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A well-taught class is one that provides you with proper knowledge on the subject, while simultaneously putting the subject matter in the larger context of a shared history and current affairs. For centuries religion has been in conversation with almost every academic pursuit created by man. Naturally, the argument of how religion should be taught in schools is part of the argument on the best way for American students to be taught, as it should be. Currently, public schools, especially…

The standards are a base set teachers can utilize as a roadmap for what students should know and be able to complete at the end of grade level. It has been shown states can modify the standards by as much as fifteen percent and still be within the guidelines. Why would we not want standards…

I am applying to the Integrated Teaching Through the Arts M.Ed. program. I currently work in arts education and have been searching for ways to connect my curriculum to core academic subjects. I believe that your program is suited to teach students to navigate this specific challenge. For me, one of the most exciting aspects of Lesley’s program is that it is structured in a way that will allow me to continue my work, and that I will be able to immediately apply my learning to my teaching and…

It is logical that better education leads to a better economy and, subsequently, a better society. Thus, the preparation of efficient teachers to provide a higher quality of education should be the goal of every nation. In 2012, 34 countries that were part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) sent their high school kids to sit down one morning to take a test. This test, the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), is an international test that serves…

Teacher education programs are devoid of some aspects relating to paideia that would make for efficient teachers. One of the best sources for that information is from teachers themselves. In “What 's Missing from Teacher Prep”, an article published in an educational journal, teachers are asked to share their opinions on their educational preparation as well as suggestions for educational reform. While the general consensus was that they felt unprepared to manage classrooms and to teach, one…

safe, caring, and exciting atmosphere that can be academically stimulating is what teachers are there to assess. Not all children are the same and there are many styles of environments that can provide learning for children of various levels of cognitive, social/emotional, and physical exceptionalities. With proper training and knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of each style of teaching, parents, teachers, education professionals, along with the student, can begin to determine what…

and be comfortable with the situation and ready to learn. How you feel when you go to school depends on your relationship with the teachers and the other students, as well as your memories in the school. Odds are, when a teacher tries to control your every move, you do not like said teacher. However, there is no efficiency in a classroom that has no discipline or teacher control. Also, if you do not have the rights or privileges that you feel are necessary to help you fully utilize your…

Today 's society mainly consists of technology; in our everyday lives we complete even the most basic tasks using some sort of electronic device. It has come to the point where people have stopped conversing with one another because everyone sitting around the table is focused on their cell phones, MP3s, or tablets. This was a problem that was claimed to be originated within teenagers but it has now progressed to children and adults. While walking down the street, sitting in a bus stop, or even…

Universities in the United States offer the same thing students want: a degree. Universities offer degrees in several areas while others offer degrees in certain concentrations. The degree allows students the opportunity to get a job and pay off their debt that accumulated from student loans. Tuition varies at every university and schools that ranks are high tend to have a higher cost of tuition. Tuition is always a decisive factor for students who cannot afford to attend such institution.…

first question I asked him was, “When did you decide to become a teacher?” He said that he decided to become a teacher when he was a sophomore in college. He went into college with an undecided major, but as he entered his second year of college he knew that teaching was the career path he wanted to take. He said that becoming a coach was the reason he first decided to go into teaching, but now that is not the reason he is still a teacher today. The next question I asked discussed why he teaches…