Standards and Sources of the Standards Educational standards in Indian Prairie School District 204 (IPSD) align mostly with Federal and State norms. Such initiatives as Common Core developed by several states on a national level became a basis for almost all curriculums within district 204. For the organization of the...
Learning is a complicated process that involves storage and retrieval of information inside the brain. Without long-term storage, the process of learning would be impossible as all the learned information would be lost after a short period, as it happens in simple organisms that lack nervous systems. There are two...
Since the year 1970, Walden University has assisted practitioners in attaining or fulfilling their professional objectives or goals and forming a better effect in their occupations and their societies (Walden University, 2009, par.1). Walden University’s vision is to envision an idiosyncratically dissimilar 21st-century learning society where technology is evaluated as...
The capitalist system has proved to favor some more than others for centuries, and nowadays, many issues arise from this uneven distribution of wealth and benefits. One of these issues is the problem of college athletes who sign contracts with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) but are not getting...
Period 1: The Beginnings of Education Ancient Greece Ancient Rome The education of the latter was influenced by the Greeks (Parkay, 2019). Previously, Roman children were taught at home, however, after the adoption of the Freek system they attended schools where students were taught in groups. The parents had to...
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) was established in the late 1970s after the splitting of the department responsible for education, people’s health, and social welfare simultaneously. As of now, the department’s primary purpose is to coordinate and control the relationships between the government and different levels of the country’s...
As people in many countries are forced to stay at home and avoid human contact, and children are unable to attend school, homeschooling is becoming increasingly relevant. The concept of conducting classes at home is certainly interesting and appealing, given the current state of things in the world, but it...
Introduction Education has always been regarded as one of the most critical tools and a priority area for different societies. Theoretically, it can serve a huge variety of important goals, including the transfer of wisdom and factual information and ensuring the nation’s health. To a large extent, the significance of...
Introduction The role played by education in this present age cannot be ignored. So many legislations have been put forward to enable public school choice. In these legislations, the parents are given a responsibility to make decisions on behalf of their children. John and Denise (1992) point out that the...
Introduction The issue of voucher program has been a source of controversy between lawmakers and educators for several years. Providing parents an option to take their children to parochial or private schools with taxpayers’ money has been a major challenge of the voucher policy. This research paper discusses the merits...
Introduction An article under analysis «Renewing the Middle School: The Manufactured Crisis» by Paul S. George was published in November 2009 in the Middle School Journal. Paul George, the author, is a scholar in the field of middle school education. He has been conducting researches focused on middle schools for...
Introduction This paper presents a critical response to a position statement about the significance of Community colleges and their education. Community colleges are generally considered as a kind of educational institution which provides two-year degrees in specialized subjects. Community colleges mainly attract or offer various courses for students from local...
Assessment is the “systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken to improve learning and development” as views Palomba & Banta (1). The process involves the use of various tools and methods that evaluate the current situation and aims at achieving better results in learning by improving...
Abstract School choice is identified as a complex approach towards quality education. Parents have identified school choice as the bridge between achieving quality in education. The context of school choice looks into the disparity between public schools and private schools. Research shows that private schools have produced many successful students...
Introduction The term internationalisation is common term nowadays due to increased interest in the understanding of international dimension of higher education. This is because internationalization is a central phenomenon to the provision of higher education. Other institutions have defined internationalization in different ways as will be discussed in the following...
Charter schools differ from public schools in that they are formed by members of the community. They are controlled and held accountable by educators and parents. This practice theoretically leads to a superior learning environment. Before becoming operational, charter schools must formally agree to abide by the academic standards set...
Introduction The targets for formal education have, in the recent past, been shifted from transforming individuals into predetermined workers for an industrialized economy to activities aimed at satisfying the individual and unique needs of each student attending class. This change, however, is yet to receive widespread acceptance; especially from the...
Introduction Technology is something that is very dynamic and is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives. It is being applied in various aspects of live for example in education. At this juncture the question arises, how is technology used in the education sector? Technology is used in various...
Introduction Debates have been waged regarding this topic, but nothing conclusive has been agreed at. While most people tend to sway to the side of which they have experience in, others tend to sway on the opposite side as the grass always looks greener on the other side. Invariably, our...
Introduction Intrinsic motivation is an inward curiosity for something which is being driven by instinctual optimism. The latter is the natural behavior that will for example make an 18 month-old child keep on making noise to let you know what he wants to say, that makes a 3-year old want...
In 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. The purpose of this law is to provide students with a strong enough education in elementary and secondary schools to meet the increasing growing standards of the society through focusing on results accountability, increased freedom for states and...
Introduction Unity and Diversity are two contrasting concepts. The ideas embodied in each concept oppose the other. Unity is defined as the state of being one or singleness (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000). Unity is agreement or harmony, while diversity refers to variety, assortment...
Education is the basic need for the young ones to learn about society and civilization. It is considered a fundamental human right, as has been set forth as an important element in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Human Rights Covenants, which have the force...
Education’s importance is one of the priorities in modern society. Parents try to provide their children with the best options, find money to pay for their education and choose among the existing priorities. Therefore, it is not a surprise to observe how often people use the word “college” in their...
Introduction Democracy and national progress rely on a learned population. If people are to contribute toward the growth of a nation, they require having the capacity to write and read, and it as well helps them to understand the affairs of their state, its history, geography, and development progress. Public...
Plan for W. T. White School Environmental Scanning Having outlined the theme and the aims of my project, which is enabling the use of technology in W. R. White High School, as well as having presented the key participants of the technology plan implementation, the necessary resources, and the timeline...
The Knowledge Is Power Programme (KIPP) is an organization in a form of the educational network that aims to meet the expectations of low-income families and provides children from different social and economic groups with access to education (KIPP Public Charter Schools, 2016). The KIPP Foundation monitors charter schools providing...
Introduction Dewey was mainly influenced by Plato since he, Dewey, loved to read Plato’s philosophy. Despite the fact that he admired Plato, the two had two different world views. Since Plato’s view was contemplative and aristocratic while on the other base Dewey was a democratic and an activist, that is...
Introduction Like a small state with its laws and policies, the school requires a specific set of rules. This is exactly what Duty of Care for Students suggests. Rationale According to Duty of Care (Department of Education, 2007), “The duty owed to students is not a duty to ensure that...
Abstract This paper is a digital citizenship education proposal aiming to explore the competence level of Saudi Arabia teachers working in different grade levels of teaching. The proposal focuses on such core definitions as the e-citizenship and the digital citizen considering them through the literature review related to the topic....
Since 1971, education in UAE has been a major priority aimed at preparing competent, reflective and highly committed students. Initially before the leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE populace involved itself in pearl diving, fishing, and date palm cultivation. Dramatic changes began with the...
Executive Summary This report analyses the state of early childhood profession in Australia. Numerous features characterise early childhood profession. They include passion, creativity, and flexibility. Various complexities impact early childhood profession in Australia. They include lack of national harmonisation of employment and compensation of early childhood professionals. The country does...
Introduction Americans began developing their education system as early as after the American Revolution. The founding fathers of America envisioned a nation that gave equal academic opportunities to its citizens. The education system they established in the 18th century has undergone many transformations before becoming what it is today. Currently,...
Leaders in educational institutions are challenged to address the needs of stakeholders within the constantly changing environment. Any changes in the stakeholders’ demands can provoke the need for a new initiative proposed by leaders. Such external factors as government and state funding can also lead to creating the necessity of...
The American way of life stresses the need for college education among its citizens. Currently, people from all walks of life seek higher education for several reasons, including economical and social reasons. About five decades ago, college education provided a viable avenue for improving the economic status of the citizens...
Introduction The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the leading economic powerhouses in the Middle East. The government of this country has been struggling to develop other sectors of the economy in order to reduce overreliance on oil industry. The education sector is one of the areas that the...
The value of strategic management, especially in the context of education, has increased dramatically in recent decades. Principals have to rapidly react to changing environment focusing not only on the internal issues but also on a long-term strategy. This paper aims at examining the two decision-making strategies that might be...
Introduction The educational system of a society is fundamental for the development and ultimate advancement of the entire community. Governments all over the world have acknowledged that educational strategies can have a significant impact on economic and social outcomes of their citizens. It is for this reason that so much...
Introduction To begin with, it is important to review what education means as well as some of the qualities of a good education system. While reviewing this information, there will be an attempt to look at the purpose of education and whether the current system fulfils some, if not all,...
Introduction Historically, education is believed to have started in Greece, but there have been evidences of it having started in China. There is a large difference in the quality of higher education between China and the United States, which is believed to have been influenced by the differences in the...
Introduction Learning Management System (LMS) is a sophisticated solution for planning, carrying out, and managing all training activities in the organization, including online learning, virtual classrooms, and courses conducted by the instructor. Its main task is to replace isolated and fragmented training programs using a systematic methodology in order to...
Introduction A review of past studies reveals that involving parents in educational matters contributes to the success of their children (Izzo, Weissberg, Kasprow & Fendrich, 1999). Parental involvement is also emphasized by modern studies such as those carried out by Joyce Epstein (Epstein et al. 2009). What emerges from evaluating...
Introduction Giving a child best education is not only every parent’s main aim but also a basic need for any child. The United Nations has, through its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), prioritized education. In this regard, most parents endeavor to take their children to school at the earliest age possible....
Introduction Writing a research project is one of the core requirements for those who are pursuing academic excellence. A dissertation marks “the culmination of numerous hours of research and training in higher education” (Finch, 2013, p. 241). In addition, writing a research project allows a leaner to carry out independent...
The recent professional Journal selected and read for this assignment is a Journal of staff development, written by Jon Nordmeyer and was last updated in April 2012. It is entitled “Delicate Balance: Managing the needs of ELL students”. At the beginning of the article, Nordmeyer draws the attention of the...
Introduction International students can be viewed as symbols of economic affluence. It is a common misconception that international students are all from wealthy families. As a result, the tuition fee for these students is at times double, or more, of that charged to local students. For example, the University of...
Autism is a neural disorder identified through the problems in socialization, communication and typecasting characters (Church 2009). Church (2009) identified the three disorders associated with autism which are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. In the United States, 2% of children had been diagnosed with ASD...
Introduction Education is considered as the gradual process of acquiring knowledge. Through education, people learn by transferring knowledge, skills, and habits of social units through subsequent generations. Technology has had a great influence on education in terms of quality, accessibility, convenience, and implementation of strategies. Online education is one of...
Introduction Information and communication technology has revolutionized the boundaries of education. The advent of wireless networks and mobile communications together with other computing devices have presented new opportunities and means by which students can access information in class and how they can communicate with teachers and their fellow students. This...
Introduction An online class is a class where a course is offered through the internet, and both instructor and student communicate through a computer. Traditional classes, on the other hand, are carried out in a brick-and-mortar classroom with an instructor being present in person. Today, there are more online courses...
What is culture? What is culture? This is rather a vital question to be understood so as to appreciate the different racial societies worldwide; and be aware of how to avoid cultural bias. Therefore, culture can be holistically defined as “ encompassing language (considered to be man’s oldest and most...
Over the recent past, the topic of dismantling the bilingual education system in the U.S. has received different opinions from the American citizenry, some of which are genuine and some of which are mere assumptions that lack a rationale of expression. Primarily, bilingual education entails offering learners who are less...
The increase in the use of tablets, laptops, and mobile phones in schools, homes, and the workplace illustrates the integration of portable devices in the day-to-day activities of most people. The sophistication in information technology has facilitated the creation of internet applications and platforms that are compatible with most brands...
Introduction Technological advancements are some of the major achievements of the 21st century. Regardless of where we are in the world, the impact of these advancements has been quite tremendous and fascinating to be felt in every part of the world. Within the entire sphere of technology, it has arguably...
Introduction With the swift advancement of the world, the global community has moved into an age of information explosion. The majority of people are opting to pursue their studies abroad to obtain more knowledge. Hundreds of thousands of people abandon the comforts of their families to go and pursue their...
Introduction Technology is used in education to improve learners’ performance. There are many technological applications which are used to teach students at various educational institutions. The use of technology in education has elicited different reactions from the people. This paper will analyse and discuss the effects of technology on learning....
Introduction Teaching languages currently entails an understanding of purposes and contexts of teaching the various languages, as opposed to the holistic application of methods. Contemporary language teaching practice also entails the concern for student needs, affective traits, and learning styles. Richard Jacks and Willy Renandya (2002) suggest that the different...
Abstract California is one of the states in the U.S. that have witnessed several challenges in the education sector. Most stakeholders in the education sector have affirmed that the field of science presents immense untapped potentials. The alterations in the demographic composition in the past ten years due to immense...
Academic study is considered as an important tool when it comes to the pursuance of distinctive success in not only academic aspects but also in social facets of life. Academic study affects how a person associates with other members of the society and is a major influence of people’s social...
School Leadership School leadership is one of the most important factors that promote an appropriate organization of work in schools of different types (Ghamrawi & Jammal, 2013). Branch, Hanushek, and Rivkin (2013) admit that a good principal is a key to the success of the whole school, especially after No...
Abstract Sex education is one of the most controversial subjects in the US today. This paper discusses why mandatory sex education for sixth graders is necessary. It highlights the fact that US adolescents initiate sex at increasingly younger ages. Mandatory sex education will help curb the spread of HIV and...
Introduction Play refers to any form of activity, which children engage in at free will to have fun (Carlisle, 2009, pp. 23-24). In most instances, the type of play that children undertake results from intrinsic motivation without the expectation of an external reward. Similarly, children manage the plays by determining...
Parents and friends have a big influence on teenagers’ lives. In particular, parents play a big role in shaping their children’s attitudes towards education and learning. There have been many debates about whether parents should be directly involved in their children’s education. While evidence indicates that children whose parents are...
The learning experiences of persons with special needs and disabilities can be so challenging, especially if appropriate teaching strategies are not applied to them. Students with these special needs will tend to have limited abilities and would exhibit various complications when it comes to learning and socialization. For example, some...
Abstract Learning disability is related to brain disability. This paper first discusses the meaning of learning disability or communication disorder. It gradually tells that LD is inherited and is a lifelong impairment and continues to stay with people as they grow. This report illustrates that teaching children with a learning...
Introduction This essay will analyze the effects that grammar teaching has on writing. It will critically analyze the language transfer theory and give the necessary conclusion on whether grammar teaching contributes to good writing skills to learners. Scholars have put forward several theories to explain the process of language acquisition....
Ethical issue in the article In the article, the ethical issue involves trying to validate a constructive using of wrong methods of research, which may lead to the falsification of results generated from the hypothesis. Generally, the ethical issue is inevitable when subjects in the research are human (Lo, 2012)....
Introduction To a large extent, the development of early language and literacy skills in children has a strong effect on their future academic performance (Haak, Downer & Reeve, 2012). Consequently, it is important for preschool teachers to devote as much time as possible to learn the best strategies of training...
Introduction The declarations of the goals of education that are vital for the young Australian generation, as voiced by Melbourne, have greatly inspired the Australian curriculum. The ministry of states and territory education adopted the declarations in 2008. According to ACARA (2010), “The Melbourne Declaration emphasizes the importance of knowledge,...
