Category: Education

  • Andragogy as a Form of Learning and Education

    Table of Contents Andragogy as a Form of Learning Andragogy and Pedagogy Characteristics of Adult Learners Conclusion Reference List Lots of adults want to have as many learning opportunities as possible in order to be aware of and cope with any life change and challenge. Marriages, career goals, retirement, or divorces – all this turns…

  • Foundations Supporting the Arts in Education

    Table of Contents Introduction Foundations Supporting Arts Education, K-12 William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Ford Foundation Laird Norton Family Foundation Marin Community Foundation James Irvine Foundation Summary Works Cited Introduction Since 1970s, the status of Arts education has declined in California public schools due to some measures enacted under the Ryan Act of 1970 that…

  • A Matter of Education

    One day, when I suddenly woke up early in the morning, quite strange thoughts came to my mind. They were all about my past, present, and future: what I am doing in this world, what the purpose of my life is, and how I can achieve success in order to be happy and worthy of…

  • Project-Based Learning and Makerspaces

    The purpose of education is to prepare people for effective collaboration within society. There are different educational methods and strategies. Although traditional ways of teaching offer time-tested standards, many educators choose other approaches that help to address students’ learning needs. Project-based learning and makerspaces are among some of the most effective educational strategies (Becker et…

  • American Education: A Critical Discussion of Values Education Trend

    Table of Contents Introduction Values Education: Definition and Origin The Philosophy of Values Education Foundations of Values Education Values Education: Is it Still in Use? Feelings towards Values Education Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Today, more than ever before, the American education system seems more interested in nurturing students’ attitudes than on what can realistically and…

  • Early Intervention in Deaf Education Program

    Table of Contents Introduction Steps in the Program Conclusion References Introduction The contemporary world has seen many scholars developing studies to provide an understanding of the requirements of deaf and hard of hearing children in the development of communication skills. The main goal of the scholars is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing…

  • Libraries’ Role in the Makerspace Movement

    Fourie and Meyer’s study explores the role of libraries in the makerspace movement (Fourie and Meyer 519). Makerspaces are informal places that are suitable for art or science performances. Such places are necessary for individuals who can cooperate with each other in order to develop new concepts, improve their skills, and design innovative products. Makerspaces…

  • Video Modeling Intervention for Autistic Children

    Table of Contents Introduction Methods Expected Results Discussion References Introduction In the sphere of special education, it is paramount to develop and test new methods of interventions that would allow the special education professionals to more effectively address the adverse issues that children with impairments or disorders face. This is especially important if the children…

  • “It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges” by Hill

    Table of Contents Introduction Critical review Conclusion Work Cited Introduction One of the biggest problems in the domain of American journalism has to do with the journalists’ weakening ability to identify properly the cause-effect subtleties of a particular social issue that they expound upon. As a result, it is only on rare occasions that the…

  • The Peculiarities of Transition Planning

    The period of transition from school to the adult life can be considered as rather challenging for every student. Moreover, those students with learning disabilities can experience much more difficulties while transitioning in comparison with the other students. Suzie is an eighteen-year old high-school student who is currently in the tenth grade. She has a…