Religious education

Students often feel uncomfortable in a Sexual Education courses and even when they need help they have a hard time asking for it.One big reason for this is the stigma behind sex. The more we discuss the subject of sex the more we get rid of the poor stigma around it.If we introduce more sexual themed discussions at a younger age we have a better that chance students will feel comfortable with getting help and asking questions. Sexual Education in Michigan while it has good groundwork needs…

In this paper I will reflect on my experience volunteering with the Building Bridges program and describe the cultural group this program serves. Furthermore, I will discuss my analysis of the impact of oppression and privilege on the students enrolled in the program using concepts I have learned in the course. Finally, I will reflect on what I have learned about myself in the process of interacting with a cultural group that is outside of my comfort zone. Throughout the semester I volunteered…

Education in the United States promises equal opportunity to every student. However, does equal opportunity truly grant every person with the resources and access he or she needs in order to succeed in a standardized education system? With incredibly different ethnic groups coming together in one system, how can a general education adapt to a multicultural curriculum in order to promote appreciation for cultural diversity? Thurgood Marshall once stated that “the United States has been called the…

in schools has been a subject to discussion as there are some people who think having prayer in schools is against the constitution. As children are too young to distinguish right and wrong, and they have no idea about religion, exposing them to religious matters and prayer is controversial. One of the articles that favors having prayer in schools is “We Need More Prayer” that is written by Armstrong Williams. Also, one of the articles that discusses against having prayer in schools is “How Can…

The problem that manifests in South Africa especially amongst teenagers in the society is drug abuse. I say this because teenagers in schools have a habit of using drugs to stimulate their performance, build up their self-esteem or because of peer pressure and none of these should be happening in schools as drugs are illegal and they have negative effects for their bodies. Drug abuse is the excessive use of a substance that is illegal either alcohol or drugs, this leads the teen to be dependent…

American culture. Mutualism evokes a sense of belonging and solidarity with group members that support the development of consensus and relationship building. In education there is a tendency to stress completion and work for personal gain over cooperation. Grades, achievement scores and honors are perfect examples of this mindset in education. When working with Native American students educators need to modify their mindset. Incorporating cooperative activities with competitive activities in…

get some form of education in the United States. Although, the United States hasn’t always been so “equal” either. Women in America weren’t allowed to vote until August 18, 1920.…

Let the students dress to show their own style and personality! What if they have a select religious belief and they want to pursue the religious belief? would any parent say about the cost of uniforms? Why should everybody dress the same way every day for the whole school year? Where will the parent be able to purchase the uniforms? Would the faculty/staff want to look the same as the students that attend the school? How would the students express and show their feelings? How would they react…

For centuries, education has been an important key to life and success. As soon as they are old enough, children are sent to preschool to embark on the eternal journey of learning. Horace Mann, the father of American education, was a Massachusetts politician who established unparalleled educational innovations and completely changed the way schools taught. He came up with seven theories for the ideal education system. Horace Mann’s theories of knowledge and consensus are applicable to society…

“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits” - Thomas Jefferson. The highest law in our land in the US is the Constitution, which has some amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Public school districts must balance students’ constitutional rights with the need for safety and the prevention of violence or disruption of school rules. The…