the school administration that outline essential learning outcomes for each course? Response: Curriculum refers to the means and materials with which students will interact for the purpose of achieving identified educational outcomes. The curriculum should be designed to meet the educational needs of the students it will serve. When serving on a curriculum committee, educators should be aware of the students’ cognitive, cultural, psychomotor-kinesthetic, and socio-emotional needs. Also…
journey began in August of 1997 while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. As an undergraduate, I held a dedicated focus aimed toward a terminal degree with an interdisciplinary focus and a career as an agent of social change. My academic success over the years paralleled a passion for working with underserved populations. Since completing a bachelor’s degree, I have earned a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution from Abilene…
the path of education, but there were so many ways to go from teaching preschool to being administer and everything in between when you take the educational path. After find where I would like to start my education career I choose, teaching early childhood students and eventually becoming a childcare director. With these two career choices in mind my goals to reach them is finish my early childhood education degree and becoming a childcare director within…
education in preparation for a profession. Throughout the short story the author makes arguments as to why Liberal Arts is practical. The author states that one should “free the mind”. I implored my own personal goals along with Giamatti’s definition of education to discover new educational studies. Upon reading the Short story I found that the author takes a different attitude on the term Liberal Arts. The author looks at Liberal Arts as “freeing the mind”. Throughout the short story the…
recognize the reason they are learning to not to fall into mental slavery. The slave is a “person who executes the purposes of another [or] his own blind desires” (pg. 28). Dewey says, “A genuine purpose always starts with an impulse” (pg. 28), in fact the goal of the purpose is to realize the consequences to one’s impulses. A purpose originates from first observing conditions then comparing it to experiences of similar conditions, which together allow determining the significance. Therefore,…
specific goals. Program “Objectives say what the student will be able to do or think or feel or say as a result of the planned learning/teaching event” (Daines, Daines, & Graham, 1993 p. 21). According to Daines et al. (1993, p. 22), objectives should not only describe the desired behaviour but also the conditions under which attainment is to be demonstrated, and the criteria for such success”. This essay will critically discuss two theories created by Knowles, which are known as ‘educational’…
site was located, I knew I wanted to travel abroad. I have traveled abroad before during the spring semester of my sophomore year so I was interested in traveling and studying abroad once again. There is a great deal of experience, personal and educational, to be gained from living and studying abroad. Because I have not had access to a full osteology course, I also wanted to attend a field school that would allow me to learn a great deal of osteological information in a hands on environment.…
through the American educational system. With hard work, many hours of studying and dedication to school, I have found success in high school in just four years of speaking English. However, my hard work is not over yet. Since high school, one of my goals is to pursue a math major at St. Olaf College because I know that I learn best and contribute more within a small learning environment. Now, that I’m at St. Olaf College and on my way to obtain a bachelor's degree in math, my next goal is to go…
Just like any other student going to college, students with disabilities should attend college so they can have a career and pursue their passions. Particularly students with disabilities should attend college so they can develop not only their academic skills, but also their non-academic skills(socialization and independent living). Both skill sets are essential for having a career and being a productive member of society. Many students with intellectual and or developmental disabilities…
me decide and interpret what my strengths are. One of the major strengths I’ve discovered is my robust ability to debate and argue. Although sometimes this can be one of my best assets it can also be one of my down falls. This is what led me to the career choice of choosing Jurisprudence as the pathway for me. Another strength that I’ve discovered is my ability to understand different government processes. This strength has lead me to choosing an undergraduate degree in Political Science. I’ve…