When marketing, it is important to know whether color and location affect a person’s decision to take the product or not. Previous studies have looked at the effect that color and location has had on the taking behavior of people. Saito (1996) found that the geographical location and cultural proximity are possible factors for color preference. The study was done in Asian countries with university students. They were asked to rate their three most and least liked colors from a neutral color…
Harvest on the Campagna The piece I chose to write about is Harvest on the Campagna by John Gatsby Chapman. This piece is displayed in the Kentucky Museum at Western Kentucky University. The museum had a wide range of artwork both professional and local, although, this particular one caught my eye at the door as it was displayed in the front lobby near the entrance. This piece is approximately 8 x 3 ½ and was surrounded by a large golden frame that was surely a show stopper but, that’s not…
A composite classroom is a classroom where children from usually two consecutive year groups are placed together in one class under the care of one teacher. In some cases where numbers of children across the school are small for example in a country school, there may be a bigger range of ages in the same class. Terms such as 'multilevel ', 'multiple dass ', 'composite dass ', 'multi-grade dass ' and, in the case of one teacher schools, 'unitary schools ' are also found in the literature…
Character Education in School Systems Our character is more than what we show others, it is whom we are when no one is watching. Teaching children moral qualities such as leadership, courage, honesty, having respect for others, or even having respect for themselves is an important aspect of life. Ms. Jessica Lahey, who works for the Atlantic Monthly Magazine, is a strong adherent of character education in schools. In her article “The Benefits of Character Education: What I Learned from Teaching…
Growing up as a child, my parents inculcated that getting an education was an essential tool I needed in order to strive in this world. At the time, I did not fully understand why they wanted me to get an educational and a career if they, themselves, had not done it. I was young and naïve and was unaware of the circumstances that I was being brought up in. My parents left their native country and came to the U.S.A. seeking a better future for themselves and gave me an opportunity at a brighter…
Introduction Nowadays, the technology has been impacting the education and both technology and education are improving. In schools, students use computers to write, read, and research. So, using computer leads to reduce using handwriting skill. However, handwriting fluency is an important skill of early learning and communication because it helps to have clear writing. Also, it helps to improve students’ thinking. The question here is “does using computer affect second grade students’…
I studied English Literature as an A level, which strengthened my love of reading. I have always been a keen reader since I was in primary school, with Roald Dahl being my favourite childhood author. Now that I am teaching in primary schools, reading is something that I highly promote to allow all children to gain a love of reading for pleasure as well as deepening their knowledge and inquisitiveness. For example, on my previous…
Depression and Anxiety have for many years been downplayed and minimized. Walking down the street one can hear individuals talking about their “depressing” weekend and the “anxiety” they feel over a possible date. What many fail to understand is that the fact that Anxiety and Depression are real mental illnesses that require a lot of work and extensive treatment. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “It 's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also…
2007 and Tait, 2008), therefore literature review is up to date. The study effectively finds studies to support their controlled study. The researcher demonstrates having understanding and knowledge about the subject when discussing the subject. Primary sources are used in the study, to support the actual events and finding. The study’s framework was more of a practical framework. The study was not informed by previous theories to develop the current theory, however, it is an accumulation of…
education is split into primary and secondary education. Children generally begin school at the age of seven. Primary…