Introduction Within the last several decades, the public education system in the US has undergone significant changes towards the milieu of free-market capitalism. A range of policy initiatives included more opportunities in school choice, teacher education deregulation, and various school voucher programs (Au, 2016). In this context, high-stakes, standardized testing...
Abstract Parent involvement at home is composed of numerous activities including whether and how parents are involved with their children’s homework, the extent to which reading is modeled and encouraged at home, and the socialization practices that parents use. This research paper tries to answer the question, ‘how does the...
Background information The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is an Act of Congress of the United States that was drafted and passed by the Bush administration (Maranto and Lansford, 2009, p.166). The law became operational in 2002 and had a great impact on the public school sector across...
Introduction There is a growing concern internationally that increase, and diversification of types of students has a significant role in the outcome of education. Consequently, there has been an increased interest among researchers, who have conducted a series of investigations on the impact of social class on educational outcomes. The...
Abstract The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act despite its beneficial purposes has been the subject of criticism and controversy which has brought increased attention to many of its reforms. In this paper, the main point of controversy is discussed which is the unified grading system and its obvious consequences....
Introduction to Education System in the UK The education system in the UK provides a full-time education from ages 5 to 16, to both national as well as foreign children, either permanent or temporary for more than a year. State schools are completely free and are attended by almost 94...
Attitudes and believes towards mathematics are influenced by instructional practice. Research in various institutions has revealed that learners tend to develop their attitudes and believes about mathematics with the way their teachers present the information to them in the classroom. This can be looked at from different perspectives. First of...
Introduction Webster University, like many other public institutions, is faced with a number of challenges that need immediate attention. One of the challenges is security issues within and around the university. The number of reported cases related to security violations has been rising in the past few months. Swift actions...
Introduction Public schools in the U.S. have been assigned the authority and accountability of educating students properly while continuing to keep in existence a well-behaved and result-oriented environment in which learning can thrive. In recent years, many schools and district officials have claimed that there is an increase in improper...
Introduction An education voucher is also known as a school voucher. It is a certificate which enables parents to pay for their children’s education at a school of their own choice rather than the public school made mandatory for their children to attend. This concept is not a new one,...
Observations/Responses Addressing the problem of acculturation among international students when they are placed in a new academic setting is critical to the promotion of the future learning process. Without a profound analysis of the factors that promote or inhibit the education of the specified demographic, the latter is likely to...
Educators and students often use such terms as “instructional system”, “instructional design,” and “instructional technology” interchangeably, and it is necessary to define these terms appropriately while comparing and contrasting their aspects. Instructional systems can be defined as a specific arrangement or organization of appropriate human and material resources, methods, and...
Introduction Bullying in schools has become a worldwide problem, and in some cases, its effects may have lasting implications on the victims. The definition of bullying varies. However, the behavior has common characteristics, which include intentionality, repeatability, and power imbalance (Jan & Husain, 2015). In the school context, bullying involves...
1647 – the Massachusetts Law of 1647 was passed. This legislative act was also known as the Old Deluder Satan Act and decreed that every town in which 50 or more families lived had to hire a teacher who would educate the local children. Every town of 100 families or...
Introduction The process of identifying and responding to the needs of students with learning difficulties is challenging for administrators and teachers in Australian mainstream schools. The reason is that the term ‘learning difficulties’ is too broad to be associated with one concrete strategy to overcome the problem and manage the...
New Forms of Leadership School leadership used to revolve around the idea of maintaining the education process consistent and making learners meet the set standards for academic performance. However, in the modern global socioeconomic environment, new demands toward the existing education system have appeared, requiring graduates to possess the ability...
Introduction Education is a very important aspect of human development. An education system aims at providing people with knowledge and skills that would help them tackle day-to-day challenges. Therefore every responsible society tries to ensure high level of education to its people. The importance of education in human development is...
Introduction Students with learning difficulties (SLDs) exhibit difficulties in several areas that affect their educational outcomes. The operational and conceptual meaning of the term learning difficulties varies widely among different countries or cultures. Nevertheless, most definitions draw from five basic key elements. Namely, learning difficulties emerge from a multiplicity of...
Unit 2 “Young Children, Their Families, and Communities” prepared by Paciorek (2012) addressed the issues connected to the families and communities in which these children live. The authors of articles in the unit invited the reader to reflect on his or her family as well as compare the issues children...
Children constitute some of the most vulnerable groups in society. As they are unable to fight for their rights, children need people to sensitize the society on their needs, rights, and interests. Children advocates seek the establishment of requisite systems and structures to support all areas affecting kids. However, most...
Introduction The involvement of parents in the education of their children is a very vital role in improving the learning outcomes and performances of their kids. Parents are involved in many aspects of a child’s education, including the choice of school, the choice of books to be used, and even...
Introduction The public schools in United Arab Emirates are facing numerous problems, which are affecting the economy of the country. For a country to be able to provide its citizens with quality education, there have to be effective strategies in place. Research conducted in different environments has indicated that being...
Introduction Sex education involves giving instructions about human sexuality and human sexual behavior including reproduction, reproductive health and rights, sexual anatomy, and sexual intercourse, among others. This education enables the youth to be aware of matters regarding their sexuality and to engage in informed and responsible sexual practices. It also...
Introduction Education is a fundamental component for the development and ultimate advancement of the society. Educational institutes rely on teachers to impart knowledge to the students. These actions by the teachers contribute to the future success of the students and by extension the society. For this reason, teaching was traditionally...
Introduction One of the controversial issues facing the country’s education system is whether sex education should be included in the school syllabus. Over the past few decades, policy makers have stressed on the importance of providing sex education within the classroom setting. This education is aimed at preparing young people...
Introduction The affirmative action policy advocates for the rights of the minority groups in the United States. The minority groups include women, American Indians, Native Americans, and African Americans. The affirmative policy emanated from the civil rights movement of the 1960s, which aimed at empowering the social, political, and economic...
The introduction of the bus system has forced many parents to give an extra dollar to the fees they have been paying for their children. Children have been enjoying the free ride to and from their respective schools but due to the economic constraints, the Fontana Unified School Districted has...
Mentors should use powerful concepts in order to support the needs of their clients. Parents, teachers, and workmates can become effective trainers or mentors. Such individuals can use different techniques in order to mentor their targeted individuals. Coaching and mentoring “are powerful practices that assist individuals to realize their potentials,...
Introduction Attention Given the increasing need for online learning, the modern education setting raises the concern of the effectiveness of online learning as opposed to classroom learning. Today, higher education systems are struggling with how to address the escalating demands of accountability. Consequently, these pressures push higher education programs to...
