Category: Education
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Survey Design & Questionnaire Development
Table of Contents Variable Names Conceptual Model Conceptual Definitions Operational Definitions Level of Measurement Satisfaction with Educational Experiences Questionnaire As part of its annual quality improvement initiative aimed at establishing strengths and identifying areas of improvement, Penn State Harrisburg is interested in assessing if students are satisfied with their educational experiences in the MPA program.…
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Legal Education in Nigeria and the United Kingdom
Table of Contents Background Key Objective of the Proposed Research Terms of Reference of the Proposed Research Identification of the Appropriate Methodology The Final Questionnaire Identification of the Appropriate Sampling Approach and Its Rationale Suggested Data Analysis Approach Suggested Time Scale References Background The United Kingdom has earned vast recognition in various fields, including the…
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Thinking skills used in a lesson
Table of Contents Objective of studying the unit Application of thinking skills Analysis of the lesson in terms of the thinking skills Works cited Students in first grade are young children who are still developing especially brain wise. They need their teachers to be patient and understanding because different children have different rate of grasping…
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Do Adults Learn Better in Groups?
Table of Contents Introduction Individual Learning Group Learning Comparison Conclusion References Introduction The learning process is a vital component of the society since it leads to the acquisition of knowledge that can be used to advance the society. For decades, the modern world has given greater attention to childhood learning. Adult learning has been largely…
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Fishbone Diagram in Education
For this brainstorming activity, I decided to apply a fishbone diagram to discuss possible solutions for the low reading performance of some students. The teachers involved in the process were participating in the discussion and sharing the ideas. The chosen approach helped them structure their thoughts because everyone added at least four branches to the…
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Major Training Techniques in Education
This paper dwells upon major training techniques. Central characteristics are pointed out. Main advantages and disadvantages of the techniques are also identified. The brief analysis of the major training methods helps come to a very valuable conclusion. Thus, each training technique is aimed at specific goals and each of the methods should be used in…
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Situated Cognition: Learning by Doing
Why does learning by doing work or not work? Situated cognition or learning is the one that happens through practice. Basically, the learners are put into “real-life” situations where they are required to apply certain skills (Learning Theories Study Book 75). This is clearly demonstrated in the video called “Sam Learns about Situated Cognition” where…
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Correction of Learning Difficulties in Children
Table of Contents Introduction Profile of a student with learning difficulty Diagnostic Sessions Identification and description of learning difficulty Recommendations for Jones’ Future Learning References Introduction Learning disorders or learning difficulties are sunshade terminologies that are used for a range of learning problems. According to Chinn Steve (2004), a learning difficulty is never an intelligence…
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Experimental and Reflective Learning Theories
Introduction Higher learning entails more than just inculcating the capacity to recall information among students. According to Kolb, learning refers to “…the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (41). However, in any learning model, knowledge is desirable if learning results are to be left to the students permanently. Border notes that…
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Person Development Programs in Tertiary Education in Hong Kong
In the recent past, several questions have been asked about the effectiveness and relevance of higher education in Hong Kong. The issue has been on whether tertiary education equips graduates with the necessary skills needed to operate in a competitive environment. Based on these questions, tertiary institutions in Hong Kong have emphasised the importance of…