due to the lack of responsibilities of my parents and myself, as I became older. My parents went through a divorced when I was five years old, so my mother took custody of my brother and I. Unfortunately, she could not afford the house in which we lived in, so we moved to a two bedroom apartment in an urban area. The city to where we moved wasn’t a complete food desert but there were several fast food restaurants within a five mile radius. Where I lived played an important role in the food that I
article I read was called, “Creating Schools That Support Success for English Language Learners,” written by Jennifer Stepanek and Jacqueline Raphael with contributions from Elizabeth Autlo, Theresa Deussen, and Lynette Thompson. This article gave five lessons towards creating a better education for English language learners. I found the article to be very informative and full of great ideas. I believe that each lesson was well thought out and provided good ideas towards achieving that lesson or
Abstract: Task-based teaching plays an important part in creating an interactive environment and learning oriented performances. Task-based method, in which learners have an important role in self-development through the expression of ideas and knowledge, in a modern approach to improved learning. This research study adopts Quasi experimental approach aimed at investigating the effect of task-based learning program in syndicate literature classes with literature and linguistic students at graduate
Teaching is generally considered as a process of imparting knowledge. However, during the teaching process, teachers have to communicate and interact with the students in order to give a quality lesson. Thus, communication skills in the classroom are as important as in-depth knowledge of the particular subject which the teachers teach. In fact that, the teachers have to face a lot of problems in the classroom, so they should be aware of the importance of communication skills in teaching and they
provide findings from Malaysian teachers’ perspectives and the educational system’s context. Based on findings from this study of the beliefs and practices of teachers in teaching grammar, recommendations will be made to the improvement of pre-service and in-service teacher training programs, especially in terms of grammar teaching related courses, based on findings regarding the beliefs and practices of teachers in teaching. It can help contribute the developments of teachers’ professional growth in the
In the article “The End of Men,” Author Hanna Rosin argues that in the United States, men are falling in employment, education and play a smaller role in the family while women are advancing. Rosin also argues that this is happening because “the postindustrial economy is indifferent to men’s size and strength”. (Rosin 60) The manufacturing and construction industries have been hit high with long term unemployment. Men have lost nearly eight million jobs during the recession, causing women to become
The Leadership Challenge: Five Concepts The purpose of this essay is to discuss five concepts from The Leadership Challenge that furnish the essential elements to further develop my approach to leadership. First, I’ll offer an introduction to the five concepts I have selected. Second, I will discuss the value of setting the example through shared values and the impact of language (Kouzes, J., Posner, B., 2012). Third, I’ll address applying your past experiences in order to visualize future possibilities
The Leadership Challenge: Five Concepts The purpose of this essay is to discuss five concepts from The Leadership Challenge that furnish the essential elements to further develop my approach to leadership. First, I’ll offer an introduction to the five concepts I have selected. Second, I will discuss the value of setting the example through shared values and the impact of language (Kouzes, J., Posner, B., 2012). Third, I’ll address applying your past experiences in order to visualize future possibilities
greater understanding and a greater desire to learn. Teachers are aware of each child’s potential, and it is their responsibility to help support and guide children throughout the journey of learning” (2) Emergent curriculum: “Emergent curriculum is a style of teaching and learning that is dependent on the teacher introducing questions and listening to the children’s ideas and discussions. Through careful observation of the classroom, teachers can introduce learning explorations, and develop long-term
importantly it is a recommended fact in the field of education where the foundation of a country is being built. A school head like the head of any other institute will start looking at the things entirely from a new angle after understanding of his/her role through professional development training courses. Hence, for developing leadership attributes, to get enrolled for school leadership training programs, is mandatory for the heads in various European countries (Marshall and Reason, 2007). 2.2: Leadership