...terms which are often handled badly in the early stages by inexperience teacher. Throughout the researcher’s observation, it has clearly been observed that fraction is one of the mathematics topics children find it difficult to solve. In view of this many school children find it very difficult to understand its concept. Pupils have poor concept of fractions due to the fact that teachers who often handle this topic do so poorly and without the aid of relevant teaching learning materials. The learning of fractions in the widest sense begins before the child goes to school. The child’s first contact with fraction is through everyday use and conservation long before they start schooling. For instance they are told to hare two items with a brother or a sister. With this experience at home the child is informally introduced to fractions before his early years at school. It is upon this knowledge of fraction in the child’s mind that the teacher is to build upon. To achieve this in the preliminary stage, the teachers should place emphasis on understanding the meaning on the concept of fraction. The teachers should also bear in mind that mathematics teaching should be activity oriented. In view of this the teachers must recognize practical activity as the most effective way of learning concepts and skills in mathematics through active participation and experimentation in the form of play rather than rote memorization. According to Jottan Dienes,...
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...solutionlibrary.com/business/management/miami-school-negotiations-paper_8g1f Miami School District Negotiation Paper Miami School District Negotiation Paper The Miami school district has announced that in the upcoming year, school boundaries will be redrawn due to unexpected increases in enrollment. The school board has created a plan for the students as the school is not large enough to accommodate each and every one of them. They have hired experts to redraw school boundaries to be submitted for the following year. Upsetting many students as they will not be able to stay at their present school, several parents have voiced opinions based upon the school district proposed plan. Most of the parents are concerned about the quality of education their children will receive, increased travel time, crossing economic and cultural boundaries, affect on property values, and social effects on children. With the following reasons against the proposed plan, I will address all of the stakeholders and their concerns. This paper will also discuss a developed plan to address stakeholders’ concerns as well as the negotiation strategy used to support the school board’s need to redraw the boundaries with the concerns of the stakeholders. Lastly, the paper will explain how ethics and culture affect the decisions. There are many stakeholders in this situation with the students being redrawn from their current school. The students, school officials, staff, teachers, school district, and even the students’ parents...
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...Field Observation Reflective Paper Field Observation Reflection Paper s Albany State University March 15, 2015 Field Observation Reflective Paper Abstract Education is important. It helps improve individuals. I want a career in education as a third grade teacher. I want to potentially work in a Magnet School. Recently, I have spent a total of ten hours at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School. The experience was pure bliss. The teacher that I worked with offered me inside advice that I would not have received if not volunteering. I was given an extra push to become an educator with this experience. Field Observation Reflective Paper Education is the fundamental key of life. Education is an enlightenment experience; it provides a space where learning occurs. The purpose of education is to express, introduce, and produce skills that will intellectually and socially improve an individual. These skills help guide children and adolescent throughout life and experiences. Education expresses new ideas. These ideas evolve individuals to think critically and form their own ideas on lessons. Education also introduces new lessons in which will ultimately do the standardization and basics of educationthe lessons. The skills that education provides are thinking critically, time management, and social skills. The social skills include speaking with others, making new friends, and sharing...
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...groundbreaking research on child development .He set out four powerful stages of child which will shape our thinking for years to come . The first stage of child is beginning the new born to 2 years of age . We called this stage is sensorimotor period . In this stage , infants have developed the ability of sense perception and circular reaction which means that infants will repeat and repeat to do the same tasks until they form a new scheme. .Piaget find that infants possess the object permanence concept which situation is that infants understanding the object and event continue to exist but they can not find the object and event directly in this stage. Piaget believe that young infants (0-4months) can not search the disappearance of object and event . After that they will forget the object in their mind and sight. In the substage 3 , babies start to search for vanished objects. However , babies possess the ability of psychological operation in the stage 4.Therefore , babies will develop a exact thinker . Also , Piaget establish a concept of preoperational period in the two years to seven years of age children . In this stage , the children did not developed the concept of conservation .It means that they don't understanding logical thinking .Piaget think that children have some characteristics of egocentrism 、 irreversibility and attention . The first characteristic in this stage is egocentrism which means that the children can not accept other point of the other view...
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...Dorothy Reed Grand Canyon University: ECH-425 June 13, 2014 In this paper I will be discussing the different ways language abilities and deficiencies impact the literacy development for the different age groups up to age eight. I will also include how teachers should support the English language learners when they are trying to grasp the concept of learning a new language. The word deficiency means not having enough of something that is important or necessary (Merriam-Webster dictionary). Learning to read and write ant an early age is what will help set the tone for a child’s learning in their later years of school. It was established that the early childhood years serve as an important foundation for subsequent literacy development (Neuman and Dickerson, 2001; Snow, Burns, and Griffin 1998; Whitehurst and Lonigan, 2001).Reading books aloud is the best way to help children at a young age develop good literacy skills. In a forum that I came across while I was doing my research talked about how only 58 percent of children ages 3-5 are read to daily by family members (Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2004). Just think if we as teachers, parents, and family members read to our children more throughout the week, what an impact we would be making on a child’s life and on their literacy skills for reading and writing. I have four grandchildren and I read to them at least three times a week when they are at my house. My granddaughter is seven and she helps me read to her...
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...Reflective Paper Math/157 June-22-2014 Evan Schwartz Reflective Paper The course math for elementary teachers has taught me many concepts on how to work with students and to help them achieve success in the classroom. The objective of the course Math for Elementary teachers two is to assist the learner with understanding day to day applications of mathematics, and to give different ideas on how to differentiate learning. There were several ideas covered in this course but there are several of the major mathematical concepts that stand out to me. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics principals and standards was a very big help in guiding me to understand what was required to teach specific grades based on the common core. The major mathematical concepts that are in this course are, data analysis, probability, introduction to geometry, applications of geometry, application of measurement and mathematical connections. In data analysis we used appropriate statistical methods to analyze data such as detecting patterns, developing explanations and testing hypotheses. Teaching the children how to sort the data such as using tally marks for how many people like a certain object over something else. Bar graphs, pie graphs, line graphs and pictographs. Learning data is a very important concept that the students will need for the rest of the educational career. Probability which is the measure of how likely something is was also a concept that was covered in the...
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...positions regarding child development, and that the work of each is complementary to that of the other. The implications of this position for a theory of intervention for cognitive acceleration are then discussed. 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. 1. Introduction As we know from investigations of the process of concept formation, a concept is more than the sum of certain associative bonds formed by memory, more than a mere mental habit; it is a complex and genuine act of thought that cannot be taught by drilling, but can be accomplished only when the child’s mental development has itself reached the requisite level. (1) Throughout the history of the child’s development runs a ‘warfare’ between spontaneous and non-spontaneous, systematically learned, concepts. (cf. the Alternative Conceptions movement). (2) ∗ Tel.: +44-1954-231814. E-mail address: m.shayer@ukonline.co.uk (M. Shayer). 0959-4752/03/$ - see front matter 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/S0959-4752(03)00092-6 466 M. Shayer / Learning and Instruction 13 (2003) 465–485 …the development of nonspontaneous concepts must possess all the traits...
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...education. Without these two skills a child will not be able to succeed in school. For my essay, I chose two age groups that I want to teach; middle childhood, ages six through ten, and early adolescence, ages ten through 14. The reason I chose these two developmental ages is because I believe that children enjoy learning; they are like sponges, always trying to absorb as much as possible. The reading development in middle childhood children and early adolescent childhood children seem somewhat different. Middle childhood children start by identifying letters and matching letters with individual sounds, knowing what a word is, and interpreting spaces and punctuation are the earliest building blocks for reading skills (www.education.com). Early adolescent childhood children, usually do not have an issue with reading; they can identify vocabulary words in a book and sound out the words. Children of this stage usually enjoy reading. Writing skills for both middle and early adolescent children develop in the same way as their reading skills. Middle childhood children are more focused on what they are writing, their spelling, spacing, punctuation, and coherence has improved (www.education.com). As for the early adolescent children, you can understand what they write, their words are spelled correctly and are in standard form. As you can see, reading and writing is a complex development. In order for children to learn to read, they need to know phonological awareness, how to recognize...
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...a week will affect my audience more. When reporting news, you should always think about the effects of the community and not the ratings. Rating matter, but not as much as people seem to think they should. Today’s headline is that the city council has just voted to close all city parks for three days a week to save money. I think we should get together and do a fundraiser to allow our children to play at the park when us adults need a break. They will probably close these parks from Saturday to Monday. These days are two of the days that children are not in school. What about our younger children not old enough for school. Many take their children to the park in the morning time, while the school-age children are at school. “Why do we need to save money at a city park, anyway?” City parks are free for the children to play anytime during the day. I think we need to protest the city council’s decision. “Don’t you think so?” Next on discussion today is that Whitney Houston has died. They found her body in a full bathtub at a motel. At this moment, we believe she may have hit her head or fell asleep and drowned. She will be dearly missed by many fans. I will publish these stories on...
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...responsibility in our endeavors during our undergraduate work. There must be a plan for success as well using personal responsibility as the cornerstone to achieve our goal! Graduation! Let us look at some every day examples. According to Stockdale and Brockett (2011) “Self-direction has long been recognized as an important component in adults' learning activities. However, almost without exception, the same adult educators who cite the centrality of this concept to adult learning suggest that concision and controversy exist with the nature and application of the concept.” (p. 162) Personal responsibility is essential in our lives. There are some that can wake up when they want, do nothing, and go to bed whenever they want and things are just done for them. For the other 99%, we require personal responsibility. Even stay-at-home parents, there is responsibility in setting the alarm clock, getting the children up and getting them off to school. At night, there is the responsibility in knowing what time it is to pick the children up, feed them, do their homework, and put them to bed. This may be...
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...be visiting Woodend Preschool where I will be holding an activity to evaluate the children's skills and assessing how well we communicate between each other, by the way our body language comes across. Before making my final decision about the activity, I will have to take into consideration the skills each child has, the facilities, safety implications, equipment and time. Also I have to plan, improve and evaluate my activity; I have also made samples for each of my activities. The preschool and early school years are also full of changes, from three to five the child’s motor skills, language, thinking and social development change dramatically. A01- Suitable Activities and Reasons for Choice I have created a range of activities that would be suitable for Pre-schoolers aged between three to four, at this point in their life the child's development is important, it is a time where the child’s world will be dominated by fantasy and vivid imagination. Hopefully the children will be able move around confidently and also to use hand and finger skills, such as; using scissors, drawing circles and squares and beginning to understand some capital letters. The activity that I am most confident with is the Animal Craft, it allows the child to develop their social, emotional and intellectual skills, as well as being able to learn experientially by becoming visually, aurally and kinaesthetically...
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...Biological Criminal Behavior and Angela Yates Ceretha Butler, Angela De Libero, Tameka James, Sam Price, Michael Palazuelos CJA/314 5/20/2013 Professor Judy Mazzucca Biological Criminal Behavior Through-out history criminal intents have escalade from small crime to federal crimes seen in cases today. Research have proven genes influence the outcome of a behavior in a criminal behavior and the type of attach committed to his or her victim. This crimes are taught in the school of crime into five different steps to help during a crime investigation. One of these cases is Andrea Yates, who committed a horrific crime on her family. This paper will explain the changes in history of crime and the procedures done in a crime. The paper will also include the story of a criminal who committed the crime. Genetic evidence that confirms that biology does play an important part in explaining an offender’s criminality. Some believe that desire to commit crimes may be inherited and that criminal inclinations are genetically based. Research has been done extensively to discover evidence that would support this claim that has been made by intellectuals. Criminal deeds have always been a motivation due to the debate of nature and nurture. Studies have been done in regards to this debate that has resulted in a conclusion that both genes and environment do play apart in the criminality of a person. The research has stated that it is more often collaboration between genes...
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...concerns the effects of teacher absenteeism on ***** student population at the Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Houston, Texas. While most experts in ***** field of primary education have concerned themselves with the problem of student absenteeism, it must not be forgotten that teacher absenteeism presents grave concerns as well. The more a ***** is absent from class, the more the learning process is d*****rupted. Young children require stability in their daily lives. By frequently absent*****g himself or herself from the *****room the teacher is creating a situation of uncertainty f***** his or her students. Lessons are interrupted and teaching styles are changed - problems that may make it difficult for young children to absorb new and import *****al concepts. A ***** is supposed ***** be a role model. The instructor who continually misses ***** or ***** classes is setting a bad example f***** his or her students. Children in these situations suffer socially and academically. ***** child ***** copies the behavior of the delinquent teacher is ***** a simple lesson - it is OK to skip out on your responsibilities. School does not matter. Education ***** useless. Only by understanding these problems can we hope to combat them. ***** Effects of Teacher Absenteeism on ***** Achievement ***** School is a part of growing up. More than just a building where children learn to read, write, and use computers, it is also the place where youngsters discover ***** they ***** part...
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...Integrate Science and Arts Process Skills in the Early Childhood Curriculum How can early childhood teachers help children think creatively, discover new possibilities, and connect their ideas? Integrate science and the arts in the curriculum! “The greatest scientists are also artists as well.” –Albert Einstein Kathy Morrison Art and science are intrinsically linked—the essence of both fields is discovery. Artists and scientists function systematically and creatively. Their knowledge, understanding, and outcomes are explored in hands-on studios or high-tech labs. In classrooms for all ages, integrating science and the visual arts offer children the latitude to think, discover, and make connections (Alberts, 2011). • Young children are also natural artists (Althouse, Johnson, & Mitchell, 2003). Most are delighted to participate in open-ended art activities, dramatic play, singing, and dancing. Young children paint, sculpt, sing, or dance in their own unique ways. They want to be involved in the visual and performing arts, to try new things, and to experiment with the familiar (Pinciotti, 2001). For young children, the process in science and art is much more important than whatever product may result (Stivers & Schudel, 2008). The fundamental science process skills for early childhood are to • • • • • observe, communicate, compare, measure, and organize (Sarquis, 2009). Art and science are intrinsically linked. Scientists and artists typically observe life from...
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...PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Janelle Conlin Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods: ECE311 Instructor: Michael Walter August 10, 2012 PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM Preschool classroom’s fosters an exploratory play environment for children ages four to five to prepare students for private school kindergarten courses and utilizes North Carolina kindergarten standards to develop curriculum. Cumberland County public school system does not have the best reputation for educating students and has created a need for more private schools. Currently, we only offer a preschool program but plan to expand into the elementary school ages. As the new school year approaches I will be redesigning the classroom environment and curriculum by incorporating theories from Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, and High Scope Curriculum along with including state standard activities to cover the main concepts for the core subjects to prepare for Kindergarten. Classroom environment and teaching strategies will incorporate philosophies and theories from Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, High Scope Curriculum, and Piaget’s theory into a comprehensive curriculum design for preschoolers. When developing curriculum it is important for this age group to have several approaches. “Children ages 3–8 benefit from planned, teacher-guided, interactive small-group and large- group experiences” (NAEYC, 2009). “Reggio Emilia programs demonstrate how planning an environment is driven by respect for the rights of the...
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