...Shaydon Akuna Wr 121 Specialization Specialization: does it belong in higher education? Some say yes, because it creates much more intelligent individuals in their respective fields. Others say no, because without the liberal arts, individuals will lack the necessary skills to succeed in today’s work environment. Both sides have well supported arguments, and often when one begins to think they’ve made a decision on which they agree with, they are swayed by the other way. After reading, “Should Undergraduates Specialize?” by Patrick Allit, and, “Liberal Arts: A Practical View.” by Mark Jackson, I have formed my opinion and what I feel like is a suitable answer to the question above. I believe that students should have a choice. If they feel like they’re ready to dive into what they know they want to do, let them. But if the student feels like they aren’t one hundred percent sure, they should be able to take a wide variety of courses that allow them to eventually choose a major to specialize. Patrick Allitt is the author of the essay, “Should Undergraduates Specialize?” In this essay he compares and contrasts his own experiences in college with those of his college-bound daughter. By comparing the two, he provides evidence to his belief that having the option to specialize as an undergraduate will benefit students. This is shown in his conclusion, “Students with the right frame of mind thrive on studying diverse subjects until they’re ready, sometimes at age twenty or older...
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...purpose of this essay is to explore, research, and discuss bilingual language education throughout the United States and other countries. It is estimated that throughout the world approximately 6,000 different languages are spoken and that fewer than 25percent of our world’s approximate 200 countries recognize two or more official languages (Grimes, 1992 ). Grimes (1992) also goes on to surprise us with this unbelievable statistic, being that only a mere handful of these 200 countries recognizing more than two. Despite the above conservative figures, data has shown that there are many more bilingual or multilingual individuals around the world than there are monolingual (Tucker, 1999). It is estimated, that there are many more children...
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...are the opinions of Sanford Ungar and Charles Murray. Ungar believes that everyone should go to college and receive some form of liberal arts degree, while Charles Murray believes that only students in to 90 percentile should go to college. Both men agree that a liberal arts degree is a great thing, but their opinions on when it should be taught and who it should be taught too are very different. While Murray’s points are somewhat accurate I believe that Ungar’s ideas are more persuasive because he recommends that everybody gets a liberal arts degree helping increase the amount of people with the critical thinking and communication skills businesses are looking for. Sanford Ungar wrote the essay 7 Major Misperceptions About the Liberal Arts. In this essay Ungar describes the benefits of getting a liberal arts degree. In misperception 2, Ungar states how even though people believe the notion of “who wants to hire someone with an irrelevant degree?” most businesses actually prefer students to have liberal arts degrees. The businesses want this because they know liberal arts schools mainly focuses on the key factors that they look for. For example, 89% of businesses included in a 2009 survey said that they were looking for more people to communicate orally and in writing more effectively. (Ungar) Ungar also...
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...Issues related to technology’s presence in our lives "The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do". (B. F. Skinner) Technology advancements has been both a blessing and a curse, the benefits of faster, simpler and better has caused society to not only be physically lazy but mentally lazy as well. Society tends to rely on technology probably more than they should, remote control vacuums, talking refrigerators, and controlling appliances from miles away has taken away just small chunks of brain power, but as technology continues to evolve, those chunks keep adding up and soon humans won’t need to use their brains for much of anything. While technological developments have made life amazingly easier, simpler and anything is just a mouse's click away, it has brought several negative health impacts, psychological problems and stress in daily life. Furthermore, the presence of technology in the world today has created many benefits and issues in almost every facet of life. For instance, in Business, companies are much more productive due to the various advancements in communication. Company provided cell phones, email and instant messenger are just a few of the ways that colleagues, bosses and customers can communicate, allowing instant access and quicker results. One of the newer advancements that I have used recently is called “Telepresence”, which is real-time video conferencing that has the effect of people literally being in the room together when...
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...The “Banking” Concept of Education In Paulo Freire’s essay “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education, Freire allows us to have a look inside his thoughts on his current education system. Even though this essay wasn’t written for our time period, it still is very applicable to our education system today. Every student can probably say they have had one teacher that treats them like an object, and makes it their mission to stuff as much information into them in one hour as they can. This system is known to be the Banking System. Freire’s definition of the banking system is, “In which the scope of action allowed to the students extends only as far as receiving, filing, and storing the deposits [made by teachers]” (p. 318). This is a system where the information isn’t put into use by the students and they cannot learn to their best ability because of the lack of creativity and communication in the learning process. Freire would say that the student’s agency (ability to act) would be rather low in this system. The students are somewhat useless after this system is used on them because they won’t retain and apply the information to their lives in the future. In this system, the teacher thinks of themselves of having complete dominance over the students in power and knowledge; this leaves the students dehumanized and less willing to engage in learning or asking questions to help them understand the information. The teachers are also looked at as oppressors to the students, looking...
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...Politicization Differ from John Dewey approaching Public Education by Jasper Thompson jasper.thompson@waldenu.edu ID A00240846 Specialization: Educational Technology Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for EDUC 8111: Principles of Social Change Walden University April 24, 2011 Comparing Tyack and Cuban With Dewey on Social Change 2 Abstract The essay material will examine the viewpoints of the Assumptions Tyack and Cuban concerning the Public Schools traditional strategies and social change will blend gradually to form the essay that compare the theories of John Dewey involving traditional and progressive approaches of schooling pertaining to their purposes and assumptions about Public Education. Comparing Tyack and Cuban With Dewey on Social Change 3 How Tyack and Cuban Assumptions and Purposes Differ from John Dewey approaching Public Education The title of the essay paper is How Tyack and Cuban Assumptions and Purposes Differ from John Dewey Approaching Public Education. The essay will discuss the assumption and purposes of both theorist John Dewey and Tyack and Cuban about public schooling reform and social change. The organization of the essay will first analyze the central concepts of Tyack and Cuban and the theories of John Dewey. The Assumption and Purposes of Public Education will be discussed from three view points. Similarities...
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...Photocopy) TASK 2: The essay should include 3-5 paragraphs. First one is introduction. Second, third or forth paragraphs should be the BODY- that includes the supporting paragraphs of THEME, and the last paragraph is conclusion. You should not state your sentences or ideas twice. Each body paragraph should comprise unique theme or topic. You may start the body paragraphs with Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly….or First of all, Secondly …if the 'Task 2' essay asks you to discuss on a particular subject or asks if you agree or disagree with the statement. DO NOT SHORTEN THE VERBS OF THE SENTENCES- Use: They have not- or he does not (DON’T write haven't or doesn't or isn't…) You do not need to start the first introductory paragraph with a linking word. You may use 'that' or 'which' in the middle of the introduction paragraph. You may use 'however' or 'although' in the middle of the conclusion paragraph. Of course you should use any conjunction or linking unit in the BODY paragraph. In your 'Task 2 Essay', you should use the following items sometimes for points and bonuses: a. Use LINKING DEVICES/WORDS that are: 'Although, However, Moreover, Furthermore, Besides, On the other hand, Therefore, Thus, In addition, Because of,such as…' b.Utilise Synonyms- e.g. Enormous- vast, barrier- Impediment, generous-benevolent, bolster- boost Use simple words like GOOD, BAD, BIG and NICE once c. Sometimes write sentences in PASSIVE VOICE that will beautify your essay. E.g. ACTIVE--James built...
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...Why College Education is Important to Me A. Introduction: Albert Einstein is quoted for saying; "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." So, here I am a forty-nine year old and what I am now realizing is that by getting a college education, it will help to open so many more doors and give me opportunities to not only better educate myself and provide me with a more financially successful life, but fill a void that I missed out on over Thirty years ago by not going to college right out of high school. In today's society it is hard to get a good paying job or a financially fulfilling career without first getting a college education. By achieving a college degree I will have greatly improved my chances of acquiring a great paying job in Project Management, and I will be able to contribute to a much better life for my husband and I. A college education will give me a deeper sense of confidence and help me to improve myself as a professional in a higher wage earning bracket. This is very important to be someone, and hopefully make the right choices for my education. In a nutshell, my college education is the key to a much brighter financial future and more satisfying career...
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...Outline: Immigration Benefits America 1. Topic: Clinton thought that immigration is beneficial for America to development their culture and economy. 2. The most important problem is that how can we strengthen our national community if we grow more diverse. Every immigrant has their duty to study, work and contribute to America. Drawing Strength from Immigrants. 1. There are lots of immigrants in America, and they have to study a lot of different things in order to fit in America society. 2. Some Americas saw that the immigrants with suspicion, violence and discrimination, so they forced to take the literacy tests to keep them out of America. 3. With the times goes by, there are less races than other in a century. Immigrants Are Good for America. 1. New immigrants are good for America because they developed the new economy. 2. Some examples to confirm that the immigrants study in America and get their job, so they made a great contribution for America. The Spirit that Built America. 1. The immigrants’ spirit drove America to succeed because they have the same humanity with America. 2. Some Americans were afraid that their hometown becomes a foreign land, but it’s wrong, because every immigrant have their own rights to live I this society and they also have to follow the rules. 3. Majority of immigrants are here legally. Sharing the Country. 1. The most important part is that the new immigrants can benefit the nation in some ways...
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...HUYNH PHUC HOANG SAMPLE ESSAY IELTS Writing Sample Essay IELTS Writing Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? The prevention of illness and disease is a challenging problem for any community. Although many people may be skeptical about the effectiveness of an investment in improving the environment and providing more housing for the public, I believe that it is a good solution to the issue, as will now be discussed. On the one hand, ameliorating environmental contamination can hinder the spread of disease and illness. Today, people’s health is deteriorating due to the adverse effects of poor air quality, making us more vulnerable to viruses and health problems. A number of urban citizens suffer from lung cancer and throat cancer due to the dangerous level of exhaust emissions from traffic and industrial activities in many big cities such as Beijing and Hanoi. Therefore, improving the environment should be treated as the top priority among other concerns of the government. For example, an outright ban on the use of private vehicles can decrease the amount of harmful fumes released into the atmosphere, contributing to the clean-up of the environment. On the other hand, the provision of more accommodation for the public is also a highly effective measure to reduce health risks....
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...Zachary Wilson Writing 121-037 Z Hitzel Unit #1 Essay February 3, 2014 Liberal Arts: Is it Necessary? Liberal arts education has proven to be a very controversial topic to those concerned or affected by it, and it is questioned how or if it should be implemented into college curriculum. Liberal arts education is defined as “the academic course of instruction at a college intended to provide general knowledge and comprising the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as opposed to professional or technical subjects” (“liberal arts”). Generally, American colleges allow students to choose a major and take prerequisites, however students usually aren’t able to get into the meat of their major studies until their junior year, leaving the first two years of college to liberal arts classes. So, how should it be put into practice? In Patrick N. Allitt’s essay, “Should undergraduates specialize?” and in Mark Jackson’s “The Liberal Arts: A Practical View,” both authors explain how they think such education should be implemented. Although Allitt argues that students should be able to choose whether or not they want a liberal arts education, and Jackson argues that it should be required in order to create versatile students, I believe their ideas should be combined, and that a liberal arts education should be encouraged but not required of students, because I think it is ultimately up to the students themselves what classes they want to take as well as whether...
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...November Exam 2013 Compulsory Essay Question 50 Marks Question: How do you think South Africa could grow faster, create more jobs and reduce inequality? In your answer explain how your policy objectives would achieve their intended objective. CORRECTING SOUTH AFRICA’S STRUCTURAL FAULTS FOR INCREASED ECONOMIC GROWTH (Mentionsomething about GEAR and RDP) Introduction Economic growth has been handicapped by high levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality, which continue to plague society today. Since 1994 South Africa has achieved an average growth rate of 3 %, a level that is mediocre by international standards and is still below what is deemed necessary for supporting a lasting transition to democracy and correcting the historical injustices of apartheid. Numerous policies have been implemented to correct these faults and increase growth but have seen little success. A combination of poor economic reasoning and implementation may account for this. But a recurring problem with historical and current policies is that they are contradictory and at times conflicting. The 2008 OECD report highlighted this in AsgiSA, which focuses on employee training but offers little to improve basic education. Therefore, correcting these faults and achieving increased growth calls for complementary policies to create a virtuous cycle for success. The following essay looks at the labour market, industry, trade and public-private partnerships as areas of focus for constructing...
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...5/17/2016 WEEK 3 The Essay An Overview of Essay Development The INTRODUCTION The BODY PARAGRAPHS What it contains? Background information, which attracts or ‘hooks’ the reader. What it contains? Topic sentences which follow the thesis statement. Transitions introducing each sub topic. Relevant and generous convincing support (unity) and coherence. A closing remark (concluding sentence) showing the relevance of the support. A thesis statement, which limits the topic and states a precise opinion. The CONCLUSION What it contains? A paraphrase of the thesis statement. INTRODUCTION A summary of the main points. A closing remark (final remark). 1 5/17/2016 Introduction dna noitnetta s’redaer eht teg ot koo H ::::kooH koo H koo H .1 .1 .1 .1 eht ni ecnetnes tsrif( .cipot eht secudortni )hpargarap .2 tnempoleveD .3 .3 .3 .3 neme a S s sehT neme a S s sehT :::: ttttnemettttattttS siiiisehT neme a S s sehT secnetnes lareneg 4 ot 2 : fo sucof eht ecudortni ot )hpargarap eht fo ecnetnes tsal( )hpargarap eht fo ecnetnes tsal( )hpargarap eht fo ecnetnes tsal( )hpargarap eht fo ecnetnes tsal( .yasse eht 1. Start with a general statement (funnel approach) HOW DO YOU CREATE A HOOK? 2.Start with an idea/situation that is the opposite of the one you intend to develop We live in an era where television is the national pastime. Since the invention of the television set, people have...
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...------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form * Home * Festivals * Events * Essay * Speech * Quotes * Rhymes * India * Social Issues * Follow us on Twitter * Follow us on Facebook Corruption Essay Essay on Corruption Corruption is the use of unethical methods to get some advantage by others. It has become one of the big factors of obstructing the development of the individual and country. You can use such type of essays for your kids and school going children for essay writing purpose at home or schools. Corruption Essay 1 (100 words) Corruption is a poison which has been spread in the mind of wrong people of the society, community and country. It is the mistreatment of public resources just for getting some unfair advantage to fulfil little wish. It is concerned with the unnecessary and wrong use of both power and position by anyone whether in the government or non-government organization. It has affected the growth of the individual as we well as the nation and reduces income. It is a big reason of inequalities in the society and community. It affects the growth and development of the nation in all aspects like socially, economically and politically. Corruption Essay 2 (150 words) Corruption is the misuse of public property, position, power and authority for fulfilling the selfish purposes to gain personal satisfactions. Corruption is the misuse of authority for personal gain of an individual...
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...2009 Award Winning Essays Organized by Supported by The Goi Peace Foundation UN ESC O Japan Airlines Foreword The International Essay Contest for Young People is one of the peace education programs organized by the Goi Peace Foundation. The annual contest, which started in the year 2000, is a UNESCO/Goi Peace Foundation joint program since 2007. The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the "International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World" and 2005-2014 as the "United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development." Not only should young people benefit from these global initiatives, but they should be empowered to play a leading role in them. Each year, the essay contest adopts a theme relevant to building a Culture of Peace and a sustainable future, such as "Respect for life," "Caring for our planet," "Learning to live together," and "The role of media and ICT in building a peaceful world." The theme of the 2009 International Essay Contest for Young People was "The role of science in building a better world." Scientific progress has brought many benefits to humanity, while some applications of science have had adverse impacts. Young people were invited to express their vision for the future of science, and the kind of studies or researches they wish to engage in. 4,506 essay entries were received from as many as 134 countries. This publication contains a total of 16 essays: First Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize...
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