Curricula

disadvantage already disadvantaged groups. In fact, as the National Center for Fair and Open Testing reports in 2011, “Testing leads to standardized instruction that ignores individual differences, needs and cultural variations, such as through ‘scripted curricula’. One size fits few, and that one size takes as its norm white, middle to upper class experiences and cultural practices.” It is absolutely vital to acknowledge these critical differences, however all standardized tests do is ignore…

help teachers build their curriculum and teach their students in a way that will foster a better and well-rounded understanding of the Holocaust as opposed to a role model driven education about the Holocaust. The foundation suggests starting any curricula by defining the term Holocaust so the children have a clear sense of how to use the word and what it…

The citizens of the United States are firm believers on children becoming the future leaders of the nation. With this ideality in our society, a well-established education is a key factor to help the children. Comic books will lead them onto the path of success. Incidentally, comic books are often perceived only as a form of entertainment, rarely is it seem as an educational book. As we advance as a nation, more and more educators start to divulge into graphic novels and begin to see the…

A. Overview The aim of this project is to instil and foster the growth of self-initiative with high school students by incorporating a sustainable urban gardening system. By teaching scholars how to sustainably feed themselves there are economic, social and environmental values of this initiative. The method of hydroponics has been used extensively as a sustainable means of producing food. The system grows food in an enclosed space,without the use of soil . This model will be introduced in the…

Intelligent Design theory and creationism both believe life formed on earth from a single being. This being is far more intelligent than human being, and was needed to produce the most intricate and complex designs to form life. Each are very similar in explaining an individual being acted alone in the development of life on earth. Both theories of ID and creationism deny all scientific data supporting natural selection as the foundation of evolution. They’re answer to natural selection are an…

EDF 6460 Foundations of Measurement The Foundations of Measurement course’s purpose is to educate future leaders on data assessments and areas in need of improvement based off of data. This course dove into the importance of ethics within the educational system, formative and summative assessment, and the analysis of comparing data. Through this course, I was able to complete the online certification from the National Institute of Health Office of Extramural Research. As a future leader, data…

Yuming Kuo, who was an industrious and earnest organizer, was an investment adviser in a stock broker company. He researched and analyzed the business conditions of both listed and OTC companies, and gathered the world-wide news about everything, especially put close attention to the government's trading and economy policies. Although investing in stock market could not guarantee always making profits, his still reasonably estimated both the risks and the profits under the legitimate company…

a. Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-3 defines the warrant officer as a self-aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor. Junior warrant officers are capable of employing their expertise at the appropriate levels on the battlefield, while being able to understand, convey, and execute the commander’s intent and build cohesive unit level teams (DA PAM 600-3). b. Often, we find senior warrant officers in leadership type roles and positions. The Army has changed to…

Two schools disagree on whether operating under the new No Child Left Behind Act is best for their student's growth or not. The first school has students take less tests and teaches many subjects equally, however, certain students seem to excel more than others. The second school, although more focused on helping all students reach proficiency, limits time on subjects other than math and reading. These schools represent the old school systems versus the new systems which are under the No Child…

Perfection is impossible to achieve. Throughout history, many people tried to create a perfect society. Though it has never worked, people are still trying to get as close to utopia as possible. America is a country that has gone through various improvements by all sorts of leaders. They all had a plan to improve the society. President Lyndon Johnson was one of these leaders. In his 1964 "Great Society" speech, Lyndon B. Johnson proposes his plan for a successful and great America. President…