Whomsoever it May Concern: I feel privileged to write this letter of recommendation for Amy Ma, for whom I have the highest personal and professional regard. Amy is one of the founder members of the educational, nonprofit organization Teach for Jap Continue Reading...
Educating Students What gives me hope for the future as an educator committed to helping students grow, develop and achieve in all areas of the whole child is the knowledge that I have a deep interest and love for the idea of developing the whole ch Continue Reading...
Essential Learning and the Inquiry StanceIntroduction to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) represent a transformative framework for enhancing collaboration and effectiveness within educational settings. Continue Reading...
Short ReflectionThe theme that stands out for me among the readings is the idea of becoming vulnerable. This idea is in the talk given by Brene Brown. It is also in DTL chapter 1, where it is stated plainly that daring (making oneself vulnerable) is Continue Reading...
EDUCATION AND POLITICS Education and Politics: Letter to Editor and Draft InitiativeDear EditorI am writing this letter to persuade other registered voters to sign a petition or, traditionally, provide support in generating an initiative for facilita Continue Reading...
Problem Statement According to the National Institute of Mental Health (2019), more than 30% of adolescents have an anxiety disorder, 8.3% of which can be classified as “severe” with corresponding impairments in social or academic functio Continue Reading...
Same Sex Classrooms Whether same sex classrooms have positive or negative ramifications for students is a controversial topic because, like most controversial topics, there are good arguments to be made on both sides. The problem with being definitel Continue Reading...
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research According to Lopez-Alvarado (2017) and Muijs (n.d.), research design decisions are linked to ontology and epistemology. Ontology refers to the researcher’s beliefs about whether reality is absolute or conte Continue Reading...
teacher tenure? In spite of endeavors on the part of certain higher education criticizers to exploit tenure as one among the culprits responsible for a profusion of institutional failings, no compelling proof exists of the fact that tenured educato Continue Reading...
Common Core will have significant negative and positive impacts on my Social Studies teaching. These impacts can best be seen through a general analysis of Common Core and application of Common Core to a specific Social Studies lesson plan. The goal Continue Reading...
Environmental LiteracyEnvironmental literacy, critical for fostering responsible stewardship of the planet, faces several challenges in its implementation and dissemination.Firstly, consistency and depth in curricular integration pose significant cha Continue Reading...
Literature ReviewIntroductionThe ability to write effectively and regulate ones own learning are critical skills in educational success. This literature review synthesizes findings from four peer-reviewed research articles published within the last f Continue Reading...
Part A: The Context of the Classroom SettingIntroductionAs a reflective and scholarly practitioner in the field of high school biology education, my primary aim is to build an environment that supports the growth of curiosity and that can also help t Continue Reading...
Academic Literacy for English LearnersAcademic literacy for English Learners focuses on the ability to engage with, understand, and produce language that is characteristic of academic settings. This includes the basic proficiency in English as well a Continue Reading...
FrameworksThomas (2021) used Crenshaws theory of intersectionality framework. Hall (2017) used a conceptual framework of transformational leadership developed by Burns and its application to school reform. Marshall (2019) used the conceptual framewor Continue Reading...
Personal Statement for AdmissionAs a future teacher in the University of Redlands School of Education (SOE), an equity-centered pedagogy will be fundamental to my practice. This approach aligns with my commitment to fostering an inclusive, fair, and Continue Reading...
Introduction Two of the most influential theorists of education, Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, continue to influence educational policy and pedagogical practice. Both of these theorists focus on developmental psychology to underscore their respective Continue Reading...
Test 1: Kindergarten Readiness Test, Second Edition Acronym: KRT Author: Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. Date: 2006-2015 Grade/Age: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Immediately after Kindergarten enrollment Category: Developmental Purpose: Determining & Continue Reading...
Nature versus Nurture Nature versus nurture discussion is the psychological conversation that has been around for so many years, and the definition given to nature is that of pre-wiring which is mostly influenced by people’s genetic inheritance Continue Reading...
Mixed methods research design is popular in many research settings because it offers a set of advantages as well as a flexibility that cannot be matched by other available methods. This method combines some of the features from both quantitative and Continue Reading...
Coaching InterviewI conducted a coaching interview with a colleague to better understand their goals and learning styles in the context of adult education. This exercise connected with the principles of Knowles\\\' assumptions about adult learning, p Continue Reading...
ANOVAThe ANOVA statistic (F-score) from the article is:F(4, 61) = 110.42, p < .001, ?2 = .88.The authors used a one-way repeated measures ANOVA to assess the effect of the five different coverage methods on the normalized gain scores. They used an F- Continue Reading...
Tools and Skills NeededAs a student of English 1301, one must possess a number of tools and skills in order to gain the most success from the course. Perhaps, the most fundamental skills would be basic grammar and mechanics proficiency. It is importa Continue Reading...
Goals and Education My largest goal is to prepare for the health and wellness industry. It has always been my dream job to help the elderly in health psychology. I have always felt like the elderly population was underserved in society and obtaining Continue Reading...
Systems Thinking Case Study: Karen Avery Q1. From a systems perspective, what factors do you believe contributed to the marginal results obtained by the various subgroups within the task forces? According to Lunenberg (2010), schools are open systems Continue Reading...
An abundance of resources and tools online is available to help aspiring educational leaders like me to understand the roles and responsibilities of administration and leadership. Each website or online resource focuses on a specific area or perspect Continue Reading...
Why school?Education has become a very contentious and polarizing issue throughout the United States. Here, the subject of schooling, and the dynamic changes occurring in the industry, have resulted in antagonistic and vigorous debate. Arguments have Continue Reading...
Assessment Type Developed in the early 20th century, the Stanford-Binet is one of the most commonly used formal assessments measuring cognitive functioning. While it is a general assessment test instrument, the Stanford-Binet is commonly used as a me Continue Reading...
Free College Unfortunately, there is not a lot of literature about the idea of 2 years free college. There are certainly many countries, like those in Scandinavia, that offer their citizens free higher education. Yet there has not been much in the wa Continue Reading...
principals who are equity-oriented, marginalized dynamics may crop up in schools that are changing demographically at a rapid pace (Cooper, 2009). This essay reflects upon how educators may play the role of transformative leaders by way of carrying Continue Reading...
philosophy of education through a historical and then through an explicitly Christian lens, with a focus on the political role of education, and the Christian philosophy of John Milton. Milton's 1644 works Areopagitica and Of Education are invoked t Continue Reading...
Physical Education Lesson Plan One of the more overwhelming needs of society today is without a doubt to effectively address and curb the ever-present danger of childhood obesity. Without a doubt, childhood obesity is one of the biggest health conce Continue Reading...
Higher Education Leadership Purpose Statement The purpose of higher education leadership is to ensure organizational learning through the induction of most qualified men and women in educational institutions, at the same time keeping pace with rapid Continue Reading...
Parent Education Program Children and young adults have a strong connection with their environment. The concept of parenting determines the outcome of a child's growth and development. Parenting education is, therefore necessary in strengthening fam Continue Reading...
Parenting Education for Teen Mothers If a community values its children, it must cherish their parents. (John Bowlby) Rationale of intervention population Group based intervention programs Multi-purpose programs Teen Mother Empowerment Program S Continue Reading...
HIV Education HIV rates are stabilized, but there are still many at-risk persons. As each generation reaches sexual maturity, they need to continually be educated about the risks of HIV / AIDS in order to curtail the spread of the disease. There has Continue Reading...
