Category: Education

  • Writing Process in Five Simple Steps

    All writing, whether it is creative or academic, is challenging. To complete a project, one can follow the five steps of the writing process. The first stage is prewriting – all authors have to pick a particular topic about which they are going to write. If the project is academic, this step refers to the…

  • Central Asian Educational System and Western Help

    Introduction People rarely think of economy and education as of the concepts that go hand in hand. On the contrary, for the most part, people are prone to drawing a clear line between these concepts. However, as the recent events in Central Asia, namely, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian states, show, the changes within…

  • “9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever” by Bradberry

    The article “9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever” by Travis Bradberry offers an interesting approach to various abstract skills and their acquisition in order to succeed and benefit in life. Many people feel unfulfilled and spend much energy attempting to fulfill certain tasks or steps as a manner of achieving success. However,…

  • Creativity and Standards: Are They Mutually Exclusive?

    Many of us retain memories of our schoolteachers. Practically everyone had a teacher whose classes were a lot of fun to attend but were not teaching much. The same could be said for the strict disciplinarian that would never deviate from the common core even if the subject was history or literature. These teachers represent…

  • The Benefits of Higher Education for Citizens

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Developing and Improving Skills Opportunities Provided by Higher Education Conclusion References Abstract Higher education is widely considered to be a prerequisite of successful life and career. Indeed, studying for and earning a degree provides numerous opportunities. While exploring interesting subjects in detail, students build skills that will improve their performance…

  • Learning Theories in Interdisciplinary Instruction

    Table of Contents Introduction Behaviorism Cognitivism Social Theory Situational Theory Constructivism Motivational Theory Humanism Conclusion References Introduction The balance between learning research and educational practice cannot be neglected (Ertmer & Newby, 2013). The connection between these two areas could be explained by various learning theories with their own strong and weak points. In this paper,…

  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Training Outlines

    Table of Contents Introduction How to Access the Technology Hands-on Activities Assessment of the Participants Additional Resources References Introduction The topic for both synchronous and asynchronous training outlines is professional development. This is the process of learning that provides information on gaining professional and academic credentials such as degrees, coursework, or conferences. This activity has…

  • A Horrible Walk in the Wilderness

    Upon some reflection, Ashley concluded that she should have asked someone to meet her at the bus stop when she arrived at 10 o’clock and guide her to the picnic site. “One would have thought that a clearing would be, well, clear,” she grumbled, as she looked around, lost in the forest. The greenery refused…

  • What It Means to Be Literate Now

    For decades and even centuries, literacy was associated with the ability to read and write exclusively. However, these skills are far from being sufficient to be successful in the 21st century. People start adding more meanings to the notion, which leads to a certain confusion in the society, educational systems, as well as people’s minds…

  • Developmental Domains and Learning of Children

    Table of Contents Introduction Aesthetic Domain Affective Domain Physical Domain Social Domain Conclusion References Introduction The development of children during the early school years requires attention to not only their mental abilities but also some other aspects that affect the overall process of growth and socialization. As the key tools for assessing and analyzing the…