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,...
