Today, in the 21st century, the classroom is a collection of diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds. Teachers are required to adapt their lesson according to their diverse students learning needs. However, some schools provide extra support for students whose native language is not English and provide ESOL (English For Speakers of Other Languages) classrooms for English Language Learners. The focus of a ESOL specific classes is to help students learn American culture and social skills as…
Education today, in my opinion, is not doing what it should be doing to ensure that America is actually living up to what it is known for...the land of opportunities. I believe that education should be about an empowering experience that helps students discover their passions, fosters their critical thinking skills, promotes an environment that accepts diversity, and encourages students to apply to skills to the outside world. This should be he purpose of American public schooling because it…
recent years. A principal is no longer considered a manager but instead has many roles in the school. The principal is the visionary leader that dictates a path for the students, staff and community members. Principals need to prepare to lead in the 21st Century as their leadership role keeps expanding to achieve high results for students. Principals have opportunities to join professional organizations that support development of principals in different stages of their careers. Here I will…
the leading education centers in Arkansas and stands as a national historic site and an icon for racial equality and social reform. (www.arkansas.com) Too many kids still do not have the right to adequate educational opportunities in the 21st Century. Because of their struggles for a quality education, the Little Rock Nine members, through their Little Rock Nine Foundation, are committed to assuring that our youth, especially children of color, are equipped with the knowledge and skills they…
Health and Physical Education Rationale Health and Physical Education (HPE) is vital for all children and adolescents to achieve their potential. As one of the five key learning areas, HPE develops lifelong skills, including improved social and emotional health, physical development and cognitive growth. The health and well-being of all students are considered, as developmentally appropriate skills are practiced in a positive and safe environment. While acquiring knowledge and understanding…
Basic skills, as defined from the book Teaching the New Basic Skills: Principles for Educating Children to Thrive in a Changing Economy, are those skills that are fundamental in reading, mathematics, solving semi-structured questions where assumptions should be developed and experimented, working and communicating effectively with different kinds of people, and accomplishing simple tasks via computers (Murnane & Levy, 1996). However, according to Kimberly Lightle, Director of the Office of…
My philosophy of education lies mainly in the individual's subjective thought practice which students entirely progress based on their own ideas and opinions to provoke inner treasure of teaching about how to be oneself truly. “I think therefore I am” (Rene Descartes, 2017) A person without the ability to think, then there will be no improvement in academic excellence and thinking, there will also be no spiritual fullness. However, thinking is not enough, and students still need to have a clear…
(4IR) is the fourth major industrial era since the initial revolution of the 18TH century, it expands on the third, the Digital revolution. Klaus Schwab (2016, s.a.) defines it as a range of new technologies that combines the physical, digital and biological worlds, consequently impacting all disciplines, economies and industries. In this assignment, I will investigate firstly the impact of the 4IR on employment, education, business and the government, secondly the Pros and cons of this…
Anglo-Saxons-Fresian-Jute people who formed new kingdoms, consequently the common language spoken was what we now call Old English (TED-Education, 2012). Yet another invasion occurred hundreds of years later, this time by Vikings, and a treaty split the island in two and now Island was occupied by the Saxons (who spoke Old English) and also the Danes who spoke the language of Old Norths (TED-Education, 2012). Over time the Danes and Saxons began to interact, marry and blend their cultures,…
actively uses his or her voice for the betterment of their lives. Empowered students are honest and just like teachers, they are heavily vested in their learning process. They participate in the lesson planning process and take ownership for their education. When taking ownership, the student can properly criticize their learning experience and suggest ways to improve it. In addition, an empowered student creates their own learning opportunities and assess themselves for self- improvement (Ripp…