Category: Education

  • Massive Open Online Courses at UMUC: Feasibility Projections

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Information and History of the Problem The Problem The Project Significance Benefits Preliminary Research Work Plan and Schedule References Introduction UMUC online component for distance learning continues to make progress in the modern circumstances, where virtual classrooms dominate the preferred modes of study. To this end, the Directorate of Online…

  • Differences in Processing of Information Between the Young and Elderly People

    Table of Contents Academic Overview Differences in Processing Information Statement Evaluation and Inhibition Face Recognition References Academic Overview In order to attain academic success, it is important to understand how the human brain processes and stores information. In addition, it is important to determine whether the old and young people process information in the same…

  • Appropriate and Relevant Information in Studying.

    “Relevant is having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand. It implies a traceable, significant, logical connection with something.” (Merriam Webster online dictionary). In the context of student test performances, relevant information is the data, facts or details about the student which have a direct or indirect connection with the students’ academic performance…

  • Counterfeit Educational Credentials

    The given paper revolves around the problem of false diplomas and frauds related to the sphere of education. The author starts the investigation of the issue from the description of a dramatic case that resulted in death. An 8-year-old girl Rose suffered from diabetes and had to use insulin for the rest of her life.…

  • Should Arts Education Be Supported?

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the last decade, arts education in public schools has gained progressively less budget each year. The support for studying music, literature, and other forms of art have gotten so low that it became very difficult to fund such programs, despite the fact that some states…

  • Comparative Education: Colombia and Puerto Rico

    Table of Contents Colombia Puerto Rico Conclusion References Education system is regarded to be the reflection of the general level of development of any state. Educational systems of the countries are created to offer education and training, generally for children and young people. A curriculum is aimed to define what students are going to study,…

  • No Child Left Behind: Side Effects

    A balanced curriculum incorporates three key components; the learner’s needs, the societal needs, and input from professionals (Cawelti, 2006). The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, which aims at improving academic standards in public schools, has been controversial because it focuses only on two test areas, mathematics and reading/language literacy. Researchers identify three side effects…

  • Library Science Research at East Carolina University

    Table of Contents Research Rationale Aims/Objectives and main topics Literature Review Research Methods Summary of Interests and main publications by Dr. Marson Conclusion and future study recommendations References Appendix Research Rationale Library sciences are an interesting branch of study from an academic point of view. This student endeavors to understand the applications of myriad research…

  • To What Extent is Indian ‘K-12’ Education Similar to the US System?

    Education is a central issue in the development of human resources. For countries to utilize optimally economic resources endowed to them by nature, they must ensure that they have the appropriate human resources. Thus, many countries across the world are grappling with ways of enhancing education system to achieve the desired objective of transforming human…

  • “The Pull of the Earth” by L. Thorp: Response Letter

    When reading “The Pull of The Earth”, you understand one thing right away. This story is not about a Jonesville school or about one teacher. It is a story of a whole system of education in which it was proved that you can make a change. A small change with one little garden can start…