Criminology Explanation of Deviant Behaviors Comment by Sabina: Delinquent behavior can considered normal in adolescent years. There are many different types of behaviors that are exhibited during teenage years, and as a society we have learned tha Continue Reading...
Nursing Theory: A Microscopic Perspective on the Theory-Practice Gap Jerniganm A paradigm in nursing theory exists today that equates nursing theory to a mirror, a microscope or a telescope. Meleis talks about this equation of nursing theory to a m Continue Reading...
English Methods K-2 Teaching English in Grades K-2 There are four components of instruction in English language learning for children in the primary grades. The purpose of this paper is to discuss each of these components -- phonemic awareness, pho Continue Reading...
If we take the average cost of just one text, say a science text ($40), add 3-4 public domain novels (e.g. Huckleberry Finn at $5 ea.), and then a set of encyclopedias per classroom ($750), we find that even one small classroom of 25 students can sa Continue Reading...
197). There have also been a number of software applications developed specifically for use in the classroom that can provide at-risk students with the opportunity to catch up with their peers, but here again it is important to recognize that at-ris Continue Reading...
In Level 1 almost all of the adults can read a little but not well enough to fill out an application, read a food label, or read a simple story to a child. Adults in Level 2 usually can perform more complex tasks such as comparing-contrasting, or in Continue Reading...
The sample was composed of 162 students, 81 that were from grade 5 and 81 from grade 2. Tutors were chosen from classes of children with learning disabilities and the tutees were selected from regular classes. The tutors and tutees were randomly ass Continue Reading...
"What's more, many teachers lack technical support; unlike businesses, most schools don't have an it guy down the hall to save the day when computers go haywire." (Wohl, 2001) central contemporary concern is the problem of Internet security and acce Continue Reading...
..control the environment by implementing a logical system (the teacher's, of course) of conditioning." (Tauber, 1999, p. 19) in this context the teacher is seen as an "interventionist" in that he or she has to control and dictate the learning and be Continue Reading...
This is another reason that a person who relies on others to solve their problems becomes continually weaker. Overall, this discussion has shown that Bryan D. Dietrich is correct when he argues that people become weak when they rely on others to so Continue Reading...
Management Experience and good performance can result in promotion to better positions. In management, nurses have the opportunity to become assistant head nurses or head nurses and, from there, to assistant directors, directors, and vice presiden Continue Reading...
As with most assessments, there are disadvantages in using criterion-referenced tests. The most obvious limit to this type of assessment is its susceptibility to inadequately reflect the curriculum. This is particularly true with state mandated cri Continue Reading...
Teaching a Motor SkillQuestion #1A motor skill is any movement that is learned and carried out by the muscles. Motor skills can be classified according to three main criteria: environmental predictability, task organization, and importance of motor v Continue Reading...
Develop a set of criteria for any ESL textbook. Locate three to five books, and then analyze each textbook based on either your ELD or SDAIE lesson plan or your own set of criteria. Provide the rationale and support for the textbook you choose to use Continue Reading...
Teaching English to Young Learners Whether it teaching young children who are born and whose parents are native to the United States or another English-speaking country or whether it be a situation where either the parents and/or the child are not b Continue Reading...
Learners Needs Instruction Adjustments in the Classroom The theory of multiple intelligences (MI) was first proposed by Howard Gardner as he obtained certain insights into his field of research when he realized that some individuals had different e Continue Reading...
interview of Alex that is a strong advocate for education. He believes that education is not a top priority in the nation and that there are a lot of concerns that need to be addressed in order for it to get there such as the, four emerging themes t Continue Reading...
It is an observational learning technique. It is used to diversify training and helps in change of attitude. It also helps in interpersonal skills. Outdoor training involves challenges which teach employees to work together as a team. It usually in Continue Reading...
Montessori and Bronfenbrenner The most effective classroom environment is one in which there is a sense of trust, advocacy for the student, engaging learning activities, and a sense of regular adventure. Students should be encouraged to actualize, t Continue Reading...
Action Research on the Impact of Video Technology Classrooms on Student Achievement Audio-Visual Technology & Student Achievement Research problem / topic. The proposed research study will examine the impact of integrating video technology in c Continue Reading...
A third would prove less immediately apparent. One respondent remembered with mild embarrassment a time when he was caught shoplifting a candy bar. He was 7 years old and was in a convenience mart with his mother. He asked her if she would buy him Continue Reading...
However, administration admits that they can only control what happens "in school," not the parenting habits or discipline structure of the home. Understanding this issue is a challenging and, frankly, worrisome issue for a future teacher. Teachers Continue Reading...
Diversity Global Awareness and Cultural and Racial Diversity The need to successfully promote global awareness and cultural and racial diversity took on a completely new meaning recently. "There are over six billion people on this planet we call Ea Continue Reading...
This can again be combined with pragmatism and functionalism in terms of learning language and grammatical structures and usage. In including aesthetics in all school subjects, teachers are free to add an element of enjoyment to their teaching that Continue Reading...
Impact on Equity One major point regarding equity as applied to performance-based assessment is made by Yale Professor Emeritus Edmund Gordon (Dietel, Herman and Knuth, 1991). "We begin with the conviction that it is desirable that attention be gi Continue Reading...
If an institution of higher learning fails to provide its adult students with a relevant curriculum that is delivered in a manner that is readily accessible to them, these students will likely continue to shop around until they find a school that me Continue Reading...
al, 1996). The teacher's surveyed at the elementary level acknowledged that their usage of computers in the classroom was quite limited, and suggested that this was due largely to their unfamiliarity with the potential benefits the computer had to Continue Reading...
For example, one may see that there are "various interpretations" of certain news stories in which the subtext of what is said suggests a different story than the main narrative. While I know that often such in-depth reading is confined to the acade Continue Reading...
child development theories of several prominent psychologists, using a theoretical four-year-old girl and her interactions with her parents as an example. Child Development: An Exploration of the Theories The development of a child is an important Continue Reading...
Dissertation CritiqueIntroductionIn order to evaluate a dissertation, I read the entire document and took detailed notes. I then created a list of pros and cons for the work. I also consulted with experts in the field to get their opinion on the meri Continue Reading...
Nelson and Stage (2007) was to assess the effects of contextually-based multiple meaning (i.e., words with multiple meanings) vocabulary instruction on student vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. To this end, groups of 3rd and 5th grade Continue Reading...
H-creativity is the true goal of the organization, in order to be the most innovative literary agency in a very competitive industry. S-creativity is an addition to Boden's (1990) theory. Suwa, Gero, and Purcell, 2000 proposed a third possibility Continue Reading...
Through the process of finding words and researching facts, a student learns to choose and discard information. By and large, young pupils tend to believe everything everyone says, and the ability to discriminate may be facilitated by a good teacher Continue Reading...
Furthermore, he argues that trying to force all students into the inclusion mold is just as coercive and discriminatory as trying to force all students into the mold of a special education class or residential institution. Others argue against the c Continue Reading...
Mastery ModelThe Mastery model aligns with the Understanding by Design framework, as it focuses on making certain students obtain a deep understanding of the material (Ironsmith & Eppler, 2007). This is usually accomplished through repeated practice Continue Reading...
Communication Plan for Building Relationships with FamiliesThe purpose of the communication plan for students and families is to create a bridge between home and school, facilitating a robust and open line of communication that directly impacts stude Continue Reading...
In this article, the author describes the technological, demographic, and market forces shaping this new digital media culture and the rich array of Web sites being created for children and teens. Many nonprofit organizations, museums, educational i Continue Reading...
Figure 1 portrays three of the scenes 20/20 presented March 15, 2010. Figure 1: Heather, Rachel, and Unnamed Girl in 20/20 Program (adapted from Stossel, 2010). Statement of the Problem For any individual, the death of a family member, friend, pa Continue Reading...
Teacher burnout is a significant concern within the educational profession, marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of accomplishment. This phenomenon leads to decreased efficacy in educators and can have profound i Continue Reading...
