The curriculum from Deceptions: Sex Trafficking Education and Awareness fits into the history and philosophy of prevention education. In the textbook, “Family Life Education: Principles and Practices for Effective Outreach” written by Duncan and Goddard (2001), they further discuss the history and philosophy of prevention education. Family life educators in general have a focus on preventative education. Primary prevention includes helping to build knowledge and skills that are needed before…
I plan on attending college because of the vast amount of opportunities available to students for further study in refined subjects. Universities possess the capability to hone a student into a refined character that holds knowledge not provided many places elsewhere. Schools will be positively affected by my attendance because I like to explore new ideas, concepts, and enjoy learning about various topics. I will be the first to jump at an opportunity to study an interesting topic because…
between student subgroups in education has resulted in race-neutral policies formulated to address the underperformance in schools. In the last decade, significant steps have been taken by the government to warrant equal education and opportunities for students nationwide, regardless of race. On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. The NCLB is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that President Lyndon…
has gross achievement gaps in education. African American students statistically perform far below average compared to their White peers academically. This research paper will discuss previous findings for the causes of the achievement gaps that presently exist in our society today. There seems to be three themes that are recurrent and consistent in the existing research. Those themes revolve around race, family, socioeconomic status and quality of teaching and education in schools; which seem…
Educational stages within state schools are: early years, primary, secondary, higher education, and further education. In private schools these relate to nursery, pre-preparatory, preparatory, and public. Within the state education system key stages are followed, from 1-4, setting guidelines for the education knowledge expected of pupils at various ages. State schools are government funded and owned by the Local Education Authority. The schools are majority run by a board of governors. They are…
students beginning in their primary years of education such as preschool through their post secondary education, or even post graduate level. The school to prison pipeline is only pushing students out of the education system and into the criminal justice system. Essentially this pipeline targets students whom are either minorities, disabled, or LGBTQ. Through zero-tolerance policies students are becoming targets to educators and the federal education system only causing greater barriers for…
Lisa should take to ensure a successful transition to postsecondary education includes… 1. Understanding herself: Lisa should consider her interests and possible career choices. Lisa should create a list of at least three possible career she is interested in. Additionally, Lisa should be an expert on her disability; understanding her strengths and weaknesses. 2. Research options: Lisa should look at her postsecondary education options. Lisa should look at the programs the school offers,…
everywhere. Education plays in directly with poverty and people influenced by it. The level of poverty and the level of education for students in the U.S. are directly related. The educational system is not receiving enough funding from the government. Schools do not have the resources that are needed to support kids in poverty that are trying to get an education. They are funded primarily by state and local government (Friedman). This affects how much money they can spend on their students…
Education is of ample value to me and I take it very seriously. Given the chance to further my education in social work is of great importance to me. My focus as an undergrad has always been with an eye toward graduate school and a career as a professional social worker. Having gained lifelong knowledge and skills for achieving my bachelors of social work, it is a necessity to continue learning as much as I can. Furthermore, I am looking for increased opportunities to learn the required skills…
recommendation was made to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to 80% by 2020 (IOM, 2011). As a newly graduating nurse with a BSN, this author will represent an increase in current workforce statistics in this area. Additionally, higher education has equipped this author to function more effectively in a leadership role and in the management of patient care by advancing her knowledge base regarding…