Abstract The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act despite its beneficial purposes has been the subject of criticism and controversy which has brought increased attention to many of its reforms. In this paper, the main point of controversy is discussed which is the unified grading system and its obvious consequences....
Introduction No Child Left Behind is an act of parliament, which was proposed by George W. Bush as a means of improving the standard of education in America. Abbreviated as NCLB or pet-named “nicklebee” the act aims to improve the performance of the schools by making them accountable of the...
Abstract The social fabric of the society is dramatically changing. Globalization has brought many changes including political, social, economic, racial, culture, religion etc. Education systems is basically dependent on the above and so changes on any of the above systems affect in one way or another how education systems are...
Introduction to Education System in the UK The education system in the UK provides a full-time education from ages 5 to 16, to both national as well as foreign children, either permanent or temporary for more than a year. State schools are completely free and are attended by almost 94...
Introduction The term internationalisation is common term nowadays due to increased interest in the understanding of international dimension of higher education. This is because internationalization is a central phenomenon to the provision of higher education. Other institutions have defined internationalization in different ways as will be discussed in the following...
Understanding what the meaning of the term ‘education’ is is important. This importance brings awareness about the need for an education. The society is informed about the benefits of education and the role of education in social economic development. This article explains the meaning of education. The meaning of education...
Learning online has been as described as limited learning. Social abilities and life skills gained in tertiary institutions and universities are not available online. Online education as such is limited to established people. Working people are better placed with online education. This article explains why online education is ideal for...
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Essay writing topics usually depend on your subject of specialization. Many a times, students wonder how to choose an essay writing topic. If the college or university provides essay writing topics, the task becomes simpler for students. However, when essay writing topics are not assigned to you, then you should...
Introduction The importance of training and skills development is an aspect which importance cannot be denied in the organization. In that regard, the benefits of training, in addition to acquiring skills and knowledge, can be seen in such aspects as the increase of motivation and confidence, providing recognition and the...
Introduction Drug taking is one of the most prohibited vices in many societies across the globe. Engaging in drugs abuse in whatever form has not only been openly and continuously condemned by the tenets of the society but also revoked or greatly controlled by government registrations both in sale and...
Introduction The main purpose, which must be achieved during this lesson, is to bridge the chasm that may sometimes exist between theoretical knowledge and practice. The major problem is that very often nursing students are not able to apply their skills in emergency situations. Our major task is to incorporate...
Charter schools differ from public schools in that they are formed by members of the community. They are controlled and held accountable by educators and parents. This practice theoretically leads to a superior learning environment. Before becoming operational, charter schools must formally agree to abide by the academic standards set...
Introduction Community colleges are public academic institutions that offer certificate programs which run for one year, afterwards Students can transfer from a community college to a four-year school. The college I will be focusing is Central Alabama Community College. This college is a public institution supported by the Community around...
Abstract Adult learning methodology involves the involvement of both the adult learner as well as the instructor. While the learner is well versed with his goals and skill set, it is the instructor who needs to fulfill the educational gap by providing a detailed analysis on the benefits attached with...
The involvement of parents in their children’s education has been observed to have a direct effect on their general performance. Several articles and books have revealed such evidences that seek to encourage the parents to affect their children positively as they get involved in their educational activities. The journal article...
Attitudes and believes towards mathematics are influenced by instructional practice. Research in various institutions has revealed that learners tend to develop their attitudes and believes about mathematics with the way their teachers present the information to them in the classroom. This can be looked at from different perspectives. First of...
Introduction The targets for formal education have, in the recent past, been shifted from transforming individuals into predetermined workers for an industrialized economy to activities aimed at satisfying the individual and unique needs of each student attending class. This change, however, is yet to receive widespread acceptance; especially from the...
Education plays a vital role in today’s world and does not merely imply bookish knowledge; rather it involves the complete social and academic development of children and students so that they develop the ability and potential to face the world with confidence and make a substantial contribution to society. This...
Introduction Distinctive adult learning theories take in the fundamental concepts of behavioral transformation and skill. From there, complexity instigates to deviate precise theories and concepts in diverse borage of inferences (Vandeveer & Norton, 2005). Up until the 1950’s, indispensable definitions of learning were built about the scheme of change in...
Introduction Technology is something that is very dynamic and is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. It is being applied in various aspects of live for example in education. At this juncture the question arises, how is technology used in the education sector? Technology is used in various...
University’s Academic Services for International Undergraduate Students Introduction It is known worldwide that the human society is a rather complicated phenomenon. The existence of numerous racial and ethnic groups, and their peaceful living in the world, has always been complicated by misunderstandings resulting from cultural unawareness and lack of education....
In the modern workforce of today, college degree holders have a definite edge as the scope of jobs available to them is larger and the salary/perks are higher. The prospect of partaking in a college environment is exciting as it spawns a new distinctive chapter in the life of a...
Introduction Webster University, like many other public institutions, is faced with a number of challenges that need immediate attention. One of the challenges is security issues within and around the university. The number of reported cases related to security violations has been rising in the past few months. Swift actions...
Introduction Debates have been waged regarding this topic, but nothing conclusive has been agreed at. While most people tend to sway to the side of which they have experience in, others tend to sway on the opposite side as the grass always looks greener on the other side. Invariably, our...
Introduction The concept of Adult education should focus entirely on the techniques, skill, ideas and acts that enable an adult to develop successfully and maturely in solving the various societal issues that surround them. At this instant, they think about gaining access to more information that may assist them to...
Introduction Intrinsic motivation is an inward curiosity for something which is being driven by instinctual optimism. The latter is the natural behavior that will for example make an 18 month-old child keep on making noise to let you know what he wants to say, that makes a 3-year old want...
Sex education refers to education concerning the sexual behavior of human beings, their emotional relationships, and responsibilities. Sex education can be conducted in several locations including, homes, schools, and other learning institutions, public health campaigns, and any other public area where the attention of the majority can be attracted. Many...
Most schools, especially public schools, in the United States have students who have English as their second language. These are children from immigrant families, children of diplomats or children who are Americans by birth but whose families do not have English as their first language. They may also be children...
Introduction The process of designing and developing a curriculum is quit challenging. A curriculum needs to consider the needs of society, the education system and the individuals. The changes in the world are an aspect that should be considered. The curriculum needs to be relevant to the current trends so...
Abstract Education authorities, in many countries, carry out efforts to introduce education technology to schools. The main objective is to provide improved learning experiences to develop information skills needed to meet the future demands of rapidly progressing technology use in the work markets. In addition, education technology would update administrative...
Introduction Education has been viewed as providing a significant contribution to a person’s success. A person goes through more than a decade of education in his youth. It is at this time when learning is believed to take place the fastest. The term learning may be defined in a myriad...
The effectiveness of distance learning has been an important topic of debate and evaluation between educators. This issue has been a central point of discussion between educators especially as distance learning gained popularity in the last decade. It is important to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of distant learning to...
Introduction In the past, attaining education was only considered for the privileged class, and I realized this only after having children of my own. I came to know of the importance of education and how I had to change myself in order to impart knowledge to my following generation. I...
Introduction Kindergartens are a place where children accustom themselves to the lives outside the domain of their homes, their religion, and culture. Kindergartens are the place to not only educate the children to climb on the first ladder of their life but also educate them in the way they can...
Introduction Public schools in the U.S. have been assigned the authority and accountability of educating students properly while continuing to keep in existence a well-behaved and result-oriented environment in which learning can thrive. In recent years, many schools and district officials have claimed that there is an increase in improper...
Introduction Bilingual education in a country is designed for students who speak a language other than English, or English as his or their second language. This program helps students to keep up with their academic works and to get them into regular English classes as quickly as possible. Those who...
Diversity is one of the main features of modern education and tutoring. The leader (administrator, teacher, tutor, etc.) plays a crucial role in the diversity management on campus creating a friendly and positive climate and atmosphere in this social setting. There are differences of gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, disability,...
Abstract Piaget investigated how children add up knowledge. The theory of cognitive development has two sides. First, are the key concepts of the theory, and second, are the stages of development of cognition. The criticism directed to this theory was mainly its build-up on qualitative research; however, the implications of...
In 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The purpose of this law is to provide students with a strong enough education in elementary and secondary schools to meet the increasing growing standards of the society through focusing on results accountability, increased freedom for states and...
Introduction The technology of today allows people to change the way they perform tasks. There are different ways by which technology eases the everyday tasks that people complete. Various fields have numerous ways by which they can utilize technology. In the field of education, technology has allowed educational institutions to...
Introduction Children spend a considerable part of their time in school settings, which puts a large share of responsibility on schools in general and teachers in particular. Because school students are under their educators’ guidance during the school day, the latter have to be aware of the possible health-related risks...
Introduction Students are highly facilitated in their mobility when they have a car at their disposal. Students have two options to acquire a car, i.e., buying or leasing. Renting a car provides only time-bound mobility. Normally, financial resources at disposal of students are limited. Available financial resources play a major...
Introduction An education voucher is also known as a school voucher. It is a certificate which enables parents to pay for their children’s education at a school of their own choice rather than the public school made mandatory for their children to attend. This concept is not a new one,...
Introduction Business management program is one of the programs at Lakeshore Technical College. This is one of the technical colleges which equip its students with a wide knowledge on how to be business managers in their own organization. It offers many programs which are business related so it’s upon the...
Introduction Online learning has been embraced by many learners and it is fast becoming an accepted mode of gaining education in many learning institutions (Farahani, 2003). Online learning is an open and flexible mode of learning where learners can engage in the acquisition of knowledge while at the same time...
Introduction Unity and Diversity are two contrasting concepts. The ideas embodied in each concept oppose the other. Unity is defined as the state of being one or singleness (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000). Unity is agreement or harmony, while diversity refers to variety, assortment...
Education is the basic need for the young ones to learn about society and civilization. It is considered a fundamental human right, as has been set forth as an important element in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Human Rights Covenants, which have the force...
Adolescence is a crucial age in a person’s life – one in which a person acquires values, direction, and meaning for a life in the future. The period of adolescence makes incredibly complex demands on the developing individual. In addition to coping with rapid biological and cognitive changes, adolescents must...
Introduction Professional Learning Communities School-based teacher learning communities have the potential to change the culture of the school (McLaughlin, 2003). In order for this approach to work, it has been suggested that teachers meeting together must establish common, concise standards to reach collaborative agreements as well as be allotted the...
Introduction to the Study The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia usually referred to as Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia. It is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the second-largest country in the Arabic region, constituting a significant share of the Arabian Peninsula (Hamdan, 2005). In recent years, Saudi...
Observations/Responses Addressing the problem of acculturation among international students when they are placed in a new academic setting is critical to the promotion of the future learning process. Without a profound analysis of the factors that promote or inhibit the education of the specified demographic, the latter is likely to...
Introduction Students spend a considerable part of their time in school settings, which puts a large share of responsibility on schools in general and teachers in particular. Because school students are under their educators’ guidance during the school day, the latter have to be aware of the possible health-related risks...
Introduction One of the most important goals of writing a teaching philosophy statement is self-reflection. After all, the author is a significant part of the target audience of a philosophy statement. The other potential readers of the statement are peer educators and search committees. The latter are targeted because over...
Being a teacher means taking on a number of diverse roles and helping the children learn new things. Therefore, a teacher is a leader who should have the ability to manage children’s talents and capabilities (Rodd 2013). The key responsibility of a great teacher is to support the children’s success....
Introduction Today, school counselors play an active role in school settings as leaders, not only participants of an educational process and service providers. Therefore, school counselors are expected to demonstrate their leadership roles in cooperating with students and promoting effective and individual-oriented educational services for them (Foxx, Baker, & Gerler,...
Introduction The chart developed for this paper represents ten components of a successful and efficient early childhood education program that would prioritize the needs of the young learners but also answer to the requirements of their parents. Components The first component presented in the chart is age-appropriate environments. In my...
Do you still believe that studying begins at the school desk? The truth is that your child’s early life experiences are decisive in affecting their future health, well-being, behavior, and cognitive skills. Thus, it is never too early to begin to learn. All children are smart; the only thing a...
Introduction Overview of the study As the facilitators of education, the opinion of teachers is a critical indicator of the success or the failure of any development that is introduced in the realms of education. Therefore, it is imperative to observe that the use of new technology in teaching cannot...
Educators and students often use such terms as “instructional system”, “instructional design,” and “instructional technology” interchangeably, and it is necessary to define these terms appropriately while comparing and contrasting their aspects. Instructional systems can be defined as a specific arrangement or organization of appropriate human and material resources, methods, and...
Children with disabilities In the earlier history of the United States, many children with disabilities, particularly those with severe disabilities and/or considered to have mental limitations, were isolated from the so-called normal children. Despite considerable progress in the understanding of the brain function, learning styles, and such laws as the...
Introduction This semester has been instrumental in developing my writing, critical, and analytical skills. I have tackled several assignments across the semester, which gave me an opportunity to intrinsically display my creative and critical writing skills. This reflective treatise will review my performance in the Graduation Day, Saudi Women Rights,...
Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning A student’s assessment is a task that involves an array of factors to be taken into account. Currently, teachers do not possess the experience and the skills to ensure the appropriate assessment process (U.K. Department for...
Introduction Bullying in schools has become a worldwide problem, and in some cases, its effects may have lasting implications on the victims. The definition of bullying varies. However, the behavior has common characteristics, which include intentionality, repeatability, and power imbalance (Jan & Husain, 2015). In the school context, bullying involves...
Introduction ELL students frequently face difficulties in various classes, especially those that heavily depend on proficiency in the English language. It is important to note that teachers who work with ELL students can be unqualified to perform such duties (Abedi & Herman, 2010). The term ELL is used to describe...
Education’s importance is one of the priorities in modern society. Parents try to provide their children with the best options, find money to pay for their education and choose among the existing priorities. Therefore, it is not a surprise to observe how often people use the word “college” in their...
Summary Introduction Adult learning has become one of the popular issues, with concerns being raised on how to teach the adults who possess different experiences. On-the-job training also involves individuals from the age of 25, who can be classified as adult learners, and who possess different characteristics from the traditional...
Introduction Bullying refers to the act of “intimidating a weaker person or to make them do something against their will” (Bulach, Fulbright, & Williams, 2003). In most cases, it involves some form of physical injuries. Bullying is also associated with emotional and mental effects on the affected persons. It occurs...
Over the past few years, 3-D has become an integral part of people’s lives – we watch movies in 3-D, play games in 3-D, and design models for an architecture plan, animated movie, etc. in 3-D. Therefore, being able to use 3-D techniques efficiently predetermines how great the impression a...
Autism spectrum disorder, also referred to as ASD, is a lifelong developmental disorder that negatively affects behavioral and communication aptitudes in individuals. According to the data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018), the share of ASD patients among general populations in Europe, Asia, and North America...
St. Louis Gateway Science Academy is one of the public charter schools in the United States. It specializes in mathematics, science, and technology. It also provides its students with problem-solving skills. The latter is critical for post-secondary education. The institution was incepted in 2003 as a non-profit organization under the...
The goal of a teacher is to “achieve the highest possible standards in work and conduct” (Carrol & Alexander, 2016, p. 6). Department for Education develops standards and reviews them in case of necessity. At present, the activity of school leaders and staff are guided by the Teacher’s Standards 2012...
Create a graphic organizer, clarifying behaviorist, constructivist, and cognitive learning theories. Graphic Organizer Scholars have developed a number of theories to explain the learning process. According to Willingham (2009), learning is a very complex process that involves a number of events in one’s mind. The process of grasping information from...
Maria Montessori transformed early childhood education through her theories of early childhood education. Scholars consider Montessori to be among the earliest and accomplished educators. Currently, educators use Montessori ideas and methods in teaching from early childhood to university level. Montessori was an Italian native of Chiaravalle origin. Several studies refer...
Introduction As a matter of fact, education is significantly important in the modern world. According to the recent findings, a positive learning experience in school and college contributes to success in a future life (Rae, 2015). It is worth highlighting that the majority of scientists tend to think that academic...
Disability in institutions of higher learning has been a challenge to institution’s administration, faculty members and students (Gabel & Miskovic, 2014). The challenge can be attributed to the fact that there is limited information regarding the the rights of people with disabilities, as well as how to treat them. The...
The Purpose of Assessment in Education Assessment in education has several roles that it plays in ensuring that the performance of students meets the standards that have been laid and are attainable. The educational assessment has purposes that include “auditing of schools, national monitoring, school leaver documentation, awarding of national...
Introduction Sleep is very important to all of us. The National Sleep Foundation in the US reports that insufficient sleep can bring damaging and even life-threatening outcomes (Orzech et al., 2011). According to researches, nearly 75% of students in university reported occasional sleep problems such as various sleep disturbances, difficulty...
Introduction Bilingual education is regarded as a huge benefit for young learners. There are several theories in child development that directly or indirectly discuss the implications of bilingual education and show the importance of bilingual education. According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, children’s way of thinking differs greatly from...
Using Campbell & Stanley’s (1963) description, what type of study are the researchers proposing? It is apparent that different kinds of the study can be implemented since the experiments might need to involve various types of participants, fields of operation, study design, and expected outcomes. Firstly, the kind of the study...
Looking back over the last 12 weeks, seriously evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your team My project team has demonstrated much strength that has enabled it to succeed so far. For example, commitment to the tasks of the project is what has defined the success of the project so...
Introduction Learning and education are important aspects of one’s life, for they allow one to find their place in the world and build their career in the future. However, in the modern world, the pace at which information is processed is very fast, which means that individuals often have to...
Introduction Personal development planning broad in nature and it comprises of various aspects such as improving one’s talent, level of awareness and self-knowledge, developing strengths, building employability, improving social abilities, and enhancing lifestyle (Armstrong 2008). Effective implementation of personal development planning enhances the probability of attaining one’s desires and aspirations....
Introduction Reviewing the most significant changes that have occurred in the educational industry during the last decades, it is possible to note that the absolute majority of them are associated with the widespread introduction of information and telecommunication technologies (ICTs) in the educational process. Traditional education practiced throughout the world...
Description of the Learner The learner has a reading disability primarily because he is partially blind. The learner experiences difficulty in reading during a normal lesson. Despite the visual impairment, the student has continued to show quite an impressive ability to learn. The rate of development over the past academic...
All children and youth need responsive caregivers. Describe your “role as a teacher” with your professional attitude and actions while you work directly with the students As a teacher working directly with students, my primary role is to ensure that every one of them makes the best out of their...
Special education is a type of education that addresses the requirements of children with special needs. Preventive special education interventions are aimed at stopping the developing problematic behaviors from becoming more serious and harder to change while improving the child’s emotional and social skills at the same time. Remedial education...
Introduction Instruction design models, according to (Smith and Ragan, 1999; Anderson & Keller, 2000; Sjoukje & Cook, 2009) are models which ensure learning objective is achieved through the systematic application of instructions. Importance of Instructional Design Models These models ensure learning and training experiences are efficient, effective and appealing (Smith...
My first professional goal is to enhance my skills in facilitating efficient classroom environment. This will be achieved through research and implementation of relevant strategies in areas of classroom management and organization, student behavior and time management. This is important because it will ensure that the students attain high performance...
Introduction From studying of the two topics, it is evident that a mathematics teacher can draw the following while focussing on outcomes 1 and 2: There are various creative strategies and activities for teaching mathematics, which can be compared with learning a new game in that it takes time, perseverance...
Introduction Research question The research is focused on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III or the WISC-III and seeks to answer the question of how it can be used to evaluate children’s intellectual functioning based on Freedom from Distractibility and Processing Speed. The research will also examine the nature of...
Background In spite of the fact that people focus much attention on gaining their academic degrees, they often choose careers that are not related to their qualification or field of knowledge. Young college graduates often choose not to follow the previously selected career path associated with their specialisation or major...
Introduction The popularity of social media websites and social networks increases among the students every year (Akbari, Eghtesad, & Simons, 2012, p. 2). Referring to the students’ focus on social media websites, educators are inclined to use the resources of social networks and media websites to stimulate the students’ learning...
1647 – the Massachusetts Law of 1647 was passed. This legislative act was also known as the Old Deluder Satan Act and decreed that every town in which 50 or more families lived had to hire a teacher who would educate the local children. Every town of 100 families or...
Introduction Ensuring that all children receive the necessary level of support during their learning is paramount to their future success in education. For individuals with special learning needs, the support of their teachers, counselors, and other educational staff are required for eliminating existing barriers and ensuring that they have equal...
Introduction to the Study Introduction The problem is that it is not quite known why some teachers are reluctant to use new media technologies in teaching. Although teachers value technology use in teaching, some teachers do not adopt or fail to use new media technologies in daily teaching (Johnson, Levine,...
This action research began with the definition of the problem to be studied and the formulation of the research questions. The problem statement focused on the analysis of the extent to which an authentic Montessori mathematics environment is compatible with the regular mathematics classes in order to fulfill the needs...
Collaboration Between Families and Special Education Professionals Collaboration can be understood as the process of combining efforts and working together to achieve a certain aim (Adams, Harris, & Jones, 2016, p. 59). Consequently, collaboration between parents of children with special educational needs and professionals delivering such education is the process...
Introduction Democracy and national progress rely on a learned population. If people are to contribute toward the growth of a nation, they require having the capacity to write and read, and it as well helps them to understand the affairs of their state, its history, geography, and development progress. Public...
Introduction The attachment that students have to their school work which is also known as academic engagement has been identified by many researchers to be of significant importance especially if it is related to parental involvement in academic education. School attachment refers to the extent to which students feel they...
