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...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Americans pay much attention to the issue of education and the importance of personal achievements and development (Allen, Jewell, Griffin, & Wolf, 2007). Each member of American society should have a chance to get an education and choose a career that corresponds with the already...
Abstract E-training is one of the advanced training concepts that have emerged in recent years. In this regard, learning institutions and corporations have adopted e-training programs to achieve efficiency in several aspects. However, evaluating the effectiveness of e-training programs can be done using Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model. This paper discusses how...
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...
The purpose of this qualitative multi-person case study is to explore the perceptions of parents of gifted children regarding the problems being faced by them in providing them with the education that they deserve. Research design and set-up The research method for the study is a qualitative multi-person case study....
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...
Introduction We generally associate the word ‘myth’ with historical beliefs and practices. But even the modern world has some myths that have evolved during the past couple of years. Such myths are prevalent in various fields and the education sector also has a particular myth that is the core of...
Introduction Social work as a profession is very powerful. It has a voice and it is present in forums (Bolzan, 2007). Social work is traditionally proficient and anti-oppressive. It is not easy to achieve it (Doel & Shardlow, 2005). Carlton-LaNay (1999) states social work practice developed in the form of...
Introduction The curriculum implications that are derived from school reforms cannot be ignored. It is important to note that school reforms are aimed at improving the quality of education (Upton, 2008). The conventional curriculum is deemed to change at greater lengths. These changes will be evidenced in the learning and...
Curriculum development A collection of procedures that often leads to changes in the curriculum is known as curriculum development. Hence, thoughtful action is usually required before any changes are carried out on a curriculum. The global, national, regional, and local communities are required to execute diverse curricular plans and development....
Introduction In education, a curriculum refers to the content that is decided and proven by the school management to be taught in schools. A curriculum mostly contains standards that are adopted by certain designated schools. Scholars argue that an effective curriculum focuses on the student as opposed to the content....
Introduction Theories of curriculum explain the history of education systems and the current positions of curricula (Pinar, 2004). The views are presented by various individuals showing variations of thoughts. Micheal Schiro and Herbert Kliebard are among the people who have participated considerably in raising the curriculum theories (Schiro, 2008; Kliebard,...
Abstract LMS is a type of e-learning method, which has become an important tool for education in modern institutions of higher education. LMS is known to be complex environments that make use of several available technologies and techniques. Although several LMS are universal, different institutions of higher learning prefer to...
Introduction Mahatma Gandhi asserted that “Live as if you die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” These words stress the importance of education, especially in the contemporary world. Education plays a critical role in the cognitive development of an individual by enabling us to view the world...
Introduction Public Relation refers to the process where a positive relationship is cultivated amongst individuals and entities through the application of media and other means of communication. It offers one of the most important tools for communication within learning and business institutions and also in the field of marketing. Sam...
Introduction Schools encounter many challenges that may influence their performance. In the attempt to propose a strategy for the resolution of any challenges that affect a school, it is important to conduct a needs assessment into such hypothesized challenges. In school settings, needs assessment refers to the identification of various...
Abstract With the dramatic changes in the socio-economic realm, educational institutions have been struggling to improve instructional delivery that enhances modernized learning that is paramount in the contemporary world. Nowadays, music technologies have become increasingly prominent on college and school campuses. Coupled with the fact that the benefits of online...
Purpose of the Study The study explores the effect of a mathematics methodology classroom on the self-efficacy of pre-service teachers. Mathematics education requires the active engagement of learners in order to promote learning and retention of mathematical concepts. This requires teachers to create an environment that promotes the use of...
Introduction In Women’s NCAA Division II college basketball, coaches are prominent figures that serve as teachers, mentors, ethical practitioners, role models, and leaders who attempt to articulate and manipulate the mission and systems taught to influence others (Hicks & McCracken, 2010). In the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) successful and...
Introduction Leadership has attracted the massive attention of various scholars around the world. According to Huy (2002), a number of theories of leadership have been put forth by various scholars. Leadership is one of the most important factors that always dictate the success or failure of an organization in the...
Introduction In recent years in the United States and internationally, there has been a re-conceptualization and re-designing of education which has brought to the fore the novel approach that aims to advance the collective knowledge and, in that way, provide stabilizing support to the growth and development of individual knowledge...
Introduction Essentially speaking the roots of community learning can be traced long into the history of the structure, to be precise in the18th century. Surprisingly, to most of us, the concept seems to be a new one. Yet quite a number have never heard of it at all. Yet quite...
Introduction Leadership can be described as an act of taking the front-line position in matters pertaining to situations. It is the ability to lead a group of people or an organization into doing something that has an outcome. Leadership is a role that an individual or a group of individuals...
Background to the study The background to the development of integration of music education in public and private schools across the world is long and complex. In its historical development, public school music education dates back to early 1838, when public schools in the United States designed and developed musical...
Abstract The US education system is in crisis with declining graduation rates for numerous reasons – whilst the recent economic downturn has made the crisis more serious, the universities increased their tuition fees four to five times above the regular cost. Due to diminishing public funding in the universities and...
Importance The subject pertaining to headship effectiveness has been the concern of scientific study for a long time from as early as in the 1980s. This topic is thus important as it assists teacher leaders in establishing if instructional competencies of principals differ relying on the kind of school they...
Introduction Supervisory behaviors can be defined as creative and dynamic roles involved in organizational leadership focused on improving teaching and learning situations. Such behaviors are normally influenced by the settings of the organization and further determined by the relationship of the formal and informal organization. Role theory explains in details...
Introduction Collaboration refers to the act of working and cooperating with one another to accomplish a certain job, task, or goal. Teams working together have many benefits to accrue in their organizations. Collaboration is considered the most effective way of empowering communities or organizations. Collaboration also refers to an equal...
Conflict situations among people are said to be inevitable in all settings of normal life. Among other types of conflicts that are witnessed in our day to day lives, organisational conflict has become a major issue of concern in the contemporary world. Indifferences or conflicts within organisations can occur between...
Introduction It is evident that school leaders in the contemporary education sector face a myriad of leadership issues. This is in lieu of the fact that instructional leadership that was typical of traditional schools has continued to demonstrate ineffectiveness. Schools have been restructured consistently owing to the dynamic needs of...
Introduction There are numerous philosophies of education that attempt to define the role of a teacher and a student in the context of a classroom. While many of these philosophies have theoretical and historical frameworks and significance, I tend to believe that they differ in their concepts about learning and...
Introduction The major principle applied for selecting a principal for a school is the personal motivation of an individual and their strong determination to achieve success in managing and improving the school they work in (The Wallace Foundation, 2012, p.8). Due to this reason, I assume that my trainee student...
Abstract This paper provides an analysis of the reasons why African Americans excel in higher education compared to their counterparts. Recent studies show a significant improvement in the number of African American males enrolled in higher education compared to their counterparts. This paper refers to female African American and white...
Abstract There have been concerns about the effect of metacognition in reading comprehension among young readers. Researchers and evaluators have been using various strategies in an effort to improve reading comprehension in children and older readers. However, there has been a low response from these efforts. Children have continued performing...
The role of a principal is increasingly being redefined with the current decentralization and school-based management to instructional. The core responsibility of a principal is to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the school. Principals are instrumental in the delivery of quality education. Some of the instructional responsibilities...
Introduction Leadership is a significant aspect of every organization including the learning environment for teachers and students. The perception that employees have of their leaders can either lead to success or failure of the organization. In the school context, the perception that teachers have of their leaders can either motivate...
Introduction Education is essential in preparing students to face the future realistic world. In case of technical and vocational training, education prepares students for job markets. Therefore, it is imperative for whatever that is taught in schools to measure up to the expectations of the existing market labor opportunities. In...
The Problem Introduction Several American professionals and facilitators are concerned about the poor performances registered by most African American males (within schools in America). This is a critical consideration when probed in the educational context. Disparities in educational performances between the general students (Blacks and Whites) remain eminent in America...
Introduction The previous decades have seen a change in the way schools and institutions of learning are managed with accountability being emphasized. There has been a shift in policy with the various stakeholders being seen as customers. Therefore, in learning institutions, effective customer service is increasingly being emphasized throughout all...
The knowledge of alternative curricula is critical for instructional leaders because these people should know how various practices and models can best be incorporated into classroom activities. In this case, much attention should be paid to numerous programs, concepts, and designs that are not always included in the traditional learning...
Introduction Peer coaching is the process of assisting teachers from peers by mutual development of techniques, skills, and strategies. It may be implemented for various purposes, and this determines the strategy chosen. The report will focus on an analysis of four types of strategies and draw similarities from the approaches....
My area of expertise and why I was chosen to serve on the committee Accordingly, I am a banker by profession and currently working with Southern Bancorp. This is one of the biggest and most recognized rural development banks in America. Additionally, I am the leader of capital partners which...
Introduction Contemporary education is characterized by several important trends that influence the practices of many teachers, and one of them is the increased use of information technologies for instructional purposes in schools and colleges. This essay is aimed at discussing the main goals of this approach, its current usage, major...
Introduction Studies have indicated that the use of computer technology in teaching improves educational opportunities. However, most teachers do not integrate or use technology in their instructional methods. This is a review of literature about factors affecting teachers’ use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching. The study concentrates...
Problem Statement According to Chapman (2011), the country’s curriculum reinforces racial inequality by focusing on content knowledge and giving multicultural education minimal prominence. This means that educational institutions are not playing their part in promoting multicultural inclusion, yet the concept is indispensable in a racially-diverse country like the US. Constance-Huggins...
Introduction The theory framework is the relationship which exists between technology, pedagogy and social interactions. This relationship constitutes the generic model which tries to explain how this relationship occurs. It is through learning that one can recognise the importance of technology. The social setting of a human being directly relates...
Abstract The learning process takes place through an interactive process targeting an individual. Therefore, learning is a very complex process. A large body of literature indicates that individuals have different learning styles and preferences. Lifelong learning encompasses the acquisition and updating of all kinds of learning from pre-school years to...
Abstract Learning is an endless process that is marked by changes in behavior, attitude, perception, knowledge, and understanding of various aspects of life. Even though the bulk of learning activities is on students’ backs, parents, teachers, and society play significant roles in facilitating effective learning and better performance. This paper...
Recent studies conducted in the United States of America show that minority students in the country are underperforming in comparison to Caucasian students at the middle school level. According to the U. S. Department of Education the academic performance of minority students today is as poor as it was in...
Introduction Critical thinking is crucial in all aspects of life. It also has significant applications within the scholarly fields. The outcome of critical thinking is clear. Personalities involved in critical thinking acquire deeper meanings of their experiences.1 There is a notable relevance of critical thinking in education and coaching. In...
Introduction The importance of education in the society cannot be under estimated because getting an education is a starting point in life. The benefits of quality education extend beyond a lifetime of high paid employment prospects for completing it. Quality education has more effects for the more educated individuals, as...
Introduction Accelerated teaching methods are common in higher education. They are employed in teaching accounting and other business subjects. The central mandate of these accelerated programs is on adult learners requiring specialized education and advanced qualification within a limited duration. Prior education, knowledge, and classroom etiquettes constitute the principal provisions...
Introduction Fashion merchandising is the combination of various processes undergone by a new product in order to be available in large quantities to the consumers after it has been completed by the designer (Buttle, 1998). The majority of people often confuse fashion merchandising with fashion marketing. Despite their integration, they...
Introduction Statement of Problem Educational articulacy and lucidity focus on the effects of mathematical vocabularies on students’ achievements. This is inclusive of poorly performing students as well as those with learning complications and disabilities. It is observable that most students, especially those with English as not their first language, continue...
Historical Background and Underlying Factors Notably, several American professionals and facilitators are concerned about the poor performances registered by most African American males (within schools in America). This is a critical consideration when probed in the educational context. Disparities in educational performances between the general students (Blacks and Whites) remain...
Introduction This chapter explores the methodology used to accomplish the project. The project aimed to determine what new engineering graduates, engineering managers, and professional recruiters think is lacking from the engineering curriculum from a non-technical point of view. It also explains the type of participants chosen, the mode of data...
Introduction The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that all students in the United States show clear progress towards meeting educational performance standards in mathematics, English/Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and the sciences (Abedi & Dietel, 2004). In an effort to measure this progress, high-stakes examinations, such as...
Introduction It is a fact beyond doubt that minority students in the United States of America are underperforming as compared to their majority White counterparts. A report released by the country’s Department of Education in June 2003 (and cited in Webley, 2011) indicated that these minority students are still performing...
Abstract Academically Georgia is ranked one of the lowest states for standardized test scores in the United States. In one urban high school in Georgia, the enrollment number for Advanced Placement Literature & Composition increased 4% from the previous school year, yet the number of struggling students in the course...
Time-honored traditions are very hard to change, even if they are obviously standing in the way of improving the standards of organizational culture, relationships between the community members and the overall performance delivered by these members. Schools are the exact representation of the paradoxical phenomenon of culture as both the...
Introduction Change is one of the most familiar concepts in the contemporary world for various reasons and it is one of the most difficult achievements to accomplish. Most people find it difficult to adopt new perceptions or embrace new, yet unfamiliar experiences into their lives for various reasons including the...
Introduction Course analyzer is a significant tool in determining whether a student’s learning style will improve academic performance. Therefore, the analyzing tool evaluates the suitability of the course in relation to a student’s abilities. From this perspective, education instructors modify the course structure in order to achieve the program’s goals....
Abstract There has been an increase in demand for part-time faculty members during the past couple of years. This increased demand can be attributed to the financial aspect and flexibility of working conditions. Due to a decrease in subsidy and subsequent increase in the number of students, educational institutions have...
Abstract While calls for effective leadership are needed in the coaching profession, there remains a gap regarding the type of leadership style that coaches in sports settings may use to influence student-athletes toward achieving peak performance through coaching excellence to improve one’s win-loss record, enhance student-athlete grade point average, and...
Introduction Background of the Study Technology is rapidly changing and its applications continue to transform the lives of people across the globe. Besides, new forms of technological advancements including mobile devices, web and internet applications are currently applied to enhance the performance of political, economic and social institutions. Education is...
Statement of the Problem Math and science are among the few subjects that students and even teachers consider difficult in terms of teaching and understanding especially at the primary school level. The two subjects have a lot that teachers have to cover within the limited time that is set by...
Article Summary The chosen article is entitled, “Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment.” The authors of the article present an experiment they conducted in the classroom of a teacher who started to have discipline problems with the students. They propose that by moving around a classroom, the behavior that...
Abstract This research paper presents the various salient theories and approaches for instructions in the area of advocacy in social policy. These schools of thought have different authors and are applicable in various aspects of advocacy. Different advocacy theories emphasize the application of different skills. There are various forms of...
Bittman, Rutherford, Brown and Unsworth (2011) have explored various theories that underpin the research study that they conducted together. The researchers hypothesized that language acquisition and vocabulary development are guaranteed when digital technology are accessed at an appropriate age. In addition, the researchers pursued the thesis that the print media...
Factors that influence pursuing, a doctorate in education Pursuing a doctorate program in education is not an everyday effort for everyone. Only notable individuals with a desire for education do pursue this course. In this regard, an unfulfilled desire for education is a major factor that influences individuals to pursue...
Abstract There has been the need to recognise gifted students in schools in terms of the way their curriculum should be structured. Curriculum for gifted students should be a bit different from that of the average and challenged learners. In terms of quality, teaching the intellectual capacity of talented students...
Introduction to the Problem To quote the words of Neal Vivienne, “the Supreme Court of the United States in 1954, integrated public schools after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case ruled that “separate but equal” was unconstitutional, and more than five decades later, black students still lag behind...
Abstract The current prospectus in Saudi Arabia was premeditated some 25 years ago based on directed thoughts from the Saudi ministry of politics and committee of educational reform. This thesis undertakes a research investigation into what biology educators think. It will reveal how well the pilot year-nine biology textbook satisfies...
“Culturally and linguistically diverse” is a term used to refer to persons possessing varied cultural identities who speak different languages based on their ethnicities or national identities (Lindsay & Dempsey, 2009). Working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities normally comes with many challenges. Cultures vary greatly across different...
Introduction Introduction and Background Recent studies conducted in the United States of America show that minority students in the country are underperforming in comparison to Caucasian students at the middle school level. According to the U. S. Department of Education, the academic performance of minority students today is as poor...
Introduction Schools have an obligation to deliver quality education continuously. Students and pupils have the right to attend well-performing schools that any state can provide. Educators and school managers have a prerequisite obligation to ensure that they provide such institutions. This concern has made many nations and states deploy various...
Introductory Section Interview Overview This study is based on the responses that have been obtained by interviewing the head of faculty from Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The school has a long history because it has provided this program since 1885 and produced eminent personnel. As a result,...
Abstract Studying abroad to be a teacher has numerous complications and difficulties that a future instructor needs to take into consideration before embarking on such an endeavor (Isakovski, 2009). Such complications are not limited to the obstacles that an international student would normally face when experiencing a foreign culture and...
Classroom management requires the tutor to be flexible enough to give room for the improvement of student-tutor relationship. In addition, effective classroom management requires the tutor to act as a leader and moderator and allow as much student participation as possible (Trigwell & Prosser, 2006). However, this does not mean...
Overview Teaching children from a multicultural dimension influences their attitudes and social awareness. This effect is true even when one is dealing with people from different diversities. The approach aids children to develop and shape the mechanisms of dealing with persons of different gender, class, social affiliations (Shareef & Gonzalez-Mena,...
Literature Review Self-Efficacy Teacher education studies have for quite some time been considered as one of the factors affecting teachers’ behaviors, attitudes as well as effectiveness. Self-efficacy is referred to as the manner through which an individual organizes him/herself for the purposes of accomplishing certain goals. The concept is considered...
Introduction In the 21st century society, copious research studies about factors associated with academic performance have documented contextual and social characteristics of students as significant factors (Klomegah, 2007), especially after the realization that one vehicle for facilitating career fulfillment is through advanced formal education, the basic prerequisites of which have...
Introduction Definition At present, there are many definitions of such a concept as critical thinking; yet, none of them has become generally accepted by scholars. Overall, this notion can be described as the process of analyzing information, assessing its validity and drawing reasonable conclusions (Hommes, 1999, p. 240). However, this...
Introduction The term disability in learning or reluctance in learning, as a definite entity, is attributed to Samuel Kirk (Kirk, Samuel and Bateman, Barbara D. 1962), while there had been several past studies of academic student who does not perform as well as expected or as well as the IQ...
Introduction According to Marsh and Willis (2007), curriculum development is an assortment of actions whose outcome is changes in curriculum. Ornstein and Hunkins (2009) have also defined curriculum development as procedures that enable schools and other stakeholders to achieve set objectives. The environment in which curriculum development takes place is...
Introduction One of the most significant functions of a manager is to offer training to employees. This is important in order to provide employees with the knowledge to keep up with changing technology and social-economic set up in the globe (Koontz & Weihrich, 2006). It is essential to acknowledge the...
Introduction Curriculum supervision is integral in ensuring that the implementation of the same is well monitored. Curriculum supervision plays a great role in ensuring that teaching practices and the content being taught are followed. It is important to acknowledge the fact that curriculum supervision is a guiding tactic in ensuring...
Although it is difficult to determine the actual number of homeless children in the United States, the numbers rise dramatically each year, and today researchers point at thousands of children who grow under pressure of complicated socioeconomic conditions associated with homelessness. During the past 30 years, the number of homeless...
Introduction The stakeholders in the educational sector have raised concerns that the transition from high school to college among students in this country is hampered by a number of challenges. After completing high school, students always find the learning environment in colleges completely strange. According to the research done by...
Introduction Programs aimed at improving the quality of US education have always attracted a lot of attention. The District Awards for Teacher Excellence (also referred to as the DATE) plan is one such program as it has been a topic of debate during all stages of its existence. Policymakers developed...
Introduction There is a close connection between the development of thought and the development of language. Language also develops within a social context and depends on social development (Bates, 1976). Various theorists attribute importance to different factors in the development of language. Theorists who are behaviorists focus on the importance...
Importance of Knowledge on Student Background Fundamentally, teachers should know the background of students as well as what occurs in their environments. The need to know the background of student environment is because the understanding presents several benefits to the students and the teachers. Some of the benefits associated with...
Introduction The history of improving by expanding, enlarging or refining education cannot be detached from the history of college learning instruction (Francis, Taylor, p.9). Cross (1979) makes a possibility or provide opportunity for one of the original historical consultations with a special emphasis still undergoing evolution in the field of...
Introduction One of the most significant functions of a manager is to offer training to employees. This is important in order to provide employees with the knowledge to keep up with changing technology and social-economic set up in the globe (Koontz & Weihrich, 2006). It is essential to acknowledge the...
Introduction Employers pay much attention to the employee selection in order to contribute to the organization’s performance and refer to the potential benefits of hiring talented and skillful people. The right choice as a result of the completing the successful employee selection process is the guarantee of the business’s potential...
Recent development in education has resulted to the introduction of computers in collaborative learning (Harasim, 2000). Felix, (2005) asserts that educationists, teachers and learners believe collaborative learning is a new education approach used to improve students’ skills, knowledge and comprehension. Education policy makers agree that computers have created a platform...
Introduction: Revealing the Test Results Motivation is an essential part of a student’s evolution as a learner, both in terms of their academic life and in a more general sense, i.e., the willingness to cognize the unknown and to improve one’s skills, evolving as a professional. Therefore, it is crucial...
Introduction Job analysis refers to the process of identifying and determining details of job duties and requirements, including their importance to a specific job. Generally, the process involves collecting and analyzing data in order to make informed decisions that conform to specifications of a job. In most cases, a meta-analytic...
Introduction Retention and Modalities among African American Children Aged 4–9. A Reason for Concern Despite the fact that in the XXI century, ample opportunities for African American students to pursue academic success have emerged, retention rates among the given type of learners are still very low. Though the range of...
Introduction Osei (2013) argues that pursuing a doctoral degree is a fundamental aspect in individuals’ efforts to improve their career. However, one must meet certain requirements in order to obtain a doctoral degree. One of the requirements entails completing assignments and dissertations. Writing dissertations is a complex process, which covers...