...negative outlook on education to a positive one is not doing harm to the public, and it is not an expense that deserves to be cut. A positive thought to have in the back of one’s mind is that “the psychosocial benefits of after-school programs are well-documented and include, among other things, enhanced social skills, greater motivation, and better classroom behavior (Martin et al., 2007).” Disruptive students simply want an outlet for expression that isn’t constricted to sitting in a chair for hours at a time while listening to a lecture that doesn’t spark their interest. After-school programs are not constrained to academics, but also branch out to athletics and promote events when...
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...Jinky Manibo July 03, 2015 BSED-III Assessment of Learning Why the Philippines does Needs the K+12 Education System? Updated on November 24, 2014 Filipinos are known to be competitive in the international community. While this may be true, our current education system hinders us in becoming more competitive among other countries. Starting this coming school year 2012- 2013,the current education system of the Philippines will be enhanced from the 10- years of basic education into 12- years through the program called the K-12 Education Plan of the Department of Education. The implementation of the K- 12 education plan in the Philippine Basic Education Curriculum is the key to our nation’s development. Though the government will face many problems in the long run of the implementation of the program, there really is a need to implement it because the enhancement of the quality of our education is very urgent and critical. Here are some of the good reasons not to disagree with K- 12 education plan in the Philippines according to Isagani Cruz (2010) in one of his columns in a local newspaper: Sufficient Instructional Time If K- 12 will be implemented, students will be able to get sufficient instructional time to do subject- related tasks which makes them more prepared and well- trained on that subject area. On the other hand, if we remain...
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...Grant on Elementary Physical Education Programs in One School District” 1. For my fifth research study analysis, I chose a study that focused on the impact of a grant on physical education in elementary schools. Many of the studies and research I have read led to one main issue, or one necessity, and that was money and funding to make the physical activity impactful in the schools and for the children. I wanted to understand how a grant either helped or didn’t help the improvement of physical education programs and the impacts it made for the schools. I found this research study through .OneSearch (EBSCO) via UNF and I searched “physical education in elementary schools”. To narrow down my search, I made...
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...years, Sam Barlow High School plans to renovate much of its school campus; several new additions are set in the blueprints for a more revitalized and rejuvenated education facility. While particular subject areas within the school are getting redesigned, such as math classrooms, science labs, and the athletics stadium, other courses are either not getting touched or getting cut completely from the school campus. Unfortunately, child development is one of those programs getting cut. The child development building itself will no longer exist as a preschool for the local community or as a learning facility for high school students who seek experience in an education career field. Sam Barlow High School and...
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...History of Education Education Act of 1944. The Education Act of 1944 involved a thorough recasting of the educational system. The Board of Education was replaced by a minister who was to direct and control the local education authorities, thereby assuring a more even standard of educational opportunity throughout England and Wales. Every local education authority was required to submit for the minister's approval a development plan for primary and secondary education and a plan for further education in its area. Two central advisory councils were constituted, one for England, another for Wales. These had the power, in addition to dealing with problems set by the minister, to tender advice on their own initiative. The total number of education authorities in England and Wales was reduced from 315 to 146. The educational systems of Scotland and Northern Ireland are separate and distinct from that of England and Wales, although there are close links between them. The essential features of the Education Act of 1944 of England and Wales were reproduced in the Education Act of 1945 in Scotland and in the Education Act of 1947 in Northern Ireland. There were such adaptations in each country as were required by local traditions and environment. The complexity of the education system in the United Kingdom arises in part from the pioneer work done in the past by voluntary bodies and a desire to retain the voluntary element in the state system. The act of 1944 continued...
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...2014 Table of Contents I. Introduction Pages 3-4 II. Statement of Problem Page 5 III. Purpose of the Strategic Program Page 6 Marketing Section A. Research Questions Page 7 B. Survey Question Pages 8-11 C. Survey Results Page 12-13 Objectives of the Research Study IV. Objectives 1 Pages 14-15 V. Objective 2 Pages 16-17 VI. Objective 3 Pages 18-20 VII. Objective 4 Page 21-22 a. Develop Objective b. Planning Section c. Organizing Section d. Implementing Section e. Controlling Section Financial Section VIII. Financial Budget & Explanation Page 23 IX. Summary Page 24 Introduction This strategic management plan will address and offer suggestions to rectify an organizational problem in the state of Mississippi. In our opinion, it is a problem that the state continues to plan to build and invest in correctional facilities based on indicators that forecast the number of citizen that will end up in prison. Rather than only using these forecasting indicators guide decision making about increasing correctional facility capacities, we believe the state of Mississippi should use these indicators to develop preventative programs to keep citizens out of prison. The indicators used by the state of Mississippi to determine future prison population are 1) The average...
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...American girls between the ages of 15-19 get pregnant every year. This high rate of teen pregnancies is a result of a lack of information provided to teenagers from their high school sexual education programs. Abstinence-only sexual education has caused nationwide debate over the lack of information provided to teenagers about pregnancy, STDs and other harmful consequences that can result after having unprotected sex. The debate can be solved by reducing government funding for abstinence-only education, allowing parents to determine whether or not their children should be taught about safe sex, and introducing a comprehensive education system. Description of Problem The ineffectiveness of abstinence-only education...
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...children in school now are not getting the full education that they deserve. With the recent downturn of the economy, many have been forced to give up things we took for granted in the past. The school system has been hit particularly hard by the recession and has been forced to make a long list of cuts to their programs. Most of the programs that have been chosen to be cut are either the art or after school programs, if not both. The effects of these programs being canceled is having a larger effect on the children than most would like to admit to. Some of the negative effects of these programs being canceled are the lack of creative expression and exploration; children who need extra assistance are no longer able to receive it, and an increased chance that children might fall into gangs. These are all challenges that children face when a well-rounded education and available support system are deemed expendable and canceled. Before we jump directly into the negative effects of these programs being forced to close, it’s important to understand why they were closed. What we have now come to call the Great Recession has had a disastrous and tolling effect on the entire word. The global economic bubble bursting left a monstrous vacuum of money leading to everyone from the average person on the street to the federal government desperately short on cash. In an attempt to stay afloat most, if not all, organizations had to make cuts to the programs they offered. The programs that were...
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...Lucia has a wheelchair and will need a school bus that comes with a built in lift. The IEP team must discuss special transportation service during the IEP meeting. In addition, the team must also discuss the accommodations and services Lucia might need during transportation. The special education teacher should approach the school’s administration about the appropriate accommodations. - Lucia will need a bilingual bussing paraprofessional to assist her on the school bus to and from school. The paraprofessional must arrive ten to fifteen minutes prior to the school bus’s arrival. The bussing paraprofessional is required to frequently observe Lucia throughout the duration of the ride and must also be trained on how to work the motorized wheelchair. - Lucia is in need of an adaptive seating. When Lucia is removed from her wheelchair and is placed on the floor, Lucia requires a adaptive seating to support her position on the floor. Currently Lucia’s teacher aide sits behind Lucia to support her position on the floor. I would like to request...
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...SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTION PLAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING AND AFTER THE SCHOOL DAY Goal: Age-appropriate physical activity opportunities, such as recess; before and after school; during lunch; clubs; intramurals; and interscholastic athletics, will be provided to meet the needs and interests of all students, in addition to planned physical education. It is recommended that children and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. Students are more likely to participate in activities that are appropriate to their age and ability level. A variety of options should be available to students during and immediately following the school day and on weekends. School-based physical activities help to focus students on positive behavior and interaction with others, builds self-esteem, establishes personal values and is the basis for the development of lifelong exercise and physical activity. According to www.MyPyramid.gov the benefits of physical activity include: • • • • • • • • Improved self-esteem and feelings of well-being Increased fitness level Helps to build and maintain bones, muscles, and joints Builds endurance and muscle strength Enhances flexibility and posture Helps manage weight Lowers risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes Helps control blood pressure Age-appropriate physical activity opportunities (such as recess, before school, after school...
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...based educational programs are becoming more and more popular with Wisconsin families. With the increased interest and participation in such programs, it is time that the state reevaluates its current laws. As they stand now, the statutes relating to home schooling are much too lenient; there is no accountability for parents and no safeguards in place to make sure that the children in these programs are actually receiving a quality education. I believe that additional restrictions need to be put in place that require children and or parents to participate in some kind of activity that will prove participants are at the same level as their public school peers. Arguments are made that when compared to the total amount of school aged children in the state, the number of children receiving their education through Home-Based programs are miniscule. Our focus should remain on the bulk of the children and keep resources going into the public schools. At one time this may have been true, but times have changed, home-based education programs have now become so popular that we as a state need to take a closer look. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) began keeping track of home schooled enrollments in this state during the 1986-1987 school years. At that time there were approximately 2,456 students receiving their education at home. That number has now skyrocketed, by an amazing 856% to a total of 21,034 students in 2003-2004 school year.(“WDPI Enrollment”...
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...Education in the Philippines is managed and regulated by theDepartment of Education or DepEd as it is commonly referred to in the country. The department controls the Philippine education system, especially the curriculum used in schools, and usage of funds used for further improvements, which includes the continual building of schools and its facilities, and the recruitment of teachers and other staff, among others. Prior to the mid-20th century, the country's education system was patterned on those of its earlier colonial powers, those of bothSpain and the United States. However, after the Philippine independence in 1946, its educational system changed radically. The former basic educational system of the Philippines was composed of 6 years of elementary education starting at the age of 6,[3] and 4 years of high school education starting at the age of 12.[4] Afterwards, one can continue his or her education by enrolling in technical or vocational schools, or in higher education institutions like universities. Although the 1987 Constitution states that elementary education is compulsory, it was never put into force. Since 2011, the country started its transition from its old 10-year basic educational system to the K-12 educational system, as mandated by DepEd.[5] This time, the new 12-year system is now compulsory, along with the adoption of new curricula for all schools (see 2010s and the K-12 program). The transition shall last until the S.Y. 2017-2018, where the first graduates...
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...Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Literature Review 4 Veterans’ knowledge about financial aid benefits 4 TAP program 4 Methods 5 Results 6 Discussion 8 Conclusion 10 References 11 Abstract Accessing hard-earned educational benefits is a common option for veterans that are newly separating from their active duty military service. While the GI Bill is a widely known financial aid option for veterans, there are many other financial opportunities that veteran students can use in order to pay for college and have a living allowance. However, a significant proportion of veterans is not aware of these options. The goal of this study was to support the claim that veterans need to be better educated about financial aid options for their education. Accessibility of Educational Financial Aid to Veterans Introduction Navigating financial aid in universities is a complicated process for anyone who is first introduced to the environment and for those who are returning back to school after taking a short break or after several years. There are numerous requirements and procedures before one can secure a form of financial aid to pay for his/her tuition and possibly living expenses. There are various types of aid available to students, depending on their financial situation, family status, tax filing status, income, number of units in school, and so on. Further, the process of obtaining financial aid not only takes place in the college, but also at the federal...
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... English/language ars, and mathematics (Phillips, Roland, ndero, 2013). As a parent of the Peach County School System curriculum, teachers spend time working with student to build on the skills needed to successful pass the CRCT and academic subjects. Many parents and concerned citizen feel as if not enough time is spent preparing students for the CRCT test. The Peach County Schools Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) group meets once a month to discuss strategies on how to improve students’ academic grade which will lead to passing the CRCT test. The PTO group agrees that students need extra help outside of school. Currently, Peach County School’s does not have the funding to operate an afterschool program. To improve student’s academic grade and CRCT results a free afterschool tutoring program need to be organized. My Challenge Living in a small community where resources are limited for a tutoring program for the school-age children. All students deserve the opportunity to learn. Most of the classrooms are overcrowded. The teacher’s main focus is to teach each lesson in a timely matter which can be a struggle for most students. Research shows that well designed-tutoring programs will increase academic achievement for elementary students. Student will also show improvement in behavior and social skills. While much of the literature on effective after-school programs...
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...productivity... and these in turn rely on the education of our people. – Julia Gillard. The increase of low-income, low-skilled youth in the labor market, particularly in developing countries, is a major concern internationally. In some regions of the world, young people are nearly three times as likely as adults to be unemployed. They are also more likely to work in the informal labor market than adults, in low quality jobs that offer limited socio-economic security, training opportunities, and working conditions. This enormous unlocked potential represents a substantial loss of opportunity for both individuals and society. With increasing emphasis being given to work- and skills-based solutions to economic competition and poverty in the developing world, comes a renewed focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a means to expand opportunities for marginalized youth (Tripney, et. al., 2013). Enhancing the quality of basic education in the Philippines is urgent and critical. In line with this, one of the discussions of DepEd which incurred on October 2010 is to enhance the basic education program of the country in a way that is least disruptive to the current curriculum, most affordable to government and families, and aligned with international practice through the K-12 policy. The poor quality of basic education is reflected in the low achievement scores of Filipino students. Many students who finish basic education do not possess sufficient mastery of basic...
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