An Overview of England’s Education System Education in England is under the control of the Department of Education. However, the Department of Business, Innovation, and Skills have a partial influence on the education system of the country (Wu and Short, 1996). These bodies are responsible for coming up with rules,...
Introduction Problem-based learning (PBL) is a constructivist model of education in which learning is viewed as a process of active knowledge building rather than passive knowledge reception (Evensen & Hmelo, 2000). Constructivist theory holds that learners cannot passively absorb new information, but must incorporate it with pre-existing knowledge to build...
Introduction Ethics refers to a code of conduct that informs one of what is acceptable and what is not thus it basically defines what is required of a person when carrying out any task. In light of this, all institutions of learning have put in place regulations and policies in...
Introduction Expertise is a very critical element that enhances efficiency, effectiveness as well as the economy in a given activity or practice. It entails skill or knowledge in a particular area/field. There are various ways through which expertise could be developed, each being associated with some benefits as well as...
Introduction There are important elements to take into account regarding reforms to the school systems. Despite their different contexts, all the schools should be able to adopt similar interventions or measures that are unique to each of them. These interventions can be categorized into process, structure, or resource-based. In the...
Introduction Service learning has proved to be an important tool in the development of the behavior and characters of participants. It aims at increasing the participation of students in community development, increasing their knowledge and community awareness. This in turn makes the participants be better individuals, students and citizens. However,...
Introduction Capacity building is essential for secondary school principals. This portion of writing examines a literature review of academic works done on the subject. As an overview, secondary school principals need to overcome the complex environment in which they carry out their duties as managers and leaders. It is evident...
Introduction The advent of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has revolutionized the way things are performed in contemporary society in all aspects of life. Nonetheless, education which is one of the core aspects of human life has been transformed by development taking place in this field. According to Gruba et al...
Introduction In practice-based professions, reflective processes are deemed to be useful elements in fostering continuous learning. Reflective practice, therefore, is the process through which these professionals reflect on professional actions. Reflective practice demands that these professionals pay particular attention to specific practical values and theories critical in making everyday actions....
The main purpose of this study is to gain some understanding from teachers about their perceptions and practices surrounding bullying behaviors in class. While the purpose of every school is to impart knowledge to students and ensure better academic performances, the literature reviewed revealed that bullying has become a behavioral...
Introduction This dissertation aims to explore the various existing barriers that inhibit talented and gifted girls from actualizing their potentials. The numbers of academically talented and gifted children in the USA have been growing with the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) estimating it to be at 3M in grades...
According to (Brown, et al., 1989), blended language education implementation comprises the following elements: the tutorials on the use of the online platforms, the introduction to the fields of educational technology, the methods for implementation of educational technology; use of online resources, and practicing with the online educational activities, the...
Introduction As Sacks (2001) notes, the fundamentality of vocational education to special education students is immeasurable. Special education students with diminished functioning get to acquire skills that help them seek employment and live autonomously. They acquire skills usable past their high school lives, skills that correspond with their abilities. In...
Culturally Diverse students Distance learning has grown gradually during the last three decades. It has grown from correspondence and audio conferencing methods to online and video teleconferencing.Target groups in virtual learning environments have a wide range of cultural backgrounds both in Canada, United States, United Kingdom and other developed countries...
Arguments in support of the paper There are several aspects from which one may look at a proposal or any other study material that touches on issues like information seeking. In this case, the researcher endeavours to present the various aspects of this issue and most importantly, he tries to...
Introduction In the current society dominated by innovations as a result of massive development of technology, problem-based learning approach has become one of the most popular instructional methods due to its effectiveness. The core effectiveness of the problem-based learning technique is the tendency of learners to work collectively to solve...
Developments in the field of curriculum supervision and instruction have continued to receive several dynamics that are relevant to modern times. Seminars on supervision of curriculum and instruction in recent times have emphasized that administrators should play a much bigger role in curriculum supervision, arguing that content and time have...
Introduction Brown, S. (2008). The impact of high fidelity simulation and role modeling in the acquisition of critical thinking skills and self-efficacy: An experimental study. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Northern Colorado, United States — Colorado. (Publication No. AAT 3348784). Retrieved May 12, 2011, from ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source....
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...
Based on the pupils’ responses gathered in this study, several issues relating to teacher performance and learning improvement strategies were exposed. As mentioned in earlier sections of this study, pupils were asked different questions regarding their learning experiences, teacher input and their learning environments. These issues were answered by asking...
Differences between faculty member toward eLearning based on attending university and type of teaching classes. Continued chapter 4 finding Five separate one-way multivariate analyses of variances (MANOVAs) were conducted to test for significant differences between each of the demographic variables (i.e. gender, age, educational level, nationality, teaching experience) and the...
Introduction For teachers in service, effective training is the ability to influence others to work together in the search of organizational success. Effective training and teaching are envisioning what the educational institution must do in order to prosper. Training programs are often used by companies to improve skills and knowledge...
Literature Review Introduction This survey is concerned with gaining an understanding of the involvement of nontraditional students in the TRiO student support services programs. This chapter reviews literature on the success of student support programs on involvement of nontraditional college students. Astin’s theory of student involvement postulates that higher education...
Teachers’ beliefs are not wrong per se, but they are what shape everyday lives of teachers, students and the learning process. Sometimes, they can be called common myths, but as a whole, teachers’ beliefs are important and play a significant role in learning. Teachers’ beliefs play a significant role in...
The following chapter reviews the studies that have been conducted on knowledge management contribution in succession learning and how they inform the current study. Effective knowledge management plays a crucial role in addressing shortcomings experienced after the retirement of key employees both in the private and public sectors (Nonaka &...
Introduction The purpose of this study is to give a detailed literature review of three articles that include the impact of a strategy-based intervention on the comprehension and strategy use by struggling Adolescent readers, effective instruction for Adolescent struggling readers and synopsis of improving comprehension of expository text in students...
Introduction Language learning requires the systematic development of various language proficiencies. One can see that development of four language skills (LSRW) significant in language class room. In case of a level fifth grad English classroom requires different learning steps. This learning strategy considers cognitive considerations, psychomotor considerations, neurological considerations, Linguistic...
Definition of Cooperative Learning Cooperation means working together to achieve some goals. In such kind of cooperative learning persons try to get results which are advantageous for both they themselves and other group of members. In this learning small groups are used by giving some instructions where students work together...
Introduction Expansion of oil industry in Saudi Arabia crystallised the need for the country to develop programs for foreign language training (Brien 2003, p 34). The significance of the programs was to teach the country’s government, citizens as well as the oil firms within the country on foreign languages. It...
Introduction The second strand of literature reviews school reform from three perspectives. First, a historical view of educational reform over time is identified. This section focuses on early legislations for school reform, No Child Left Behind legislation, and the history and development of the Spotlight School Program in the State...
Does the Competition Have a Positive or Negative Effect on Student Achievement? The effect of competition on academic achievement is a significant issue in the educational sphere. The competition takes various forms and begins as early as elementary level to as late as the tertiary level of education (Ferreira &...
Introduction Teachers and lecturers use various methods to gauge students’ educational performance and use of the library. Educational assessment may be done on an individual, a group, or a select group of students. Moreover, teachers can assess various educational skills such as library skills, computer skills, and critical thinking skills...
Introduction The proponents of the study were able to provide a strong basis for the experiment. The research team wanted to address a sustainability issue. They highlighted the fact that mobile learning can have an impact on distance education, especially in a multicultural environment. The research question was clearly articulated...
Introduction The proponents of the study were able to provide the rationale for the experiment. They wanted to find out the experience of the students when it comes to the use of mobile devices in the context of listening and speaking the French language. They also wanted to find out...
Introduction The introduction provided a strong underlying principle of why the experiment was initiated by the proponent of the study. It was lamented that Chinese classrooms could not create an interactive learning environment. They clarified this even further when it was reported that the lack of interactivity was a “long-standing...
Introduction Personalized learning (PL) runs the gamut of contemporary educational perspectives. In this respect educators and students relate such phenomenon to the needs of contemporary time. Living in the post-industrial society with the information as the most valuable product, people cannot use obsolete methods but the newest ones. The state-of-the-art...
Introduction Professional learning community can be conceptualised as the collaboration of various stakeholders in the education sector. These are, among others, learning institution administrators and teaching staff. These are committed to the academic welfare of their institution. It can also be viewed as the collaboration formed by these individuals in...
Central Focus/ Question The main focus of this dissertation will be to determine whether peace education programs (PEPs) contribute towards sustainable conflict resolution. Countries that embark on peace education programs are normally characterized by land disputes, ethnic rivalries, violence, and other problems. This mechanism of conflict resolution can therefore be...
Abstract Distance learning can be defined as a form of education where learners can receive their education wherever they are through the use of electronic technology. Distance learning faces some major challenges. The main issue is the quality of the instructions. The instructions which reach the students attending distance learning...
The first proficiency looks at the educators’ approaches to learning and performance. The educators understand and identify different approaches in developing proficiencies in learning and performances among students. Approaches included different learning styles and performance modes. These approaches facilitated learning instructions to help learners improve their performance strengths as a...
Introduction One would be tempted to ask why a teacher who is not a special education specialist would struggle to know or learn more about assistive technologies. The common belief among many people is that assistive technologies are only relevant for special education teachers, who spend most of their career...
Effect of Technology on Enthusiasm for Learning Science According to the writer, it was important to study this topic as it is one way of helping students not to drop out of school, sustain interest in learning and perform above averagely. It is evident that the author managed to follow...
Introduction When thinking about teaching, one inevitably considers majors of nowadays education. Admittedly, educators of the twenty-first century face many challenges. Of course, it is essential to understand what effective teaching is and to come up with particular strategies and techniques (Marzano, 2007). It is possible to define effective teaching...
Introduction This paper demonstrates through a literature review the development and implementation of the curriculum while applying various instructional strategies and satisfying all different standards. It presents curriculum and instructional models effective and relevant for students at the secondary level. The models presented include content, process-product, and epistemological models. These...
Many educators have argued for the inclusion of media texts in boys’ classrooms (Newkirk, 2002; Goodman, 2003; Dyson, 2003). By including popular culture in the classroom, students access the familiar toys of their media lifeworlds to become critically literate. These researches are very valuable since they prove the necessity of...
Leadership- definition and description The concept of leadership is a multi-dimensional one as it embodies several aspects. Leadership can thus be defined from different perspectives. Leadership can be enumerated as a process of social influence and in this influence an individual can enroll the help and subsidiary support of other...
Introduction Issues that concern Leadership in Learning organizations are going to be reported in the project. It includes much information about this subject concerning the definitions, reasons for emergence, characteristics, and managerial implications. Afterward, it points out some advantages and disadvantages of this specific subject. It continues with controversies and...
Introduction Information and Communication Technology have brought a significant impact on all sectors of economic, academic and social life positively. In traditional days, people used to do things manually, either by use of hands or use of small tools. Many offices used to handle documents in paper form unlike nowadays...
Introduction to the Study The focus of this study identified a group of students using what is considered to be a trend in higher education, the online medium. Further, this study examines the established inclination that students, who attend college, both online and in introductory courses have higher attrition rates...
Introduction Internationalization of higher education (IHE) can be traced as far back as the 12th century when scholars in Europe moved to medieval universities outside their countries in pursuit of knowledge. However, the levels of internationalization in this era were limited and only few students went to study in foreign...
The most significant worldwide change in the academic arena has been manifested in the form of internationalizing of the higher education characterized by the mobility of the students. Mobility of learners has been the major driving force behind the Internationalization of universities over the past few decades. According to Knight...
Respiratory therapists are professionals who assess, cure and take care of patients who present with breathing and other cardiopulmonary problems (United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010). Respiratory therapists work under the supervision of physicians but they take chief responsibility for all treatments and procedures that are related to respiratory...
Introduction The progressive education era in North America involved years when the federal governments grew increasingly active in educational issues, regulating the sector that was believed to form the core of America’s future. It was also the period when the government regulated several other sectors of the economy such as...
Introduction The purpose of the current literature review is to investigate the historical background, analyze the current state, and suggest implications for future research of the Maker Movement in the system of education. The choice of the topic is associated with the growing significance of the Maker Movement in the...
Introduction Overview There is a considerable body of literature describing various theories and strategies for principals, school administrators, and teachers to improve schools. However, knowledge of such theories is not enough to ensure school improvement. Whitaker (2003) said, “The difference between more effective principals and their less effective colleagues is...
Abstract Mathematics has been a subject of study for hundreds of years. While the basic principles have not changed much, the style of teaching it has definitely evolved with time. This paper looks at how these teaching styles blended with the math teacher’s self-efficacy affect the achievement of students in...
Introduction The educational system of a society is fundamental to the development and ultimate advancement of the entire community. Educators and governments all over the world have acknowledged that the educational structure and practices adopted can have a significant effect on the education of the population leading to a significant...
Introduction Bullying is the act whereby a person hurts, persecutes, or even intimidates a weaker person. This is one act that is deeply rooted in schools where the seniors take advantage of the juniors and mistreat them. The bullying action involves many incidences of fighting, in which case the bullies...
Introduction Conducting research has the main purpose in producing knowledge, even if such purpose is not apparent at the first sight. Accordingly, the methods of the research can be considered as the tools that will help to reach such knowledge, through presenting ways to leading from the stated problem to...
Introduction Background Griffin and Steen (2010) determined that the state of society and of schools compels stakeholders in the education system to continually improve the manner in which students are educated. Griffin and Steen addressed educators facilitating those students who could benefit from supplementary support and resources to meet their...
Methodology Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study is to provide evidence that the Freemasons advocated free public school education through the Liberal arts from a historical perspective. There will be no unsupported inferences; no unsubstantiated claims; just the indication of an influence, a direction, and general support...
Introduction The introduction of new technology to education necessitates both rethinking of traditional relationships and the development of new ones among learners, educators and adult education organizations. To teach adult learners, it is important that they have skills and the willingness to use new technology (Action, 1994). If some people...
Introduction Among the key values that define my behavior is friendship that means demonstrating consideration for my friends no less than I demonstrate for myself. Having no more than two really close friends, I treat them as if their daily issues were mine and therefore do my best to help...
Introduction Adult learning has been an emerging concept that elicits different views and increased research to make learning more effective. Adult learners are usually motivated by different personal, social and economic factors among other factors. The history of adult learning dates back to when adult learning was not perceived as...
Even though the concept of experiential learning has been practically utilized by universities and colleges for over sixty years now, there is still much uncertainty as to what should represent a proper methodology for measuring its effectiveness. The issue had attained even a greater degree of acuteness throughout recent decades,...
The role of teachers in student educational processes is great and crucial indeed: people of this profession encourage, promote, and explain the significance of education to students, help everyone to realize the place of education in this world, and learn new material that is significant for this life and students’...
The teaching profession is the central agent of implementing the education system. The teaching career is thus a sensitive career since it can break or break the career of many individuals in the education system within any government (Highet, 2008, p12). One of the major roles of teaching is to...
Statement of the problem Flexible grouping is defined as a “grouping that is not static, where members of the reading group change frequently” (Ford, 2005). The overriding problem in the research is students’ inability to adapt to changes that occur in the flexible grouping rather frequently. Moreover, it is possible...
Abstract Education as a Second Language (ESL) is a program designed to help students with limited proficiency in English. The program has an international implication as most if not all its students are derived internationally. This gives it its importance in enhancing cross-border transition. However, the program still has extrinsic...
Introduction The present assignment is dedicated to the issues of teachers’ self-identity, the shift of their roles in the educational process with the progress coming to all spheres of human lives and interactions. The focus on educational professionalism will be taken from a professional point of view because of the...
Introduction The achievement of students in any learning environment is determined by several factors. It may depend on the students themselves and their level of motivation, the type of curriculum, and the teacher’s influence e.t.c. The learning environment should be made conducive for the learners or students. The teacher has...
Introduction The early childhood stage is an exciting time for young learners. At this age, they are avidly curious about the world around them prompting them to ask a million and one questions to their parents, teachers, and other significant adults in their lives. Apart from learning about letters, the...
Abstract This paper explores the relationship between taking notes and interactive learning processes in the classroom. It will examine Fiore’s (1985) research about classroom activities. This paper will also draw inferences from eight other sources. These assumptions will be based on my thesis, which states that interactive learning is more...
Discovery as a method of learning The article of Marvin L.Bittinger “A Review of Discovery” discusses theoretical and practical aspects of discovery learning as well as discovery in mathematics. Undoubtedly, Bittinger has carried out deep research of literature and scientific sources to make such a review of discovery learning process....
Introduction The greatest strength of humans is their ability to learn, though not every person uses this ability. Long ago, learning was the privilege of particular levels of the population only, as well as only several decades ago women did not have a right to get an education. With time,...
Introduction According to (Chavez, 2006), higher learning education needs to emphasize very good learning outcomes especially for undergraduate students of aging as well as health courses. A high level of understanding is required for this group of students which calls for the application of effective principles of epidemiology as well...
Introduction A special needs student is a student who cannot perform well using the usual instructions provided in class. Most of these students can perform better if other instructions can be used in guiding them. These students have existed for a long period of time in the United States of...
Introduction As part of the application, I have decided to create a pamphlet that would inform the educators how Hispanic women can be helped to achieve great levels of education and at the same time maintain their culture. They should get involved in education and at the same time learn...
Introduction The nature and essence of affirmative action programs in the United States of America seems as elongated as the debates, anxieties, and backstabbing that these particular programs have elicited over the years. These programs originated as strategies purposely designed to advance equality for the black population in the country,...
Introduction Block play: was invented by Friedrich Froebel more than two hundred years ago. is designed for children’s educational development is perfect for children’s educational development due to their characteristic playfulness and curiosity. Early age brain development and block play Children exhibit mathematical awareness long before they go to school:...
Introduction During the last centuries, many scientists and professional researchers devote much time to the analysis of the essence, work, and functions of bureaucratic systems. The development of bureaucratic systems promotes certain improvement of work that needs to be performed by college/universities administrators to present proper effective institutions. The peculiar...
Introduction The school is an avan-guard kindergarten located in Iceland in a residential area in the city of Kopavogur. The kindergarten has adopted the Reggio Emilia model that is hailed as a successful approach to early child hood education. The communities around the kindergarten are multicultural and so are the...
Introduction The complexity of school and learning environments require good and efficient leadership, not only to achieve set targets established for them, but to ensure that they are run according to stipulated legal guidelines. School leadership has been ranked second from classroom teaching in influencing pupil for learning (Day, Pam,...
Introduction The study report entitled Are Private High Schools Better Academically Than Public High Schools? States that Think Tank is often regarded as an organization or group of persons that paved the way for innovative findings in various sectors such as political strategy, social policy, science and technology, education, and...
Introduction This research paper aimed at investigating factors leading to low career advancement among Hispanic female teachers. The research though largely descriptive, was both qualitative and quantitative in approach. Ten Hispanic female teachers from Center Hill County in Florida were chosen for interview. The interview sought to obtain their experience...
Introduction In the effort of developing the talent pool and making Dubai a knowledge-driven economy, the city has taken several positive initiatives. Among them is the setting up of Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), in 2003. Because Dubai’s populations mostly consist of foreigners and about 90% of the workforce in the...
Introduction Science is the driver in modern global economic atmosphere. This is an era of information and high technological advancement which calls for more dedication on science education. In 2009, Hong Kong adopted “Hong Kong Accord on Global Science Education”. In this accord it recommitted itself to promoting science education...
Introduction Since ancient times the issues of education have been a central topic for all governments and nations – the unity and identity of a nation are formed with the help of successive generations that have to be properly raised to fulfill the tasks stipulated by the family, the state,...
One’s method of teaching reflects one’s understanding of how learning occurs. Consequently, educators must critically analyze their goals for teaching to ensure that these align with student learning patterns and that content demanding subjects such as chemistry can be fully comprehended by students. The latter paper will mostly focus on...
Writers use various techniques in literature to enable readers to understand a character or a concept in an essay. For literature writers, the use of symbolism is one of the many methods used in essay writing. This has been seen in every great literature work most of which are symbolism...
In literature an individual can write either a formal or an informal essay depending on the target group. An informal essay is usually more personal compared to a formal essay. A good informal essay contains: A strong structure though flexible compared to a formal essay. Relaxed writing style An expression...
In the course of studying pedagogy, I have come to appreciate the right use of teaching strategies in instructing my students. The different aspects of learning are incorporated effectively in the classroom environment by the teacher’s involvement. As the class manager, I have the responsibility of ensuring that my students...
Academic essay writing is a crucial component of education and has some important features. Writing an academic essay according to university standards is essential so that you get the best possible grades. Academic essay writing necessitates skill and experience which students sometimes lack, as a result of which they lose...
Methodology The research will critically evaluate the Effects of the SuccessMaker Lab on Academic Achievement of second grade students. Consequently, the merits of the SuccessMaker program will also be evaluated. Three main research question guided the study; to what extent has the program been implemented as measured by minutes per...
Introduction For many developing nations the years that followed the two major world meetings namely the Dakar World Forum on Education and the meeting that elaborated the Millennium Development Goals, much has been done to reform education (King 2009). Following these meetings world leaders established that education was important for...
Findings The findings of the study on a program evaluation of positive behavior support in school that was designed to test the various hypothesis of the study are presented in the table and graphs below. Table 1 Survey Question Disagree Not Sure Agree A This classroom is a positive and...
Outline In the early ’80s, technological advances in information technology and computer hardware began to take place at a very high rate. Owing to this computers and computer-related technologies began to encroach on most aspects of our lives. It was as a result of this that innovations such as the...
Introduction The American society respects and promotes human freedom in various spheres. However, looking at it in another way, one can conclude that the excess freedom given to people by our constitution is actually harmful. Our values and morals have arguably greatly diminished in the past century. On the other...
Problems students are facing in class Students often exhibit various learning disabilities. However, teacher intervention corrects these disabilities effectively. Some of these problems persist while other might be obscure, long enough to remain unveiled by the teacher. They surface when the problem is profound and requires intense teacher and school...
Introduction I am employed in Harris County School District and I ought to conduct a study that is rather higher than relaxed scrutiny. The entire activities and performances of the schools and students affiliated with the district were investigated to get the required outcomes and results. From the conclusions, I...
Student achievement can be improved with parental involvement. There are numerous studies that support this assertion. It is of vital importance to student success. Fiore (2001) expounds by saying that parental involvement is a major component in the creation of positive school culture. He added that the creation of positive...
Introduction Special education can be defined as the kind of education offered to students with special needs in a manner that addresses their individual needs and differences. It involves individually planned and systematically monitored arrangements of teaching procedures, customized equipment &materials, and specially designed settings. These are provided along with...