Vocabulary Defined What is a Word? The meaning of each word is unique and has its own purpose. People have to base their communications on properly chosen words and ideas in order to explain their intentions, plans, and goals. Though it not always easy to comprehend the meaning of each...
Starting a new research project is not an easy task because many decisions have to be made, and much work has to be performed. There are several critical steps for topic choice, including brainstorming and identifying the topic’s main characteristics. It is expected that research contributes to knowledge by answering...
Introduction Constructivism is the theory based on the idea that people are engaged in the active process of constructing or making their knowledge and, therefore, the reality is defined by one’s experience as a learner. The purpose of constructivism is based on the belief in the personal construction of meaning...
Introduction Background and Context The quality of education usually depends on many factors, particularly on methods that teachers use to provide information for students, background knowledge that children have, and contributions that other caregivers can make. The way how a person is educated defines the possibilities of further professional growth,...
Introduction and Literature Review Motivation is a way of investing in learners through appreciation statements or material rewards to help them demonstrate their full potential (Hendijani & Steel, 2020). Scholars differ in opinions on whether rewards play any commendable role in motivation or not. Some argue that there is no...
Introduction Problem Statement It is hard to disagree that, since all people should be equal and have similar rights, every child and adolescent should also have an opportunity to get a quality and effective school education. Nevertheless, a vast number of teenagers with disabilities and individual differences are deprived of...
Introduction Background and Context Today, many issues affect academic performance and the development of skills that are important for students. For a long period, personal, social, psychological, economic, and environmental factors were the most influential aspects of academic achievement (Thomson, 2018, p. 2). With time, interaction processes have been considerably...
Introduction Background According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000), “teachers must help every student develop conceptual and procedural understandings of number, operations, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, functions, and algebra and the connections among ideas… and to develop the self-confidence and interest to do so” (p. 21). Besides,...
Introduction Many parents and educators have agreed that the education system in the United States is constantly changing. Over the past two decades, a massive amount of dollars has been spent on resources to reform and improve the education system (Weiss, 2015). Many other curriculums and initiatives have preceded the...
The Issue of Death Penalty Capital punishment has always been a highly debatable topic, both from a moral and legal perspective, throughout humanity’s history. Some societies allowed the death penalty; some banned it based on tradition or religious beliefs. Even in this age of globalization and international human rights law,...
Introduction to Autism among Students in Saudi Arabia Students who suffer from autism in Saudi Arabia are secluded from the mainstream learning institutions because teachers and staff members in schools lack the knowledge, awareness and understanding of matters related to the condition. They do not understand the kind of support...
Introduction The quality of children’s education depends on a variety of factors, including their health, financial statuses of their families, parental involvement, and personal characteristics. However, in most cases, attention should be paid to the skills and abilities that a teacher may demonstrate. In other words, the presence of a...
Introduction The research aimed to address the following issues – which style of learning (traditional or virtual) male students would prefer, as well as the reasons for their choices. The research approach that was chosen is referred to as the quantitative one, given a survey seemed the most appropriate option...
Abstract Education is crucial in improving communities and society in general. However, not every individual gets the opportunity to go through formal learning process due to various reasons. The problem with the quality of education in Africa is the fact that it houses developing countries. Consequently, challenges such as poverty,...
Introduction Sex Education is important to every category of the individual in society. Understanding sexuality ensures that individuals interpret important measures to be undertaken when issues arise of the same. When sex education is addressed in a manner that cultivates a culture of friendship and love, it helps to strengthen...
Communication is the most important aspect in every stage of child development. It assists parents and teachers in coach, evaluating coordinates, and understanding children. Children with disorders such as autism may have great difficulties in communication, therefore the caregiver or the teacher in charge of the child must develop strong...
Introduction Traditional perceptions of careers are slowly being replaced by new views. Career management was once viewed as a role for employers. Job security was a reality and careers were associated with jobs. However, these factors are no longer true today; off-shoring, mergers & acquisitions and downsizing are the new...
Introduction Homeschooling in this research is referred to as an educational process involving personalized children, or a child, instruction by the parent or teacher for necessary living skills as well as academic study courses. It includes learning at home or in other places instead of school and is mostly done...
Education is widely recognized as a basic human right that contributes to the individual’s social development and well-being. In a just society, all members should have fair access to learning opportunities irrespective of their social background or personal abilities. Special education serves this goal by addressing the unique learning needs...
Introduction The improvement of the educational sphere is one of the critical factors demanded to support the further evolution of society as it guarantees the existence of a wide pool of skilled and qualified workers who are ready to contribute to the achievement of new goals. To attain significant enhancement...
Implementing Small Group Activities The implementation of diverse activities requires proper planning, the development of all the necessary materials, and a considerable degree of flexibility. According to the existing standards, students should develop several skills that include the recognition of syllables, differentiation between sounds, and rhyming (California Department of Education,...
Introduction Bilingual education in the United States refers to a school system where instructions in the classroom are given in two languages: English and any other language. Some of the languages offered include Chinese, French, and Spanish. The United States has a diverse population comprised of people from several ethnic...
Components of the HASS Learning Area in the Primary School Context At the present stage, increasing the teaching process’s effectiveness attracts the government, citizens, and researchers concerning exploring the most rational ways and methods of managing the educational process. It requires structural-system analysis of educational material and the teaching process,...
Introduction Education has been considered as one of the most important tools for success in life. According to Lynch (2007, p. 555), education is the most important tool that can be used to bring equity in the society irrespective of the demographical classes. Education brings together a child from a...
The analysis of lessons provides insights for educators and enables them to improve their skills and knowledge on effective teaching strategies and aspects to avoid. The reviewed lesson was delivered to 24 third-grade students (including four native English speakers, English learners, and special education students) (Mayerson Academy, n.d.). The objectives...
The American Psychological Association (APA) stresses excellence in writing style and formatting. The APA style is one of the referencing options that are used in the academic area. As a rule, it is widely applied in education, healthcare, social work, business, and so on. This paper aims to review the...
Introduction It has been acknowledged that the modern labor market demands professionals with post-secondary education (“Eight components of college and career readiness counseling,” 2010). Therefore, P-12 contexts are now regarded as the most appropriate platform for making young people ready for postsecondary education as well as further career life. The...
Abstract Education is Singapore has a vibrancy that has seen the establishment of many tertiary institutions. Apart from the three autonomous universities, viz Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore and the Singapore Management University, there is a contingent of internationally affiliated and nationally established private Universities that offer comprehensive...
Introduction Public schools form the pinnacle of quality learning that is oriented towards molding a learner to be self-sufficient, unlike academic-centered private learning. Public schools are organized into a government agency that has controls, checks, and balances void of private interference by an individual or group. The policies applied in...
This newsletter has been specifically created for you to acquire valuable knowledge in the areas of Phonemic Awareness Instruction, Phonics Instruction, Fluency, and Comprehension. These components are especially important for students that want to achieve high results in the academic sphere as well as those that would like to develop...
Literature Review Today, knowledge is no longer just another resource in a list that includes labor, capital, and land (Drucker 1994). It has become the resource of knowledge workers. Sharing is the sole method for creation of knowledge. In the new era of knowledge economy, traditional organizations, such as educational...
Introduction At the beginning of the 21st century, there continue to be major policy challenges in providing the “most appropriate” education and services to children and their families that provide a continuity of care, and the issues facing the field are complex and pervasive. Teacher educators, researchers, teachers, supervisors, administrators,...
Introduction Teachers may possibly question ” which technique they ought to implement’ before the commencement of teaching in a classroom. This generally means that educators must plan their classrooms teaching method. Most educators employ the use of daily, per term, and periodical component of lesson planning (Yinger, 1980). An effective...
Introduction For every student, motivation is a key component of effectual learning. Motivation eventually draws students to actively engage in the class activities. There are strategies that teachers employ to engage students in their studies and these include using critical thinking questions in class during a lesson as this will...
Introduction In an increasingly economic-propelled view of individuals by policy-makers and political leaders, there had been a tremendous change as well as pressure on every member of the society to magnify and exploit the capacity of every person. These include the imperative policy to make non-productive individuals with incapacity to...
Learning Disabilities: Definitions, Factors, Symptoms, and Outcomes The phenomenon of a learning disability is, unfortunately, common in the contemporary environment. Although the impediments to acquiring basic knowledge and skills, as well as developing unique learning patterns, are very numerous, four key learning disabilities are isolated (Eboch, 2014). These include dyslexia,...
Literature Review In this Literature Review, we start by understanding autism and its various characteristics. After that, we will progress to an analysis of learning and teaching strategies for students with autism. At present, there is a lot of research available on autism as a disorder, and since the focus...
Introduction Literature overview Literature review of English courses in the tertiary education in first place concerns the analysis of research devoted to the role of English for specific purposes, issues of curriculum development including its definition and objectives, approaches, types, underlying methodology and components of syllabus design and finally the...
The years before kindergarten are the most important in shaping the foundation of a child for learning purposes (Allen & Smith, 2008). According to Evangelou, Sylva, Kyriacou, Wild, and Glenny (2009), learning in children starts at birth and takes place when they are engaged, nurtured, and/or challenged in quality learning...
Abstract This study aimed at exploring the extent of comprehension and knowledge of digital citizenship among Saudi Arabia teachers. A mixed methods research design was chosen for this study in order to identify the scope and perceptions of digital citizenship awareness among Saudi Arabia teachers based on Ribble’s characterization of...
Education Philosophy Basically, an education philosophy refers to the central subject or method of imparting education from a holistic perspective (Harmer 2007). This means that an educational philosophy is a dynamic discipline or process of learning since it incorporates aims, concepts, and methods constituting the values and norms of educational...
Physical activity is widely recognized as one of the major ways of promoting good health. Active people are less likely to get ill when compared to those who are less active. Research has shown that physical inactivity is directly related to conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, coronary diseases,...
Functional Roles Management (Dean/assistant dean/department heads) – oversee staff management and implementation of programs and initiatives, making strategic decisions. Assist students with academic planning and course enrollment. Academic Faculty (professors/instructors) – those present should be invested in helping students both inside the classroom and beyond – hold the responsibility of...
Abstract Critical thinking is traditionally discussed in the literature on the topic as an important component for the progress of the learners of English as a foreign language (EFL). The purpose of this research was to determine whether there are any differences between the critical thinking skills of EFL students...
Abstract The present study explored cultural representation in the “Total English” textbook, one of the most popular EFL teaching materials, and learners’ preferences with regards to the subject matter. It was hypothesised that the textbook lacked balance in terms of the three types of culture: source, target and international. Through...
Abstract The aim of this study is to enhance the voices of international students to improve the quality of educational leadership in the UK higher education sector. Three research questions guide the review by identifying lessons about diversity that can be borrowed from foreign students to improve student buy-in in...
Abstract Information is the most powerful tool in learning endeavours. Libraries are collections of information in organised ways to make it accessible to the target audience. The main challenge, however, is the underutilisation of library resources by students in many learning institutions. The purpose of this study was to determine...
In total, fourteen studies examining repeated reading (RR) and its effect on different populations of students were reviewed. Most of the articles suggest that RR helps enhance the reading capabilities of students with disabilities. Results of interventions examining non-disabled students suggest a significant improvement in metrics such as reading speed,...
Abstract The present examination focused on the hypothetical and methodological challenges of language skill development. The study focuses on the social aspect of Vygotsky theory. The dynamic assessment facilitates language improvement because it assumes that mental instruments intercede psychological exercises. Although dynamic assessment (DA) has gotten extensive consideration from analysts,...
Introduction Achieving grade-specific reading comprehension and fluency is among the essential skills that schoolchildren learn, although many experience difficulties with the task, either because of a disorder, a disability, or because they need more time and practice to master reading. Repeated reading (RR) is a method that can be used...
Though based on the traditional qualitative methods of collecting data, self-study derives into an independent research approach which helps the educator to set a novel context for the query. As suggested by Geursen, Berry, Hagebeuk, Peters, and Lunenberg (2016), in the self-study, the role of the researcher and the teacher...
Research Topic Reading comprehension is one of the key skills that students need to hone for academic accomplishment. Reading is an interdisciplinary faculty that permeates school and academia: there is not a single subject that would not require students to study written materials. Refining this skill grants a student learning...
Introduction Students are able to relate better with technology driven lessons rather than through traditional methods of teaching. This is evidenced by studies such as those by Lih-Juan (2007) that compared the traditional method of education with that of technology driven lessons. It was shown that computer programs and gadgets,...
Background and Introduction Being the largest state in the Middle East, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is proud of its fast social and economic development and growth. At the same time, there are still some aspects in which the state does not succeed. Unfortunately, special education and support services for...
Introduction Over the last couple of decades, there has been a consistent increase in the proportions of the aging population in industrialized countries. With this observation, the older adults in these countries have been assured of a long and fulfilling life. The improvements in life expectancy observed can be explained...
Abstract The aim of this research study is to analyse similarities and differences of factors affecting the motivation of student teachers in China and the United Kingdom (UK). The investigation is guided by three objectives. They focus on finding out extrinsic and intrinsic factors influencing the motivation of student teachers...
Background of the Study Trujilo (2003) established that there are various discourse markers such as but, well and oh among others. The author defined the discourse markers as the tools which enable to apply the discourse functions in diverse styles. The author proceeded to indicate that Fraiser (1998) viewed the...
Abstract This study is investigating the effects of a faculty mentoring program on student performance and retention with regard to the first time undergraduates of Fall 2009 of the Prince George’s Community College, an African-American college primarily. The aim is to probe the extent of retention in the years prior...
Introduction of the problem Clinical learning experience has become an integral and crucial component especially in nursing education since it provides students with many opportunities that are imperative in the acquisition of knowledge and skills pertaining to the nursing profession. Clinical placement contributes to more than half of the programme...
Abstract This cross-sectional study made use of a quantitative research design to comprehensively evaluate what the United States of America has to offer for future management assistant in terms of existing career opportunities and possibilities for advancement in three major cities, namely New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. The...
Introduction Early childhood development is a topic that requires precise attention from policy and decision-makers to ensure that childhood experiences would have a positive impact on a child’s life trajectory. Cognitive abilities, psychosocial skills, and relationships are the key issues that determine effective early childhood practices. This letter aims to...
People have seen education and its major goals differently depending on the cultural, economic, and political peculiarities of their societies. Although the major idea behind educating younger generations has been their development and their transition to complete involvement in social life, the aims and methods still differ considerably (Kirylo, 2013)....
Introduction Addressing conflicts efficiently is a crucial skill that one must possess in order to advance in any environment, be it business-, education-, or leisure-related. In this context, the significance of understanding the peculiarities and unique characteristics of other cultures cannot possibly be doubted. Therefore, creating an environment that encourages...
The United States forms many bodies and federal agencies to ensure the functioning of society and the rights of people. US Department of Education is one of the federal agents whose goal is to provide every US citizen with a decent level of education; however, some problems are not easy...
Special education may be defined as a government-supported system that gives all students with disabilities the opportunity to meet their specific and unique learning needs and fulfill their true potential through specialized guidelines. Due to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), in the United States, special education is the...
This article reports a study that investigated the effect of students’ learning styles on their performance when instructed using web-based tools. Its main aim was to find out whether student performance improves when learning and instruction occur in a web-based environment (Kozub, 2010). Individual student learning is closely tied to...
The selection of a research method is one of the most critical tasks for any study. Among a variety of research designs, it is possible to distinguish between descriptive, experimental, cohort, and so on. A case study can be identified as a method to explore a particular problem in an...
The Problem and Its Significance Life skills play a crucial role in individuals’ overall development and their integration into communities. Hermens et al. define such abilities as “skills that enable individuals to succeed in the different environments in which they live, such as school, home, and in their neighborhoods” (408)....
Early childhood education has been proven to have a lasting effect on a person’s life. There are numerous ways and education methods that are being used in the provision of learning experience and the necessary skills. High Scope is considered to be an effective learning technique that positively reflects on...
Introduction Motivation refers to the ability of students to understand the teacher’s instructions and to perceive them as adding value to their education and lives. Motivated students cooperate with the teacher and perform exemplarily (Guzzini, 2011). Such students follow instructions and perform tasks assigned to them on time. Low-motivation steps...
Introduction Globalization is a term that is used to refer to the changing political, economic, and cultural trends that began from 1970 to date. Globalization is characterized by; liberalization of world economies, the dominance of western political, economic, and cultural life, the growth of information technology, and lastly global integration...
Introduction The logical evaluation of a program is generally based on the matters of an assessment of its efficiency, its structure, and helpfulness in solving particular aspects of education. The ways of evaluating the program may be numerous, nevertheless, the main aim of the evaluation should be closely associated with...
Introduction The basic goal of an NCAT and SAT instructor is to outline and breakdown tests for the students without overwhelming them with the difficulty of the questions nor confusing them when it comes to choosing the correct answer. Part of my duty is to review the various skill tests...
Introduction Every educator comes across many different styles of learners, encountering a variety of levels. Within a foreign language classroom there is an expected array of students, some of which achieve higher levels of language acquisition than others. However, there is an entire other group that needs to be addressed...
Introduction A teacher leader is one who takes an active role in various activities of the school. This includes assisting students as well as supporting school projects to ensure that success is achieved. Consequently, a teacher leader helps shape the course of the school, motivates colleagues in their duties, and...
Abstract This dissertation investigates the literature that is available on methodologies in early childhood. These are basic guidelines that are geared towards finding solutions to particular problems through proper analysis of the methods that have been employed by a discipline. Methodology in Early Childhood The methods applied in early childhood...
The history of andragogy The process of education is not a simple one. There are a lot of theories that explain how to teach people and how they learn. One of the best-known theories of adult learning is andragogy. This theory was introduced by the American educator, Malcolm Knowles in...
Over the past fifty years, a range of policies have been formulated to address the ever-deteriorating educational standards of schools in the United States (Ravenscroft 453). Critical among them has been the measures aimed at increasing public spending on education (Mishra 6). Regardless, however, the levels of socio-economic growth, in...
Introduction Online learning is becoming more and more popular nowadays. This option is convenient for people who are busy and have no time for full-time education. It is possible to conduct the online education of adults with the help of various methods and practices; however, one of the most important...
Background The demand for government scholarships in Saudi Arabia among those seeking to study abroad for their post-graduate degrees has been on the rise over the past two decades. Although the government has invested heavily in improving the local institutions of higher learning, the need for some graduate students to...
Introduction Freedom of expression is a useful provision to any member of the academic community. The First Amendment provides that the academic community is entitled to academic freedom in learning, freedom to criticize institutional ideologies, and freedom from censorship. Academic freedom requires the academic community to utilize that liberty in...
Teacher liability We all can agree with Tom and Marsha Savage’s (2010) statement that teaching is one of the most exciting and rewarding professions (p. 3). To bring up the act of negligence against a teacher, it should be clearly established that the care duty indeed existed. Then, it should...
Impact of Information Technology on Learning, Teaching and Human Resource Management in Educational Sector The scholars in this study were interested in determining the impact of information technology on learning in an organizational setting. The researchers noted that change is becoming a force that firms can no longer ignore I...
Online courses are often called the future of education, which provides students with less stressful alternatives to traditional classes in schools, colleges, and universities. People are highly convinced that online education and courses deliver numerous opportunities. There are three main reasons for the growing interest in online learning through the...
First Solution The proposed solutions will be based on some theories that help to make sense of this issue. According to Ainscow (1999), active participation of principals is the main factor ensuring the effective inclusion of students with special needs in educational activities. Their responsibilities include promotion of inclusive school...
As the process of globalization continues to impact the modern world, the problem of choosing the appropriate institution for higher education continues to occupy student’s minds. Studying abroad may become an exciting experience beneficial for one’s future career while studying in the home country has its advantages as well. The...
Introduction In the current competitive and knowledge-driven business environment, organizations are keen on finding ways to edge out their rivals in the market (Tidd 2017). The sustainability of any organization is currently defined by its ability to be unique in its product offering, understand the changing needs of the target...
Abstract Adult Learning In Web-Based ESL Acquisition Programs find the approach a significant success. Typically, that is because the web-based applications such as Odysseyware, the wiki application, and a range of other applications provide an environment and features that support different modes to teach the adults students in ESL acquisition...
Learning communities are widely recognized by academic institutions as a powerful medium of learning. Literatures support the principle that interaction of members in the learning community plays an important factor in influencing the quality of enhanced learning outcomes. Each stakeholder in a learning community is encouraged to become proactively engaged...
Introduction Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is an American Federal regulation that oversees the way states and public agencies administer special education, and early childhood intervention, among other related services provided for children with special needs. This Act was first enacted in the year 1975 by Congress to make sure...
Introduction In Fullan’s fourth edition, educational change in consideration with emerging knowledge of the change process has been reexamined. Fullan cites that for change to occur, particular factors must be taken into consideration. The relevance of relationship, motivation and meaning in sustained and effective educational change is noted in this...
Introduction Students who possess at-risk behaviors face higher chances of dropping out of school before graduation. This is due to high standards that have been set in learning institutions that seem to disregard this cluster of minority and disadvantaged students. At-risk students are not successful in their academics and have...
History TRIO programs refer to various federal government initiatives that are created to improve the post-high school educational attainment, and, fulfillment of the economically and physically disadvantaged students. These are usually students who are not in a position to follow the rather traditional approach of joining institutions of higher learning...
Abstract This review includes the analysis of the scope of literature available on parental involvement in the USA as well as worldwide. Studies on the matter lie in several domains including definition, theoretical framework, and barriers. Researchers identify several aspects of participation and tend to concentrate on such areas as...
Abstract This paper aims at discussing the ADDIE model as a framework in the context of project management instructional design and proving this model as inadequate. The evaluation of project management and instructional design helps to comprehend what can be expected from ADDIE. The comparison of different instructional design models...
Introduction Elementary school education is one of the basic aspects that lay the foundation of a person’s intellectual development. Therefore, the right approach towards children’s education in school is vital. The right teaching policies and regulations are the ones that support the students’ high performance in all kinds of subjects...
The NSW teaching standards are of significant importance in teaching practice. With meetings and teaching practice as the context for my observations, I noticed that teachers in their activities often fail to conform to the teaching standards, and that leads to decreasing the quality of their work. While reading and...
Abstract The present research paper aims to investigate the students’ perceptions of the personalized learning environments (PLEs) in higher educational settings. The creation of PLEs and their impacts on the learning effects have received limited attention from scholarly researchers. This observation can be attributed to the fact that the technology-enhanced...
Over the last three decades, the distinction between “giftedness” and “talent” has created an interesting topic of debate in education theories. In general, a definite distinction between the two terms has not been achieved in both language usage and scientific literature. According to Starko and Schack (1989), the American sources...
It is important to maintain a constant vigil on the available resources and developments being carried out globally in the educational field. Unfortunately, educational reforms are generally restricted to the theoretical aspects. No concrete efforts are made in implementing such proposed reforms. This irresponsible behavior of the implementing authorities leads...
Introduction A modern educational system requires that student knowledge should transcend the basic understanding of educational skills and include the understanding of the changing nature of the world. These requirements need students to develop critical thinking skills and draw inferences from what they have learned through the same understanding. The...
Introduction Hunt (100) says knowledge is justified and true. This definition has led to the introduction of measurement tools for assessing the correctness and factuality of knowledge. The simple interpretation shows that the factuality of information establishes if a person understands, or does not understand, something. From this nature, knowledge...