Teachers have a variety of roles in the classroom: role models, motivators, social workers, innovators and even substitute parents (in a case of loco parents). It could be argued however that the teacher’s most important job is to ensure that pupils learn what is being taught (Green and Leask 2009 pg 11). It is natural that teachers should have[…]
Schools are granted the autonomy and the mandate to discipline all learners, whether they have learning or thinking differences. School rules must be followed to the latter, including by learners on Individualized Education Program (IEP) or students with disabilities and have formal plans developed by the schools (504 Plan). An environment that is orderly and[…]
After missing Marketplace Simulation, I was challenged both academically and personally. I was also challenged emotionally because of not belonging to any group for studying purposes. I decided to review the syllabus and discovered that there were only six primary assignments. I thought of doing the assignments since they seemed easy. So, to catch up[…]
Introduction The face of the Canadian school has evolved significantly during the past few decades. The 1996 Statistics Canada Census showed that 3.2 million visible minority peoples represented 11.2 per cent of the Canadian population (statistics Canada, 2013). More than 1.1 million people of indigenous origin are excluded. There are many and growing children of[…]
Introduction Education is an important asset to the eradication of poverty and the achievement of better standards of living. In the recent past, most governments have considered education a fundamental pre-requisite for social and economic development. Due to digital advancements in almost every sector, education has been made available online remotely. The discussion as to[…]
In a considerable lot of the present education discussions, “teacher voice” is presented as a solution for, or the reason for, the issues confronting state-funded schools. Proponents contend that teachers do not have an adequate voice in instructive approach and decision making, while critics keep up with that teachers have too strong an impact. As[…]
It is brilliant seeing young people turn into recognized sportspersons worldwide, courtesy of their guidance at the elementary school. As a (Physical Education) PE teacher, my job is very interactive, engaging, and fun due to the healthier lifestyle I promote among my students. Specifically, I plan to teach and tutor students in line with sporting[…]
Introduction In special education, learners have a disability, and they require specialized instruction. A broad evaluation, done by a group from the public school, assesses and categorizes these learners. The team creates an exceptional document called an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student who needs special instruction services. Special education services may be helpful[…]
Biologically, the development of human beings goes under different phases. The first stage of development is the infancy or childhood stage. This stage of development is essential in the life cycle of human beings. Been the early stage, the child learns and understands according to the environment he or she is brought up (Nguyen et al.; 2019).[…]
Introduction There have been numerous debates about the type of knowledge that should be included in the general education curriculum. Notably, most of these debates and especially those that erupted in the mid-1960s focused on including racial, ethnic, gay, and women voices in the curriculum (Castro, 2010). By the end of the 1960s, the debates[…]
Alghamdi, Y. (2017). Multicultural Education in the US: Current Issues and Suggestions for Practical Implementations. Multicultural education is any form of learning or teaching that incorporates histories, texts, values, beliefs, and perspectives from diverse cultural backgrounds. Countries that are enjoying the post-industrial era have high numbers of immigrants who come searching for work and freedom.[…]
There are numerous varied theories of how children learn and how they acquire new knowledge to the point that they competently retain and apply what they have learnt unconsciously (Burch, 1970). An awareness of certain learning theories may be conducive to a teacher’s practice as they may then be able to adapt their teaching so that it[…]
One of the current trends in the education system of most American public schools is the shift towards full inclusion of learners with disabilities. There has been an increase in the number of learners with disabilities engaging in learning in general classrooms based on the concept of full inclusion. The strategy of full inclusion came[…]
Introduction Race is a multifaceted concept that has continuously affected educational outcomes in many institutions globally. Race refers to a group of people within society who have differences and similarities that are deemed to be crucial by the community. When people presume such matters as important, they treat others based on perception of their race[…]
1.0 Introduction Education is an important aspect within society because of the contribution it makes to various sectors of the economy. Countries that have high literacy levels register high development progress in most circumstances (Whymark, 2020). Nations that have low education levels are still struggling to reduce various problems in their economies. Education policies play[…]
Introduction Fundamental British values in the United Kingdom should be implemented in each school as a way of promoting delivery of education. Educational policies that are in place within the United Kingdom have significant impact on the outcomes and there is a need to explore the scope of legislation that impacts learning institutions (Carlile, 2018).[…]
“Great lessons are a product of great planning” (Elliott, 2007) is a quote which exemplifies just how important planning is in the context of teaching a lesson. Teachers have to consider a wide variety of issues when planning a lesson including: differentiation, inclusion, classroom/behaviour management and ensuring all students learn successfully. Prior to planning the[…]
Fisher (1990) states that there are 3 sets of interacting factors which affect the success of problem solving in mathematics: Attitude, Cognitive Ability and Experience with a mathematics learner ideally possessing all 3 of these attributes in being able to think meta-cognitively by realising how they know things and why things work. Hiebert (1986) applies this to the secondary[…]
As an adaptive style of academic performance, an enhanced and motivated study models helps in solving critical crisis in a student academic life. Typically, a manager should change enough to accommodate the fix. However, there are levels through the leader should not go overboard. The concept of bending rules to accommodate situational crisis and finally[…]
One common issue that is facing the ECD educational system is the low number of teachers, an issue mostly effected by the low financial resources in the schooling facilities (Baker, 2017). Recruiting more teachers for public service seems so easy, but then implementing strategies that target empowering the ECD institutions, heavily requires appreciating what the[…]
Introduction Increased international political interest has recently been prompted by the proved advantages of early childhood education. Increase in the number of slots for children under three years to enroll and those between the ages of three and five to be offered free, voluntary pre-school education was guaranteed under educational reforms by the Spanish national[…]
Introduction This essay will disseminate the question above, by exploring a multitude of variables: race, class and educational attainment, whilst adopting a critical stance at all times. A comprehensive analysis of other factors intertwined with class will explain how parental attitudes to education may vary within and across class. Sustained criticality will be exuded throughout[…]
The analogy of whether weighing a pig makes it fatter seems to refer to the debate over if assessment is an effective way of raising standards. This seems to induce the dichotomy of whether summative or formative assessment is the most useful tool for raising standards. There may also be variables which impact on the success of assessment procedures:[…]
Summary of Teaching Plan The teaching plan included how the activities would run throughout the schedule. The time estimated for the teaching sessions was 50-60 minutes which was to include the delivery, feedback, question and answer sessions. According to the teaching plan, the meeting was to take place at the community centre focusing on the[…]