notable thinker, is remembered for his teachings. Although he never wrote anything down, his followers were the ones who made his teachings in a collection of writings, known as the Analects. The Analects are filled with the thoughts of Confucius and includes topics such as diverse marriage, music and death. His foundation established the values and ideals of a traditional Chinese society, which became known as Confucianism. Confucius’s philosophy is very powerful and is still referred to
career. There may be several reasons for a person to choose teaching; it may be idealistic or practical (Ornstein & Levine, 2008). However, it was never my intention to become a teacher before I entered college. My inclination was actually on the field of Philosophy and Science; however, faced with the ever-changing challenges as to how to use my knowledge in the practical world we are living in, I veered my disposition on the field of education. Despite the fact that being an educator bestows you the
emotional tanks giving truthful, specific praise, and honor the game (PCA, 2013). Positive coaching is a philosophy that can not only translate to wins, but also positive sport experiences and development outside of athletics (Gould & Carson, 2000; McPartlin, 2010). At my current position with a 14 regional volleyball team, I believe positive coaching is necessary. This is because the context is ideal for positive coaching because it focuses on deliberate practice, but also fun. Positive coaching as
This essay aims to analyse Archidamus’ conception of courage in relation to the ideals of shame, self- control, good- judgement and moderation. Thereafter I will proceed to compare and contrast these ideals with those embodied by the future guardians in Socrates ideal city, and conclude with my verdict, that is, why I feel the demographics in both texts are likely to resemble each other, more than not. According to Thucydides, Archidamus is intellectual and moderate- “[he] had a reputation for intelligence
Peter Abelard wrote an autobiography called “The Story of My Misfortunes" which was written in the 1130s. It illustrated the story of his romance with Heloise and the uncles disprove about their relationship. In this piece of literature Peter Abelard demonstrated the context of the medieval world and his development as a Christian philosopher. He’s known as a philosopher during the Middle Ages, and a poet. Abelard was born in Le Pallet, France in the year 1079, and had three brothers and one sister
matter what form it takes, will always be that of expression. I, like many others no doubt, find myself in the all too familiar position of being a relatively new TESOL practitioner. The result of which, is my unfamiliarity with many of the central theories on the subject in comparison to my more experienced colleagues. Nevertheless, once I began to research the subject of communicative language
especially the two scenarios, triggers a flash back in memory. In my last secondary year, I was to some extent ‘Ella’. Although I had a high academic level and was an ideal student in majority of my classes, I used to misbehave in Math session. I actually had an agreement with the teacher that I stay at the principals’ office till his session is over. Mathematics actually was the only subject that I couldn’t understand or engage in its curriculum. My grades were always below average and it felt upsetting not
students. The narrator’s stated purpose suggests that he is a reflective man who sees himself as an important person in the lives of his students because, as a history teacher, he “battled their indolence with discipline, their boorishness with philosophy, and the arrogance of their stations with the history of great men before them” (p. 155). The narrator believes he
Interestingly, despite his initial message, Malcolm X took a more peaceful approach towards whites in his later years. This change in his legacy did not last for long however, as he was killed by gunmen. These statements are practically a summary of my initial understanding of Malcolm X as a civil rights activist. However, after reading “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”, I learnt that there was more to him as a person and what defined his character throughout the different
Beliefs in Teaching Grammar and Common Classroom Practices in Schools in Malaysia By Elisha Nurusus Faculty of Educational Studies CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction The debate for the most suitable teaching approaches to teach English Language in Malaysian secondary schools’ classrooms is still much alive and endless, even decades after Malaysia’s formation in 1963. Over the years, schools in this country have gone through several radical changes because of the changes in education policies