing new university-based educational standards and practices. The university objectives, including the provision of quality training and educational services, conducting extensive research projects and discoveries as well...
Contemporary education places biases in terms of the efficacy of testing because of the increased pressure on teachers. Testing restricts creative and innovative approaches to delivering knowledge to students. Therefore, “teaching to the test” excludes improvements in teaching approaches. To eliminate a test focus approach, an opposite strategy is introduced...
Research Goals The reading chosen for this review is research by Huam Chak Khoon and Nick Jewson titled “Changing Hearts & Minds: Training Programmes for ‘Mid-career Workers in Singapore” published in January 1995. This research is an attempt to provide detailed coverage on the topic of how to train older...
Early literacy Early literacy includes all the phases of learning processes which children go through as they grow. This normally begins with children of about 5-8 years although others begin earlier depending on individual parenting. The goal in early literacy is to help kids to be fluent and instill in...
The focus of research As every person has the abilities and skills to learn something new, this capability should be used for the improvement of professional skills and knowledge acquisition. For instance, the Cambridge online dictionary suggests the definition of development as an activity “when someone or something grows or...
Introduction To think critically does not mean just being critical. The most complete definition of critical thinking which I go along with, states that critical thinking is the process involving mind discipline and used for active and masterful conceptualization, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information generated by, or acquired...
Important concepts in the article Feiman-Nemser (2001) presented three important concepts in the article. The central ideas in the teachers’ professional development include the pre-service preparation, new teachers’ induction and the continuous professional development. According to Feiman-Nemser (2001), the central ideas are interconnected and critical in the teacher’s professional development...
The concept of cultural resonance The concept of cultural resonance in a social context is quite vague. Despite its wide use in literature and discussion, there is no single definition of this term. In a broader sense, it conveys the idea of personal importance that the audience finds in the...
Information on health literacy is essential for children, because health literacy, not to be confused with general literacy, is well-defined as the point at which people can acquire and understand elementary health facts and amenities required to make correct health choices. In today’s hurried lifestyle, we have to guarantee that...
Thijs and Fleischmann (2015) propose that meaningful teacher-student relationships are developed when the concept of attachment is effectively applied in the implementation of educational practices. The proposal of the two researchers is aligned with the principles of John Bowlby’s attachment theory. This theoretical framework is applicable in diverse learning environments...
The media is full of reports on discrepancies in performance among students from different ethnic backgrounds. These reports have had mixed results. On one hand, the groups affected by low performance have seen the need to put more effort while those that are at the top of the class have...
Successful funding can bring significant changes not only to the external state of the educational system but also to student results. The main idea behind the funding initiative Race to the Top, which was implemented in 2009 by the United States Department of Education, is to encourage the improvement of...
Introduction Childhood is described by many scholars as the age of an individual from the time of birth to adolescence. Another distinct definition in developmental psychology by James, Jenks and Prout (1998) describes childhood as “a stage in life divided into four main stages including toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood,...
It is commonplace that foreign students face numerous challenges whenever they take up a different language. In America, for example, all learning takes place in English, and foreign students are expected to adapt quickly. Consequently, theories exist concerning the suitability of this requirement, with scholars presenting their views for or...
Introduction Documentation by research has shown that non-handicapped youths can be of great assistance in teaching social skills for students with autism. The major successful system for handling the students with autism in a comprehensive situation may be comprised of playing games that are well integrated. Once training has been...
Abstract To improve students’ performance, it is important to understand what prevents them from studying efficiently. In other words, students’ motivation must be explored. However, motivation issues can be approached from several angles. Defining the key tests that locate major motivation problems, a teacher can solve most of the related...
Introduction Plagiarism is a serious academic violation that has been a center of attention for many universities and colleges. As stated by Smedley, Crawford, and Cloete (2015) nursing is a profession that requires high ethical standards. Therefore, by committing academic misconducts I would compromise my moral standards. This would impact...
Introduction The research questions associated with the gap year for students are mainly based on the concepts of the usefulness, or harm of the gap year, and the consequences of this gap for students, and their communication patterns. However, the regarded aspects do not consider the opportunities of the qualitative...
Abstract The American education system remains one of the education systems in the world that needs reform. In this education, there is a lot of investment but there is actually not enough information to show this. In this paper, the focus is on the book waiting for superman by Karl...
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...
Introduction There is no clear-cut agreement regarding what constitutes best teaching philosophy. Nonetheless, it deserves merit to establish a tentative definition of what constitutes the effective teacher philosophy for the current paper. A teacher/instructor is deemed to have an effective teaching philosophy if he/she has a positive influence on student...
Introduction The first year at the university is a highly significant time for students. This is the time when students are most vulnerable to academic failure, as well as most likely to experience social, emotional and financial problems. “The process of entering university has been likened to moving from one...
Introduction There has been a cultural disconnect in learning environments, in both basic and higher education (Romaine, 2009). Language has emerged as the most significant contributor to cultural disconnect within the educational centers (Gollnick, & Chinn, 2002). The introduction of virtual learning environments worsened the situation in institutions of higher...
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...
Introduction Barack Obama and Joe Bidden’s education policy is based on the fact that American children cannot stand any more neglect and indifference in their education system. The United States as a country is having numerous problems some of them are experienced in the education sector. Some of the problems...
Introduction Theories, tools, and principles of online learning Modern technology has changed education designs. Using a range of new communications and network tools it is now easy to design an online education platform is now easier than before. Successful online educational designs depend on the right combination of tools, theories,...
Justification of the main idea Following the pathway of contemporary requirements in different job families, it is clear that employees are urging for having success in careers as soon as possible. In this respect marketing is amplified to “break the ice” in contemporary job offers. Moreover, careers in marketing need...
Introduction Every teacher has a different way of teaching certain subjects and content areas. The strategy used by the teacher can make a big difference on how the student acquires and retains the information. In the modern world teachers are looking for ways to incorporate other methods of teaching into...
Introduction Classroom teachers throughout the United States face new challenges as rapidly changing demographics collide with new federal and state policies, politically charged debates on bilingual education, and limited school resources to create classrooms that are more diverse than ever. The broader objective of this lesson is to raise the...
The present paper comprises two drafts of Problem Statements pertaining to the topic of the research “Raising Reading Scores of Gifted Students”. Problem Statement 1 Bates (1984) states that the majority of “programming suggestions for gifted students are based upon intuition rather than upon research” (p. 590). Unfortunately, the state...
Governance in higher education can be defined as the ways and means through which institutions of higher learning are managed and operated. The governing structures of different institutions vary throughout the world. However, the traditional models used in these institutions are similar and do share a common heritage. Research work...
The article written by Courtney Cazden (2010) is aimed at examining the communication patterns within the classroom. In particular, the researcher focuses on the way in which a teacher can organize the discussions involving students. One can say that this text is helpful for understanding the cultural aspects of classroom...
An essential issue in the academic writing world is the use of work developed and presented by other people. While it is not forbidden, as using such material can help build a strong argument, it is critical to give credit to people who have put efforts and time into the...
The video is a documentary coverage of an all-girl math contest which is held annually in the United States. The contest, held at the New York University, presents new perspectives on some of the reasons why math seems to be a male-dominated subject. Similar competitions held before for both genders...
The mechanisms through which little kids study are comprehended in numerous diverse means. The same procedures are frequently expressed and streamlined by various hypotheses of education processes and information acquisition. Through the investigation of preschool education spaces, it is discovered that most locations recognize only one or two education theories...
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...
Being an online instructor had been my dream for a long time. Having seen and heard from others on the advantages and gains of working as an instructor, I had my eyes set on becoming the best online instructor possible. Higher education has been the most sought after level of...
Introduction The sampling design of the peer-reviewed articles in general looks rather unwieldy; nevertheless, it provides all the information required for the accomplishing of the data collection paper. Thus, Gorvett (2006) provides a clear explanation of the main topic of his research. Considering the necessity to explain the central points...
Nowadays, it becomes increasingly clear for educators that, in order for them to be able to adequately address their professional duties, they must be fully aware of what account for the discursive implications of multiculturalism in the classroom. This, however, is not only because teachers are expected to encourage students...
According to research carried out by the ‘United States Government Accountability Office’; it is well indicated that strategies of improving students’ academic standards, were mostly applied in schools with higher proportions of low income, and minority students. In this case, schools’ principals used student data in notifying directions and augment...
Education is certainly one of the most valuable human services that we can find. Since the Renaissance to constantly improve it has been one of the great challenges of humanity. Nowadays, there is an ongoing debate about the role of public education in our societies. Many authors agree that education,...
Currently many parents find it hard to identify the talents of their children and thus they depend on teachers and other career counselors for help. Therefore, it is imperative that these people know the procedures behind identifying the gifted children (Johnsen, 2009, p.9). According to the Improving America’s Schools Act...
Introduction Evaluating students’ performance is, perhaps, one of the most challenging tasks in teaching practice (Stevens & Levi, 2005). Because of the differences in students’ personal progress and their progress measured according to the existing system, grading sometimes turns into a complicated dilemma. By developing an elaborate grading approach, a...
Diverse families and their impact on early childhood education How does parent involvement affect early childhood education? A parent’s involvement is the dedication of available resources to their children in a certain domain. The dedication may include participating in school activities, child’s effective environment, and exposing the child to cognitively...
The matter of a gap year has been already discussed essentially, and the general aspects of this problem involve discussion of the pros and cons associated with the gap year. There is no need to screw into the deeper study of these arguments, while clear problem identification will be more...
Education is very important in the present life. People all over the world start their education from their very childhood. We should have a good education to find a prestigious job, and to find ourselves in present society. Children understand the importance of knowledge from nursery and continue to reach...
Introduction In accomplishing their responsibilities, educators are faced with many challenges. Among them, is teaching students whose English is their first language (Meyers, 1993). This can be encountered at any level of the educational system including grades 4-6 (Gibbons, 1994). Being a great challenge, educators are faced with problem of...
This paper will focus on instructional methods which are also referred to as teaching methods. Instruction methods describe activities that relate to learning objectives and the transmission of educational information between the instructors and their students (Bates, 2003). There are many methods of instruction and this paper will focus on...
There are myriads of cultural beliefs that are mostly ignored in several jurisdictions especially when it comes to early childhood education. However, it is not necessarily true that all the cultural beliefs mentioned by Tobin (2011) are integral within the early childhood education cycle. As much as cultural beliefs play...
Introduction “Both inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are two methods used to arrive at a conclusion based on the information which is known to be true and are mostly used in research for hypothesis” (Moore & Parker, 2006, p. 6). “Deductive reasoning moves from a general situations to a more...
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...
Introduction The paper focuses on students’ learning habits when faced with temptation. The authors portray temptation as anything that would interfere with a student’s concentration levels while learning. Temptation distracts students and makes them stop pursing their activities. Therefore, researchers have implied that temptation hampers the process of learning. Adolescent...
Enacted in 2001 by President George W. Bush No Child Left Behind Act emphasizes that public education have to provide equitable rights for all regardless of income, promoting that all school districts provide equality in education to ensure students were afforded equal education to prepare for their workforce future. Such...
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...
Map of an Educational Issue: School Violence Among the variety of educational issues, school violence is chosen being “a broad category encompassing a variety of acts” (Hanks 2004, p. 1). Signs to take into consideration Types of school violence Causes of school violence Ideas to prevent violence Explanation of the...
Introduction Enhancing mobile learning can shape the entire distance-learning program by improving techniques of communication among distance apprentices, instructors and supporting personnel. The major benefit of this technology is that it can be utilized everywhere, anytime and its utility can easily be acquired by distance apprentices. Affordability Educational affordances of...
Introduction Grading is an important part of teaching and a source of motivation for teachers and students. When designing a grading method for a course, an instructor should begin by listing the course objectives (Walvoord & Anderson, 2011). Importance should be attached to the objectives that are critical to the...
Carol M. White Physical Education Program The Carol M. White Physical Education Program has been important in the organization’s pursuit of effective physical education programs. The fund received have helped the completion of many projects that otherwise could not have been done without the policy. However, there have been some...
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...
Introduction The rapid changes in society today are largely driven by the shift in resources. One of the aspects in which such changes can be reflected in education. Curriculum, as well as curriculum delivery, is constantly explored, looking for new and effective methods. Accordingly, the rationale for updating the content...
During decades teachers around the whole country are trying to understand the imperatives behind students’ attitude to social studies. Despite numerous efforts by teachers to provide a basis for fruitful lessons of the above mentioned course the students still express common opinion that social studies are boring and useless in...
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...
On the homepage of Florida National University (FNU), the tab “online learning” offers a wide range of different programs for students. The question is: Are online courses better and more effective than studying on-campus? Is it easier for students to use these modern methods instead of those that are more...
Numerous techniques aim at increasing the level of novice teachers’ competence, and guided reflection is one of these strategies. Pre-service teachers often apply this technique since it enables novice educators to tie theory and practice. The concept of guided reflection has been used for decades, and it is well defined....
It is relatively agreeable that SESI is a Tayloristic model and thus its management has to take a hierarchical approach in any education system. The latter approach is essential since management elements need to countercheck how systems and structures with school settings are run to draw new ideas or better...
Abstract This paper presents a personal design of the essential learning strategies in the prevailing curriculum. It discusses how the curriculum can be modified to develop in various factors such as environment, social state, current education, and psychological state. All these are associated with the learning outcomes of education theories...
Accreditation is an important university characteristic that students consider first and foremost when they choose any particular educational establishment for themselves. It is also a way for the government to exercise its control in the area of higher education in order to secure the high quality of future cadres’ preparation....
Introduction The elementary natures of the individuals include the continuous involvement in the diverse activities or tasks which amplify the performance in due course. The result in the performance is highly dependent upon the degree of learning. Learning refers to the fairly enduring alteration in one’s behavior that arises as...
With the proliferation in technology, information systems education has become an integral part of any education system. Computer literacy which forms the core of information systems education is important at all levels. Whether specializing in an information related field or not, basic knowledge of information technology is significant. Discussion In...
The concept of teacher-led action research was established in the early 1970’s and it was largely based on Lawrence Stenhouse’s works. While working at the Centre for Applied Research in Education commonly known as CARE, Stenhouse and his work counterparts conducted a research on curriculum development as well as teacher...
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...
Introduction A university’s transfer student enrollment policy plays a great role in determining the number of students enrolled in the university. However, most university stakeholders involved in developing the policy seem to forget that without students, a university becomes inexistent and loses its value to the students and the community...
Introduction Globalization is a network of various factors including political, economic, cultural and many others. Concentrating and explaining globalization based on one or two factors won’t give a complete picture of its aspects and present trends. Understanding globalization can be done from various angles and the conclusion made from each...
The success of any educational process depends on its planning. It is the plan that provides a framework for the educational process. Educators use various models when planning for educational programs. Most popular program planning models in use are Knowles’ and Barr and Keating’s models of planning. Though they may...
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...
Introduction The literature review is based on the research topic How Inclusion Effects General Education Students and it is a guide for teachers and researchers. Researcher is a master level researcher who studied about the effects of inclusion in general education students. Previous studies and researches have often mentioned that...
Introduction Teachers have an obligation to build a safe learning community. To motivate their students, they need to make meaningful decisions. This has a great impact on how the students learn their relationships with one another and the classroom atmosphere (Sapon-Shevin, n.d, p. 99). From research, tokenism as a means...
Introduction Effective assessment practices are regarded as the key to the effective educational principles. It is claimed that assessment principles are needed for adequate evaluation of students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for further educational process, or passing the final exam. Techniques that will be assessed in the...
The main concern of Pascal Lefebvre and Natacha Trudeau article is the influence and the effectiveness of shared storybook reading on the preschoolers. The purpose of article is to demonstrate such influence on the preschoolers from the poor families comparing to the children from the middle classes with the help...
Introduction The future of any given nation is always dependent on the discipline and level of achievement of its young people. This is why there is always a concerted effort in ensuring that most if not all young people are given a good shot at life. Troubled young people are...
The new millennium has brought changes into our society and brought the necessity to implement changes into the education organization changes. The rapid development of technology and overall globalization reveals that changes in education are necessary as well. Burke (2002) emphasized that changes in organizations were to be regarded as...
Description of the problem Existing teaching strategies and instructional techniques have suggested various teaching methods and instructional settings to overcome learning problem in an inclusionary classroom. In a language class room students have often showed the symptoms of difficulties in reading and writing. The fact that students read and write...
Introduction Kindergarten texts such as read-aloud are meant for the enjoyment, easy comprehension, and good introduction of literature to the pupil. The teachers use such texts to reinforce the curriculum developed for students at this level. The readers in this case need to acquire literary knowledge to understand the text....
The article “Social–behavioral skills of elementary students with physical disabilities included in general education classrooms” written by Coster, W. J. and Haltiwanger J. T. in 2004 discusses the problem of teaching the children with physical disabilities. It is the main idea and the purpose of the research related to this...
Introduction Preschool children learn a lot at this age through what they see, hear or touch. The learning process is as a result of interacting with their parents, siblings, teachers, caregivers, other adults, and from the surrounding. This is a very crucial age as whatever children learn at this age...
The importance of the classroom environment for the early childhood education cannot be overestimated. The learning environment in itself can be a powerful learning tool, where an efficient setup of the environment, with knowledge of the main theories of learning and development, can facilitate the learning experience as well as...
Introduction to the problem This article tries to explain the causes of mismanagement in organizations and schools. It tries to explain some of the theories of governance that are pertinent to be used for effective management of schools and organizations. It also investigates in depth, one of the theories that...
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...
Introduction An instructor’s ability to deliver in class is not only gauged on his competence but by other factors that work in harmony with competence. These factors include one inherent skill in imparting whatever the information they have, proper knowledge of the topic he or she is tackling, deeper understanding...
Introduction Distance education is also referred to as distance learning. This is a new approach to the field of education where students can be able learn far away from the traditional classroom. As a matter of fact, it revolves around technology and various instructional system designs (Taylor, 2003, p. 34)....
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...
Introduction For a good understanding of this paper it will be imperative to define what special education is, here we shall define special education as a form of education and social service that is offered by schools to students or individuals with special educational needs and are in the age...
The experts around the world recognize that the early childhood is the period of most rapid physical and child’s mental development, the initial formation of physical and mental qualities which are needed a person during the rest of his life, such qualities and properties that make him human. The feature...
Introduction The history of Higher Education in the United States dates back to the colonial period. The first undergraduate colleges were structured for the training needs of the clergy; the modern-day colleges are structured for the training needs of professional careers (Lucas, 1996). At the start of the 20th century,...
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...
Course 4th -5th level inclusion ELA lecture Ela Siop Criteria Level 1: Pupils will listen, write, and interpret information and understand the nature or implication of a written or printed substance Level 3: Pupils will listen, write, and interpret information and understand critical examination and assessment (Echevarria, Vogt, & Short,...
Reflection There are different activities that teachers can conduct in order to promote sociocultural language learning in classroom. Ignoring such activities might hinder language development in ESL classroom. In that regard, the activities, actions and behaviors, which might be considered not conducive to ESL, learning might include the following Putting...
The success of schools depends on various factors. According to Bond, (2007) the most important of them is to arrange these factors in an orderly manner and drive them towards an organized goal. It is the job of an efficient leader to know the priorities of the school and to...
Introduction Numerous models and philosophies of positive behavior support (PBS) were studied as well as the participations concerning persons with severe disabilities. In this article, the author evaluates the benefits of school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS), as it addresses the involvement of students with severe disabilities, argues participation of students...
Identification of the Research Problem Educational philosophers and researchers have often mentioned that the term inclusion challenges people’s unexamined concepts of what is common and normal. In the field of education, inclusion means that all students with mental, physical and thinking disabilities are placed in the slightest restraining learning environment....
These two chapters focus on the strategies that an instructor can use so as to effectively engage learners when giving them content as well as getting deeply involved in the lives of the learners through taking their backgrounds into consideration. The diverse abilities of the learners are crucial. The fact...
Education is an aspect that the United States has always taken seriously. This is true since the days of the founding fathers. The thirty-fifth president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, captured this eloquently when he said, “Our progress as a nation cannot be swifter than our progress in...
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...
Introduction Education is rightfully considered to be the basis of the modern society as far as it is education that allows people obtain knowledge in the various spheres of human activity and develop industrial, business, social, and political relations. Understanding these, numerous scholars like B. F. Skinner, Shiffrin, Atkinson, and...
Dissertation Critiquing A dissertation is a long essay for the fulfillment of higher degree research projects, especially Masters and Doctorates. It is therefore necessary to do the work with precision and a proper sense of mastery of content. While the dissertation is expected to be a detailed paper on a...
Abstract A direct link exists between college education and higher productivity in employees that can cause an improvement in the country’s economy. On the other hand, it has been seen that there is a relationship between a country’s population size and economic growth. These two highlighted relationships will be discussed...
Gender parity in education is changing, but gender inequality continues to exist in favor for boys in Los Angles. Girls who make it to secondary level in many schools in Los Angles, only a small proportion of girls will obtain training in mathematics. Lack of training in girls, will limit...
Being in graduate school presents a student with different challenges that he has to conquer. This is important if the student is to complete the given course. Many students find it hard to juggle their private life and schoolwork during their graduate study years. In most cases, the schoolwork ends...
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...
Introduction The recent trends in the U.S. education are rather dangerous as far as they reveal the permanently declining levels of college graduation accompanied by the growing numbers of students that drop out from college due to certain reasons (Beatty, 2001, p. 140; Whitbourne, 2002; Leonhardt, 2009). Scholars have considered...
Introduction I am male Korean American who moved to America when he was hardly seventeen. I had to struggle to come to terms with issues related to cultural diversity, hitherto hostile climate, language barrier and economic hitches. I had to learn to be independent since it was my first trip...
Introduction In writing this monograph, Barbara Bowman takes the bull by the horn in spelling out controversial cultural issues affecting academic achievement in United States. The article is likely to generate mixed emotions depending on which side the reader decides to take. Nevertheless, the writer has done a great work...
Problem statement and purpose of the study Upon introduction of online courses, instructors and analysts believed that there would be a revolution in the field of education (Kling & Hara, 2001). Institutions realized that they could save on seating and teaching resources; they could reach a wider student base and...
Introduction This paper suggests an example of genre analysis, which can be considered as a tool for investigating genre systems and teaching discursive competence. Genre analysis is an example of metadiscourse. “…metadiscourse provides a link between texts and cultures” (Hyland 58). Genre analysis is important for writing instructions because it...
Curriculum adaptation as a topic is about what the teacher must do to the curriculum so that all the learners are catered for. The main idea is that the curriculum is made for the students and not the other way round. Therefore since it is easier to adjust the curriculum...
Introduction To assess my learning outcome with the functionality of an effective manager, I have worked with my independent group of networks. To identify my skills, I have practiced with three key competencies, such as motivation, leadership, and communication skills of a manager. Robbins & Coulter (2002) argued that management...
‘Plagiarism’ is translated from Latin as ‘kidnapping’; in simple words, this notion defines the attempts of stealing the author’s ideas in writing. It is necessary to stress, that the notion ‘plagiarism’ is referred to serious mistakes in the academic system leading to severe punishment for students. According to the dictionary,...
Summary The article under analysis is called Learning journals in higher and continuing education and is written by Arthur Langer (2002). The research is dedicated to the analysis of use of different periodicals as a means for fostering critical reflection among adult students who are involved in profession-oriented educational programs....
Introduction Language proficiency is basic to learning any other discipline. Research has been carried out in the area of teaching the English language learner (ELL). Some argue that proficiency in a native language increases the chances for learning the English language. Others still argue that children need to be taught...
Program Context The proposal to reform the existing educational system in Australia for the children of migrant and refugee families stems from current Government aims and to provide improved learning access tools to these disadvantaged groups. Not only would such a move have long-term impact in terms of reduced government...
Teaching children in a way that they would enjoy their studies is always a challenge. Every teacher has certain demand as for his/her class, as well as every student has his/her understanding of the teaching process. Quite often, the needs of the students and the possibilities of a teacher do...
The introductory part should try to give clear and precise informative ideas which are related to the topic of discussion. This will enable the person reading to have a clear perspective of what the paper is all about hence enabling him to understand more clearly. In regard to this, the...
High Quality Instruction Educational professionals have often mentioned that the current system of learning and teaching program requires High-Quality Instruction that ensures structured student learning, desirable academic performance, which provides benchmarks for students’ classroom performance. This paper attempts to create a lesson plan that describes various steps of a language...
MODELS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Phonetics Develop the formation of words Develop their reading skills Develop their writing skills For slow learners, it may be discouraging. I.e. In cases where their fellow classmates scoff at them. Group work Impact confidence to students Develop their speaking concept Develop unity between the students Encourages...
Inclusion is a pedagogical practice where the learners with specific academic needs learn in the same context and environment as those who do not have special academic needs. Inclusion, therefore, grants the special needs student the right to participate in normal educational activities (Ainscow, 2003). This practice does not recognize...
Children at a very young age need to be taught strategies that will help them be able to understand various practices in academics. These strategies of learning mold them into being able to self learn without any supervision. These learning procedures need to be emphasized at all levels of learning...
Homework comprises the activities that are assigned to students to complement in-class work that comprises activities like lectures by teachers, class discussions, and note writing. However, there are different types of homework activities though only three of the types are often used in the ordinary school curriculum. Practice assignments are...
Introduction Graduate employment opportunities are becoming rare by the day. With the global economic crisis that recently hit almost all sectors globally, the situation is worsening with some firms retrenching their staff. This is because it is not economically viable to maintain them when the firm is making losses. The...
Syllogism Companies that do not recycle, increase contamination levels. Those who increase contamination levels should be involved in environmental protection activity. Companies that do not recycle should be involved in environmental protection activities. Introduction Recycling is generally regarded as an important and inevitable part of environmental protection, as well as...
Bearing in mind that the main purpose of education is the overall wellbeing of mankind both at individual level and at societal level. Vocational education tends to achieve contrary goals than what is expected of it in terms of individual and societal development. This paper presents an argument on why...
Introduction The world today is calling for professionals who have moved from the bachelor’s circle. The job market has advanced over the years and the world economy has become global where what is happening in one part of the world is felt in other parts. As a result, this calls...
Introduction Being educable simply means to the willingness to accept the fact that it is not possible to have all the wisdom in the world concentrated in one head. With this acceptance, one proceeds to take the crucial step of listening and learning from others as opposed to making blanket...
Research Design The design that was used in this study was a phenomenological approach to find the underlying meaning of the experience of being a first-generation student. The design focused on establishing the factors that influenced first-generation students’ academic persistence and retention. This approach assisted the researcher to understand the...
