Experiential education

conducted to inform the teachers of the culture of the Mesquaki. Some teachers “continued to blame the Mesquaki students and saw them as lacking English language skills, motivation to succeed, self-esteem, parental guidance, and community support for education. Other white teachers embraced the message of the workshop: that Mesquaki youth were silent because this was the ‘Indian’ way of communicating and learning” (EAR page 223). If teachers not only knew about the cultures that make of their…

Until I came to The Gunnery, I went to a school for students with learning differences. Teachers spoke more slowly and repeated information often, classes were small (12 students maximum), with two teachers, and everyone had time with tutors built into their daily schedules. I felt as if I couldn’t leave, because I was used to a school that held my hand. When I arrived here, I had to check off the classes I wanted to attend, be independent, find my way around. In my old school, I did my work…

Having a favorite artist, your own way of dressing, or having a strong belief in something, are few of the different parts of your personality. If you have ever wondered how your character came to be, the answer is all around you. To be less broad and narrow things down, im referring to the well known agents of socialization. This refers to the four primary groups which includes the family, peer groups, school, and the mass media. Although it may not be obvious, the agents of socialization play…

the Ohio Department of Education in the allocation and distribution of funds. The first priority is given to public school students. The Ohio Department of Education fully funds every public school student accepted into the College Credit Plus program. The next priority is given to the private school studentsand the last priority is the homeschool students. In 2015-2016, most homeschool students received no funding because no money was left once the Ohio Department of Education got to them. As a…

permitted by superiors at school, a place where student should feel safe (Bates). A reworked dress code that allows for the self-expression of a student, will not deteriorate their self worth, and allow for the double standard be removed so a boys’ education will not be prioritized over a girl…

factories, where teachers and students act out a script written by someone who has never visited their classroom and where ‘achievement’ means nothing more than scoring well on a bubble test.”(Walker) Teachers are required to provide an excellent education to all students, but in reality they focus too much on testing to the test and not enough time on other essential subjects. Many school districts place so much importance on testing that it affects teachers retention based on the test…

continually self-reflect to improve my own skills. Working with children will also require me to work within a team to supply the best education possible. I also need to be respectful, acceptable, and flexible as all children deserve the right for an education regardless of economic or racial background. Creativity and good listening skills are also an important part of education. Working with children and adults, I require communication skills, good time management, impartiality, and cope well…

What is freedom? It’s defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. Without hindrance and restraint is the key part to this. A person is given the right to freedom in the Constitution. However, their right to freedom gets violated when schools try to force uniforms on a student. There has been many attempts to stretch dress code policies, which aren’t as restrictive as uniforms but still hinder rights. For example, 13 year old Alan Newsom had…

First and foremost is student success. Success being, student learning and understanding the material presented. It is more than helping them memorize things long enough to get a good exam grade. To know a student is succeeding, he or she will have mastered the material. Once the material is mastered, the exam will come. Do not focus on making sure they can pass a test, so what if they do or do not. Focus on making sure they are learning and growing. If a student cannot succeed in the…

Having an effective lesson plan should be one of the most important things that every teacher should strive to have. When teachers have an effective lesson plan it provides them with a guide for teaching a lesson. This allows for the least amount of distractions because having a lesson plan keeps teachers on track. It also allows for teachers to track students’ progress. Teachers can also set and achieve goals that they want their child students to learn by writing it down in their lesson plans.…