Numeracy

Apparently, the interactive nature of a knowledgebased society and a knowledge-based economy mandates the ability to collaborate. “Those who have successfully created cultures of innovation and creativity suggest that one key is to… embrace participation, collaboration, networking…” Collaboration and teamwork is such a key element to many aspects of life - it appears everywhere, and this skill comes in handy later in life in many situations, maybe even tomorrow. It took me a slight bit of…

Introduction: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Why should education be a vital consideration in India’s development today? In 2003 the former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Mandela used this as a means of liberating his country to move forward from the previously dysfunctional education system and be able to initiate a new system, which could provide…

Background Information Kindergarten program was first introduced in Germany in the mid 19th century and took its first roots in Ontario in 1870s. The first junior kindergarten was introduced in Ottawa in 1943 followed by Toronto 4 years later (ETFO, 2001). By the end of 1970s, enrollment of 5 year olds in kindergarten programs in Ontario was at 100%. By 1990s, majority of 4 year olds (95%) were enrolled in junior kindergarten programs (ETFO, 2001). It should be noted that kindergarten…

We all instinctively know that great teachers matter. Consistent throughout our nation and across the globe and even in the developing countries, schools and communities always look to hire the best teachers; and parents everywhere always sought for the best schools and the best teachers for their children. Whether in America or in any country of the world, every child deserves a great teacher. Providing all children with the opportunity for a world-class education is critical for their…

find themselves having to compulsorily register for a module in research methodology and statistics. (Onwuegbuzie, 2000) asserts that the role of statistics is to orientate the would be graduate to the world of research, which improves both their numeracy skills and further improve their employability since research also teaches the to-be graduates to explore and solve problems scientifically. 2. Problem statement There has been recognition among distance learning students at UNISA that many…

Children’s brains develop rapidly in their first 5 years that will help build a strong foundation for future outcomes in school and life. CDF works to ensure access to quality childhood and development opportunities. Valuable education and social experiences in high quality child care have a positive influence on children 's development and school readiness. Failure to make investments can lead to…

This form of assessment provides information and feedback upon which decisions and adaptations can be made and provides students with directions for future learning. Research has shown, (Petty, 2004) that this feedback while you learn has more effect on student achievement than any other factor. It gives students an intrinsic motivation to learn rather than extrinsic, therefore doing something or learning something because they want to not because they have been told they have to. Generally the…

families. There are nine features which have been identified to put the key principles into practice. These are Role of Staff, Attachments, Transitions, Observation, planning and assessment, Partnership Working, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and Numeracy, Environments and Play. All of these key principles and features of practice are interrelated and interdependent. (Learning Teaching Scotland 2010) Part of my job is also about being responsible for my own professional development. If I have…

More recently Wilkinson (1996) has proposed that income inequality has a greater impact on individual health than income itself. Income inequality may have some self-sufficient impact on health, or it may function through problems of control and stress this relates to the example from Brown and Harris, 1978, “Parenting on low incomes has been shown to be associated with stress and depression among women” (Citied in Acheson, 1996; 76). Low incomes may lead to withdrawals of essential services…

The teaching assistant should be familiar with all plans and should identify and source resources required. As a teaching assistant it is important to recognise that children are individuals and as such will differ in expectation, motivation and learning styles which can be affected by factors such as culture, gender, family, peers and previous experiences. The teaching assistant supports the school and teachers to develop inclusion so that all children regardless of barriers can access the…