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Online College Success: 5 Best Tips
For anyone with a busy schedule, online college can be the perfect way to earn a degree while juggling other responsibilities. However, if you’re taking online courses for the first time, you may not feel confident. This learning environment differs from traditional classrooms, so you will need to adapt.
By Claire Peters6 years ago in Education
The High Cost of Homework
As a future teacher, I want to understand the cognitive, physical, and social toll certain practices have on our students. Homework is a central part of school, at least that’s what we have been led to believe, but young children may suffer unjustifiably in the name of academic success. Particularly during the elementary school years, the young bodies and minds of children under the age of about 10 are not yet equipped developmentally for the sometimes daunting demands of homework. This is the age group I hope to teach someday. Homework has many effects, specifically because it is developmentally inappropriate, it wastes valuable time that could be used for other cognitive and social development, and it produces an educational gap.
By Kayla Bloom6 years ago in Education
Assessment Supports and Accessibility for English Language Learners
Abstract In this research study, the author reviews current elementary academic assessment research for English Language Leaners, and affirms the importance of linguistically accessible, valid, and reliable accommodations. Four main articles were used in the research of this study: Hauck, Wolf, and Mislevy (2016), Kopriva, Thurlow, Perie, Lazarus, and Clark (2016), Shim and Shur (2018), and Lin and Zhang (2013). This research study is based on the following hypotheses. First, that allowing student voice and perspective in the classroom is a prerequisite for student-centered learning. Second, ELLs are most commonly behind their native-English peers in academic achievement and assessment scores, thus, their perspective is crucial for their academic development. Through the framework of theories in George Yule’s (2006) The Study of Language, this research study found that although there are current initiatives in place that attempt to provide valid assessments for English Language Learners (ELL), there are modifications that are not utilized that may facilitate greater achievement. This includes focusing on the learner, engaging in a communicative approach, and understanding cultural competency.
By Kayla Bloom6 years ago in Education
The War on Education
Look on social media and you are likely to come across memes, comics, or stories about how modern schools are failing to educate students. At the same time, there seems to an increase in "anti-science" groups, poor writing skills, and fake news. This is no coincidence. And while many of those who make arguments against modern schools have valid points, there are misunderstandings and false claims that are destroying society and the world as we know it.
By Lorraine Woiak6 years ago in Education
How Teachers Can Stay Motivated When Days Are Hard
If you are a teacher, it can be exhausting to keep teaching students. Teaching is a very noble profession, but many people do not realize the challenges that come with the profession. There can be days when you feel down, and you need to get motivated to get to work the next day. In this article, some of the techniques show how you, as a teacher, can stay motivated, even when the days are hard.
By Indy Summers6 years ago in Education
My Essaybulls Review: Pain in the Back or a Good Service?
I found Essay Bulls when I started looking for a new writing service, since the last one wasn’t good enough. Essay Bulls is a safe website where you can pay someone to write your essay sample. It’s not so good for my conscience, but this kind of academic help is necessary when I’m tired or too busy.
By Thornie Longmuir6 years ago in Education
Why You Should Study a Subject You Love
There are so many options when it comes to choosing a degree program, and if you’re not certain about what you want to do as a career, then picking the right option for you can be a tricky process. When it comes to choosing what you would like to study at a degree level, it can often become very overwhelming; after all, it’s a choice that’s going to impact the rest of your life massively. And, the pressure to do something that will land you a high-paying career, plus additional pressure from family when it comes to what you choose, can leave you wondering how you’re going to make the right decision. But, there’s a lot to be said for studying something that you love—even if it’s not a STEM subject, or won’t eventually make you a millionaire.
By Veselina Dzhingarova6 years ago in Education
A Guide to Being Prepared!
College auditions are intimidating, even for students with a record of high school productions, community theatre, or opera work. College programs are more demanding than ever, and expect serious commitment from students. 18-hour+ semesters, performance requirements, and increasing rehearsals are now the norm.
By Sydney Fabregas6 years ago in Education
Creative Approaches to the Curriculum
There are many methods within schools today that work to further facilitate pupil progress and maintain engagement and the motivation to learn. Though it has come far from the traditional schoolrooms of desks and chalkboards, the execution of education is an ever changing concept, with new ideas constantly being put forward and tested in attempt to improve its functionality and success. One of these being the process of experiential learning; the concept of learning through experience. However the debate of how education should be run is often in conflict as traditional ways clash with modern ideas and poses the question; "Does creativity flourish better in an informal classroom where children are responsible for much of their own work and for initiating a great deal of what goes on, or is it at its best in a more formal, structured context?" (Fontana, 1991)
By Louisa Jane6 years ago in Education
