“The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds to satisfy it afterward” Anatole France The concept of education, as well as its methods, instruments, and purposes, has been changing throughout the centuries. Having arisen from monastery schools aimed at teaching elementary...
Problems faced by children in understanding fractions The concept/operation relationship is what lacks in most of the students dealing with fractions. Gould’s study highlights the problem of relating the algorithmic operations concerning a given fraction and the concept behind the operations. According to Gould, calculating ½ + ½ can appear...
The ESOL specialists are required to develop particular learning objectives considering bilingualism or multilingualism of their students, as well as the fact that English is not their first language. These factors make the choice of teaching methods and tools that could be efficient in the classroom challenging for the teachers....
Introduction What really comes into our minds when we see or hear the phrase “educated person”. Some of us think in terms of a holder of at least a bachelor’s degree, someone who can read and write evocative prose, well acquainted with information on politics and global issues or even...
Obtaining a degree is important to me because it opens up many channels of opportunities in my life but at the same time enriches me with knowledge through sharpening my intellect. Making advancement in academics has now become a priority in the modern global setup since many institutions in different...
Since the spring of 2020, education systems around the world have been taking measures to organize the learning process that was compromised because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Teachers are forced to change the educational process by using accessible communication tools and distance learning technologies based on various methods of...
Any area of life requires novel developments to reach up to existing world of competence and pace. The same is true for academic sector; “curriculum reforms are at the heart of any wide ranging initiative that may be taken to improve the quality of educational provision at different stages” (Chapter...
Behaviorist theory is a learning perspective by which we can learn elements through our regular day-to-day behaviors. The theory indicates “learning is a product of the stimulus conditions (S) and responses (R) that follows” (Bastable 2008). One of the very important aspects of the theory is that it makes the...
Socially competent children are happier than their less competent peers are (Morrison, 2011). Social competence is not a luxury since it makes a tremendous difference in terms of how children feel about themselves. Children growing in proper care and correct guidance in their childhood education are more successful in their...
Basic vs. Applied Research There are two general types of research distinguished by their purpose. On the one hand, basic research aims at answering theoretical questions and helping to broaden the knowledge base in a certain subject (Check & Schutt, 2012). On the other hand, applied research aims at answering...
In the modern educational space of deeper learning, special attention is paid to the development of critical thinking, and experts look for ways to develop it and offer their technologies and methodologies. Critical thinking is an important subject in philosophy, psychology, and pedagogy. In addition, it is one of the...
Introduction Is college the best option? Amidst multiplying higher education controversies and soaring college debt, more Americans than ever question the value of a college degree. Some people consider going to college as a waste of time and money that results in a financial burden that keeps on impacting a...
The article “How Pilsen’s founding mothers built a high school” by Cloee Cooper presents an encouraging tale of local activism and the strength of personal involvement. Pilsen is a historically Mexican neighborhood in Chicago, and the article focuses on how important it has been for its inhabitants to receive an...
Introduction Social learning theories postulate that the human mind exhibits extensive scope in choosing certain behaviors over others (Bandura, 1977). Children develop the ability to think and rely on their skills by the problems they face in life, and the opportunities presented to them to overcome these problems productively. This...
A Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is an agreement between the federal government and private landowners. It is a requirement of the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) outlining the steps that the private landowner will take to reduce and relieve the impacts of the “incidental intake” of the covered endangered species. As...
Traditional education and instructional approaches in the classroom have long been considered ineffective at appealing to all groups of students. The systemic, standardized traditional education system struggles with inclusivity and equal opportunities, as well as providing students with soft but critical skills of independence and self-realization. Universal design for learning...
Introduction One of the most important problems when learning and teaching mathematics is the formation of the ability to solve text mathematical tasks. Solving mathematical tasks is a creative process, which requires a productive activity. It is not enough to learn how to solve a set of standard tasks available...
Skinner and Bandura developed the learning theories widely applied in modern teaching processes. Skinner contributed to the development of Behavioral theory, first discovered by Pavlov, who based his experiments on placing the unconditioned and conditioned stimuli and recording the responses. Thorndike, another behavioral theorist, broadened the idea by incorporating two...
Abstract Higher Education in UK has shown growth and development over the years. Students graduating from these higher education institutions are well trained. They also exhibit high levels of professionalism. There are external and internal factors influencing growth and development of higher education in UK. For the higher education in...
Introduction The contemporary system of public education in the United States of America has elicited mixed reactions. There has been surging debate on whether the system is workable or not alongside the suitability of the strategies being fixed in place to address the concern. Opponents to this argument strongly deliberate...
It is a business and economic fundamental that a market is considered to be in equilibrium if the forces of demand balance with the forces of supply. The two most important concepts are quantity and price. Quantity refers to the number of commodities that are being sold and bought. The...
Abstract The social fabric of the society is dramatically changing. Globalization has brought many changes including political, social, economic, racial, culture, religion etc. Education systems is basically dependent on the above and so changes on any of the above systems affect in one way or another how education systems are...
Introduction Community colleges are public academic institutions that offer certificate programs which run for one year, afterwards Students can transfer from a community college to a four-year school. The college I will be focusing is Central Alabama Community College. This college is a public institution supported by the Community around...
Introduction Distinctive adult learning theories take in the fundamental concepts of behavioral transformation and skill. From there, complexity instigates to deviate precise theories and concepts in diverse borage of inferences (Vandeveer & Norton, 2005). Up until the 1950’s, indispensable definitions of learning were built about the scheme of change in...
Sex education refers to education concerning the sexual behavior of human beings, their emotional relationships, and responsibilities. Sex education can be conducted in several locations including, homes, schools, and other learning institutions, public health campaigns, and any other public area where the attention of the majority can be attracted. Many...
Introduction In the past, attaining education was only considered for the privileged class, and I realized this only after having children of my own. I came to know of the importance of education and how I had to change myself in order to impart knowledge to my following generation. I...
Introduction to the Study The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia usually referred to as Saudi Arabia, is a country in Western Asia. It is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the second-largest country in the Arabic region, constituting a significant share of the Arabian Peninsula (Hamdan, 2005). In recent years, Saudi...
Create a graphic organizer, clarifying behaviorist, constructivist, and cognitive learning theories. Graphic Organizer Scholars have developed a number of theories to explain the learning process. According to Willingham (2009), learning is a very complex process that involves a number of events in one’s mind. The process of grasping information from...
Maria Montessori transformed early childhood education through her theories of early childhood education. Scholars consider Montessori to be among the earliest and accomplished educators. Currently, educators use Montessori ideas and methods in teaching from early childhood to university level. Montessori was an Italian native of Chiaravalle origin. Several studies refer...
Introduction Bilingual education is regarded as a huge benefit for young learners. There are several theories in child development that directly or indirectly discuss the implications of bilingual education and show the importance of bilingual education. According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, children’s way of thinking differs greatly from...
Introduction Learning and education are important aspects of one’s life, for they allow one to find their place in the world and build their career in the future. However, in the modern world, the pace at which information is processed is very fast, which means that individuals often have to...
Introduction Research question The research is focused on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-III or the WISC-III and seeks to answer the question of how it can be used to evaluate children’s intellectual functioning based on Freedom from Distractibility and Processing Speed. The research will also examine the nature of...
This action research began with the definition of the problem to be studied and the formulation of the research questions. The problem statement focused on the analysis of the extent to which an authentic Montessori mathematics environment is compatible with the regular mathematics classes in order to fulfill the needs...
According to Jigsaw learning model, it is necessary to assign students to be responsible for a particular piece of the material. As such, students will be divided into four main expert groups to prepare reports on location and natural origin, plants, animals, and human interaction including protection and mosquito control....
Adult Learning Theories Adult learning theories include andragogy, experiential learning and social cognitive theory. Andragogy defines specific characteristics of adult learners with a view of influencing implementation of effective learning strategies in adult education (Taylor & Kroth, 2009). It provides for self-directed learning, which is appropriate for adult learners. The...
Introduction Transformative learning is a phrase used in learning theory to depict a process that makes the learner reassess past beliefs and occurrences previously understood within postulations obtained from other people. It is defined as learning that brings about big changes in the learner as compared to other forms of...
p. 240 Read the Abstract for an overall summary of the article In the article under analysis, the authors investigate the peculiar features of organizational learning and individual learning and clarify the benefits of each concept in terms of the abilities that learners could develop. A longitudinal study is offered...
Theories play a key role in the sphere of instructional design because they are used to provide frameworks and backgrounds for practice (Fyle, Moseley, & Hayes, 2012; Honebein & Honebein, 2014). In their article “Struggling with Theory? A Qualitative Investigation of Conceptual Tool Use in Instructional Design,” Yanchar, South, Williams,...
Formative and summative assessment are different sides of collecting information about students’ learning and evaluating the current system of education. Since a well-balanced assessment system integrates both types, the task of paramount importance is to understand why they are significant, how they work, and how a teacher can apply this...
Introduction According to Heymann (2003), the results of several studies that have been conducted in several countries show that preschool education is critical in the development of the social, cognitive and emotional aspects of an individual (p. 1). To ensure that future generations are sustainable, it is thus important to...
Introduction In 1983, Howard Gardener developed a Multiple Intelligence Theory that featured prominently in his book, ‘Frames of Minds’ (Chapman, 2003). The theory was widely accepted across various fields of education and it became a classical model which was used to understand and teach the various aspects of human intelligence...
Learning Styles and Distance Education Virtual learning has become a modern trend that connects teachers and learners through an online instructional learning process supported by sophisticated technologies, including computers and information technology (Kim, Kwon, & Cho, 2011). Recent trends indicate that learners and instructors have regarded distance-learning classrooms as efficient...
Introduction The significance of early childhood learning seems to be largely underrated nowadays (Rivera, 2008). A range of parents prefer to leave the task of helping their child develop the required cognitive and analytical skills to teachers, which results in a child being completely unprepared for not only academic activities,...
Introduction Critical thinking is one of the most crucial attributes embodied by students, teachers and parents. As such, it is an important aspect which helps people to innovate, solve problems and relate to each other thoughtfully (Schraw, Crippen & Hartley, 2006). In that light, therefore, it becomes a fundamentally vital...
Early childhood education is a widely and frequently discussed subject in the contemporary world. A range of new researches is conducted to provide the scholars with a better understanding of the minds of young learners, their needs, development, and social factors that impact them throughout the early stages of lives....
Introduction Human development refers to the process of growing to maturity. A child needs to have good physical activities, in order to develop to a healthy adult. Young adolescents, especially at the ages of ten to fourteen years, need to indulge in physical activities to ensure a healthy ushering to...
Students reveal diverse learning styles and multiple intelligences. Only by understanding these different abilities that instructors can best plan the best method of teaching in order to assess students’ grasp. The article demonstrates how the two education styles relate. The theory of multiple intelligence states that persons have natural capability...
Introduction Individual experiences are meaningful ways to generate and impart knowledge in an educational setting. In the client- or person-centred approach, the educator or learner draws from their experiences and social interactions to enrich knowledge construction. In education, the client-centred approach focuses on deep, lifelong learning of the ‘whole person’...
