...What is a Reader? When I first began reading at a young age, I would read the text, but I would not know exactly what I just read. It was sort of like traveling out of town, but not knowing exactly where I am going. I think that a reader is any person who is able to read and comprehend any form of text. This goes for people who can read languages other than English. I think that there are two types of readers; readers who reads, basically, if they have to, and readers who enjoy reading as a hobby. Stereotypically, an avid reader might have certain personality traits. For example, that person may be more conservative. I imagine an avid reader being very introverted and mostly wanting to stay to themselves. I would consider myself a person...
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...are implementing offer general ways of preparing students for college that are often times ineffective and lack proper execution. Since college preparation is critical for high school students to increase their chance of successfully graduating from college, it is now more crucial than ever before to provide proper college preparation for tomorrow’s college students. However college preparation requires more than just helpful techniques for studying and teaching yourself. College preparation also requires a good amount of hard work and learning core subjects that form the foundation for which we build our knowledge upon in college. We are aware that the majority of future jobs involve science, mathematics, and technology skills to be successful in, that is why our tutoring subjects will primarily be focused on science and technologies. Overall, our mission is to provide a quality college preparation service paired with effective tutoring for high school students that potentially want to pursue...
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...The amount of social opportunities at a school with two thousand students are unbelievable. The transition from Indian creek to Severna Park was surprisingly smooth. I immediately tried out for the field hockey team and became the starting right half back, and I was extremely fortunate to be a part of such a prosperous team, with all the rivalries and support of the other sports in season. Within my first couple of months at Severna Park, the Field Hockey Team went on to win regionals and the 4A Maryland State Champions for 2015. I also had the opportunity to take classes I would have never been able to take at Indian Creek, such as Criminal Justice and AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination). Taking those classes were advantageous in the process in deciding what majors I was interested in for college. If I had not transferred to Severna Park, my education outside of core classes would have been limited to chorus and art and I would have never been able to expand my...
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...in everyday life, however for children with Special Educational Needs their literacy skills develop at a slower pace and they require extra help and support to develop these skills. In this piece I am going to look at what provisions can be made in the classroom that will support and help further develop the literacy skills of children with Special Educational Needs. As of 1998 many primary school teachers followed a technique proposed by the central government called The National Literacy Strategy or ‘Literacy Hour’ as it was commonly known. Literacy Hour required teachers to teach at least one hour of Literacy and one hour of numeracy every day, however in June 2009 it was announced that from 2011 Literacy Hour was no longer a requirement which gave teachers the freedom to teach Literacy how they saw appropriate. (Fisher, 2001). At first the Literacy Hour initiative came under as many people felt that it was not long enough as Literacy is such an important factor of life however it did become successful and many primary teachers still use the technique today (Fisher, 2001). However now that teachers now have freedom to teach literacy whatever way they want there are many ways that they can implement literacy in the classroom. Implementing literacy into children’s play routine can prove to be an effective way of helping them pick up on information. Play is a natural and very important part of a child’s development. By having educational toys or activities available during playtimes...
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...by the child he once was.” –Maria Montessori Maria Montessori was born on August 31, 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy. She was well schooled and an avid reader since her mother came from a family who valued education and her father financial manager for a state-run industry. Education for Italian women was not very common at this time, so it was definitely seen as a gift. Maria was not only an Italian physician but also an educator and innovator. Maria opened the first Montessori school which was called the Casa dei Bambini or Children’s House. The school was built in Rome in 1907. Her educational methods were built on the way children naturally learned. Montessori learning differed from regular learning in the sense that Montessori learning used all five senses. In the beginning of her life, Maria grew up in Rome, which opened the doors to many libraries and museums. Rome also had many fine schools. Maria was a great, ambitious student and she refused, even at an early age, to let the expectations for women stop her. One example of this was Maria attending an all-boys school at age thirteen to become an engineer. After some time, she decided that engineering was not for her and she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. Maria applied at the University of Rome’s medical program only to find out that later, she would be rejected. Being the persistent person that she is, she did not let this hold her back. She began taking courses that she knew would better prepare her for the...
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...book; a superman comic book that opened up three year old Alexie’s eyes to success. Along with learning to read by himself by looking at comic books and trying to associate words with pictures came different struggles, his parent’s not being able to afford great books, spending his whole day trying to learn how to make the words become real to him, and of course the biggest struggle; his peers making fun of him for being smart. For Alexie to go through all of these struggles alone; learning to read and write must mean something more than just scanning through words on a page or writing the alphabet mixed up in different combinations, it must mean something much greater. The first thing that shows that Literacy means something more to Alexie is that it means being sufficiently educated with his writing and reading skills. Alexie’s wild adventure began with opening a comic book back when he was three years old. He had tried to associate the words and the pictures to try to teach him-self how to read. To this day, he cannot recall exactly what the comic book was, but he was indeed successful. After trying to read that comic book, Alexie wanted more, he didn’t want to learn how to read; in his mind, he had to. Alexie’s Father was an avid reader and I believe that Alexie got the idea to teach him-self to read because he wanted to be just like his father. The family was not rich; very far from it, but Alexie’s Father still tried his best to supply books, whether it be from...
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...in the world. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1862 William Sydney Porter was left in the hands of his aunt and uncle after his mother’s death in 1865 and his father’s financial ruin and downfall in alcohol. William’s aunt, Evalina Porter was in charge of William’s formal education. “He would later credit this strict disciplinarian with stimulating and encouraging his avid interest in reading literature, writing stories, and drawing caricatures”(Seffel). When still very young in his teen years he began to work in his uncle’s very popular drugstore. There Henry had gain popularity locally for his drawings of customers, his small plays, stories and songs that he had made up. “In 1881 he was licensed by the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association as a practicing pharmacist, an...
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...The modern word originates in the Greek words: dys (“difficulty with”) and lexicos or lexis (“words”) (Doyle 1998). This description, understood to refer to written words within a language, related to reading, spelling and writing, gives a rough indication of what dyslexia means. Dyslexia has local different definitions in different countries. Just in one country definitions can vary (British Psychological Society 1999; Eames 2002). In 1968 The World Federation of Neurology claimed one of the first definitions of dyslexia. Dyslexia was here defined as “a disorder in children who, despite conventional classroom experience, fail to attain language skills of reading, writing and spelling commensurate with their intellectual ability” (Ott 1997, pg. 2) It is reasonable to describe dyslexia as being understood as a language processing problem at different levels that affects reading and writing letters and words, numbers and also musical notation. These difficulties are present because of a lack of abilities within the brain that handle auditory and visual information. While there is no actual cure for dyslexia, certain accommodations in professional teaching can help a dyslexic individual to successfully cope in the modern world (Schneider, Crombie,...
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...CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS Background of the study Orszag (2001) Working while attempting to obtain a degree has become a pervasive lifestyle for today’s University students among the reasons contributing to an ever increasing trend of working during education could be the increasing financial pressures from higher college tuition and fees, the necessity of gaining social experiences, and academic requirements for practical internships. The likelihood of working while in school for college students has been increasing particularly as the cost of education has also been rising. Noni’s and Hudson (2006) Academic performance is measured by the standing of rates of grades of student in every subject. Having a high level of performance on the academic area of a student suggest its competency and high level of confidence on its certain field. Students have their own attitude towards learning and achieving a high level of academic performance. The development of their enthusiasm towards succeeding in their own field varies. In order for a student to succeed he needs to be armed with strategies and techniques that will supplement his desire to reach his goals. Crede and Kuncel (2008) One way is to have an efficient and adaptive study habit. This phenomenon can be linked to multi factors that affect their study habit. Such factors can be found in their environment, these includes the type of house they live in; the people around them and the level of support...
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...things. And today's games are increasingly realistic and technologically advanced. Social networking has even made its way into the video game industry with online gaming. These virtual worlds can be complicated and perplexing to parents, which is why it's important for you to understand what your child is playing and when to get worried. Did You Know? * In 2009, over 11 million people played World of Warcraft, an online, subscription fee-based multiplayer game. * According to one study, nearly 1 in 10 young gamers displayed behavior patterns similar to addiction.1 * The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 8- to 18-year-olds are exposed to an average of 10 hours and 45 minutes of media each day. Whether your child is an avid gamer or rarely picks up a controller, it's important to understand the world of video games--especially in the age of online gaming--so you can make your child's experience with games both a positive and a beneficial one. ————— 1. Douglas Gentile, “Pathological Video Game Use among Youth 8 to 18: A National Study,” CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the study The youth of today no longer seem to spend their leisure activities like in the olden days; outdoor games or playing with toys, instead, they spend their free time in their homes, internet cafés or computer shops simply to satisfy their hunger; and that hunger is Online Gaming. Online gaming has such a profound impact on not only the young, but dynamically every age...
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...FEATURE ARTICLES Motivating and engaging students in reading Jenna Cambria John T. Guthrie LJjdvcrsLiv û", J ou can certainly ignore motivation if you choose. But if you do, you maybe neglecting the most important part of reading. There are two sides to reading. On one side are the skills which include phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, and simple comprehension. On the other side is the will to read. A good reader has both skill and will. In the "will" part, we are talking about motivation to read. This describes children's enjoyments, their wants, and their behaviors surrounding reading. A student with skill may be capable, but without will, she cannot become a reader. It is her will power that determines whether she reads widely and frequently and grows into a student who enjoys and benefits from literacy. So we think you should care about motivation because it is the other half of reading. Sadly, it is the neglected half. Y What is motivation? Many teachers think of a motivated reader as a student who is having fun while reading. This may be true, but there are many forms of motivation that might not be related to fun and excitement. What we mean by motivation are the values, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding reading for an individual. Some productive values and beliefs may lead to excitement, yet other values may lead to determined hard work. We talk about three powerful motivations that drive students' reading. They operate in school and out of...
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...FALL 2016 CATALOG Designed by Sebastian Hedberg | Edited by Gwenyth Shears ©2016 Bauman College | All Rights Reserved Catalog Accuracy: All of the information in this school catalog is current and correct and is so certified as true by Dr. Ed Bauman, founder and president. Catalog effective dates are May 1, 2016, through October 31, 2016. Please note that policy changes and catalog updates are made periodically and are reflected on our website: baumancollege.org. TABLE OF CONTENTS FALL 2016 CATALOG Message from our Founder + President, Dr. Ed Bauman . . . . . . . . . . 3 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS Natural Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Nutrition Consultant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Nutrition Consultant via Distance Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BAUMAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE Bauman Business Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bauman Business Institute for Natural Chef Students. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bauman Business Institute for Nutrition Consultant Students. . . . . 21 BECOME A STUDENT Which Location is Right for You?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tuition, Fees, + Payment Plans: May 1 – Oct. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...and mathematically rigorous of the sciences as a subject in high school. A student cannot learn much in Physics if he does not develop good study habits as well as his attitudes and use towards studying. The role and study of Physics in our country is very vital in order to achieve better changes. Teaching of Physics as a subject its relationship that would enable them to apply and control the things. Good study habits are the keys to learning. Everyone cannot be brilliant but everyone can learn how to study. If one knew how to study, apply what he knows, he will be successful in his study. Knowing the best what to study will help one to be a better student. Effective study habits, even highly intelligent student failed due to inefficient work and lack of knowledge on how to study effectively. Important skills for study have to be learned and practiced. Moreover, students who put in more classroom how and who work to a more regular program of study have a better academic performance. Study habits tend to be formed in the early grades and in the most instances, do not materially improve after elementary school. Some students often complain about mental inability or strain or lack of interest in studies. Other thinks they are not capable. Background of the Study It is a common knowledge that many students fail in studying Physics; even those who work hard often study in ways considered unproductive by Physics teachers. Several others are just contented with barely...
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...difficult and mathematically rigorous of the sciences as a subject in high school. A student cannot learn much in Physics if he does not develop good study habits as well as his attitudes and use towards studying. The role and study of Physics in our country is very vital in order to achieve better changes. Teaching of Physics as a subject its relationship that would enable them to apply and control the things. Good study habits are the keys to learning. Everyone cannot be brilliant but everyone can learn how to study. If one knew how to study, apply what he knows, he will be successful in his study. Knowing the best what to study will help one to be a better student. Effective study habits, even highly intelligent student failed due to inefficient work and lack of knowledge on how to study effectively. Important skills for study have to be learned and practiced. Moreover, students who put in more classroom how and who work to a more regular program of study have a better academic performance. Study habits tend to be formed in the early grades and in the most instances, do not materially improve after elementary school. Some students often complain about mental inability or strain or lack of interest in studies. Other thinks they are not capable. Background of the Study It is a common knowledge that many students fail in studying Physics; even those who work hard often study in ways considered unproductive by Physics teachers. Several others are just contented with barely...
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