Category: Education

  • Educational Assessment Process

    Educational assessment is a process of documenting the learners’ knowledge, attitudes and skills. Assessment focuses on an individual student, course group, or an organization. Assessment in learning is an essential practice to every instructor. An Instructor assesses the students’ learning process using two major approaches. Traditional assessment relies on forced choice and written measures while…

  • Governance of Higher Education Institutions

    Abstract The paper explores the kind of governance that is practiced in most of the institutions of higher learning. A more critical look is given to Whitman College, a small college of liberal art and sciences found in the United States. A brief history of the college is first presented followed by the statement the…

  • The Royal Spoon: Imaginative Story

    Sterling was a spoon unlike any other; supposedly made from the finest silver and inlaid with gold and intricate designs from stem to head; he distinguished himself as a spoon fit only for the hands of the king. Every day he was at the king’s table being used on all manner of fresh soups and…

  • Positive Behavioral Supports

    Table of Contents Introduction Origins of Positive Behavior Support Positive Behavior Support: A Three Tier Continuum Challenges Faced While Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Advantages of Implementing Positive Behavior Supports Managing Disruptive Behaviors through Positive Behavior Supports Conclusion References Introduction Education 50 years ago was not what it is like today. Schools today are confronted with…

  • The Book “At a Glance: Writing Paragraphs and Beyond”

    Table of Contents Chapter 7: Descriptive Narration Chapter 8: Exemplification Chapter 9: Analysis by Division Chapter 10: Process Analysis Chapter 11: Cause and Effect Chapter 12: Classification Chapter 13: Comparison and Contrast Chapter 14: Definition Chapter 15: Argument References Chapter 7: Descriptive Narration Chapter 7 is devoted to the descriptive narration. The narrative is a…

  • Contemporary Education: Foundational Theories Comparison

    Table of Contents Compare and Contrast Foundation Theories Lev Vygotsky Interview John Dewey Interview Maria Montessori Interview Comparison and Contrast Conclusion Reference List Compare and Contrast Foundation Theories The contemporary education is based on the theories and approaches that were developed by several outstanding foundational experts of the 20th century. These well-known practitioners explored various…

  • Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests-Revised and Test of Early Reading Ability, Third Edition

    Table of Contents Introduction Thesis Statement Comparing and contrasting TERA-3 and WRMT-R Normative Group Reliability and validity Strengths and limitations of each assessment instrument Recommended Assessment instrument References Introduction Basically, assessment is usually confused with and equated to evaluation. However, these binary concepts are apparently very different. As it emanates, assessment could be used in…

  • Peer Instruction Learning Approach

    My organization PMU is the first university in the country to implement the use of the Peer Instruction learning approach. This has been motivated by the school’s undertakings to make necessary changes that can help improve the learning experience for students in my country. With the ongoing call to find and develop student-centered learning approaches,…

  • The Uses, Functions, and Shortcomings of University Writing Centers: The Disservice or No Proofreading Policies for ES/FL Learners

    Table of Contents Identifying the Problem Area Significance of the Problem Rationale for the Research Theoretical Implications for the Action Research Methodology Conclusion and Recommendations References ESP Writing Skills Survey – Results Identifying the Problem Area Importance of effective writing skills is enormous with regard to the existing academic and professional standards. During the peer-tutoring…

  • Mathematics and the Common Core State Standards

    There are six standards that dominate mathematical applications. They include proper understanding of the mathematical problem and patiently solving them. The second is the need for efficient and numerical reasoning, while the third is the division of ideas through a proper analysis of other people’s reasoning. The fourth standard is proper learning of mathematical systems,…