...as citizens of the United States of America to freely practice religion without government interference in schools. With this being said, the Constitution does not restrict citizens from teaching religion in an unbiased manner (Passe). Even in today’s society, some are still sceptical about whether religious rights still exist and several people want religion to be added to the schools’ daily schedules. In fact, a survey was conducted in August of 2006 by the Pew Research Center and more than two-thirds (sixty-nine percent) agree with adding religion to schools (Pew). From this, one can reach a conclusion that support is growing for religion in schools and the need for religious tolerance and impactful presence in history is essential for kids. Teaching religion in schools should be allowed because it abides by the Constitution, creates a sense of religious tolerance the United States has yet to grasp, and is essential in order to understand all historical content and social events. Though there are several reasons apparent for why the United States should allow teaching religion in schools, separation of church and state is still widely misunderstood all over the United States (Passe). When regarding the quote in the first paragraph, the First Amendment strictly states that government cannot force people to...
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...Mrs. Wilder English 1 May 2012 High School Education Teens on a Daily Basis “Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges,” stated Joyce Myers. Teachers have a huge impact on every student they teach. Being a teacher, you have to posses the life skills of patience, sense of humor, organization, trustworthiness, and responsibility. Not only does a teacher teach academic lessons, they prepare students for life after graduation by teaching them life skills needed in order to succeed in college and/or enter the job market (“High School Teachers”). Responsibility: the state or fact of being responsible. High School teachers have numerous responsibilities, such as creating lesson plans, grading tests, and making sure the appropriate academic lesson is taught each and every day. High school teachers have some responsibilities that teachers at a lower level do not necessarily have. High school educators have the responsibility of helping each and every one of their students prepare educationally for post high school higher education and/or the work force (“High School Teachers”). When entering into the Educational field, one will have a plethora of decisions to make, such as, what grade or age and what subject one would like to teach. Adding to the decisions is if one would like to work at a private or public school. Deciding whether to work at a private or public school is a big decision because public school math teachers must have completed a bachelor's...
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...Teaching Creation and Evolution in Schools Why are we here? Many people ask that question at some point in their life. The answers are different no matter who ask. Some people believe a higher power created the universe and our purpose here is to serve that higher power. Others say we exist because of the Big Bang and our purpose for living is to survive. The first theory for this is known as creationism. The other is evolution and most schools have encouraged this. Why is one not right and the other false? Is there no balance between these two issues? The lack of evidence makes creationism hard to believe, and many holes in the evolution link makes that hard to believe. Theories of human evolution cause disagreements. Each theory has its own evidence to prove that its right, but lack of enough evidence to prove the others errors. Most of the theories that try to explain the human existence are labeled as creation theory, naturalistic evolution theory and theistic evolution theory. Naturalistic evolution theory states that evolution is a force and not controlled by a god, goddess or some other type of deity. Theistic evolution is a combination of both creation and naturalistic theories. To understand the struggle between creationism and evolution you must first understand creationism. Creationism is the theory that all life was created by God. In the book of Genesis you will find the story when God formed man from the dust of the ground. God also created...
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...Extremadura; it may be stated that this School Year Teaching Planning will always take into consideration the different learning styles and learners individual needs existing within the classroom and, likewise, it will provide learners with as much help as possible by means of offering them different sorts of adapted works or even, making use of ICTs as a useful didactic resource. Moreover, although all materials in this Teaching Planning have been prepared taking into account those students with special educational needs...
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...Practice Teaching English at High School Teaching a foreign language may be one of the most challenging jobs. Many teachers receive their B.Ed. from colleges, where they get the chance to practice their teaching while studying. In particular, EFL teachers get exposed to a variety of teaching techniques which make their teaching exciting and effective. At each stage, teachers need to adopt their teaching to meet the students' needs. However, it's the most challenging when they practice teaching EFL at high school. It is an enriching experience since student teachers are exposed to different settings, acquainted with new teaching styles, and deal with teenagers. Experiencing a variety of classroom settings is one of the advantages in practicing teaching English at a high school. For example, classes in a high school are divided according to students' levels: advanced, intermediate, and weak ones, in addition to their specializations. Whereby in each level, student teachers are required to choose the suitable material that meets the students' needs, the thing that differs from other stages, in which various levels of pupils learn in one class at the same time. Besides, weak classes are also divided into classes with special learning needs, in which teachers should be more careful about students' backgrounds. These weak classes are also divided into small groups, which help teachers to focus on students' weaknesses in order to develop their English. However, strong and intermediate...
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...NUMBER: 7110060007 PROGRAMME: M. A. ENGLISH COURSE TITLE: STUDIES IN WRITING AND RESEARCH COURSE CODE: ENG 503 PROPOSAL TOPIC TEACHING POETRY APPRECIATION IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY OF THREE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE TECHIMAN MUNICIPALITY INTRODUCTION Very few people are gifted with talents to understand or write poetry. The taste of poetry has to be cultivated with a careful handling of the subject failing which the poetry can results into irritating sign of neurosis on the students. Hence, there is great need of suitable curriculum as well as careful handling of the subject. Despite the fact that, poetry is one of the highly specialized forms of language, its status is diminished. It is partly because of the curriculum and partly because of the English teachers who execute the curriculum of poetry [Robert Scholes, 2001]. Most teachers of literature in general and poetry to be specific have the tendency of rather relying too heavily on critical commentaries of literary works (Yenkson 1987). Yenkson further asserts that “these notes are written by Secondary School teachers with the sole purpose of helping students to pass their exams”. Many of these teachers think that the use of those notes will spare them and their students the agony of having to study their recommended text. Apart from this, Senior High School English and Literature in English lessons are dominated by the need to prepare students for exams, hence in especially core English...
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...Teacher and Author: Teaching Middle and High School Using Literature Sandra Coleman Grand Canyon University RGD 545 Professor Karen Foster February 27, 2008 Teaching Middle and High School Student Using Literature Outline: I. Short Stories a) Activating Prior Knowledge b) Responding to the Selection c) Short Story Selections 1. Suggested Activities to use with Various Groups II. Oral Tradition Literature – Tall Tales and Folktales a) Analyze characteristics and plots of Folktales and Tall Tales b) Understanding Hyperbole c) Writing a Tall Tale d) Selections of Oral Tradition Literature III. Novel Studies a) Previewing the novel b) Defining and Understanding Elements of c) Character Analysis d) Problems and Solutions of the story IV. Historical Fiction a) Activating background/prior knowledge b) Setting a purpose for reading c) Writing about historical fiction V. Realistic Fiction a) Evaluating Realistic Fiction b) Responding to the selection c) Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion d) Summarizing the Story Chapter 1 – Short Stories: A short story is, like the name...
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...Title: Teaching Methods used to teach English to pre- school children’s Date | Author/ References | Title of Journal | Comments | Research method | 18/09/2012 | Sandradu Plessis and Brenda low | Challenges To Pre –School Teachers In Learners Acquisition Of English As Language Of Learning And Teaching | This journal highlights problems that teachers might come across in teaching English to pre –school children. The importance of identifying them and solving them because its believed here in this journal that preschool teachers play a key role in the acquisition of English language by the children because children spend most of their waking hour with the teachers. Therefore it’s believed that teachers do play a big role in the children’s life in order for them to acquire the language | Quantitative research method | 19/09/2012 | Karen E Johnson | The Relationship Between Teachers Believe And Practises During Literacy Instruction For Non –Native Speakers Of English | In this journal it is discussed teachers theoretical believe helps them to perceive, process, and act upon information in classroom. This also study extends the current research on teachers' theoretical beliefs within literacy contexts to the field of teaching English as a second language (ESL).Specifically, it examines the relationship between ESL teachers' theoretical beliefs about second-language learning and teaching and their instructional practice during literacy instruction with non-native speakers of...
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...Challenges In Teaching Science, Part II Posted on April 8, 2009 Recently I asked a class what they thought their greatest challenges would be in teaching science. They came up with a great list. Here it is: 1. Preparing students for state exams while giving students a positive outlook of science 2. Familiarity with classroom manipulatives. How to choose right/appropiate outside readings and material. 3. Change in mindset when moving to a learner focused teaching method. Changing nature of science based on what is currently known 4. How to create a rubric that can be used to effectively assess students in a timely manner. 5. How to tailor class plans, activities, and scientific language for students of different ages and different skills. 6. Increase pressures on a teachers “teaching” time, including planning and assessment time. How to fit science into 40 minute periods? 7. Lack of institutional commitment to science. Expense, storage and choice of science materials. 8. How to keep students on task in the science classroom. Coming up with activities that will spark imagination and fit the curriculum. THE NEED FOR SCIENCE INSTRUMENTS [pic] The need for more science apparatus cannot be overemphasized. Apparatus are a must in every science class. It is said that for science to be learned, it must be experienced; there must be adequate apparatus to experiment with. Several studies showed that the lack of standard science equipment in schools is the...
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...Teaching English to Young Learners: How They Learn and the Pedagogical Implication Rojab Siti Rodliyah (rojab.siti@gmail.com) UPI Bandung There is now a growing tendency among Indonesian people to introduce English to children starting from the early age, through either formal or informal education. This can be seen from the mushrooming of bilingual and international schools where English is used as the language of instruction as well as the increasing number of English courses aimed especially for children. Sometimes people hold a misconception regarding teaching English for young learners, in which they believe that the earlier the kids learn a foreign language, the better it will be. As a matter of fact, this assumption is not completely true. Only when handled with care will the teaching of foreign language to young learners succeed as expected. Otherwise, this will not gain a significant effect on children’s language development. This paper will elaborate some principles on how young learners learn a foreign language, which should be the foundation of the way the teaching English to young learners is conducted. Some theories on how children learn will be drawn on, followed by a discussion on the pedagogical implications. This paper is expected to give insights to English teachers in general and teachers of English for young learners in particular, about the importance of taking into account the aspects related to the way young learners learn in designing their teaching...
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...Technology and New School Policy: Blessing or Creation of Increasingly Difficult Teaching Conditions Cami L. Southwell English 101 July 18, 2010 Rosemary Harty Today we have all seen the student working on their homework by using a calculator for math or a computer for language arts, history, and science. Whether it is an image on the television or sitting in a library, this has become the accepted norm. Education has changed drastically in the past twenty to thirty years. These changes in the education system curriculum beg the following questions: What are the students of today really learning? Are they learning access a program that does the work for them or are they learning the basics of how to do the work themselves? Are the policy changes taking the personal touch out of teaching, by introducing computers in every classroom and reducing face time with teachers? Finally, does government involvement for fiscal aid influence how public schools mandate what the teachers use in the classroom? The overall question would have to be: Is technology in new public school policy creating an increasingly difficult environment or is the technology a blessing to aid in our children’s education? Walk into any public school classroom and you will see students at computers in the classroom working diligently. Just what you want to see right; but are they learning everything that was taught to generations prior to them? As parents we all love receiving the report cards with good...
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...INFLUENCES IN THE TEACHING METHODS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT OF ORANI: AN INVESTIGATION ________________________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School Bataan Peninsula State University City of Balanga, Bataan _______________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics ______________________ by FAILLA B. PEPITO 2016 Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Caring classroom communities that are focused on mathematical goals help develop students’ mathematical identities and proficiencies (file:///D:/effective%20pedagogy.pdf). That’s why it is important that the school must have teachers using an appropriate method of transmitting knowledge and skills to the learners. Mathematics is the most international of all curriculum subjects, and mathematical understanding influences decision making in all areas of life either private, social, and civil. Mathematics education is a key to increasing the post-school and citizenship opportunities of young people, but today, as in the past, many students struggle with mathematics and become disaffected as they continually encounter obstacles to engagement. It is imperative, therefore, that we understand what effective mathematics teaching looks like—and what teachers can do to break this pattern (file:///D:/effective%20pedagogy...
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...Trinity University of Asia Graduate School The Dynamic Learning Program and its Effect on the Academic Performance of Grade V and VI Pupils in the Five major subjects A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION ROWENA N. CERDON Trinity University of Asia Graduate School TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 1 THE PROBEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Background of the Study Conceptual Framework Research Paradigm Statement of the Problem Hypothesis Significance of the Study Scope and Delimitation Definition of Terms 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Local Literature Local Studies Foreign Literature Foreign Literature 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design Research Instrument Validation of Instrument Data Gathering Procedure Statistical Treatment of Data Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Globalization has come upon us, stunning in its swiftness and breadth of scope. The full impact of the phenomenon cannot...
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...CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Information dissemination is an old as man’s ability to communicate meaningfully and intelligently among people to differentiate human beings from animals. There had been some existed channels of making meaningful transfer of information in form, facets and useful ideas through diverse kinds of tangible and intangible media. Since most of these early channels of communication were predominantly physical, they came with lots of problems and difficulties. Imagine in the olden days when teaching learning and communication were carried out through crude means. This research work would extensively examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), up to the present age that can be called modern ICT age. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The word is growing digital every second in time with the evolution of new ideas radically transforming every facet of human endeavors and lives generally. There is a great potential for significant improvement our lives as a result of the new technological advancement will depend entirely on the spread with which we adapt to it. Oxford advanced learners dictionary: Information is fact or details about something while technology is the scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry. In the word of Hornby (1982), information is the giving of knowledge or news while technology is defined as the study mastering and utilization of manufacturing and industrial methods, systematic application of knowledge...
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...BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING/USING TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR GRADE-V AT VALENCIA CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL Ramer Lloyd A. Espuertas Submitted in the partial fulfillment of requirement for the subject Language Research Irene B. Antonio College of Mindanao Valencia City, Bukidnon Introduction In a world where we commonly see laptops, tablets, computers or mobile phones as a technology of choice it may serve as an important tool for schools and teachers to create reforms in means of teaching. More and more often there are schools in which technology is used as an instructional tool. The use of technology can help improve and enhance the acquisition of knowledge and skills of students. Also learning technology is essential for students to gain the competency to function well in a 21st century society or the hi-tech society and workforce. We are an evolving technological society and in many ways have become dependent on its use. Thus, the use of technology and teaching students have to use it has become a high priority in many schools. There are studies conducted that talks about the benefits of integrating technology in learning English language. These include the study of Gulek and Demirtas (2005) that focused on Learning with technology: the impact of laptop use on student achievement; Lowther, Strahl, Inan and Bates (2007) that concentrated on Freedom to Learn Program Michigan; Christen (2009) that studied about transforming the classroom...
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