through extra-curricular activities and interpersonal interactions guide students through their academic careers and develop who they wish to become as an adult facing the “real world.” Student Affairs professionals help to ensure that each student begins their track to self-discovery…
The selection from chapter three touched briefly on the history of educational policy surrounding ELLs, with examples including how Brown vs. Board of Education, Lau vs. Nichols, and other landmark legislation, such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) influenced modern educational policies. Chapter five gets into the level of equitability of different bilingual language practices in both educational and non-educational settings,…
what career path I wanted to take. Growing up, my mother always told me that I would make a wonderful teacher. She had a background in teaching and wanted me to pursue the same career path that she once took. I knew that I really enjoyed working with children; therefore, I thought my best option was to become an elementary teacher. Teaching allowed me to not only work closely with children but to also make a difference. Teaching is considered to be one of the most prestigious and noble careers,…
management of healthcare data and information using a variety of technologies” (Hoyt, 2014, p.v). The purpose of this paper is to define what health informatics is, to list what careers and competencies are needed for this study, and outline how all the different careers within the study work together to achieve the common goal of an effective and efficient system. Health Informatics Health informatics (HI), also known as “clinical informatics” (Hoyt, 2014, p.4), includes information and data on…
By their very nature, people are very investigative. The goal of education should be to educate all students, and produce successful life-long learners; students who can contribute to society in a positive manner. Therefore, as the trends of education change, my teaching methods and mentality should reflect these changes. Consequently, being familiar with current teaching trends, assessments beliefs, and content related ideas will help strengthen instruction in the classroom; making the learning…
I believe it is my responsibility to follow rules and guidelines as a master student, be to demonstrate honesty and integrity, to participate in class and take what necessary steps to achieving my academic goals. It is my responsibility to be respectful by communicating with my professors, peers, and other individual in a respectful and careful way. As a child growing up, my parents taught me how to take responsibilities on my actions. I learned that every…
If we continue to contribute as professionals then they will perceive us as professionals. My career in early childhood education is important because I will be a building block in creating a brighter future. Maria Montessori once said, "Free the child 's potential, and you will transform him into the world." Montessori believed that with the right tools, any child can succeed. The purpose of a career in early childhood education is to give children those tools. It is not the teacher’s job to…
institution. This study takes a look at the components to retain minority students in higher education by analyzing student satisfaction in five componets that effect student retention; college preparedness, campus climate, commitment to educational goals, social integration and advisement. Statement of the Problem: Retention rates in higher education continue to be a growing concern. It is one of the most studied aspects for the dynamics of enrollment of students…
Issues within Common Core State Standards The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is an educational program created in recent years by governors and educational leaders. This project was created by their respective parties or organizations. The CCSS was an attempt to educational reform after the failure of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). NCLB was in place during previous president G. Bush while he was in office and was led by his administration. Since the release of the Common Core many issues have…
MY CHOSEN PROFESSION I have been an occupational therapy assistant for over 5 years. During my career I have gained knowledge about health and fitness. I have also learned about health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and so on. I have always enjoyed working with people of various ages and conditions, and I want to share my ideas and knowledge to others as well. In order to do so, I have decided to pursue my bachelor of science in health science. I want to focus on being a…