The Common Core State Standards Initiative, simply referred to as Common Core, is an education reform that has been accepted in 45 U.S. states. The Common Core Initiative was developed between 2006 and 2010, and was intended to replace current state standards (Kornhaber, Griffith, and Tyler 3). Common core was put in place to align school curriculums across the country, to allow standardized testing to be implemented. With standardized testing put into place, it allows government to look at…
It was my last day of another exciting summer camp season. I stood in the middle of the playground and scanned the room to ensure that all my campers were being safe and playing fair with one another. I began to relax my guard, feeling confident that all was well. At that same moment I heard a piercing outcry of my name. I quickly turned my shift in the direction of the scream and noticed a significant amount of blood running down one of my camper’s face. As I rushed towards her aid, she…
my greatest fear, so I figured if I can’t do public speaking I can’t be a teacher. However, once I changed my major from dental hygiene to education my fear suddenly went away. As I was taking my dental hygiene classes, I worked at and still work at a retail store called…
Music Education Cut from Schools We are living and breathing in a world full of possibility. Students everywhere are becoming smarter, more creative, and innovative, more than likely because of music. Music education is becoming more and more threatened to be cut from the school system; “I see the decisions my fellow principals are making, and I understand the pressure, but they need to remember the big picture,” says Paul Young, the principal of West Elementary School in Lancaster, OH. “I…
doctor, but a teacher as well. Beginning my freshman year, I was given the opportunity to volunteer at different health fairs around the Dallas area, going out to low-income communities…
because of the mysterious way she disappeared, but most don’t know her story. She was more than an unsolved mystery. In the early 1900s there were more women obtaining college degrees but their career choices were limited. Most professions were dominated by men and most women including Amelia chose a career in social services, teaching and nursing. Amelia enjoyed helping others but she followed her heart and became a pilot. Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. She is the daughter of…
are disadvantaged within a typical Australian classroom. It is often migrants and refugees who are identified as having English as their second language and are therefore expected to fall into a lower English and literacy bracket after Assessment. From this, the NESB students are supported accordingly. With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI) being native Australians, it can be assumed that students of this cultural background speak and have been taught Australian English regularly and…
components have a unique and profound impact on how I interact with my co-workers and employees as well as how I approach my daily responsibilities. There are strengths associated with each individual preference that have helped me find success in my career.…
this class had to offer. Setting goals, knowing your learning style, and using helpful resources that can be found on the University of Phoenix website can help you better prepare for your success in not only your education but your future career as well. From the beginning of my education I have always set goals such as: graduate high school, go to college, and graduate college. That’s all i thought my goals were but Gen. 201 has taught me that it is more than just long term goals. My most…
Imagine you are fresh out of high school, graduated top of your class, and now on your way to college. Now imagine your University is several hours away from home. Your parents inform you that the only way to get around from place-to-place will be with the obtainment of a new vehicle. Now you are burdened with the task of deciding when, where, what, and how you will carry out the task of buying a car. What is the first step to take? Many young adults are thrown into confusing situations like the…