Teaching

The research question for the identified study was defined as “How effective were the professional development programs in improving teacher skills, as perceived by students of Green Valley Community College?” Following the identification of the research question, it becomes necessary to define the research design that will be used in...

In recent years, technology has revolutionized practices in a wide range of industries. Therefore, in order to be successful, an organization must include technology in its day-to-day activities, and it must remain up-to-date with the latest changes in technology. One industry in which technology has made a significant impact is...

What does it take to be successful in the classroom? Aside from the obvious requirement of studying, just how necessary is it to like the teacher in order to achieve that passing grade? Teachers want to influence their students and be a positive influence on them. “I want to make...

Upon the completion of this study plan, the learner should be able to explain how smoking tobacco is harmful to the human body and the physical, mental and reproductive health reasons to stop smoking. He/she should also explain the need for counseling to end bad smoking habits and the benefits...

The patient was experiencing serious weakness of the right arm. In addition, the patient was not able to speak coherently. There was difficulty understanding what the patient was saying. The patient was also generally weak as the right side of body parts, including the leg, arm and eye, failed to...

My journey at IEL was the most wonderful teaching experience that I have gained so far. Through my time working with my head teacher, Karen, I have learned so much about Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TESL) and how to structure class activities and lecture time. Also, I have...

The E-Source Report (2009), entitled “Algebra Policy in California: Great Expectations and Serious Challenges,” argues that “most California policymakers and educators would likely agree that all students need to take and master algebra – and that they need to do so as early as possible in their school careers” (1)....

Continuous independent reading can be realized through the help of individual reading conferences and reading workshops. The two are a great way of enhancing reading skills, understanding and instilling a skill that will go a long way in enhancing a child’s ability. Such conferences greatly help a learner’s reading capabilities...

Commercially prepared learning and instructional materials like posters, brochures, client-focused texts and pamphlets, are normally available from vendors (Bastable, 2009 ). This means that they are shipped with the products and are meant to instruct the consumers on how to best use the product that the instructional material comes with...

There are always great rewards that come with teaching. Having the experience to teach anyone is self-gratifying. I was presented with a great opportunity of teaching English as a Second Language students. The experience undoubtedly opened up my eyes to the challenges as well as the benefits of teaching adults....

I have had good teachers and bad teachers in my life, but Mr. Czakowski stands out as a teacher who made the greatest impact on me as a student and as a person. Mr. C. was not perfect. In fact, they often strayed from their lesson plan. We were often...

Implementation Issues Associated with the Finish Education SystemPolitical Feasibility The children in New Zealand are the main stakeholders of education together with parents, government, and taxpayers. The Finnish system of education offers complete free education, learning material, and food for the children at basic levels. If implemented in New Zealand,...

Throughout time, there have been many individuals that have made significantly positive contributions to the way education is structured and delivered. One of those individuals is Professor Geneva Gay, who has displayed a strong focus on culturally responsive teaching. She has unearthed many revelations and ideas on how to cater...

The intervention protocol for the proposed study involves a planned community intervention including educational sessions regarding the disease, meal planning tips, and a community garden. Those within the community who are able to “purchase” food from the community garden will essentially be donating to the project. Others will help through...

Value education is vital within the school system because it offers students critical elements for cultural survival and a sense of duty to the society. However, Townsend and Lasley hold opposing positions since on one hand; Lasley (1) asserts that schools are providing proper value education to their students, while...

What are Common Core Standards?Common Core Standards are academic benchmarks that essentially define how much knowledge and skills students have gained throughout their educational career. This knowledge and skill set obtained will assist them in their journey in college and in life. The standards were developed by the Council of...

Due to the diversity of learners regarding cognitive, affective, and psychomotor, some of them tend to learn slower than others. In this context, it is the responsibility of the teacher to help them to be at the same point. Teachers should help students who are falling back by employing reading...

With the ever-changing times and changes happening with people with every single passing decade, the debate regarding traditional and progressive teaching methods becomes more and more prominent. There will probably be never a unified opinion regarding the necessity for new teaching strategies and methods. There will never be a consensus...

The art of storytelling has existed for long. Consequently, the means of telling stories have evolved with time from oral stories, scribes, newspapers, television and most recently, the internet. Currently, digital storytelling blends technology with tradition thus allowing pupils to narrate stories through text and media (Keengwe and Onchwari, 2009)....

Dewey’s suggested that “an educated person is one who has gained the power of reflective attention, the power to hold problems, questions, before the mind” (Kohn, 3). I agree, do you? I believe that we all start learning from the moment of our birth. The foundations we build throughout our...