Prairie School

Ron Miller (1991), is one of the recent strong voices in the holistic education. In addition to the perspectives stated above, he describes four essential characteristic of holistic education outlined by Andrew P. Johnson 1. Holistic education nurtures the development of the whole person It is not simply worried with building up the intellectual capacities alone or getting higher scores on tests and examinations. Like all humanistic learning theories suggest, holistic learning also in the same…

4. The strategies of listening skill listening strategies are very helpful to the students, but without grammar, vocabulary and the knowledge of phonology, these strategies stay not enough, teachers should teach students these strategies and increase the knowledge of grammar and etc. (Goh, 2000) . Vandergrift (1999) reported that strategies are conscious means where learners can manage and assess their own comprehension and responses, for that reason, strategy development is very significant…

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: AN INSPIRATION OR UNECESSARY BURDEN? School curriculum is the total experiences of a student under the guidance of the school. Some experiences are planned while others are unplanned i.e., the Hidden Curriculum. Extra-curricular activities are part of the unplanned curriculum of educational system which provide to the students numerous educational and social opportunities which are not included in the classroom setting. Extra-curricular activities include such…

school’s curriculum because theater participation helps develop social tolerance, it is a great form of self expression, and the arts also provide new challenges for peers. Countless numbers of people think that arts education should not be offered in schools; however, theater participation helps develop social tolerance in numerous…

grow, they develop skills that become practical to use while in school. Although art is vital in a child’s learning process, most parents aren’t aware of the benefits that come when their child is involved in art activities. It is up to the child’s parents to find a way to change and direct a path in order to help a child become successful. When children become involved in art activities, they obtain several skills that are vital for school and will be able to use for the rest of their life. A…

I think phones should be allowed in school, we may not have to be on them all the time but we should at least be able to have them incase we need to call someone or if we have free time in a class we could play games, listen to music, or use google, dictionary.com, and an example of is our history book is online and at school sometimes there’s not enough chromebooks or Ipads. Mobile devices are kind of like a drug that children, teens, and young adults can’t seem to put down and that’s…

recess within this allotted time frame. Schools in certain areas allow the students to leave campus during lunchtime, while schools that are considered a problematic school are not allowed this privilege. As well as dividing children lunch times up according to age groups. Children are being forced to wear uniforms to some schools and is being recommended at other schools, but not enforced as of yet. Security officers are being placed in schools and on school grounds for extra security measures…

therefore, teachers should (3) listen to their students’ comments and inquiries to make sure students feel like their opinion matters in the classroom. As a teacher, I would ensure that I listen to my students not only about the class, but also about any school issues my student might be going through such as bullying or peer pressure. Diversity has become an important part of American culture, and this diversity starts from the classroom where students from every race, color, and gender get…

the money. The shortage for agriculture teachers has been an ongoing problem for our schools in the United States for years. The reasons for the shortage are; requirements for this career are high and salary is too low. But where is the problem and how can we fix it? Would hearing…

wonderful rules and advisors. Many issues within the school are unsettling for students; The first issue is the technology or the lack of technology. The school started, this year, by saying everything would be done on the computer. They informed students at a very late date to buy a computer. Lack of communication is a great asset of Bayou. Some students, including one of my friends, were told so late that they could not purchase a computer. Once school started, particular books were online. My…