Curricula

the respondents were in favour of teaching Welsh, 227 were against and 127 were neutral. This great unanimity encouraged the board to carry out their proposal. Similarly, the Llanwonno School Board were in the process of introducing Welsh to the curricula after parents had displayed favourable attitudes towards the proposal.2 In the Barry School Board district, teaching of Welsh was predicted 'to become very popular' as it came to into view that out of 150 households 140 were in favour of…

have frequently been at odds with each other, disagreeing on what information is appropriate for what students, and when. Religious and cultural values have become a part of the conversation, as well as scientific studies looking at what sorts of curricula are effective and the effects on students. Amidst all of this debate and conflict, LGBTQ+ students’ needs have not always been centered. Historically, there has always been a lack of acknowledgement of what these students need, or even their…

Moreover, Long et al., (2011), called for didactic and practical training to develop public health advocacy skills in undergraduate curricula and continuing education that are needed to promote water fluoridation. Communities with identified, advocacy trained, and fluoridation skilled champions will possess the initial ingredients for change in non-fluoridating communities. Further…

Cognitive Imperialism in the Education of Aboriginal Students Cognitive imperialism is a form of cognitive manipulation used to discredit other knowledge bases and values and seeks to validate one source of knowledge and empower it through public education (Battiste, 1986). For centuries, it is the means by which the Aboriginal peoples have been denied inclusion in the public education system while the privilege group has defined itself as the inclusive, ideal, and normative. Cognitive…

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides important and, oftentimes, life-sustaining services to Nebraskans. The mission of the Nebraska DHHS is "helping people live better lives," with the motivation to find ways to effectively provide these services and make a difference in the lives of so many people. This project was implemented to address one of the reasons for health inequities in Nebraska—communication and lack of access to health care among residents with limited…

Leadership Philosophy In the effort to create “a new wave of experimentation and advancement” (Senge, 2013, p. 11) within the STEM curricula at OCTC in this Action Research study, my leadership philosophy is guided by Senge’s (2013) disciplines which are building a shared vision, personal mastery, team learning, mental models, and systems thinking for effective leadership within a learning organization. Building a shared vision is sharing pictures of the future with the members to decide on a…

instance, there has been a gradual shift towards increasing state power regarding education policy and authority. While the General Assembly originally instructed local governments to create certain education bodies, certification processes and curricula, the end of the Civil War marked a significant turning point for North Carolina public schools. States significantly increased financing for schools as well as prescribed courses and textbooks schools were supposed to use in order to boost…

through these different experiences to be successful (Parks, 2011). These experiences also need to tie in with the objectives of the institution, as indicated by question one. One important part in using Tyler’s Rationale in the planning process in curricula planning in a classroom is making sure to identify the abilities of the students (Koeller & Thompson, 1980). If something is too hard for students, they will not be successful and thus be unmotivated. On the flip side, if something is too…

exceedingly competitive graduate market. By taking a internship and placement work it can lead graduates to gain experience and develop their team work and interpersonal skills which an employer would look for when hiring a graduate. Yet, effective curricula 's have a close link to the labour market and target jobs with relatively high earnings, strong employment growth and good opportunities for…

The American educational system presents a controversial discussion on effective curricula to ensure preparing students to remain predominant competitors in the reality of a global economy. However, civilians who persistently claim the eventual demise of academics due to the gradual progression towards standardization and privatization often deem it “obsolete and should be abolished” (Botsein). It is imperative though to consider the various aspects of a secondary institution that permit a…