...An experiment was done by a few researchers that wanted to see what effect physical education taught by specialist would have on elementary school kids. The experiment also was aimed at finding out if physical education helped out in academic achievement. The name of the experiment is Physical Education, Obesity, and Academic Achievement: A 2-Year Longitudinal Investigation of Australian Elementary School Children. The authors behind this experiment are Richard D. Telford, Ross B. Cunningham, Robert Fitzgerald, Lisa S. Olive, Laurence Prosser, Xiaoli Jiang, Rohan M Telford. The basis of the experiment was to find out whether PE (Physical Education) taught by specialist contributed to development academically, along with prevention of obesity in elementary school children. They didn't choose a side, they were just trying to collect data to see the effects. There was no definite hypothesis statement. Prior information on the experiment says that schools have always had to work on increasing literacy and numeracy proficiency but now are faced with trying to prevent obesity too. Physical activity is implied at the obesity end directly but there is evidence that it may benefit cognitive development as well (Hillmam, Erickson, Kramer 2008). In Australia the government elementary schools have PE that is conducted by a general classroom teacher, with little or no physical education training. In the States less time is being put towards PE because of literacy and numeracy test issued...
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...needed to bring about significant curriculum change. The third part is more interested in the management on the curriculum. It states that for a curricular to be effective then management must be handled well. The fourth section, this being the last part of the book it talks about the curricular trends in our current days. Thesis; the book Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation Issues study that can help in our day to day leadership skills and requirements to educate and govern the public to a better-living standard. Report In the topic ‘The Nature of Curriculum’ which provides the general oversight of concepts for analyzes, we learn that the key to leadership is by making sure the leadership policies should line up with the set curricular goals to assist in student learning (Glatthorn, Boschee & Whitehead, 2015). In the concept of curriculum or prescriptive, it provides us with the intended happenings and expert opinions required in a particular study course. Some of the accepted definitions were offered by the past and current leaders in the particular field (Glatthorn, Boschee & Whitehead, 2015). The example types of curricula represented in the book namely; planned curriculum and actualized curriculum are highly...
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...Purpose of education Name: Institution: Professor: Class: Date of submission: Purpose of education Education is considered to be a very important aspect of every individual’s life. Education acts as a tool that shapes each individual’s life. In general there is no single definition of education that fully defines what education is. Different scholars in the field of education define education in their own different ways. However, most of the definitions of education converge at the acquiring or passing of knowledge, skills and behaviour from one individual to another or through an institution such as the family, school or the society. The word education is derived from a Latin word e-ducere which means “leading out” and therefore it means leading out from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge (Bailey, Barrow, Carr & McCarthy, 2013). In the formal setting education involves studying of a variety of subjects to learn new skills, habits and acquire new knowledge. It is usually divided into pre-school, primary school, secondary school and college or apprentice. For the purpose of this paper therefore education is defined as the practice of passing knowledge mostly in schools and colleges. The purpose of education in the society has been a matter of major debate among different philosophers of education. Education performs a very important role in an individual as well as the society. In our present society people...
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...ISSN 2277-0860; Volume 1, Issue 6, pp 108-114; October 2012. Online Journal of Education Research ©2012 Online Research Journals Full Length Research Article Available Online at http://www.onlineresearchjournals.org/IJER Teachers’ Quality as Correlates of Students Academic Performance in Biology in Senior Secondary Schools of Ondo State, Nigeria Akinfe E2, *Olofinniyi O.E1, and Fashiku C.O1 1 Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. 2 Golden Apple College, Ode-Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria. Downloaded 30 August, 2012 Accepted 2 October, 2012 The study investigated teachers’ quality as correlates of students’ academic performance in Biology in senior secondary schools in Ondo State. To guide the study, four research questions were raised. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect data from two hundred teachers (200) as respondents. A validated questionnaire titled: Teacher Quality as Correlates of Student Academic Performance with the used of simple frequency counts and percentage for analysis. From the data analysis it was revealed that: the role of professionally qualified/trained teachers is an important teacher quality which enhances students’ academic achievement in biology, teaching methods adopted by the teachers significantly influence achievement of the behavior objectives. Several schools in the population of the study lacked modern instructional materials without which effective teaching...
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...2010, p.26). A BSN nurse can be defined as a nurse with four years of nurse training. This consists of two years of general studies, followed by a two year nursing program. Upon graduation in order to become a RN students must pass a national exam. According to Creasia and Friberg (2010), the BSN program was founded after World War II. The program was not popular at first and they struggled to find qualified instructors. Now many of the instructors who teach are well respected in the nursing field (Creasia & Friberg, 2010, p.25). The BSN program includes all the courses taught in associate degree programs. However, according to Creasia and Friberg, “liberal education, quality and patient safety, evidence-based practice, information management, health care policy and finance, communication/collaboration, clinical prevention/population health, and professional values” (Creasia & Friberg, 2010, p.25) are taught more in depth. According to Grand Canyon University’s College of Nursing: Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading…Nursing practice includes health promotion, disease prevention, early detection of health deviations, prompt and adequate treatment of the human response to acute and chronic illness…(Grand Canyon University, 2011). The...
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...THE PROFICIENCY LEVEL OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY MAJOR AND NON-MAJOR TEACHERS ________________________________________ A Thesis Presented To the Faculty of the School of Graduate Studies University of Nueva Caceres City of Naga ________________________________________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics _________________________________________ JUMAR R. VELASCO July 2011 APPROVAL SHEET This Thesis entitled “THE PROFICIENCY LEVEL OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY MAJOR AND NON-MAJOR TEACHERS” prepared and submitted by JUMAR R. VELASCO, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination. MELINDA SB. GIMAL, Ph.D. Adviser THESIS COMMITTEE ANITA C. AUTOR, M.A.T. Chairman SALVADOR C. ARCILLA, JR. M.A.T. CLARA M. RANCES, M.A.T. Member Member ------------------------------------------------- PANEL OF EXAMINEES Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on August 23, 2011 with a grade of 94%. ANITA C. AUTOR, M.A.T. Chairman SALVADOR C. ARCILLA, JR. M.A.T.CLARA M. RANCES, M.A.T. Member Member Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics. Comprehensive...
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...CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Problem Education has been very important through the ages and it can be defined as an organized and sustained instruction designed to communicate a combination of knowledge, skill and understanding valuables for all activities of life. Numerous groups during this century have identified what they believe the goals of education should be. One of the most widely cited reports is that of the commission on the reorganization of secondary education which in 1918 stated the goals of education as the seven cardinal principles: health, command of fundamental processes, worthy home membership, vocation, citizenship, worthy use of leisure and ethical conduct. Although neither science nor any of the other school subjects was included as one of the seven principles, the role and importance of science in achieving the seven cardinal principles is obvious. The world is fast becoming scientific in thinking and behaviors that without good knowledge of science, it might be difficult for people to adequately function in it. The purpose of exposing children to science instruction right from primary school level is not necessarily to turn them into scientist per se but to provide favorable scientific attitudes of ‘finding out’ and ‘hands-on‘ and to enable them raise questions about things that intrigue them. In a study on the impact of science on the society, Bertrand & Russell (1952) have shown that our time is an age of science. Science...
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...and preparedness of the postgraduate marketing students in UK, and through this, the marketing educators could design their programme better. This paper will try to analyse the article and give a critical review for it. Even facing with the challenges from counterparts such as American universities and Asian domestic universities (Liu, 2010), the trend is that numbers of the postgraduate students in UK including those, who major in marketing, have still increased dramatically. More students choose to take a postgraduate programme in UK, particularly on taught programme (Liu, 2010). Taylor (2002) states that comparing with undergraduates, numbers of postgraduates increase more rapidly. The structure of postgraduate students in UK is changing as well, while the numbers of students maintain the growth. An apparent feature is that local British postgraduate students on a taught programme are only in the minority (Universities UK, 2009). It means that large numbers of international students such as Chinese and Indian are...
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...American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 6 (1): 28-31, 2011 ISSN 1818-6785 © IDOSI Publications, 2011 Inquiry Method and Student Academic Achievement in Biology: Lessons and Policy Implications Jacinta A. Opara European School Science Project, 18140 Granada, Spain Abstract: Three research questions with null hypotheses guided the study with the aid of a quasi experimental research design. These students were randomly assigned to two groups (treatment and control group). Treatment group were those taught biology using the sensitized inquiry teaching method while conventional method (lecture) was used for the control group. (1) Biology Achievement Test (BAT) was developed on the following units in biology, flower pollination, muscle structure and function and seed germination. All these were drawn from anatomy and physiology of flowering plants and animal physiology in the biology textbook of SS1, to measure the initial and terminal academic achievement of the students. (2) Lesson notes were prepared on the above mentioned units using the inquiry teaching method and the conventional method using a pre - test, post - test experimental treatment. Thus, it is the contention of the author that the inquiry approach would enhance students’ achievement in biology, hence the thrust of this study. Key words: Inquiry teaching method Conventional method INTRODUCTION Achievement Biology Gender Location explanations from their observations (evidence) by integrating what they...
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...Assessment 6 Change Management Proposal Recent evidence and current trends show both nursing and medical professions have a lack of understanding in certain aspects of safe prescribing and safe administration of medicines. The concept of prescribing and the ability to calculate is the basic requirement of all qualified medical and nursing professions We are proposing over a three year period to run an inter professional collaborative working programme, whereby both student nurses and doctors will come together on a regular basis in a teaching environment to work alongside each other to gain the following skills: • Patient safety in relation to drug administration • Patient safety in relation to drug prescribing • A clearer understanding of each others role • Practical experience in drug administration and drug prescribing in a non –threatening environment • Insight into pharmacology and pharmokinetics and it’s importance in prescribing and administration of drugs. This three-year study we propose to write up and evaluate and hope to publish with the intention to produce learning materials and educational packs to be marketed at later date Rationale for Change Project Medications Errors within any health care setting can have severe consequences not only for the patient but financially for the organisation if litigation comes about. Medication errors can be defined as “any incorrect or wrongful administration of a medication...
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...Reducing Teenage Pregnancies and STDs through Education An Investigation into the increasing number of teenage pregnancies and STDs in the United States Christene M. Staley Western Governor’s University WGU Student ID# 000259544 Why do we need sexual education? In recent years there has been a large debate on how to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies and STDs in the United States. Although many agree that some form of sexual education is needed there are many opinions on what should be taught in schools and at what age. One approach is teaching abstinence only programs compared with teaching young adolescence about sex and contraceptives use and the risks associated with being sexually active. We compare the United States that currently has both the highest teenage pregnancies and STDs among young adolescence compared to other industrialized countries. This examination will show what methods of sexual education has been proven to work and why. Additionally we will examine why other countries have greatly reduced teenage pregnancies and what they are doing that has been effective. There is a significant impact on society and its costing our nation as well as the children of the teenager mothers. (Manlove et al., 2002). The first thing we need to look at is educating teenagers in order to reduce teen pregnancies and STDs. Second we will look at the need to being the discussion of sex at home and educate our children starting as the...
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...a thorough analysis detailing the manner in which the American educational system works. The author starts by emphasizing the importance that is attached to education. The American society is shown to have different classes either in the lower stratus, the middle class or in the upper class. However, it is through education that everyone is provided with an opportunity to prosper and become whatever they desire. Established in 1825, the American public school system operates under the principle of equal opportunities for all Americans regardless of their social and economic background. The author also adds that the public system is funded through tax papers money. Despite the existence of the public school system which is shown to be very efficiency and accommodates a majority of the American population, there are other types of schools which are ether run by religious organizations or by private entities that target the upper class. Althen, Doran, and Szmania (276) say, “In spite of these dangers, public education is likely to remain one of the most important institutions in American society. Although it has many flaws, no acceptable substitute for it has yet been found”. Financial success is a great motivator for most students and American students are not an exception. This is emphasized in the book which explains that Americans have the desire to be financially successful and one of the tested and proven ways of getting financial success is through education. Excellence...
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...Paulo Freire writes “The “Banking” Concept of Education” to inform readers about the education system and to persuade readers with his opinions and statements that the “banking” concept of education should not be adopted in the education of students rather it should be the “problem-posing” method. In his writing he explains the education system as “A careful analysis of the teacher-student relationship at any level, inside or outside the school, reveals its fundamentally narrative character. This relationship involves a narrating Subject (the teacher) and patient, listening objects (the students)… Education is suffering from narration sickness.” Freire believes that education is suffering from a relationship of a teacher that speaks and a student that just listens to what the teacher will narrate. For example, “the outstanding characteristic of this narrative education… is the sonority...
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...Faculty Of Education At The ………..University YEAR: 2015 THE CANDIDATE’S NAME THE NAME SCHOOL Declaration This study is my original work and has not been presented for a degree or any other award in another University or institution of higher learning Signature…………………………………… Date………………………………… Name of the Student: Registration number of the student: I confirm that the work conveyed in this proposal is carried out by the candidate under the guidance of my supervision. Signature……………………………………… Date ………………………………. Name of the Supervisor Name of the University Name of the Department Dedication I dedicate this proposal to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. ………… for modeling me into who I am and for their moral and financial support throughout the whole process. Contents Declaration 2 Dedication 3 Abstract 5 Acknowledgments 7 Chapter One: Introduction 8 1.1 Background of the Study 8 1.2 The Purpose of the Study 9 1.3 Significance of the Study 9 1.4 Research Problem 10 1.5 Research Questions (Quantitative) 11 1.6 The Theoretical Model 12 1.8 Definition of Terms 13 Teacher Perspective-Refers to the view and opinions of teachers based on the special education services provided to students with disabilities. 13 1.7 Research Limitations 14 1.8 Summary 14 Chapter Two: Literature Review 15 2.1 Education System in Saudi Arabia 15 2.2 Overview of Special Education in Saudi Arabia 17 2.3 Saudi Legislations of Special Education 18 2.4 Teachers'...
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...Mr. OGIDI DR. (MRS) N.E EDEMA DATE (Coordinator) This seminar work is dedicated to God Almighty, for his love, care, kindness and mercy towards my academic and life in general. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My sincere acknowledgment goes to my heavenly father, God Almighty who has been my guide and source of strength throughout my seminar work period. I wish to most sincerely express my profound gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. (Mrs.) O.M. Agbogidi, for her constructive criticism and contributions that enabled me to produce this piece of research work. Special appreciation goes to my lovely parents, Mr and Mrs Julius Akpan, for all their assistance and encouragement during the course of this work. Lastly I am grateful to my friends and course mates for the contributions and support they rendered to me, and I wish them well in their academics pursuit. ABSTRACT This study was carried out to find out the effects of non availability of teaching aids on the effective teaching of biology in some selected secondary schools in ethiope east local government area of delta state. For the purpose of the study, data were collected from five hundred and five (505) SSI-SSIII.biology students, () Biology teachers and seven (7) principals in eleven (11) selected secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government areas of Della State. Teachers and students in the sampled schools were...
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