Higher Learning

Reading is the process of constructing meaning from text. Whether it be written, graphic, paper-based or digital, we use our contextual knowledge to assist us in understanding what we read, based on our social purpose and cultural background (Winch et al., 2014, p. 5). Traditionally, reading was viewed as a simple visual-cognitive skill and good reading was considered being able to read letters and pronounce words correctly. Comprehension was never the focus; however, we now see the purpose…

providing an excellent early education? Even though the importance of early childhood learning may appear obvious to everyone who has witnessed the effortlessness with which growing up multilingually helps children to speak multiple languages fluently later in life, the beginning of children’s efforts in public education are somehow vague; some children do not visit even pre-school, others already start out learning in pre-kindergarten. This text will act as a point of reference about the…

logistics are featured. These facts enhance his reasoning with the audience as they provide support for his reasoning. He writes that social science research has proved that integrated classrooms provide students with “enhanced learning, higher academic achievement for minorities, higher educational and occupational aspirations” and etc. The author uses this to support the reason that integration in classroom is important. He lists the benefits that students could possibly attain if people…

remembering a birthday. Ever since I had more responsibility i've been getting grades that are higher than I expected making me want to be organized for…

“classroom learning” (Herman, Dreyfus & Goldman, 1990, p. 3) and instructional techniques (p. 8). This publication was written twelve years before No Child Left Behind was signed into law, so it represents the beneficial aspects of testing on teaching and learning without the context of No Child Left Behind to skew our thinking as a result of that contentious legislation. It might be easy to forget that the presence of these high stakes tests have had a positive influence on teaching and…

My understanding of enquiry/inquiry is the ability to seek or request for truth, information, or knowledge through investigation and questioning for both my students and my own teaching practices. As human beings we continuously dissecting the reality of the world we are in and what we perceive in our own point of view. That viewpoint is bendable and, through practice along with perseverance we learn to critically reflect and eliminates our personal biases. One can only see the world through…

As an educator, it is important to master an effective level of cultural competence. Obtaining a minimal level of cultural competences will allow educators to better understand their student’s needs as well as help the student blend with the classroom environment. In regards to standardized tests, there is data to support that these tests are “culturally and linguistically biased against students from backgrounds different from the majority culture” (Pierangelo & Giuliani, 2017, p. 216). The…

Reflection Paper for Field Observations My field hours were completed with Mr, Atteberry, a second grade teacher, at G.G.B. Elementary School. Having very little teaching experience in the classroom, this opportunity was very eye-opening for me. I have never worked with young students and I was nervous to meet new people. Luckily, the transition was easier than past class observations. Mr. Atteberry and myself shared very similar ideals and we had a lot in common. It was very beneficial for…

Being a student athlete is very hard to manage and being a first semester freshman in college trying to figure it all out is even more difficult. USC has taught me a lot this but the one thing I found most helpful was learning how to manage my time better and be more organized. The most valuable thing I found out about this topic was all the different ways to actually put into perspective all the work I have ahead of me and all the different ways to better manage my time. This topic was so…

(“Homeschooling”). Homeschooling is projected to increase by about seven percent every year too (“????). These growth rate represents the obvious growth of homeschooling nation wide. Aspects of homeschooling that typically cause arguments include learning environment, test scores, religious freedom, social life, emotional problems, qualified parents, low regulations, and work pace. Considerable amounts of parents, students, critics, proponents, and authorities have their arguments as to whether…