Importance Of Education In Modern Africa
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This 6 page paper discusses the role of education in the development of Africa. Brief statements are made regarding the education system under colonial rule and the models the system follows today. To demonstrate the importance of incorporating African folklore into the education of children, the film Keita (The Heritage of the Griot) is discussed. The theme demonstrates that there must be an integration of the old with the new for cultural integration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Increasing Motivation in English Lesson Classes in High Schools
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This 40 page paper provides an overview of a research study of the use of motivational strategies for ELT learners. This paper integrates a view of ELT learning models, including cooperative learning models. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Integrating Small Group Instruction Under the Inclusive Theory
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A 4 page discussion of how to address special educational needs while still adhering to the inclusive theory. The author maintains that small group instruction can be a stepping stone to inclusion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Is The Use Of Racial Categories In Educational Achievement Antiquated?
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This 9 page paper considers whether the use of race ore ethic origin in the assessment of education attainment should be used or whether it is outdated. The paper considers the justification of the use of race, looking at former research that has studied different in achievement in schools and then consider if this is still an issue and whether this categorization should still be used. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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Japan’s Educational System: Exam Hell, School Violence, and Other Negatives of Japan’s Historic Approach to Education
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An 11 page overview of Japan’s educational system. Stressing the negativities of “exam hell”, a process through which Japan’s youth determine their suitability in the eyes of their government for pursuing higher education, the author emphasizes that Japan is indeed a multifaceted culture, one which is sometimes more characterized by diversity and conflict that by harmony and homogeneity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Language Learning Styles and ESL Teaching Strategies
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This 8 page paper provides an oveview of existing studies of ESL strategies used in the classroom setting. This paper also relates the findings regarding the nature of these strategies and the impacts for learners. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Leadership, Management, Empowerment
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A 5 page paper that begins with a discussion of the differences between leadership and management. This discussion includes a comparative list of some of the different actions characteristic of each. The paper then comments that a change of organizational culture to one of empowerment may be met with resistance, which, in turn, may be the result of fear and the three steps to take when dealing with this kind of resistance. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Learning Project Plan
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This 7 page paper is a plan for a student where the learning objectives are to be able to explain the emphasis of EFA (Education For All) on achieving gender equality and to be able to document and evaluate different approaches to community development. The paper outlines a plan, including how research should be undertaken, areas of research and the creations of a final report. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Learning Theories And Teacher Practice In The United Kingdom
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This 9 page paper addresses the issue of the relationship between learning theories and teacher practice. The essay discuses the behaviorist perspective, classical and operant conditioning and how these are reflected in classroom practice. Bandura's social learning theory and Vygotsky's social cognitive theory are described and explained. A study that demonstrates that humanism is the national cultural tradition and this is found reflected in the schools. The writer also talks about the issue of transfer. These are all reflected in teaching practices in England. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Literature Review : Education In Canada
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This 9 page paper provides a review of 10 articles/book chapters supplied by the student. The articles deal with issues such race and disability discrimination in higher education, educational theories, knowledge and power and a number of other issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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MARIA MONTESSORI
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This 6 page paper discusses the methods and theories of Maria Montessori on the learning styles and abilities of children. Pros and Cons discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Meeting the Basic Educational Needs in the World's Least Developed Countries
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A 3 page contention that these countries have more immediate needs to address than mirroring the long and variegated educational systems of developed countries. Establishing such systems is much more resource intensive than its immediate returns would justify. These countries need to concentrate on meeting their citizens basic needs for food, shelter, and better health care. No sources are listed.
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