...Goals Essay Outline This essay is part of the Rainier HS portfolio, which is a graduation requirement. This essay will receive both an English class grade (using the 6-traits rubric) and a completion score in Advisory. When you have completed this essay, you will need to share it through your Google drive with both your advisory teacher and myself. Use this outline to guide your essay. #1 Introductory Paragraph *There will be at least 2 sentences in this paragraph. Why is it important for you to set goals? What type of goals will you address in this essay? #2 Academic Goals Paragraph *There will be at least 9 sentences in this paragraph. Short Term Academic Goal: What is your SMART goal? How is the goal achievable? What will the process be to complete this goal? How will you know that you have accomplished this goal? Long Term Academic Goal: What is your SMART goal? How is the goal achievable? What will the process be to complete this goal? How will you know that you have accomplished this goal? Transition: How will your academic goals help you post-high school? #3 Career Goals Paragraph *There will be at least 9 sentences in this paragraph. Short Term Career Goal: What is SMART goal? How is the goal achievable? What will the process be to complete this goal? How will you know that you have accomplished this goal? Long Term Career Goal: What is SMART goal? How is the goal achievable? What will the process be to complete...
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...professionals to successfully serve multicultural communities. Immersing myself in an educational environment rich with diversity at the University of Colorado School of Medicine will be an invaluable experience for my peers and I to learn from our differing perspectives on disease and health. Equally important, growing up in a working class household will allow me to contribute to the diversity of the student body. Coping with financial struggles as I was growing up was difficult, however, working since early adolescence has shaped my career goals and...
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...consumerist goal for their education” (61)” in a sense that they “perceive themselves primarily as costumers, purchasing a product: a degree” (61) - This raises the question of why students have a consumerist view on education and whether students value the learning process of obtaining a college degree - The study indicates that most students“seek the path of least resistance to obtaining a academic degree.” - This suggest that students may not value the learning process or the end product of knowledge to be of any importance and instead, they are only interested in obtaining a degree though the easiest method by selecting professors based on their easiness rating. - Personally, i find this surprising - what is the purpose of higher education if it presented no challenges? - more importantly, what is the significance of an academic degree if student's take the easier route? - An academic degree is of special value that indicates a student's innate ability - If all students obtain a degree by choosing the easiest path, this will devaluate the significance of an academic degree - And thus, an academic degree will have no meaning - Perhaps student's may need reassess their value on education and realize the importance of the learning process Although obtaining a degree is the primary goal of many students, the learning process is also of equal importance Brinkworth first year experience - Brinkworth et al. state that" a successful transition [from high school...
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...influential factor in the academic career of a student. A person spends between 12-16 years of life in an academic environment. Researchers are examining various theories as to why students may or may not be in school and in furthering their education. However, many people are beginning to feel that the parents of a student are responsible for the academic success or failure of their particular student. One role that parents need to play in the success of their child is enforcing the lessons the child has learned in school at home. By doing simple things like going over the work and making sure the students fully understands the material, and by correcting his or her homework is a helpful way for the parent to enforce the school lessons. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company known as MetLife states “Nine in ten teachers and principals believe that strengthening ties among schools and parents is very important for improving student achievement.” Many parents do not take the time to review a child’s homework and by doing this simple procedure many parents would be able to help their child succeed better in school. Joyce Flood of the Illinois Board of Education spoke on a review of “The relationship between parent involvement in the home and student achievement. “She pointed out by stating, “The research is clear: parental involvement in the home raises the level of academic achievement of students!” In another study researchers examined the academic achievement of home-...
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...Running Head: The Gender Achievement Gap 1 The Gender Achievement Gap Clint Overstreet 2 The No Child Left Behind Act requires that states bring students up to the "proficient" level on state tests and individual schools have to meet state “adequate yearly progress.” This mandate targets not only all “typical” students, but students from all demographics. With this factor of accountability, as well as school success, many researchers have studied the gap in educational achievement and how these gaps can be lessened. The most noted gaps in academic success include the areas of gender, socioeconomic status, race, students with disabilities, and ethnicity (2001). Gender has been one of the areas in which the notable gap in achievement has been studied. Researchers have studied this trend for many years. They attribute this discrepancy in gender achievement to a number of various factors. Possible influences in this gap include: culture, biological factors, theories in gender behavior, and school attitudes and factors (2008). The longtime concern regarding the role gender plays in academic success has been the grounds for numerous studies around the globe. Our culture has strong imbedded ideals on the role of males and females. Although, changes in these roles continue to evolve there continue to be underlying ideals and behaviors, which are often unintentional, which dictate how we view the...
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...THE STUDY SKILLS AND HABITS OF ATENEO DE ILOILO- SANTA MARIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter one consists of six parts: (1) Background of the Study, (2) Statement of the Problem, (3) Hypothesis, (4) Definition of Terms, (5) Delimitation of the Study, and (6) Significance of the Study. Part One, Background of the Study, represents the rationale that supports this research endeavour. It gives the reason behind the choice of the problem and provides a strong foundation for the conduct of this study. Part Two, Statement of the Problem, presents the problem and states the general and specific research questions that this study sought to answer. Part Three, Hypothesis, states and advances the hypotheses that were tested in this study. Part Four, Definition of Terms, includes the meanings of the terms that are essential in the development and understanding of this study. Part Five, Delimitation of the Study, includes the discussions of the scope and factors that delimit the scope of this study. Part Six, Significance of the Study, enumerates the persons and institutions that might benefit from the findings of this research. Background of the Study Study skills and habits are techniques or strategies used every time a student is studying. Some students would have the same study habits or may have a different one. Their kind of study habits depends whether a specific study is effective for them. Definitely, the emphasis...
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...BIBLIOGRAPHY * Fricana C. Ponce, (1996) “Occupational Interest of Selected Freshman Students and their Academic Performance: A Correlational Study”. * Abdon, Eva Maria S. Villaddres, (2008) “Correlation between interest and academic performance as predictors to effective related learning experience: basis clinical counselling”. * TeodoraSalubaybay (1994), “The predictors of academic success of the freshmen college s tudents” (M.A thesis Philippine Normal University) * Rosemary Thompson, “School Counseling Renewal” (Indiana, USA: Accelerated Development Inc.,1992). * Richard S. Sharf, “Applying Career Development Theory in Counseling” (Pacific Grove, California: Brooks Cole Publishing Company,1992),pp.254-273, Citing Ann Roe, “Personality Development and Career Choice” (New York: D.Browe&Brown, and Association, 1990) pp.68-100 * Ibid., Citing L.S. Gottfredson, “Consumptions and Compromise A. Development Theory of Occupational Operartion” Journal of Counseling Psychology. 28 (1981), pp.548-579 * Andrew J. Durbin, “Human Relations for Career and Personal Success” (New Jersey: Vrentice Hall Inc.,1992),p.25 * 8.Davis Mener And Duane Brown, “Predicting the Occupational Aspirations, Occupational Expectations, and Career Maturity of Black and White Female 10th Graders” Vocational Guidance Quarterly XXXII, No.1 (Sept.1983),p.29 * G.C. Ironico , “Testing Interest and Vocational Adjustment in Vocational Guidance”, Filipino Teacher (September...
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...have learned a lot from doing online classes. In high school, I didn't learn as much as I am learning now. I believe the long-term results and the value of completing a degree in higher education is standard. A higher education can successfully help you improve as an individual. As an adult, there are a lot of rules and regulations of having an higher education and making more money as well. Having a higher education can be move money that you can make such as, having a high school diploma you will have a job pay no more than $10.00 an hour. With an associate degree or higher you will make between $14 to $25 an hour. For my personal plan for my academic and career future, is to give all the potential I have. There is going to be some challenges ahead, but what if you don’t take the risk; you aren’t ready for any future challenges ahead. Completing a degree in a higher education will help you academically and professionally. Academically, you will find yourself becoming more educated than ever. Professionally, you can see yourself having more financial offers as for employers willing to hire you. If you have enough knowledge, you would know when going on a job interview you should have a resume` present. The three reflections that I really enjoyed throughout the nine weeks of this course are: critical thinking, goal setting, and personal learning style. I have learned a lot of material that I didn’t really absorb in high school. Personal learning style helped me notice the...
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...THE STUDENT AND TEACHER FACTORS AND THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCAION A Baby Thesis Submitted To: DR. ANTONIO L. DEL ROSARIO In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research Methodology By: GLORIA P. QUILAO June, 2014 DEDICATION I dedicate this paper to my family and many friends. A special feeling of gratitude to my loving parents, Isidro, Jr. and Gloria Principe whose words of encouragement and push for tenacity ring in my ears. My brothers Boots, Chronus and Mickey who have never left my side and are very special. I also dedicate this paper to my many friends who have supported me throughout the process. I will always appreciate all they have done. I dedicate this work and give special thanks to my husband Alex and my wonderful daughters Alyssa and Czykhryx who have been my best cheerleaders. ABSTRACT Academic performance of students is influenced by teacher factors and student factors. Teacher factors are the competencies, age, and gender, teaching position or designation and length of teaching in years. While student factors are the student’s gender as well, academic motivation, and family. The purpose of this thesis is to gain an in depth understanding of exactly which factor is greatly related to academic performance of students. In order to gain the in depth knowledge required for the paper a questionnaire is distributed to 1o teachers and 10 students for each teacher. CHAPTER I:...
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...urgent attention to attain their goals. A numerous researches have been conducted to contribute to determine the predictors of educational success of college students. A research work always takes the advantages of the information and the knowledge that had been accumulated in the past as a result of constant research endeavour by mankind. According to Koul (2009) research can never be undertaken in the isolation of the work that has already been done on the problems related to the study propose by any researcher. Every researcher reviewed the related literature from the different resources that includes research journal, articles, books, magazines, encyclopedias, dissertations, abstracts, international year books, theses and most important in the present era the internet access. The detailed account of review of related literature pertaining to variables under study, namely academic achievement, parental encouragement, achievement motivation and intelligence is presented here under. 2.1 STUDIES RELATED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Krishnan (1977) conducted a study on non-intellectual factors and their influence on academic achievement. The sample comprised of 180 students of sixth to ninth class studying in central school Tirupati and was divided into three groups depending on their parents‟ education as high, middle and low. The results indicated that parents‟ educational status had significant influence on the academic achievement of their children. Saini...
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...No Child Left Behind and its Effects on City School Districts Abstract The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) is a federal law that mandates a number of programs aimed at improving U.S. education in elementary, middle, and high school by increasing accountability standards. The aproach of NCLB is based on theories in education that high expectations and goal setting will result in greater educational achievement for most students. High standards for all students as well as educators are quality goals, however, using standardized tests to measure success is not the most effective method. Having high standards is a necessary part of our nation's success, it sets a high level of accountability and provides benchmarks for both the student and educators. Those schools that are categorized as performing poor are required to have supplemental asistance like tutoring, after school programs or even replacing teacher completely. Schools risk being restructured or even taken over by the state is after five years of not making adequate yearly progress. But standardized testing is an ineffective way of assessing individual student performance. This type of test gives reason to teach according to what is on the test, rather than for authentic learning. When using standardized tests there is no room to account for differennt learning styles and strengths of each student. Everyone learns differenntly but with this type of test doesn't allow for...
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...High Academic Achiever: Recently, I have been improving my academic results throughout the years but had a dramatic transition from year 7 to year 11. I have finally found a passion for learning which had helped me to become one of the high academic achievers in this school and is definitely willing to uphold this position throughout my academic career. Include other examples of Academic Achievement not on co-curricular record. Most of my Academic Achievements have been on co-curricular records as I have participated in many events and competitions, however in my future years I would like to participate in activities that are not on co-curricular record such as partaking in the UQ Enhanced Studies Program and the QUT High School Research Internship. The reason for my lack of Academic achievement (that isn’t on co-curricular records) is because my younger self had quite a struggle with her academics. Unfortunately, it hadn’t been until year 9 where I had found my desire to learn and also to become someone of the medical field. The whole notion of helping people in need of medical attention and serving to the country as a Doctor really encouraged me in my senior years to improve my academics in order for me to achieve this goal. Ability to inspire and actively promote academic achievement and initiatives. Include...
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...November 18, 2014 Sports in High School There are many issues that come up with sports in high school that go along with academics. The expanding of sports today is mostly in England and North America. In America, is highly taken for granted that high schools sponsor sports and promote them to the students. Sports are a huge part of the American culture and living the American Dream. Interscholastic sports are accepted and a huge part of the high schools in America, but there are issues that come up when they are threatening the importance of academics. There are four main questions that come up with the issue of interscholastic sports programs. They are; what claims do people make when they argue for and against the program? How are sport programs related to education and the experiences of students? What effects do sports programs have on the organization of schools and the achievement of educational goals? And, what are the major problems associated with high school and college sport programs and how might they be solved? All of these questions are important for understanding and solving the issues that come along with sports and academics in high school. Most people in the U.S. support the existence of school-sponsored sports and value the attributes that they bring. But in some cases, schools have had issues and made budget cuts that raise questions about the importance put on sports, the development of young people, and educational goals. Most of the time these responses...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the study The middle school years are a critical turning point in young peoples’ lives. At ages 11-14 years, children go through the early adolescence stage. Adolescence is an important period when a child adjusts physically, learns new cognitive abilities, forms positive social relationships, develops a positive sense of self, and forges a personal code of ethics and morality (Eccles, Midgley,1989;Jackson & Davis,2000). Schools, along with peers and families, play an important role in fostering young peoples’ healthy development through the adolescent years (Meece, 2003). Thus, ignoring the developmental needs of students in school might result in the students developing a wrong notion of school until adulthood. Students’ eagerness and motivation to go to high school may decline as they go through their first year in high school if they may still lack the interaction they need to become familiar with and to be exposed to the high school’s norms and environment (Eccles & Midgley, 1989) (Barone, Aguirre-Deandreis, & Trickett, 1991). First year students tend to become lost in the “new world” they are in (Mizelle, 1995; Phelan, Yu, & Davidson, 1994) as they are expected to be more independent in high school, with less spoon-feeding of information and more application of good study habits. The new first year students are expected to be more mature as they deal with new classroom subjects, adopt a better value system, and be...
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...Past Goal My first goal at a young age was to be a Veterinarian. I had a love for animals just like any kid who wanted to be a vet. That goal didn’t change until I was 15 years old. At that age I wanted to do cosmetology and business. A few months later I gave up on being a cosmetologist because it was a process that I wasn’t able to complete in high school. The idea of becoming a successful business woman grew more and more, like any teenager all I thought about was the money I would get. Ever since I left high school and came to Fort Worth, Texas I was able to see more on how I can become successful. Now I have my goal set on being a sports psychologist. One goal I have accomplished was actually attending college. I wasn’t a big fan of continuing school, but looking at the circumstances of my dreams, goals and the future I wanted to become more in life. Academic Goal One...
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