Adult literacy is a term used to describe the sector of literacy provision designed for adults. It is relative a new field of education; however, it has already caused an intense debate among educators. Concerns over the level of literacy among adults of western nations did not emerge until the...
Introduction In the United States, elementary or secondary schools that are funded by the public are referred to as Charter Schools. The United States Constitution has imposed some of the laws on public schools that have been withdrawn from the charter schools in the country. In exchange, the production of...
Introduction More than ever before, there is the continued use of multimedia in the education sector. However, the perceptions that are often held by such scholars as teacher educators are quite varied and profound. On the one hand, there are those who have touted the incorporation of ICT into the...
Introduction In self-contained programs, the students are put in a special surrounding for learning isolated from the other students. In these programs, the students are given high level of support and attention under special education at all times. This is due to the unique nature of their educational needs which...
Introduction The major problems that face new teachers are the need for information that is practical, the gap existing between what they expect and reality, their relationship with students, relationship with parents, classroom management, financial and time pressures. There are similar problems faced by special and general education teachers although...
Introduction Before any discussion about computer system in schools, an understanding should be made between schools, learning and computer technology. During the introduction of computers to schools, there was a conception that students were supposed to be “taught” by computers. This means that a teacher was to be replaced by...
Creating a positive learning environment within the classroom is a necessary prerequisite for an effective teaching-learning process and it has been the major challenge faced by teachers during the curriculum transaction. For this, an efficient teacher should employ the best approaches, methods, and strategies of teaching, keeping in mind the...
The paper under analysis deals with the process of writing a good essay. The thesis statement of the essay states that there are good and bad essays and that a writer can make his essay good by paying attention to its organization, focus and revision. The writer asserts his views...
Introduction The principles of equality have been part of the most diverse political ideologies, currents of philosophical thought, and moral and religious beliefs especially in societies under the influence of western culture. Mostly the debate on equality is not about its importance or values as an irregular ideal, but about...
Abstract In the modern age of innovative popular strategies of learning such as the internet online learning, the significance of collaborative online learning is often emphasized. In the background of several limitations of online learning, the incorporation of collaborative learning strategies becomes a central contributing condition to a more effective...
Education in the modern world is much more than books and degrees and also involves means opening up minds to a whole new world, the world in which there are no geographical barriers to knowledge. Education is indeed a powerful means to remove the prejudices from our mind relating to...
Basic concepts Assessment, a basic technique to evaluate the students’ performance is of many kinds according to the methods the teachers adopt. Whether it is formal or informal, the ultimate objective is to analyze the pupils. Formal assessment, generally termed as test and data driven method, is a conventional method...
When teaching and nurturing children in school or at home, there are particular activities that need to be shared between parent and teacher, communication is one of those significant activities. In order to assist children to do well in school, parents and teachers will need to maintain good contacts throughout...
Abstract The fields of human resource development and adult education are closely related subjects, even though it will become apparent only on closer scrutiny. This paper is an attempt to find the relation between these two fields. The factors that relate to the two fields are discussed here first. Then...
Introduction Literature in adult education advocates the view that the process of teaching adults is distinct from the teaching of children and although most of the teaching approaches do apply to all age groups, the age and experiences of adults necessitate different approaches among them as compared to children. Adults...
Abstract The research study focuses on the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the paper tries to make a probe into the implications and changes that the new legislation has brought about in the American education scenario. The paper evaluates and verifies the validity and usability of NCLB...
Introduction With a growing number of courses offered online, the major concern is about the role of instructors. Rendering online instructions is a challenging approach for delivering classroom-like education to remote learners. Even now, online education is mostly imparted as extended studies or some sort of continuing education; but over...
Introduction Professional standards are means by which the professional can provide professional leadership concerning issues of quality in teaching and learning which are defined by a professional body. Normally the professional standards of teachers are under the section of the ministry of education and they ensure that teachers or educators...
Executive Summary The current educational system does not meet the needs of culturally diverse students. The global community is more interdependent and interconnected today than it was twenty years ago. The existing programs fail to provide necessary skills and knowledge on cultural awareness, the importance of cooperation, and collective decision-making....
Introduction Human resource management (HRM) is an extensive system of practices that are aimed at achieving better motivation, professionalism, and improved work performance of employees. Such methods are based on a developed range of theories, which predetermine the overall direction of the outcomes and their ultimate impact on the personnel’s...
Introduction There is no doubt that the Chinese education system after confronting challenges and critics from international educationists and scholars has today been able to solve the issues that remain unresolved even for decades. Today the two major paramount issues that were faced by Chinese educators in this century are...
Introduction ESL program is a program of teaching students English as a second language (ESL). The students are taught English as a second language also referred to as English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This program is meant to prepare students who are traveling to an English spoken country, students...
By its definition, learning is the acquisition knowledge, skills and understanding which is realized through development in ones behavior and the context of memories. It is the basic goal sought in the strive for education and obtained through experience. With the nature and contexts of learning, it may occur in...
Introduction Malcolm Knowles (1913 – 1997) was, possibly “the”, fundamental figure in American adult education during the second part of the twentieth century. In the 1950s Knowles was the Adult Education Association of the United States of America Executive Director. Knowles wrote the first main accounts of adult informal education...
Literacy coaching is an ever-evolving field of American education according to Stevens (April, 2003). Throughout the nation, many elementary schools are beginning to implement reading programs designed to improve student literacy. These programs recognize that effective and continuing professional development for teachers is critical to success (Great Schools, 2005). This...
Introduction Metacognition is the knowledge concerning ones owns cognitive processes and the active monitoring and the regulation of these processes in the pursuit of ones goals. It involves the active reflection of what you already know and what you think coupled with cognitive self management that is the ability to...
Education – Introduction By Education is meant that unique process by which people attain knowledge, skill, and moral values. An ideal education develops an acknowledgement of cultural heritage in people so that they might lead happier lives and also helps make them become productive citizens as well as members of...
The learning process is an important part of the evolution of any business and organization. Companies that are the quickest to adapt to the changing circumstances and customer demands have a competitive advantage (Boshyk 2016). This process involves constant learning and quality improvement. The purpose of this paper is to...
Introduction A good education has the potential to change lives. Governments are, therefore, investing significant amounts of capital in educating their citizens to make them competent enough to serve in the world’s workforce. Employers are also looking for employees with adequate skills that make them competent for the job market....
Introduction A standardized test (SAT) requires answering the questions or a set of questions from a common group in the same manner and is scored in a coherent “standard” manner. These tests might facilitate equity by contributing to the admissions of students due to their cognitive skills and personal achievements....
Introduction Assessments in early childhood education involve “a process of gathering information about a child, reviewing the information, and then using the same data to plan educational activities that are at a level the child can understand and is able to learn from” (WGBH Educational Foundation, 2014, p. 2). There...
Introduction Knowledge acquisition and learning are natural processes that initiate at a very early age in children. For some children though, this process is a little slow affecting their academic achievements as well as effective learning. It then is the responsibility of the teacher to find the appropriate methods needed...
Introduction Internet technologies have become an essential tool in many fields, including education. The development of various massive open online courses (MOOCs), as well as implementing e-learning instruments in higher education, have enabled people to get access to a vast amount of learning opportunities. However, even though the instructional materials...
Introduction Context of Inquiry The role of the family in early intervention has long been highlighted. It is said that the participation of parents in early intervention is vital to making sure that children with disabilities have the support they need (Bruder, 1998; Harry, 2008). Parents that are involved in...
Introduction Inclusion in education is an essential subject that must be addressed by the government to ensure the equality of opportunities for all people. Individuals with disabilities face unique challenges in education since it may be difficult for them to achieve the same level of academic performance as other students....
Introduction Assessments may occur for different objectives and their attributes depend on the planned intention. In the United States, assessment in early childhood settings is described as the practice of collecting information systematically and evaluating it to establish whether anything requires being done in a different way (Reichow, Boyd, Barton,...
Introduction Cheating has been a big issue of concern in many educational institutions. The notion of cheating has been defined as the act of presenting the work of others as your original work (McCabe, Terivino, & Butterfield, 2001). It may involve copying during exams, seeking unauthorized assistance when doing assignments,...
The History of the Education System in Saudi Arabia Education was established in Saudi Arabia some time before the formation of the country in 1932. According to Alrashidi and Phan (2015), King Abdul-Aziz established the Directorate of Education in 1925 to complement the mosque and Quranic school-based practices of the...
Abstract The evaluation of textbooks is highly important for teaching English in Saudi Arabia. A common problem, which Saudi Arabian English teachers face, is an inappropriate portrayal of foreign values in textbooks. In this work, the researcher has examined the problems that exist in this sphere and fulfilled a comprehensive...
Student Achievement Parental involvement within the educational system is generally considered a positive phenomenon from teachers’ perspectives. While parents tend to develop a positive attitude toward the specified idea as well, their initial reaction tends to include reluctance. There is a difference between discrimination, prejudice, and stereotype. Stereotypes, including both...
Summary of Disability Autism spectrum disorder is (ASD) is a developmental disability, which appears in the form of social communication deflects. An individual also shows a reparative, stereotypical behavior in activities and interests, which continue in future life. Frequently, people with ASD experience social anxiety, severe irritability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, and intellectual...
Case Summary The case under consideration provides an outlook on some dilemmas faced by educational institutions regarding making decisions, developing the curriculum, and the roles of staff members in the process of change in an organization. The institution involved in the case is Big Mountain High School (BMHS), the only...
Position on Piaget’s Quote Adult learning focuses on improving the professional practices of learners (Usher & Bryant, 2014). For example, training of employees aims at improving their professional skills. Therefore, adult learning allows professionals to do new things, as suggested by Jean Piaget. Notably, adult learning in professional settings is...
The objectives of modern-day education are based on the concepts of equity and equality (Clarke, 2014). Education evolved from an elitist and segregated institution reserved only for the rich, able, and powerful, towards an inclusive and integrated model. Inclusion and the introduction of students with disabilities into public schools is...
Abstract Researches carried out in the last three decades has evidenced that parental/family involvement to a great extent contributes in numerous ways to improve students’ achievement about school and learning success. These studies have considerably remained unswerving even though families, as well as learning institutions, have changed over time. It...
Plan of Implementing a Program of ESL Learning English as a second language is getting more and more popular nowadays. I am excited to have received an opportunity to be responsible for organizing and implementing a program of ESL teaching in our district. While the immigrant population in our area...
Abstract This paper addresses the issues of learning disabilities, communication disorders, and giftedness among children. Definitions, characteristics, and causes of these phenomena are exposed; the educational needs of kids in question are discussed; and, finally, the problem of dual diagnosis and its prevalence among these children is considered. The study...
Introduction The second language can be termed as another language apart from your native language. According to LLAS (2012), learning a second language is highly systematic and variable. It is highly systematic because students who learn the second language go through some steps in attainment of the language; it is...
Instructions The purpose of the Learner’s Log Book (LLB) is to document the achievements of the learner in a central repository that will be considered as evidence on the effectiveness of the learning process. It is a ‘monitoring tool’ that e-tutors use to report on individual learners’ progress and it...
Students and their families may use a variety of methods to progress and achieve positive results in their learning. One such example is for children to start school at a younger age. There is an on-going, wide-ranging debate as to the true worth of early education for children and the...
Introduction The article Stereotype threat: effects on education addresses the existing stereotypes about race and gender. This article is authored by two prolific scholars; Carry Smith, a Mississippi State University Ph.D. candidate, and Li-Chung Hung an assistant professor at the Taiwanese University. The article focuses on the stereotypes surrounding females...
Writing an essay is not an easy task – following the assignment guidelines, introducing some elements of originality, and at the same time managing to stay within the boundaries of the topic, offering solid bibliography is very hard. However, assessing the level of students’ performance on the given type of...
Executive Summary Students at colleges frequently face the problem of having lunch during the break. As a rule, they do not have enough time to leave campus and visit shops or cafes. There are some student restaurants on campus, but the lines are long, and the choice of food is...
Nowadays rapidly changing world sets new opportunities and challenges in the field of technology-rich teaching and learning. The inclusion of digital technology in the educational process allows the teacher to organize different forms of teaching and learning activities in the classroom to make it active and purposeful. In its turn,...
In nowadays’ rapidly developing world, primary school education becomes a subject of continuous improvement in order to establish the basis for a balanced development of children. As reported by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (2014), constant evaluation and enhancement of teaching programs is assigned a top priority...
How has adult learning changed over time? The constitution of what is adult learning has changed over time. Initially, the term related to literacy for immigrants’ and workers’ education. Today, the concept captures the entire process of educating adults, irrespective of the context and the aim of educating them. This...
I did the interview on eight high school students from four different high schools in Texas. The aim of the interview was to show the importance of listening to students before the administration implements decisions affecting them. The inspiration behind the process is the obvious problems in our institutions like...
The modern college education is expensive. Any inquiry made to a household with children in post-secondary institutions reveals that the cost of education is continually rising (Hall 105). Even though the cost of living has generally skyrocketed throughout the 21st century, it is apparent that the cost of a college...
Rationale Schools in Saudi Arabia and other parts of the world that are still actively using the traditional teaching models are having difficulty in competing on a global scale. The quality of education is reflected in the performance of the students, and it is apparent that the traditional teaching methods...
Introduction Antioch Unified School District is one of the most successful school districts in the United States with regards to the implementation of the emergency response project (AUSD, 2011). Due to this fact, the school district received a grant from the ministry of education to sustain its projects (U.S Department...
Introduction Al-Andalus School is one of the private schools operating in Saudi Arabia. The ministry of education of Saudi Arabia has licensed it to provide education to both boys and girls, but separately. In its operations, the school is committed to providing quality education to children in Saudi Arabia. The...
Introduction Adult learners have different learning needs. The needs can be met using different modes of instruction. According to Fink, the styles can either improve or deter their learning process (253). Consequently, teachers should put into consideration a number of factors to ensure effective adult erudition. A good teacher in...
Plagiarism refers to the use of materials produced by other people without acknowledging that the data was derived from them. In other words, plagiarism is the violation of a person’s or an organization’s intellectual property. There are several types of plagiarism, each of which can be recognized in a text....
Introduction Technology in education has changed the trend of teaching as well as learning. In this context as observed by Russell and Haney (1997) with the increase in the number of students in schools and colleges working with spreadsheets and word processors the traditional methods of evaluating their work using...
Introduction Curriculum development is one of the main educational processes that have to be taken into consideration by everyone, who is involved in teaching and learning (Wolven 2013). In this activity, it is not enough to choose the resources or to evaluate personal skills and knowledge. It is necessary to...
Application of Skills-Education Evaluation Type of assessment The type of assessment to be administered is a formal assessment. This is a conventional type of assessment used to assess the general progress of students and compare their performance with their peers (Weaver para 2). It is also used to measure the...
The article “The Organisational Development (OD) Interventions that Influence Organizational Culture in order To Improve Performance of the Schools in the Warren Park-Malbereign District Region, Zimbabwe” presents the findings of a study conducted to evaluate the Organizational Development (OD) interventions that affect organizational culture and their influence on improving the...
Reading Interest Inventory Grades 1–3 Do you like to read? – I like to read. Do you like being read to? – I like when my parents or my teacher read to me. What is your favorite book? – I have two favorite books. They are Tickle Monster and Fox...
Name: Lesson plan for Social Studies. WGU Task Objective Number: 602419-08. General Information Lesson Title & Subject(s): Social Studies. Topic: Map Skills (Measuring Distance and identifying physical features). Unit of Study: Distance: Calculation of distance on maps. Grade/Level: Fourth grade. Instructional Setting Fourth-grade classroom: this class contains 28 students, there...
Abstract International students are highly beneficial to various US domestic universities. They aid in the inculcation of intercultural learning. Besides, they enhance global diversity within institutions, thus fostering the economic growth of the US. Amid these benefits, such students encounter various challenges, which hinder their interaction and integration levels with...
Introduction The introduction of the Façade Technology Checklist in the learning curriculums in the majority of academic institutions has significantly influenced the roles of students and teachers. It has been observed that teachers who incorporate technology façade checklists in their schemes of work record better result than those teachers who...
Report Most of the class materials presented the best educational leadership practices. Every school leader should use the best ideas and practices in order to make his or her institution successful. Most of the readings explained why managers should create and empower teams. Educational leaders can use these skills in...
Executive Summary The study demonstrates the potential of the University in attracting and retaining the best international students. According to findings, the University has not involved all its resources in attracting and retaining international students. Therefore, the University must incorporate study results to implement the needs of different international higher...
Abstract The present paper is aimed at creating a detailed outline for the research paper on the topic of necessity of school uniform policy implementation at public schools. The outline consists of a thesis statement on which future research will be based and three main points of the research confirming...
In your view, what are the benefits of using Second Life as an instructional tool? Second life provides an opportunity for global audiences to study together in virtual classrooms and thus providing a platform to share different experiences. Due to its virtual nature, Second life provides students and teachers an...
Formative and Summative Assessments In the rapidly changing landscape of educational assessments, teachers are challenged with coming up with new evaluation tools to understand how they should adjust the instruction to cater to students’ needs. Formative assessments are defined as tools teachers in the classroom use for collecting and using...
The Missed Fundamental Point The fundamental point that Cheever argues that is missed by government legislators isn’t that the cost of education is increasing exponentially rather it is whether students gain anything from the education they pay for. As Cheever’s indicates, in a regular free-market environment there is a certain...
It should be kept in mind that the alignment of academic standards with the ELL (English Language Learner) proficiency standards was initiated as a way of improving the learning standards in America. It was found out that when teachers exerted maximum effort in giving instructions to their students, there were...
Executive Summary The proposed evaluation project is for the Capellaville Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program. ECFE aims to provide high-quality education to parents whose children are from 0 to 5 years of age. The program offers classes for children and parents, as well as combined classes where parents and...
Abstract According to research literature, innovative technologies have a large potential in enhancing teacher-parent collaboration in special education. Still, there exist barriers for both parents and special education professionals in using these technologies. The current paper is a proposal for a quantitative study that is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi...
Describe the observed teaching situation, including seating arrangement, classroom decor, and any additional criteria necessary to present the learning environment The teaching strategy employed by the teacher was dictated by many factors, including basic requirements of the course material, the personality of the teacher, goals of the course, the size...
How should educators demonstrate the effectiveness of instruction relative to student achievement in an age of accountability? Classroom assessments form the core of all assessments, especially in a standards-based system. For the effectiveness of instruction relative to students’ achievement in this age of accountability, it is vital for classroom assessments...
Introduction Being an early childhood educator is not an easy task. In their early childhood years, children are most susceptible to the influence of their environment and, therefore, need a teacher that can address their needs and shape their communication skills so that the students could learn to communicate their...
Understanding Students and Their Diverse Educational Needs An important point to consider in the planning of teaching methods to be adopted by a teacher is the diversity that exists among the students. Diversity is witnessed in different perspectives including age, gender, culture, and other forms of social diversity. If diversity...
Introduction Taking into account that the principle of justice should be paid primary attention to in any aspect of social life, the topic of opportunities that exist for people with disabilities remains extremely important. All people who have physical and intellectual disabilities or similar problems should be given an equal...
Importance of Historical Trends in Early Childhood Education Early childhood education is a branch of education in terms of which children up to their eight years of age investigate the world, study new material, and develop their skills. The main task is to build a bridge between school and home...
Bus Fees Issue: Parents Should Not Pay The issue concerning the bus fees has emerged quite recently. The majority of parents oppose the introduction of such fees. However, not many parents express their point of view. To my mind, parents pay enough money to school so there is no need...
Defining Learning Environments Learning environments are crucial for both students and teachers. The concept of a learning environment comprises different physical locations, cultures, and contexts that determine how the teaching is provided and how students learn. Physical environments include the placement of furniture and equipment in a way that empowers...
Procedures, Rules with Consequences, and Reward System The suggested plan is developed for children aged 5. Kids of this age group are known to be rather active and curious, so classroom procedures created for them have to be filled with fun and original activities. The basic procedures at preschool lessons...
Lesson Plan Name: WGU Task Objective Number: 602.4.17-07 General Information Subject(s): Science. Topic or Unit of Study: The effect of temperature changes on water. Grade/Level: 3. Instructional Setting The lesson will be conducted in a science classroom in which there will be 10 students. The learners will be sitting at five...
Identify areas in which teachers need to be aware of cultural differences and plan accordingly Since there are cultural differences that exist among various students, it is important for teachers to be aware of areas that are affected by the cultural differences in order to plan accordingly. It is only...
Groups I involved in and the experiences Groups are commonplace not only in contemporary workplaces but also in any other everyday undertakings in life. As an individual, I have been involved in different group activities within the community, in the church, and in learning institutions. Some of the models described...
Understanding Learning Teaching professionals play an important role in educating and fighting illiteracy among societal members. When performing their duties, teachers are faced with numerous challenges ranging from students’ developmental issues to external environmental influences. The solution to the challenges depends on nature, degree, and magnitude of the challenge; education...
Curriculum Philosophy and Ideology Philosophy is one of the major factors which predetermine the structure, goals, and content of the curriculum. Usually, the philosophy is accepted in a particular school. Often a school supports several philosophies. Such an approach provides a dynamic character of the curriculum. According to Ornstein and...
In the modern world, knowledge and skills have become the cornerstone of the society, and educational issues are the subject of interest as well as widespread concern. The current tendencies concerning school performance are associated with the collaboration between families, especially parents, and school staff members among which teachers play...
The New Face of Early Care and Education. Who Are We? And Where Are We Going? Source of the report The National Association for the Education of Young Children Article Summary There have been several changes in early childhood care and education. Currently, the field comprises of both three-year-olds and...
Introduction to the chapter The educational system of Saudi Arabia has evolved from the network of katatib (kuttab) schools to quite secular and modern international educational establishments. The 20th century was the period when most changes in the system took place. However, the educational system of the kingdom is experiencing...
Research indicates that teacher effectiveness has a direct impact on learning efficiency. This has triggered the debate over what constitutes effective teaching and learning in mathematics. The increased focus on developing teacher’s abilities to deliver high-quality outcomes suggests that attention must be devoted to the issue of what constitutes effective...
Introduction The classroom management plan will be implemented in regards to the 12 special needs students, who have to be provided with appropriate support and a required portion of knowledge with minimum disruptions and maximum instructional time. Room Arrangement Students enter the room full of natural lighting that comes from...
Core Beliefs and Assumptions Role of a Teacher On the surface, the responsibilities of a teacher in class might seem to be restricted to explaining, giving assignments, and checking students’ answers, yet this assumption is quite far from the truth. Due to the need to control a vast array of...
Interventions are effective approaches to influence students and change the learners’ behaviors (Mills, 2014). This paper aims to discuss the intervention method selected for influencing the students’ motivation to learn with the focus on the particular motivational strategy. Therefore, it is important to focus on the intervention overview, supporting literature,...
Introduction Creating the environment, in which young children are enabled to evolve at the required pace and develop the skills that will later help them acquire new knowledge and process information efficiently is, perhaps, the most important step in catering to the needs of a child. The experience gained at...
