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In spite of the regular integration of computers within elementary classrooms, teachers have struggled to appropriately integrate technology into their instructional content in a meaningful manner (Cavanaugh, C., Dawson, K., & Ritzhaupt, A. (2011; Miranda & Russell, 2011; Livingstone, 2012). While this struggle has persisted for thirty years, little investigation...
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An interesting factor in today's globalization lies in greater awareness of so many culture that had long been unknown to Americans. This creates a dilemma for the person wanting to teach English in a non-English speaking nation. More exactly, the choices have greatly expanded. That said, however, I personally am...
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In this statement, I would like to be precise about my values and objectives as a teacher. During my studies in school and college I was lucky enough to meet numerous talented teachers and professors. All of them instilled a love of learning in me. From my personal experience, I...
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I will never forget the first time I worked with a Gifted and Talented student. He was a young boy with impressive critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, not to mention a sharp sense of humors, but after he finished his work more quickly than all of his peers in...
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There are few professions that one can enter into that have the potential to profoundly affect as many people during their formative years as that of teaching. As a result, perhaps more so with this profession than any other, it is necessary to be able to clearly articulate the reasons...
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The first year of teaching is perhaps the most difficult year of one’s professional life. Ms. Reed is no exception to the difficulties faced by a beginning teacher. She is also not exempt from the growth as a professional teacher she has experienced over this year. Her pedagogy, philosophy, and...
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Learning is an important aspect of human beings. It is a way of acquiring knowledge from others or sometimes learning by own. According to Lovett (2015) success of life comes through learning and acquiring knowledge and new skills. Learning started around 2000 years ago in the times of Greek philosophers,...
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Language is an important aspect of any learner’s education (Banegas, 2012). Vocabulary plays an even important and crucial role in the learning of language (McBain and Mhunpiew, 2014). Over time, learners usually develop difficulties in both receptive and productive language use which usually results from the lack of adequate vocabulary...
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Maintaining diverse children means noticing that all of them are special in their way. Their differences incorporate their levels of reading, cultural backgrounds, robust capabilities, religion among other things. Children exhibit diversity characters in class, but teachers today should embrace and make positive use of the situation. Trainers should value...
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Teachers are one of the key players in a school. Their performance directly relates to the performance of their respective students. This, therefore, means that their ability to teach must always be evaluated and improved so that they may continually meet the needs of the different students they interact within...
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The concept of “funds of knowledge” is simple and seemingly obvious, but it could also revolutionize how education works. Funds of knowledge refers to the accumulated bodies of knowledge possessed by various ethnic groups and families, the folkways that govern how they see and view the world. In contrast to...
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In this article, “Teaching Trigger Warnings: What Pundits Don’t Understand About the Year’s Most Controversial Higher-Ed Debate” by Sarah Seltzer, the use of trigger warnings in colleges and universities is discussed. Trigger warnings aid students in effectively coping with harsh content that may induce individuals to feel anxiety, stress, panic,...
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In an article entitled, “Teaching Mindfulness to Preschoolers May Improve School Performance,” the potential for preschoolers to learn mindful tactics is explored. The author, Sarah Williams, is a freelance journalist who likes to write about medicine and biology. She has no listed credentials which make her an “authority” on these...
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As long as the teachers’ role in society is significant, the burden of responsibility requires division and management. The InTASC Standards (2011) provide all the participants of an educational process with necessary information on how to achieve good results and bring no harm. Teachers should be prepared, evaluated, supported, and...
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The video "Surprises in Mind" explores some of the latest discoveries on how the brain learns math, and how this mathematical ability is expressed in art, architecture, and music. This study took place over 12 years, following students through grades 1-12. The study demonstrated how the brain capitalized on its...
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Effective classroom management relies upon the educator’s ability to establish and reinforce classroom expectations for student behavior. Once behavioral expectations have been set up, the teacher can focus on motivating and engaging students. Educators must support the classroom’s physical environment while promoting positive relationships by understanding student challenges and by...
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It happens quite often that citizens who live in a senior citizen complexes encounter the issues related to the nervous system. In fact, one shall be aware that these emerging issues are often linked to the age groups individuals represent, and therefore disease outcomes might have different effects regarding the...
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The teacher will be responsible for assigning homework that is appropriate for a fourth grade math classroom. The teacher should mark it regularly. He/she should ensure all the students have recorded all the details of the homework on their diaries. The teacher will consult with the class at the beginning...
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My best high school teacher was not necessarily my favorite teacher. In fact, at the time, I really dreaded her class everyday because there was never a time from the start of the class until the dismissal bell that we were not working on something. It seemed that the class...
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In teaching students about the infectious diseases such as sneezing and coughing, the following are the behavioral outcomes that were observed: 1. The students will verbalize two ways to prevent germ spreading (hand washing, cough, and sneeze covering). (Cognitive) 2. The students will demonstrate a cough and sneeze covering using...
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My fundamental purpose for teaching is to create learning opportunities for my students. As a teacher, my goal is not simply to disseminate knowledge to students. Rather, I strive to engage students in the learning process so that they will take on an active role in their education. I believe...
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Upon watching the “Lab Study Skills Workshop” conducted by a male teacher, his credentials not stated, the teacher was conducting a three part series on the subject of memory. The physical learning environment used long tables and purple, cushioned chairs. A small class size of about 6 students, each student...
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Merit pay is the idea that teachers should be paid based upon their merit; the amount of work that they put into the students themselves, and the amount of progress that the students show. There are many different pros and cons to the idea of merit pay for teachers, however,...
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Saudi Arabia does not offer special preparation for teachers who opt to take on the sometimes difficult task of teaching a child who has been labeled for the special education program. There is no co-teaching or student teaching process that is put into place, nor is a license required in...
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Introduction The purpose of Exception Student Education (ESE) is to help children reach their potential within the school setting and later on in life. Children who are below grade and above grade are within the ESE department. This includes gifted children, as well. Most times, a child is identified first...
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