Elementary Education

Elementary Education: Shaping the Minds of the Future Kayla Lovell Composition II Ms. Reed 22 January 2012 Outline Thesis: Elementary teachers may not have highest income, but they have one of the most fulfilling careers. Introduction: When thinking back to elementary school, what most people remember the best, are the teachers they had along the way. Elementary teachers not only introduce their students to the basic concepts of core subjects, they also help pave the path to each student’s

Descriptive Framework The virtual organization that I selected for the Organizational Communication Analysis is Kelsey Elementary School. As a mother of a fifth grader, I am always interested in the communication efforts associated with elementary schools. In the past, school administrators and teachers were only able to communicate in person, through written correspondence, or by telephone. The technological advancements of the 21st century provide school faculty with the opportunity to connect

Abstract There are many trends in technology-based learning. These trends include mobile-based learning, app learning, open content, massive open online courses (MOOCs), virtual education, video conferencing, Web 2.0, district based e-learning, personal learning environments, blended learning, proctored exams, bundled platforms, cloud computing, object-oriented content, interactive whiteboards, documents cameras, wireless labs, and bring your own device. The first article Massive Open Online

comprehensive overhaul of the federal governments requirements of state and local education systems (www.nclb.gov). It reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and replaces the 1994 Improving Americas Schools Act. 2. General Background Information President Bush has made education his number one domestic priority (www.ed.gov). On January 23, 2001 he sent his NCLB plan for comprehensive education reform to Congress. At that time, he asked members of Congress to engage in an

styles will increase the probability of student achievement, thereby leading to a greater internal locus of control and improved self-esteem (Ryan, 27-28). Some think that Cortes has the right idea by introducing five fundamental concepts that all elementary schools should introduce to help their students develop greater insight into human diversity. His first idea is individuality and group identity. He believes that students need to understand the significance of groups- racial, ethnic, gender

Educational Autobiography A lot of people think education is just something you get in school, but in reality education comes from different places and people not just school and teachers. For example, way before I started school I was already being educated by my parents, they taught me how to eat, behave, use the bathroom, talk, and a lot of other things that help out in life. I started my educational career in John F. Kennedy Elementary. I don’t really remember my years there because I only

In the area of education, teaching language arts is one of the most crucial and critical elements in the process of learning. In elementary education teachers must ensure that an effective language arts program is a complete, orderly, and clear program that involves activities that fit to state and/or national standards teaching essential skills and strategies by using activities that are organized to meet those objectives. They must also engage students with active participation to foster learning

and choir. The primary school education requires six years in China. “Pupils are required to take a variety of subjects such as the Chinese language, fundamental mathematics and moral education. They also take part in sports and extra-curriculum activities. Foreign languages such as English are optional courses in the senior year of the primary education. “China is very focused on mathematics and the Chinese language being basic courses in compulsory education” (Wang, J., & Li, Y, 2009). They

from Del Castillo Elementary. It includes a summary of the feedback and goals set by my principal mentor and

a 2nd year high school student at Balian National High School and; Kristine Monteser, a 1st year student also at Balian National High School. The researcher took up her Elementary education at Victor O. De Guia Memorial Elementary School, Balian, Pangil, Laguna and finished her High school education at Balian National High School. She is currently taking up her College degree at the Laguna State Polytechnic University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Institutional Affiliation Course Date of Submission Contemporary education reforms study on the continuous black-white achievement gap in the public schools, in America. In the book, “Multiplication is meant for White People”: Raising Expectations for Other people’s Children, Lisa Delpit focuses on these reforms and informs educators that education gap does not exist at birth.. Through her experience in the field and as a mother, she gives strategies for

The Review In the article, “What Is College For? (Part 2)” written by Gary Gutting we see a description of his ideal vision to improve education and the intellectual culture of our citizens. Mr. Gutting emphasizes that preparing students for employment should be the job of the elementary, middle and high school rather than college. He argues that higher education is basically unnecessary for the practice of many professions. At the beginning of this article he states “colleges and universities

very helpful to me and still finding out that some of the little tricks and trades are still being taught. The course has had a great impact on me as a student and a teacher. I know now that I have a lot of work to do in order to become a good math elementary teacher in the future. I know now my math skills need a lot of work. Learning the online way was difficult for me because I guess I need interaction to learn just as I would want to teach my students. I will take all the lesson learned and apply

LEFT BEHIND Published: August 4, 2004 No Child Left Behind Updated Sept. 19, 2011 The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, signed into law by President Bush on Jan. 8, 2002, was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the central federal law in pre-collegiate education. The ESEA, first enacted in 1965 and previously reauthorized in 1994, encompasses Title I, the federal government's flagship aid program for disadvantaged students. Coming at a time of wide public concern

just a bystander that does nothing to prevent this problem. Bullying affects people both young and old. "When you think of a bully, you might not picture a young child. While bullying is most common in the elementary and secondary grades, it is important for early childcare and education programs to be aware that associated bullying behaviors begin early even into the preschool years." (Healthy Child Care 2006).

therefore, teachers must be able to use effective teaching methods in the classroom. Students have diverse learning styles; therefore, teachers need to determine how students learn best and pattern their teaching to accommodate these differences. During elementary school, children learn to read and write, acquire a basic understanding of content areas, and develop dispositions toward

NGARUIYA4 Mary Ngaruiya John Zamparelli English comp Problem solution essay Final Draft. GANG VIOLENCE IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS There are approximately 27,900 gangs, with 774,000 members, impacting towns, cities, and communities across the United States. According to a recent bulletin released by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 23 percent of students aged 12 through 18 years reported presence of street gangs in their schools. Almost half (46%) of students in public

Furguson allowed separate but equal school systems for blacks and whites, and no Supreme Court ruling had yet overturned the Plessy case. Therefore, because Plessy had held precedence, the Courts felt compelled to rule in favor of the Board of Education. The NAACP appealed to the Supreme Court on October 1, 1951. This time, their case was combined with other cases that challenged school segregation in other states such as: South Carolina, Virginia, and Delaware. The Supreme Court first heard

population should build on its citizen. They should be seen as the capital of tomorrow. The government budgeted quite a high amount for higher education, but did miss out to stimulate the early education. By doing so inequality was even further build out. If Brazil wants to foster from its human capital it has to start budgeting fair amounts for elementary and secondary school, so Brazil can gain from its people by 2050. Question 2: 3. Recommendation In

Current Events Impact on School Counseling Profession Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred December 14, 2012 in Newton, Connecticut. This was one of the deadliest mass shooting at a grade school in the history of the United States. A 20 year old male, Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and 6 adult staffers. Lanza also shot his mother. Lanza committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. Lanza had significant mental health issues which psychologist say did affect his ability to live

programs that are government funded to help teach adolescents about drugs and alcohol. This education gives the adolescents information on what the drugs and alcohol can do to their body. Mothers against drunken driving (MADD) is an organization that provides information about drinking and driving and the dangers behind it. The program known as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) was implemented in elementary and middle schools to help educate adolescents about drugs before they start experimenting

Community Teaching Work Plan Proposal Directions: Develop an educational series proposal for your community using one of the following four topics: 1) Bioterrorism/Disaster 2) Environmental Issues 3) Primary Prevention/Health Promotion 4) Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population Planning Before Teaching: Name and Credentials of Teacher Estimated Time Teaching Will Last: 30mins Location of Teaching: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Supplies, Material, Equipment

Abstract A paragraph from Desiderata says, “You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.” The paragraph is in consonance with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) 1994 Salamanca Statement which calls for the accommodation of all children, regardless of their physical, intellectual, emotional state in an ordinary school. The Framework for Action stipulates that children with special educational needs,

decided to observe one of the students from the elementary group. Her name is Diana. She is 21 years old. Her background is as follows: * Diana’s first language is Kazakh, but you can say that Russian is her first language as well, since at home she uses the first one, and for education – the second. She is fluent in both languages. * Diana still has one more year of university to go, she studies history and plans to continue her education with MA program. * Diana comes from a big family;

Ages and Stages Questionnaire Assessment Adrian Loucious EDU 618 Dr. Breegle Abstract The ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaires) is a series of questionnaires that is completed by parents of the infant or child, Preschool educators, Kindergarten teachers, and Day Care Providers. The ASQ is designed to screen the developmental performance of children in the areas of communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem solving, personal-social skills, and overall development across time

Effects of globalization in education Nowadays no one can ignore the importance of education to society. Education is a tool that will allow people to achieve every goal they set for their lives. Learning opens doors to a great world of possibilities that will most likely lead to success. People who are not fortune enough to receive a formal education will have to face a road full of difficulties throughout their lives. It is not a secret that the more education people have, the better standard

Same answers came out such as: because of graft and corruption, the way or system practice by our government officials, poor governance of the administration, lack of education, lack of investment, unemployment, underemployment, overpopulation, no cooperation among Filipinos, idleness and lack of discipline. On our face to face survey, we asked the Filipinos such question as ‘Why Philippines is drowning in poverty?’ Based

Auburn Schools: Moving in the Right Direction In 2011, ten years after Maine began issuing laptops to all seventh graders, the Auburn School System launched an initiative to provide an iPad 2 for each of its students entering kindergarten. At a cost of roughly $200,000- representing a 5% increase in the school budget (Opinions Divided…) some taxpayers were less than pleased- calling it a complete waste of money. But in Auburn- and schools around the country- trends are emerging and showing the iPad

Emotionally Disturbed Students Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD) frequently exhibit academic deficits alongside their behavioral deficits, particularly in the area of reading; however, there are very few studies examining ways to address the reading problems of this population of students at the middle and high school level. The academic deficits exhibited by students with emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD) are well documented in research literature. As outlined in

Windshield Survey Data Collection Grid and Paper Carletta Pope and Terra Wheeler HCS/457 July 25, 2010 Dr. Jamal, MD, MPH CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or anyone else for any class. I further declare I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas, and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper

Definitions of multicultural education vary. Some place emphasizes on the cultural characteristics of diverse groups, some emphasize social problems such as those associated with oppression, some place emphasize on political power, while others on the reallocation of economic resources. Some restrict their focus to people of color, while others include all major groups that are different in any way from mainstream Americans. Other definitions limit multicultural education to characteristics of local

With an eye for reform, the Mo-Mart Digital Learning project understands that education is an important aspect of human life. However how that education is received into a child's way of life is depended upon the way it gets passed on. As the need to understand which style of leadership will work best, notes Rajeeve (2011), that there is no single best way to lead and inspire in the field of education. Different projects involving educational institutions view leadership strategies differently

turn be an increase in the years of life and quality for individuals involved. Healthy people 2010 strives to make health care accessible to all Americans no matter what their insurance, background or situation. The public health systems work to education the under-served populations and prevent further health damages. The public health system ensures there is funding for free and reduced price clinics. Currently I reside with my family in Anchorage Alaska.

Debate Paper Melissa McCarthy BCOM 275 October 20, 2013 Kimberly Boyd Debate Paper Whether or not armed security guards should be in schools has been a debate for years but has really been brought into the limelight since the most recent tragedies of Columbine, Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook. The supporters of having armed security in our school districts believe that it is a needed layer of security and helps to diminish response time if necessary while keeping children, parents

Education should only be concerned with what is useful in life. Discuss. Education is championed to be the solution of many prevailing problems society is facing today. An overarching view of education can be seen as a way in which people gain knowledge, information and understanding, and learn new skills. One can safely say that the breadth and depth of what can be learned cannot be finished in a lifetime and thus it often forces educators to sieve out and choose areas that are deemed useful

the right to privacy. Case 9.1: Unprofessional Conduct shows how Pettit privacy was violated. Pettit was a teacher of many years and never had a bad evaluation of her work. What she did outside of work was labeled unprofessional by the Board of Education and they chose to fire her because they believed she was unfit to teach. I disagree with them completely and they did violate her privacy. Business Ethics is defined as “the study of what constitutes right and wrong (or good and bad) human conduct

The myth of “education and empowerment” has affected public schools tremendously in a sense that everyone is being divided, mostly by class, which lowers the confidence of our students today. Yes, there are teachers who cater to students, stay after class, and provide them with one on one tutoring and even take time from their lunch to offer extra assistance in any subject. However, there are other public schools in which teachers do not take the initiative to listen and understand when their student

Global Business Cultural Analysis: Canada Subin Panta Liberty University Abstract Canada is Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world with population over 30 million. Canada’s two largest and most important industries are logging and oil. The eight dimensions of business culture in Canada and the differences with US. Things to consider for US business retailers who wants to expand to Canada. How the free trade agreement between US and Canada started and settled

A woman registered nurse will earn more than 5% less than a male nurse (2). Another survey in 2008 found that male elementary school teachers earned 14% more than a female elementary school teacher (2). Issues of pay equity are not addressed by any federal laws. An Equal Rights Amendment could remedy these and many other concerns of women in the workforce. The interference of a woman's right to control

instruction to your learners” (Borich, 2004, p. 130). View the video clip appropriate to your area of emphasis (see web links below).Elementary: “Content Area Reading” Secondary:

Racism and Its Effects Introduction Racism is an ongoing force that negatively impacts the lives of Americans every day. The racist mindset in America stems from the times of slavery, where blacks were thought to be inferior to whites. Throughout history, the ideology of race and racism has evolved and developed several different meanings. Today, we can still see the devastating effects of racism on people of color, as well as whites. “Racism, like other forms of oppression, is

definition of Classism: The institutional, cultural and unique set of traditions and ideas that empower differential importance to people corresponding to their socio-economic status, and an financial policy that produces imbalance and creates elementary human necessities to go unmet. It can also mean: The stereotype of the lower and working class is uneducated, inarticulate, and overly sentimental. Straightforward discrimination: a person who is rejected a benefit or managed unjustly b/c

forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. Socioeconomic factors – These are the social and economic experiences and realities that help mold one's personality, attitudes, and lifestyle. Socioeconomic Status – This is based on family income, parental education level, parental occupation, and social status in the community  Sex – It is any act of touching intimately with stimulation giving excitement to a partner, male or female. Teenage Pregnancy - It generally refers to a female who is unmarried and usually

child a orphan , It may also cause financial strain on a family . Death can make a child doubt their safety in a normal day to day basis . 5. Why is it critical for a parent to be involved in their children’s education? It is critical for a parent to be involved in their children education . Mainly because kids need motivation , parents want their children to be successful in life. Parents should also be cautious on what they do around their

main Idea Final Thought Topic Sentence Malcolm X VS. Frederick Douglass How would you compare your education experience with Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass? Education comes from attending elementary; middle school, high school, and college. However education can also come from home if the education is legitimate. In Malcolm X's "A Homemade Education," Malcolm discusses his struggles between the language on his childhood streets growing up and the language of literature.

Date: Taught more than thirty decades ago, cursive writing has a famed and legendary past. It was once a vital element of American education but is now becoming an archaic artefact as technology advancement and the requirement of more regulated tests push it out of the education system. Cursive writing should be scrapped out of the education system for there is no need of wasting time and resources to continue teaching a skill that won’t be beneficial to the students in the near future

the state requested facilities at both the high school and elementary school be used as emergency shelters, had we said no to the request, they simply would have told us they WERE going to use them as shelters anyway. This is an example of the state being in control ultimately. Day-to-day school operations that are not controlled by the local school district involve teacher issues. These teacher issues are controlled by the State Education Agencies. An example given would be licensure as a teacher

problem in the United States today. Social, economical, political, and cultural factors all contribute to poverty. Education and economic development are two major issues that will help prevent poverty. The United States Census Bureau defines poverty as an "economic condition in which people lack sufficient income to obtain basic needs for food, housing, clothing, health services and education." In other words, poverty is powerlessness, a lack of representation and freedom. Poverty is an issue that the

Caring for Populations: Milestone1: Community Windshield Survey Form Directions: Please refer to the Milestone 1: Community Windshield Survey Guidelines and grading rubric found in Doc Sharing for specific instructions in order to complete the information below. This assignment is worth 150 points. Your Name: Karen Williams Date: 5/17/15 Your Instructor’s Name: Jennifer Hoenig Criteria Your response 1. Community introduction: Identify the community you will be using for this assignment. It should

the organizations either internally or externally. These factors include demography, cultural values, changing roles of women, level of education, changing lifestyle and so on. They play a big part in shaping the organisation in terms of its roles, operation and functions that are practiced within the organisation. Education and Language The average level of education in a society