Introduction The significance of early childhood learning seems to be largely underrated nowadays (Rivera, 2008). A range of parents prefer to leave the task of helping their child develop the required cognitive and analytical skills to teachers, which results in a child being completely unprepared for not only academic activities,...
Introduction Sex education involves giving instructions about human sexuality and human sexual behavior including reproduction, reproductive health and rights, sexual anatomy, and sexual intercourse, among others. This education enables the youth to be aware of matters regarding their sexuality and to engage in informed and responsible sexual practices. It also...
Introduction Critical thinking is one of the most crucial attributes embodied by students, teachers and parents. As such, it is an important aspect which helps people to innovate, solve problems and relate to each other thoughtfully (Schraw, Crippen & Hartley, 2006). In that light, therefore, it becomes a fundamentally vital...
Introduction Alternate assessment methods are actively proposed for evaluating the progress of different student populations, including students with disabilities. The reason is that traditional methods of assessment are not effective enough to illustrate actual results and performance (Lazarus & Rieke, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the...
Introduction Different views on organizational management have been developed and employed. People focused on structures, roles, relationships, technology, politics, and so on when trying to develop the most effective strategies and tools to make their organizations competitive. The structural and human resources frames are widely used in such spheres as...
Introduction Education is a fundamental component for the development and ultimate advancement of the society. Educational institutes rely on teachers to impart knowledge to the students. These actions by the teachers contribute to the future success of the students and by extension the society. For this reason, teaching was traditionally...
Introduction One of the controversial issues facing the country’s education system is whether sex education should be included in the school syllabus. Over the past few decades, policy makers have stressed on the importance of providing sex education within the classroom setting. This education is aimed at preparing young people...
Children are the future of human society, and this is why we have to develop effective solutions to problems that they face. When it comes to school, there is a variety of problems concerning the social status of the students, crime, and a lack of willingness to study. There is...
Introduction The affirmative action policy advocates for the rights of the minority groups in the United States. The minority groups include women, American Indians, Native Americans, and African Americans. The affirmative policy emanated from the civil rights movement of the 1960s, which aimed at empowering the social, political, and economic...
Introduction Students with basic reading skills need differentiated instruction in order to make them understand better. It is important for a teacher to have an understanding of the capacity of his or her students. Teaching should be based on the capacity of the students. An instruction for a student with...
Abstract The paper is aimed at addressing the problem of school uniform implementation and reviewing positive and negative opinions on it expressed in six credible sources. The arguments for implementing uniform policy in public schools include opinions on its effectiveness for decreasing bullying at schools, increasing the level of discipline...
Introduction Learners possess different learning strengths and competencies. The main goal of a teacher is “to maximize the potential of every child” (Tomlinson and Strickland 12). That being the case, educators should properly plan their lessons and instructions. Such instructions should fulfill the learning expectations of different students. Teachers should...
The Main Goal The purpose of this paper is to analyze the Mixed Methods methodology in the article titled “Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Practices: A Mixed Methods Approach” written by Deniz Palak and Richard T. Walls in 2009. Research Questions The researchers present two well-defined questions to be answered during...
Research Questions and Mixed Method Study The research question is as follows: “What technology do teachers use and how do they use that technology to facilitate student learning?” (Ruggiero & Mong, 2015, p. 164). It seems that the mixed method approach is justified in this case, as the quantitative approach...
Introduction Alternate assessment methods are actively proposed for evaluating the progress of different student populations, including students with disabilities. The reason is that traditional methods of assessment are not effective enough to illustrate actual results and performance (Lazarus & Rieke, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the...
Introduction To begin with, it is important to review what education means as well as some of the qualities of a good education system. While reviewing this information, there will be an attempt to look at the purpose of education and whether the current system fulfils some, if not all,...
Early childhood education is a widely and frequently discussed subject in the contemporary world. A range of new researches is conducted to provide the scholars with a better understanding of the minds of young learners, their needs, development, and social factors that impact them throughout the early stages of lives....
Introduction In higher education, there are many departments that aim at distributing different services and support for students. Academic growth, personal development, and recognition of needs and expectations are the main tasks to be performed. In this constantly changing world of technologies and new standards, student affairs play a significant...
Introduction Alternate assessment methods are actively proposed for evaluating the progress of different student populations, including students with disabilities. The reason is that traditional methods of assessment are not effective enough to illustrate actual results and performance (Lazarus & Rieke, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to discuss the...
Introduction Historically, education is believed to have started in Greece, but there have been evidences of it having started in China. There is a large difference in the quality of higher education between China and the United States, which is believed to have been influenced by the differences in the...
Today online learning becomes extremely popular, as it provides educational opportunities that were previously unattainable. Still, the literature shows that purely online conditions do not allow to achieve expected results and mixture of online and face-to-face education delivery is the best variant, as it consists of both methods. Online courses...
Introduction Development of the educational sphere is one of the priorities in many countries including Saudi Arabia. The challenges of the modern globalized world unveiled some weaknesses in the educational system of the Kingdom. Thus, according to a survey, many Saudi teachers are not interested in their subjects and are...
Introduction Learning Management System (LMS) is a sophisticated solution for planning, carrying out, and managing all training activities in the organization, including online learning, virtual classrooms, and courses conducted by the instructor. Its main task is to replace isolated and fragmented training programs using a systematic methodology in order to...
Introduction Human development refers to the process of growing to maturity. A child needs to have good physical activities, in order to develop to a healthy adult. Young adolescents, especially at the ages of ten to fourteen years, need to indulge in physical activities to ensure a healthy ushering to...
Perceived self-efficacy refers to the context-specific beliefs of people about their ability to successfully produce required levels of performance (Klassen, 2007). Individuals with strong confidence in their efficacy do not avoid difficult tasks and challenges but rather develop an intrinsic interest in challenging situations and attribute failure to an insufficient...
Introduction In life, there are numerous challenges that limit the human ability to do or achieving certain things. These challenges can be genetic, economic, social, or political (Randall 60). One of the common topics studies in psychology is learning disabilities. It influences the human ability to live a comfortable and...
Introduction Human resource management seeks to facilitate the growth of both the workforce and the organization through the integration of various frameworks and models. Employees could also embark on strategies that enhance their success in their professional endeavors thereby, resulting in desirable outcomes. In this case, the concept of individual...
Parents’ Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Individualized Education Program is a system that is accorded to children with special cases to access quality education and learn effectively without prejudice. IEP ensures that teachers and other associated service providers are conversant with and understand a child’s disability. IEP is...
The introduction of the bus system has forced many parents to give an extra dollar to the fees they have been paying for their children. Children have been enjoying the free ride to and from their respective schools but due to the economic constraints, the Fontana Unified School Districted has...
Introduction Mathematics often appears to be one of the most challenging subjects to students. Mastering abstract concepts through formal studies frequently presents difficulties for children as they cannot connect this material to real-world situations. Fractions represent one of the most crucial topics as they are based on a deeper understanding...
Literature Review Special Education Needs Special needs education entails dealing with students who have unique requirements. The special needs are as a result of various disabilities hindering the capacity to participate in education. The unique nature of individual requirements of special students should be addressed. In most cases, the normal...
Abstract The present study aimed to analyze how special education impacts development in children born with different categories of disability. Generally, the different categories of disabilities have been described in details within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Acts. These categories include developmental disabilities, blindness, deafness, emotional disturbances, and inability to...
Introduction Blended learning is an appropriate approach for language learning, as it supports the activities that promote student engagement (Larillard 19), a change in the way, in which students perceive content and the learning process in general (Topal 90), and the adoption of the social constructivism principles in the classroom...
Introduction A review of past studies reveals that involving parents in educational matters contributes to the success of their children (Izzo, Weissberg, Kasprow & Fendrich, 1999). Parental involvement is also emphasized by modern studies such as those carried out by Joyce Epstein (Epstein et al. 2009). What emerges from evaluating...
Curriculum Theory Design English Language Arts The importance of education in the globalized society has made a curriculum the heart of any educational institution providing formal education since it defines all aspects of the learning process and reflects students’ experiences. Furthermore, the notion has come to designate not only a...
Introduction Today’s increasingly competitive and ever shifting business environment demands professionals to develop the capability to use emerging technologies, tools, and applications with the view to enhancing the performance and competitiveness of their respective organizations. The role of information management systems (IMS) in ensuring the success of organizations operating in...
Introduction Giving a child best education is not only every parent’s main aim but also a basic need for any child. The United Nations has, through its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), prioritized education. In this regard, most parents endeavor to take their children to school at the earliest age possible....
Students reveal diverse learning styles and multiple intelligences. Only by understanding these different abilities that instructors can best plan the best method of teaching in order to assess students’ grasp. The article demonstrates how the two education styles relate. The theory of multiple intelligence states that persons have natural capability...
In today’s society, the use of technology in pedagogy has become an inescapable practice. Modern educational systems are characterized by the use of supplemental electronic devices to deliver instruction. It is no doubt that technological tools assist instructors in accelerating the understanding of concepts amongst learners. A study that was...
Every classroom and school needs a qualified professional teacher. School systems recruit, prepare, and retain instructors who are best prepared for their jobs (Banks and Banks 11). However, the education system in the US has numerous equity and social justice concerns. Teacher evaluation is a critical process meant to address...
Mentors should use powerful concepts in order to support the needs of their clients. Parents, teachers, and workmates can become effective trainers or mentors. Such individuals can use different techniques in order to mentor their targeted individuals. Coaching and mentoring “are powerful practices that assist individuals to realize their potentials,...
Introduction Individual experiences are meaningful ways to generate and impart knowledge in an educational setting. In the client- or person-centred approach, the educator or learner draws from their experiences and social interactions to enrich knowledge construction. In education, the client-centred approach focuses on deep, lifelong learning of the ‘whole person’...
Over the years, the intake of foreign students in American colleges and universities has been on the rise and is likely to have a great impact in the U.S. education sector as well as its economy (Lane and Kinser 1). International students in the United States provide revenue and good...
Introduction Attention Given the increasing need for online learning, the modern education setting raises the concern of the effectiveness of online learning as opposed to classroom learning. Today, higher education systems are struggling with how to address the escalating demands of accountability. Consequently, these pressures push higher education programs to...
Introduction The history of Chinese students studying in American universities dates back to the mid-1850s, when the first student, Yung Wing, graduated from Yale University in 1854 (Bartlett and Fischer Para. 8). Later on, educational missions to the US were organized in the 1870s to train specialists who would create...
Introduction Writing a research project is one of the core requirements for those who are pursuing academic excellence. A dissertation marks “the culmination of numerous hours of research and training in higher education” (Finch, 2013, p. 241). In addition, writing a research project allows a leaner to carry out independent...
The recent professional Journal selected and read for this assignment is a Journal of staff development, written by Jon Nordmeyer and was last updated in April 2012. It is entitled “Delicate Balance: Managing the needs of ELL students”. At the beginning of the article, Nordmeyer draws the attention of the...
Introduction International students can be viewed as symbols of economic affluence. It is a common misconception that international students are all from wealthy families. As a result, the tuition fee for these students is at times double, or more, of that charged to local students. For example, the University of...
Autism is a neural disorder identified through the problems in socialization, communication and typecasting characters (Church 2009). Church (2009) identified the three disorders associated with autism which are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. In the United States, 2% of children had been diagnosed with ASD...
Introduction Education is considered as the gradual process of acquiring knowledge. Through education, people learn by transferring knowledge, skills, and habits of social units through subsequent generations. Technology has had a great influence on education in terms of quality, accessibility, convenience, and implementation of strategies. Online education is one of...
Introduction Information and communication technology has revolutionized the boundaries of education. The advent of wireless networks and mobile communications together with other computing devices have presented new opportunities and means by which students can access information in class and how they can communicate with teachers and their fellow students. This...
Introduction An online class is a class where a course is offered through the internet, and both instructor and student communicate through a computer. Traditional classes, on the other hand, are carried out in a brick-and-mortar classroom with an instructor being present in person. Today, there are more online courses...
What is culture? What is culture? This is rather a vital question to be understood so as to appreciate the different racial societies worldwide; and be aware of how to avoid cultural bias. Therefore, culture can be holistically defined as “ encompassing language (considered to be man’s oldest and most...
Over the recent past, the topic of dismantling the bilingual education system in the U.S. has received different opinions from the American citizenry, some of which are genuine and some of which are mere assumptions that lack a rationale of expression. Primarily, bilingual education entails offering learners who are less...
The increase in the use of tablets, laptops, and mobile phones in schools, homes, and the workplace illustrates the integration of portable devices in the day-to-day activities of most people. The sophistication in information technology has facilitated the creation of internet applications and platforms that are compatible with most brands...
Introduction Technological advancements are some of the major achievements of the 21st century. Regardless of where we are in the world, the impact of these advancements has been quite tremendous and fascinating to be felt in every part of the world. Within the entire sphere of technology, it has arguably...
Introduction With the swift advancement of the world, the global community has moved into an age of information explosion. The majority of people are opting to pursue their studies abroad to obtain more knowledge. Hundreds of thousands of people abandon the comforts of their families to go and pursue their...
Introduction Technology is used in education to improve learners’ performance. There are many technological applications which are used to teach students at various educational institutions. The use of technology in education has elicited different reactions from the people. This paper will analyse and discuss the effects of technology on learning....
Introduction Teaching languages currently entails an understanding of purposes and contexts of teaching the various languages, as opposed to the holistic application of methods. Contemporary language teaching practice also entails the concern for student needs, affective traits, and learning styles. Richard Jacks and Willy Renandya (2002) suggest that the different...
Abstract California is one of the states in the U.S. that have witnessed several challenges in the education sector. Most stakeholders in the education sector have affirmed that the field of science presents immense untapped potentials. The alterations in the demographic composition in the past ten years due to immense...
Academic study is considered as an important tool when it comes to the pursuance of distinctive success in not only academic aspects but also in social facets of life. Academic study affects how a person associates with other members of the society and is a major influence of people’s social...
School Leadership School leadership is one of the most important factors that promote an appropriate organization of work in schools of different types (Ghamrawi & Jammal, 2013). Branch, Hanushek, and Rivkin (2013) admit that a good principal is a key to the success of the whole school, especially after No...
Abstract Sex education is one of the most controversial subjects in the US today. This paper discusses why mandatory sex education for sixth graders is necessary. It highlights the fact that US adolescents initiate sex at increasingly younger ages. Mandatory sex education will help curb the spread of HIV and...
Introduction Play refers to any form of activity, which children engage in at free will to have fun (Carlisle, 2009, pp. 23-24). In most instances, the type of play that children undertake results from intrinsic motivation without the expectation of an external reward. Similarly, children manage the plays by determining...
Parents and friends have a big influence on teenagers’ lives. In particular, parents play a big role in shaping their children’s attitudes towards education and learning. There have been many debates about whether parents should be directly involved in their children’s education. While evidence indicates that children whose parents are...
The learning experiences of persons with special needs and disabilities can be so challenging, especially if appropriate teaching strategies are not applied to them. Students with these special needs will tend to have limited abilities and would exhibit various complications when it comes to learning and socialization. For example, some...
Abstract Learning disability is related to brain disability. This paper first discusses the meaning of learning disability or communication disorder. It gradually tells that LD is inherited and is a lifelong impairment and continues to stay with people as they grow. This report illustrates that teaching children with a learning...
Introduction This essay will analyze the effects that grammar teaching has on writing. It will critically analyze the language transfer theory and give the necessary conclusion on whether grammar teaching contributes to good writing skills to learners. Scholars have put forward several theories to explain the process of language acquisition....
Ethical issue in the article In the article, the ethical issue involves trying to validate a constructive using of wrong methods of research, which may lead to the falsification of results generated from the hypothesis. Generally, the ethical issue is inevitable when subjects in the research are human (Lo, 2012)....
Introduction To a large extent, the development of early language and literacy skills in children has a strong effect on their future academic performance (Haak, Downer & Reeve, 2012). Consequently, it is important for preschool teachers to devote as much time as possible to learn the best strategies of training...
Introduction The declarations of the goals of education that are vital for the young Australian generation, as voiced by Melbourne, have greatly inspired the Australian curriculum. The ministry of states and territory education adopted the declarations in 2008. According to ACARA (2010), “The Melbourne Declaration emphasizes the importance of knowledge,...
