Higher Education Essays and Term Papers
514 Essays on Higher Education. Documents 276 - 300
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Alternative Education
CHARTER SCHOOLS Charter School Since President Clinton signed into law, H. R. 2616, the "Charter School Expansion Act of 1998" charter schools have been providing an alternative for parents of public school students (Lin, Q., 2001, p.2). To date, charter schools enroll over 500,000 students (Fusarelli, 2002, p. 1). Charter schools have been favorable because it is believed that they can provide for a way to enhance student achievement by serving students who have been
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Diversity in Education
As the student population in our elementary schools becomes increasingly more diverse, teachers must amend their current ways of thinking and teaching to be considerate of the multiple cultures that are now present in their classrooms. Teachers, themselves, must be open to new ideas that different cultures will present as well as a mass of culturally based viewpoints. Diversity in the classroom is not something that can be ignored or shoved under the rug, but
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China Education System: Past, Present, and Future
China Education System: Past, Present, and Future. Jocelyn F. Smith Global Operations and Strategy School of Professional Studies Professor: Emilio Iodice It is hard to deny a country economic growth that has increased 9.3 percent in one year. China has made great contributions in growth to its income per capita, much faster than any other region in the world. This is a good move for a large country with a large rural population. China rural
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Philosophy of Education
Philosophy of Education I believe all children can learn and want to learn. How much they learn depends a lot on the effectiveness of the teacher and whether or not they accept their responsibility to do the best they can. Doing the best they can depends on a lot of things, not just the child's minds but also, the child's home life, family, friends, any learning difficulties and socio-economics standing. This entire thing having to
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Challenge of Defining a Single Muliticultural Education
The Challenge of Defining a Single "Multicultural Education" As stated in the first paragraph of this article, "Multicultural education has been transformed, refocused, reconceptualized, and in a constant state of evolution both in theory and in practice." Multicultural education is always changing. Culture is something that changes on a day-to-day basis. The way our society changes is no one's hands, but our own. Multicultural education can be something that is as simple as a change
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Educational Reform
The California educational system that is presently in place is one of the most challenged in the entire nation. The educational system of any state or country is a direct reflection of that region’s particular values, standards and priorities. In comparison to the educational systems in place in other parts of the world, especially in Asian and “Eastern” portions of the world, we see ourselves dragging behind in the curriculum itself and in our efforts
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What Is the Negative and Positive of Internet on Education?
There are several positive and negative impacts of the Internet on education. For rural areas especially, the access to information that the Internet offers is an incredible positive force, allowing almost anyone to find the answers to basic questions simply and easily. It helps education in that when someone is curious about something (and therefore open to learning), they can find out some information to feed that "learning hunger" immediately. If you are curious about
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Higher Days
If we take a look at these movies School Dazes and Higher Learning it is clear to see that message that Singleton and Lee is one in the same Both from afrocentric perspectives of what it means to white. School daze was more focused on the interaction between light skinned blacks and their need for conformity because of their skin tone. It reflects the way many blacks have felt for generations of being oppressed. School
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My Phlosophy on Education
My Philosophy on Education When I first read over the assignment on educational philosophy, it was not something I gave much thought to. It also seemed like a daunting task as I read the handout. The terminology alone was foreign, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Axiology. I had to look Axiology up in the dictionary, I thought it might be some sort of medieval craft lumberjacks practiced. Then when reading chapter nine things became somewhat clearer
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What I Plan to Do in the Future as a Result of the Education I Receive
There are several goals that I expect to reach as a result of the education that I will receive in the future. First and foremost, I hope to get accepted into a commendable university that offers the pharmaceutical field where I can pursue my dream of attaining a pre-pharmacy degree. My desire to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry originated from my fascination in the subjects of math and science and also from my
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Objective Summary (the End of Education by Postman)
Objective Summary Postman encourages people to grow and change because of something they have learned so that their life is more diversified. However, there must be a reason and a means for such change. A reason is not always something that is kept in mind. It is usually abstract and hard to identify. It deals with systematic thought, yet it is completely different than motivation. Reason is the power of acquiring intellectual knowledge and dispassionate
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Peace Education
Specific purpose: To inform my audience about developments that will impact positively on peace education in the future. Central idea: Peace education development should be put to use in every school in the world in order to stop violent and useless actions. Introduction: I) The meaning of peace education: three distinctions in peace keeping. II) Its contents start by discussing the causes of war and how to avoid it. Body: I) Definition of peace education:
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Democracy and Education
“Democracy and Education” The most interesting argument of Booker T. Washington’s speech, “Democracy and Education” is that instead of hating the white men, Washington not only forgives them, but sympathizes with them. In his speech, Washington says, “I thank God that I have grown to the point where I can sympathize with a white man as much as I can sympathize with a black man. I have grown to the point where I can sympathize
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Providing Educational Programs for Female Prisoners
Providing Educational Programs for Female Prisoners Toward the end of the twentieth century nearly 84,000 women were incarcerated in a state or federal correctional institution within the United States (Gillespie 91). Currently “the number of incarcerated women has exploded within the last twenty years” (Davis 79). After serving their sentence, leaving behind a life composed of bars, guards and time to reflect upon their crime. Most female offenders are released only carrying a few items
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Religion and Education
Religion and Education Since the beginning of mankind, every civilization shows evidence of some sort of the religion and education institutions. These institutions are essential to organized human society. From teaching your grandson to assemble a tomahawk to worshipping the Greek god of war, people show religion and education in many different ways. What does it mean to be religious? It means almost everything because religions deal with the whole of human life and death.
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Education Reform
December 8, 2004 Education Reform Education reform means to make education better by removing faults and defects. True educators are always thinking of more effective ways to enhance and democratize the way children learn. With the continuous change of growing population, economics, culture, family, and global communication, there has to be continuous educational reforms to keep the society abreast with these changes. One of education’s early reformers is John Dewey. Dewey operated and experimental
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A Moral Dilemma: Should Health Care and Public Education Is Granted to Illegal Immigrants?
Illegal immigration has been a complicated issue for the United States for the last century and a half. With the days of Ellis Island steamboats and open-door policies behind us, we are struggling to define the rights of those people who are coming to our country illegally. A multitude of issues arise from this situation: should illegal immigrants be able to work? Should they receive health care? Should they be educated in the public school
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Orthodoxy and Progressivism: America's Battle over Education and a Silent Majority
There are many polarizing debates over the quality and content of the curriculum taught in Public Schools and Universities, typically there are two clearly predictable groups that emerge and square off for battle, the conservative orthodoxy and the secular or liberal progressives. As each side vigorously defends the extremes of their positions, they have apparently and unwittingly created a silent majority that may also wish to be heard. A recognized educational policy maker acknowledges a
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Importance of a College Education
Importance of a College Education College is a scary word to both students and parents. Students are plagued with worries such as is college the right place for me and what do I want to do with the rest of my life. Parents’ chief concern is finances. It is common knowledge that a college education is not at all cheap. The thing is; a college education is not for everyone. For some who know what
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The Efficiency of Year Round Education
As times change and society evolves, customs and practices must evolve with them. An example of tradition conflicting with functionality is the idea that public schools are to be in session for nine consecutive months with a three-month break. The explanation is needed, as to why public school in session year round is a more efficient way to use time and resources than is a nine/three school year. The most important aspect of grasping the
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Character Education
Article-A Tale of Two Curriculums Educational theories are constantly compared. One of the long-running debates in educational circles is between traditional educational theories and progressive educational theories. Traditional education is teacher directed, subject-based and textbook driven. Progressive education is self-directed education and is based on an individual's experiences. Ideally, education should be a composite of the two approaches: a student's experiences with the real world integrated with structured subject learning. The two approaches can complement
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Computers, Access to Information, and Education in Developing Nations
Computers, Access to Information, and Education in Developing Nations Introduction In most developing countries, computers are quickly becoming a part of the school in the dissemination of knowledge. Udai Singh, et al (2006), �computers-in-education projects range from small, isolated, computer kiosks in rural villages to large-scale, high-end, computer installations in wealthier urban schools.’ This observation is supported by Kashorda and Waema (2007) in their work on the e-readiness of the various higher education institutions in
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Sexual Harassment, Does Education Help?
Sexual Harassment, Does Education Help? I recently observed sexual harassment behavior at work. Here’s what I did. In my ENG Research in Human Sexuality class at Glendale Community College, I set out to observe whether or not MY definitions of sexual harassment actually occurred in my workplace on a regular basis. I define female harassment the same for males: touching, verbal terms, sexual questions, and sexual flirting were my most obvious concerns. From January 20
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Bush’s Address to Congress - Environment, Charity, and Education
Bush's Address To Congress - Environment, Charity, and Education Written by: saritagarcia113 After this year’s chaotic election, the country is divided and furious. It is up to our new president to heal the wounds. To do so, it is obvious he must alter his original plans a bit to make the entire nation, both liberals and conservatives, content. Naturally, the first chance he had to express his plans to congress and the rest of the
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Physical Education Statement Paper
Physical Education Statement Paper Did you know that there are guidelines now that allow elementary school students to take as little as one physical education class a week and only 8% of the district's elementary schools have daily recess? In St. Lucie County, elementary school students attend 45-minute physical education classes once or twice a week, and a maximum of 10 minutes of recess on the days without physical education classes. People, it's time to
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