7 Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE The review of the literature for this study focuses on procedures used to identify teaching and learning styles and what effect a match between the two has on student learning outcomes and evaluation of instructors. The review focuses on a number of different instruments used to identify teaching and learning styles. The chapter begins with a definition of learning styles, teaching styles, and matching, followed by the findings of researchers using
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Current Research Journal of Social Sciences 4(3): 228-234, 2012 ISSN: 2041-3246 © Maxwell Scientific Organization, 2012 Submitted: March 02, 2012 Accepted: April 03, 2012 Published: May 10, 2012 A Survey of Students Study Habits in Selected Secondary Schools: Implication for Counselling G.I. Osa-Edoh, and A.N.G. Alutu Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria Abstract: This study examined
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Introduction The exploration and utilization of resources has played a significant role in the development of Canada. Most socio-economic achievements in Canada’s history have been closely related to natural resources. While activities such as fishing and agriculture have traditionally paved the way, perhaps none has contributed to Canada’s economic prosperity like the mining industry. As the sector continues to grow, so does Canada’s reputation as one of the world’s leading mining nations. Canada
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assistance like information technology. To teachers and students, the meaning of this incoming digital trend counts for more challenges than opportunities. History, a subject about facts, should also be inextricably linked to digital world. Being a junior high history teacher, the researcher found that it would be better to use a lively way-learning by playing-we can use some digital assistance to arouse students’ learning motivation and academic performance. Moreover, traditionally teacher-centered
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EDUCATIONAL PANDEMONIUM IN THE SCHOOLS OF NEWARK IN THE 1960’s It is assumed that the sixties marked the beginning of the metamorphosis of the American education system, however it was the contrary for Newark. The decline of the educational system in Newark was a direct result of economic and political decisions on the part of federal, state and local groups. In this decade, the confluence of social class and race determined the resources made available for a child’s schooling. Before we start
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Organizations face an increasingly complex and unpredictable competitive landscape, and one that is filled with new, aggressive competitors. A few years ago, for example, who would have predicted that electronics manufacturer Samsung would offer stiff competition to GE in the appliance and lighting marketplaces? In the years ahead volatility and uncertainty will tyrannize markets, and companies will need leaders who are highly adaptive, continuous learners, able to lead diverse groups across functional
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Asero Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri Part of the Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, and the Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons Recommended Citation Yusuf, Taofeek Ayotunde; Onifade, C A.; and Bello, O S. (2016) "Impact of Class Size on Learning, Behavioral and General Attitudes of Students in Secondary Schools
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very well,” the counselor stated, “Perhaps you should consider junior college” (Rice, 2010, p. 138). Condoleezza laughed at the counselor and thanked her for her advice. This event could have led Condoleezza down a different path; however, due to her sense of self, developed through years of parental affirmation, Condoleezza knew that she would succeed. At age 15, Condoleezza entered the University of Denver. By Condoleezza’s junior year at Denver University, she had changed her major
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The effects of music on children and young people. 1. The effect of music on IQ Campabello, Nicolette; De Carlo, Mary Jane; O'Neil, Jean; Vacek, Mary Jill Music Enhances Learning. Dissertations/Theses; Tests/Questionnaires. 2002 An action research project implemented musical strategies to affect and enhance student recall and memory. The target population was three suburban elementary schools near a major midwestern city: (1) a kindergarten classroom contained 32-38 students; (2) a second
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Introduction A leader is a person who provides direction and inspiration towards a goal. Leadership theory is critical for our understanding of the role individuals can play in shaping an organization. (Clegg et al, 2008) Leadership is considered both a character trait as well as a relational concept whereby one person influences others. (Katz and Kahn, 1978) Over the years many different leadership theories have emerged with some gaining a much wider acceptance than others. Here a discussion on
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