...The college wants to use adobe digital textbook because eText is a Pearson Education use books are in schools, but must bring to online easy better find has searched for class. The Internet does not work with eText online and something connects to the website is a problem about to get eText for WiFi from home and school being online. Some reason should college is important to use problem about textbook used in classes. The education into to allow put technology online is eText include WiFi has a thing than a textbook. I remember that is the first time to get my classes at TSC for a fall semester start to get my freshman year was experiencing. Because not have brought to class and use online include is a Pearson Education from success classes has technology as things....
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...America was founded on Christian principles. Just generations ago Biblical ideas were being taught in schools. Although we are known as a Christian country, religious ideas in public places are frowned upon or replaced. Now, scientific theories- evolution and the big bang- are being taught as fact to students across the nation. This is a growing problem because evolution is not a fact, only a weak theory based on misinterpreted evidence. There are two types of evolution being taught. One type, also known as natural selection or species adaptation, is when specific changes occur in one species. According to Roger Patterson, author of Evolution Exposed, natural selection is how a species changes, or evolves, in short periods of time. For example, one breed of dog evolved slightly to create the many different breeds of dogs we have now. This makes sense. Why? All dogs are similar to each other. You could say the same for birds, fish, cats, or any other animal. However, the theory of evolution says every living thing on the earth- plants, humans, animals and microscopic organisms- originated from only one organism. This is unrealistic. Natural selection can be tested and observed. On the other hand, the theory of evolution should not be taught as logical, evident factual information because it has not been scientifically proven as most of the non-Christian scientific world would tell you. Along with evolution, a theory for the origin of life, we have the Big Bang Theory, a theory...
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...through element schools in which the children are addicted to those materials they have been seeing from their early ages. How does this happen? Most companies sponsor the education system, textbooks’ authors, cafeteria’s food, school sports, and education channels, which grants them huge opportunity to advertise their products as well as their companies’ names. It so easy for children to learn these companies’ names, such as McDonald, Hi-C, Coca-Cola, Disney World, Cap’n Crunch, or Pri-media from the classroom because that is what they see and view from their education materials, school cafeteria, or televisions. The industries sponsorship could be easily mistaken as ethical or see as a social responsibility fulfillment, but with careful observation, it appears clearly that corporations are seeking more after their business ambitions. Companies are more after advertising their products; thus, they do no longer consider educational usefulness, rather they manipulate the children’s mind as possibly as they could in order to promote their industries. ETHICAL ISSUES: Most industries promote the school system for sake of their products rather than the sake children because it creates easy opportunity to manipulate the children with advertisements. The association they have established with the school system gives them high opportunity to success in advertising as much as they desire. It appears as if the major reason the companies are associating with the school industry...
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...One day I was driving with my eight-year-old brother to the store and he began to talk to me about Christopher Columbus and how they are learning that he discovered America in school. He looked at me straight in the eye with a confused face and said “that's not what he did Esme he was a murderer,” he knew this because when my sisters and I would talk about certain aspects of history he was there listening to everything. This was around the same time that we were discussing censorship through school curriculum so I felt that if my little brother understood it then other children could too. When he was talking about this it sounded a lot like the class was learning from a hegemonic device. School is where kids are being taught the “history” of how America came to be a diverse country. Through the course Culture Power and School Knowledge, one can see that the “history” being taught through the Master Narrative is one-sided. The Master Narrative focuses on “history” that comes from the people who hold power therefore excluding the actual experiences of the people of color meaning that it is a hegemonic device. Being a...
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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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...The purpose of this essay is to describe and analyze the cultural myths and ideologies that surround the knowledge that is being distributed to public schools by examining a history text. A cultural myth refers to “the dominant ideologies of our time” (Chandler). For example, a group of people could have a belief in a myth while another group might believe otherwise. I will analyze a seventh grade history by using the method of semiotics. An examination of the history book shows that children are being deprived from a lot of historical information. In this paper I will argue that the educational system only centers it’s purpose of education and learning on the human capital ideology. This subject is important because like Joel Spring states in “The Knowledge Industry: for many young children these textbook are the only source of knowledge and the information that’s is being distributed to our children is not necessarily true or complete. As a result students are being restricted from learning how to be thoughtful and productive because teachers are being forced to teach according to a strict curriculum. The method of semiotics refers to the study of the way people make meaning. According to Daniel Chandler in “Semiotics For Beginners, a sign is a fundamental unit in the method of semiotics. A sign has two components, a signifier (the carrier of meaning) and a signified (the meaning that has been made). To describe the relationship between the signifier and the signified...
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...teaching. Back to the last century, Stern (1983) has already started the debate by raising the question ‘should the class be taught American English or British English?’. (as cited in He, 2004) The accents of the two varieties mentioned here, the British accent (RP) and the American accent (GA) are abidingly considered as the orthodoxies for providing norms in pronunciation teaching. (Brown, 1992) Focusing on the specific context of ELT in China, the Chinese government has made English a compulsory taught subject in primary schools from...
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...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 administered, an investigator – constructed questionnaire. Biology Achievement Test was also administered on the students in the selected schools. Results of the study indicated that adequate supply of instructional resources have significant effects on students’ performance in biology. Furthermore, the results revealed that schools with adequate teacher quality and material resources in...
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...point where it is even shown through our textbooks. Personal responsibility in the classroom ends with communication between the teacher and the student. Today we have more ways to communicate then we would have ever imagined fifty years ago but with these advances in communication it seems even harder to reach someone. Without personal responsibility our classrooms will continue to digress. As students progress into high school and college, personal responsibility through communication is extremely critical as most teenagers and adults suffer from selective hearing. Teaching good study habits or ways to study based on a particular learning style can assist the teacher in ensuring the student is retaining the information taught. Compared to primary and secondary school, college classrooms tend to have many more students. Students are packed into lecture halls like cattle. These places put restraints on the teachers; the ability to communicate one on one with a student is nearly impossible. Students need to do a little research prior to choosing a college or university. Not all schools have large classrooms. The type of student that requires more communication with the teacher may perform better at a smaller private college or university. A student that is active duty in the military or constantly on the road may benefit most from an online university. Additionally, not all students are meant to go to college directly out of High School, for some it may be too much responsibility...
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...support and cooperation for implementing the vision and strategy from a wide range of constituencies. In Zambia, several education Policies have been developed over time to provide a vision and strategies in the education provision. Major among these policies include the Education Policy Reforms of 1977, Focus on Learning of 1992 and the Educating Our Future of 1996. Many literatures have been written in an attempt to discuss the areas of special concern and other channels of education delivery outlined in the 1996 educating our future policy document and with relevant examples, showing how they have improved education provision in Zambia. Despite these efforts, dyslexia seems a major problem in Zambia which results in poor perfomances in schools especially at primary level. Definition of Dyslexia Reports in the medical literature of „word blindness‟ go back to the time when books first became relatively widely available to the population in Europe and reading became popular (Morgan, 1896 cited in O‟Brien et al, 2005). The broad concepts of developmental dyslexia1 and specific learning difficulties (SLD) are connected to particular problems with reading. There are two key developments that have underpinned a huge leap in general knowledge and understanding about dyslexia. Recent policy encouraging inclusion of pupils with additional needs in mainstream schooling in the UK and elsewhere has been linked with legislation designed to support the educational needs of all children...
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...Values Debate NUR 542- Dynamics of Family Systems The controversy of whether values should be taught at home or at school has been a debate for many years. In fact, many states have already begun establishing boards to define what core values are most important and should be taught within the school system. This was and continues to be a topic of interest as many legislatures and school officials notice an exponential increase in students and young Americans that exhibit poor decision-making and lack character traits essential for success in today’s society. Cheating, substance abuse, interracial intolerance, poor sportsmanship, and malicious social behavior lead the list of concerns as lawmakers mull over a solution. In any case, the need for education about values has been identified. The only question to answer now is who is responsible for this education. One thing is for certain. There must be a change in how values are taught or there will continue to be a decline in moral consciousness. For this reason, values education would be best standardized and taught within the school systems. There should be a standard value system taught in every school system. The focus of this values education would be to build character. It would not speak to religion or spiritual beliefs. It would include such concepts as respect for others, respect for property, justice, equal rights, freedom, family commitment, courage, loyalty, civic duty, fairness, compassion, and honesty....
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...to abide by, which is not always in the best interest of the students. Freire (1998) indicates, “Such teachers inhabit an idealized world, a world of mere data, disconnected from the one most people inhabit” (p. 26). When he brings up the idea of teachers living in an “idealized world,” he is referring to the structure of public schools. Public schools are regulated and given a specific criteria that teachers must cover throughout the year, hindering teachers from teaching topics they may like to cover. Teachers essentially are handicapped when they make lesson plans and have little time during the school year to implement fun or creative lesson plans. On the other hand, the “data” is referring to the materials such as textbooks which are all written by authors not affiliated with the school for the most part. The duty of the teachers is to cover the material from these textbooks that are chosen for them. These textbooks are picked out by regulators who pick out which books are to be used for each particular subject. This is just part of the regulations and guidelines professors are required to follow. Much of their teaching is straight out of textbooks, making for a cut and dry way of learning. Any...
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...Introduction Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the student to achieve the most optimal result. However, diagnostic testing is also available to assist students in assessing their weaknesses in their learning behaviors and study habits. Research has shown that effective study skills lead to improved academic performance. The habits that students develop during their college years will remain with them long after graduation and will be reflected in their performance in the workforce. This paper will provide insight into the different techniques that improve study skills, and in turn, improve academic performance. The Merriam – Webster Dictionary defines the word study as "the application of the mental faculties to the acquisition of knowledge, which can be in a particular field or to a specific subject." The dictionary then defines skill as "the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance." A rather general combination of the two terms would yield, "learning and motivational strategies considered essential in being successful in college" (Tuckman...
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...In the article "This Way for Vampires: Teaching First-Year Composition in 'Challenging Times.'" by Sandie Friedman, she argues whether popular culture and current events should be taught in first-year writing classes. Friedman receives the support from several other professors that agree with the same claim. Based on the article, Friedman believes that vampires offer just as much learning material as an informational textbook. With that being said, I agree with Friedman; teaching popular culture should be taught in first-year writing classes. There should be topics more than writing and grammar taught in first-year writing classes. Many students struggle with paying attention to things that do not interest them. Friedman states in her article...
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...NAME: ANNA ANWAR The development and production of textbooks must take place along with curriculum development. This will ensure that students receive material that is relevant and will aid in learning and understanding course material, rather than causing further confusion. Mishra (2008) said that a textbook occupy key position in the modern system of education in Pakistan. Education is a transportor process and its poles are teacher, student and content. In textbooks the prescribed content matter should presented in a well manner to suit the teacher as well as the students. Tiwari (2008) said that a textbook should emphasize cultural relations between the nations and their contribution to world civilization. Specially required for textbook for higher classes, a subject index is helpful in developing independent study habits in students. It helps in forming a habit of making references and comparisons. It facilitates a combination of topics with chronological approach. Textbook should be indispensable for the study and teaching. Singh (2008) said that the text book should provide useful guidelines along which the teacher can plan his day-to-day teaching; so that it can serve as a reference book while actually teaching in the classroom; should provide suggestions for some assignment; suggests activities to be taken up in the classroom and outside. For the student textbook should be the most accessible guide, a dependable reference book and an all-time companion. A text contains...
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