...EDLHODM/101/3/2015 Tutorial letter 101/3/2015 The Educator as Leader, Manager and Administrator EDLHODM Semesters 1 & 2 Department of Educational Leadership and Management IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. CONTENTS Page 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3 2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE .............................................................. 3 2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 3 3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................. 4 3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 4 3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 5 4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ........
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...SDENG3J Subject Didactics: ENGLISH Assignment ONE Student: Dirk Smith Student Number: 32634277 Academic Year: 2014 Module: SDENG3J INDEX Page Number 1. Question A 3 2. Question B 4 3. Question C 5 4. Question D 10 Bibliography 11 Appendix A – Self – evaluation 12 Appendix B – Passage 13 1. Question A – TEACHING CONTEXT I currently teach at an inner city private school. I teach English Home Language to Grades Ten, Eleven and Twelve. The school is relatively well – resourced and provides the necessary infrastructure to facilitate learning. Classrooms are equipped with the sufficient number of desks and chairs. All learners and educators are issued with the appropriate resources such as textbooks and study guides to achieve the outcomes of the curriculum as determined by the Department of Basic Education. Periods are 40 minutes long. A total of four hours per cycle is dedicated to the learning of the home language. The majority of learners are from a lower to medium economic background. The school’s language of teaching and learning is English. Consequently, all learners are registered as English Home Language learners. In reality and for most learners, English is their second or even third language. Many of the learners had their actual mother – tongue as medium of instruction at a primary education level. After two years of secondary education ( Grades 8 and 9 ) this aspect of...
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...the lack of support among some toward this process of integration. Fairclough continues to express educators’ discontentment with legislation in regards to integration by explaining that many felt that the role of educators had been shattered. Teachers no longer served as supportive figures with the ability to offer an understanding for the struggle and knowledge of their own communities. The process of integration undermined such roles of black educators because they were no longer given the opportunity to serve as role models to their...
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...and success in virtually all other facets of life (Kliewer & Landis, 1999). Recent legislation and research has suggested that we should be more successful in teaching every student to read (Brower, Wakeman, Spooner, Ahlgrim-Delzell, & Algozzine, 2006). There are various strategies that educators use to teach reading in a typical classroom setting. However, these strategies are not always the same in special education classrooms, especially in terms of teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. Browder et al. (2006) defined students with significant cognitive disabilities as students classified as having moderate or severe mental retardation, who may have additional disabilities such as autism or physical disabilities. Individuals with severe cognitive disabilities may use nonlinguistic communication … and exhibit learning characteristics that require greater time to learn and intensive forms of instructional support (p.392). As shown by Katims (2000), reading instruction has been viewed in a variety of different ways for students with significant or severe disabilities throughout the years and there were several different techniques and strategies that educators used sporadically over the years to teach reading to this population of students. Ironically, reading instruction was not considered to be as important as other areas of instruction such as vocational, functional and social skills. Without realizing the detrimental effects the lack of...
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...Running head: YouTube in the Classroom YouTube in the Classroom: Helpful Tips and Student Perceptions Brandice Fillmore University of Houston- Victoria- EDUC 6310 YouTube in the Classroom- Helpful Tips and Student Perceptions In the YouTube article aptly titled YouTube in the Classroom: Helpful Tips and Student Perceptions: Authors Fleek, Beckham, Sterns, and Hussey clearly defined the rise of the popularity of YouTube in the classroom because of the dominance it has in the classroom. The significant research question is how much of a phenomenon YouTube truly is in the classroom. This particularly study is very pertinent due to the fact of the relevance YouTube has in the classrooms across America. The method of using the students brought it all into full focus because women and men naturally learn differently. The visual stimulation is more apparent in men than women and usage of YouTube aptly displays it. The blended learning theory forces us all see the special importance of YouTube. Garrison and Kanuka (2004) define blended learning as, “thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experience with online experiences. It is the true blending of technology in the rarest form. Some students learn better during the process such as blending learning. The method of using the female and male students from an urban gave the study the depth it sorely needed. The professor dealing with them face-to-face made the study very interesting due to the rate of...
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...SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL For Rectors of State Secondary Schools POLICIES, PROCEDURES & GUIDELINES ON SCHOOL MANAGEMENT ISSUES School Management Division MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES © August 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE FOREWORD Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 ii iii 1 11 19 27 41 47 55 67 75 85 THE ORGANISATION STRUCTURE MANAGING THE SYSTEM COMMUNICATION DISCIPLINE STUDENTS: ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES TOWARDS QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGING ASSETS, STORES AND FINANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY AT SCHOOL MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES MANAGING THE SYSTEM 3 i PREFACE Rectors, as Heads of School, are expected to exemplify good leadership and management techniques, very often, in conditions of uncertainty. The social system of the school comprising staff, students as well as the Community of parents at large, looks up to the Rector for leadership and an inclusive atmosphere. While the School Development Plan is available in all institutions as an indication of the direction to follow, the Rector needs support and resources to make critical decisions on a day-to-day basis. These decisions may well relate to pedagogical matters as much as to disciplinary cases. Nevertheless, it is also vital to understand that a Head of School cannot do it alone. He/ She will have to resort to some delegation of responsibility and especially know when and how to do it...
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...successful educator. I’ve wasted enough time, been at a standstill with my career for a long time, it was time for a major change. I decided to go back to school for not only myself, but my son as well. I got sick of living paycheck to paycheck barely making ends meet. Not being able to provide for my son was very frustrating. He’s at the age now to where I didn’t want him to see his mother struggling. It hurts to tell your child that you can’t get this now or you have to wait till my next pay. I’m 35 years old with goals that I feel I should have accomplished already, but have not. My family and friends has contributed to me wanting to further my education. I look at them in see great accomplishment and fulfillment in their eye. That’s what I want for myself. As a parent and educator it’s important that I’m always learning so I can give my son and students the very best of me. In during this they will wreak the rewards and benefits that I didn’t have as a child growing up. We as parents are always telling our children that education is the key to great success in that you can accomplish or conquer the world with hard work and dedication. Noting having my degree determined how far I would go in my career and determined my pay scale as well. I applied for a position received a letter by mail stating that although you have the experience, we decided to go with someone more qualified. That means someone with a college education and a degree. Receiving this letter was a reality...
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...The Influence of the Buddhism Expansion on the Creation of Languages In the third century B.C.E., Buddhism appeared in ancient China. But it was not until later in the first century A.D. that there was more of a regularity in the religion being practiced. Buddhism was greatly and strongly opposed by the Taoists, another religion occupying China at the time. However, over the course of many centuries, the two religions began to coexist without to much aggression towards each other. Over time, both religions also began to borrow ideas from one another. According to the philosopher Chu Hsi, “Buddhism stole the best features of Taoism; Taoism stole the worst features of Buddhism. It is as though one took a jewel from the other, and the loser recouped the loss with a stone.” Nevertheless, both religions and later Christianity expanded throughout China, and eventually made their way along with explorers and warriors into modern day North Korea, South Korea, and then into Japan. The languages throughout these four countries developed along with the religions, proving that the spread of Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity throughout China and the surrounding countries was a great influence on the creation of the modern day Korean and Japanese languages and writing systems. The Japanese language had no writing system prior to the introduction of the Chinese writing system, originally used by Chinese people who lived in Japan during the early Christian era. Educated Japanese scholars...
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...Tenure and Termination Grand Canyon University: EDA 555 June 4, 2013 The greatest resource we have is our children. Parents entrust teachers to do educate and enrich children’s lives and to do so in a caring, safe, and to do so in a professional manner. There have been situations where sometimes the role of a teacher is misrepresented or compromised. These situations are sometimes not real, or they are a result of lies or hear say, but at other times they turn out to be true. Our society has taken measures to protect our children from being abused by adults. At the same time our society has also taken measures to protect teachers from certain injustices or false accusations. Many states have set in place tenure policies to protect competent teachers from malicious accusations but when do we draw the line? The law at times is not a well-defined contrast of black and white, and at times people need to decide on a shade of gray. Tenure is a form of job security that teachers earn after they reach a certain level of professionalism (Scott, 1986). When a teacher has earned tenure, they have the right to a continual teaching contract as long as they abide by the guidelines set forth in their contracts. It is believed that students benefit more from the experience and ability of a continuing contract teacher. Some of the protections that are extended to a tenured teacher are that they cannot be discriminated against based on their personal views, personality conflicts...
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...attention and motivated me to read as a child. As an adult, I still enjoy the many adventures Junie B. partakes in such as an encounter with her mushy gushy valentine with Warren, or her first day of first grade. Despite Junie B.’s content, it is hard to overlook the constant violations of standard English rules. As an Aspiring educator, I am beginning to wonder whether the author, Barbara Park’s grammar choices are more defective than effective. It is obvious while indulging in the Junie B. series that Parks is purposefully making grammatical mistakes such as misspelling words, and using improper sentence structures. The big question for Parks is “why do you chose to commit these acts of...
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... Ornstein, A. C. (1992). Strategies And For Effective Teaching. New York: Harper Collins Publisher Inc. Page, N. (1995). Stategies And Learning Professional Library Music As A Way Of Knowing . 431 York Street, York Maine 0209: The Galef Instittute Storehouse Publisher. B. Unpublished Theses/ Dissertations Music therapy: One key for People w/ Alzimer’s Parkinson’s disease. Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter 2001 C. Journals, Magazine & News Paper " Schools First" Empowerning School To Improve Phil. Education. (Dec- Jan 2005). The Educator A Professional Magazine . Canboy, J. E. (Feb, 1999). Instroductory Physics For Non- Physics Major. A Casa Study Journal Of College Science Teaching , Vol. XXXVII No. 4. Dickman, D. (2001). Music In The Mind. New Horizons For Learning . Margen, A. J. (March 2005). The Devoltion Of School Frics. A Maj Step Forward For The School Aystem . The Educator: A Professional Magazines For Teachers . Rosenbloom, A. F. (January 2004). Music Studies And Social Studies. An Inderdiciplinary Approch Music Educator Journal , Vol. 90/ No. 3. D. Internet Resources Effects of Classical Music on Concentration | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5495318_effects-classical-music-concentration.html#ixzz1iP00t6YC The Effect of Classical Music on the Brain | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6162645_effect-classical-music-brain.html#ixzz1iP0bYTKW How to Use Classical Music in the Classroom | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7844236_use-classical-music-classroom...
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...This paper explains how and why dyslexia affects our children; it will also explain how it affects students and how we can help them. Those who are unfamiliar with the disability will receive an introduction to dyslexia’s characteristics as well as a description of proven methods which have been most effective in helping dyslexic students achieve success. The goal of this analysis is to provide an overview of why a percentage of our children is having difficulties and determine what is interfering with their ability to learn to read and write. During my observance of these students, I noted that these children have dyslexia. I can now understand why so many frustrated parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) with dyslexia lobbied for the establishment of special classes in schools for children with dyslexia. [P]arents pushed for LD programs in schools for two main reasons: many did not see their failing children as mentally retarded and therefore refused to accept placement for them in classes for the mentally retarded, and schools did not provide services for children with severe reading or language difficulties unless they qualified for an existing special education category. …by the late 1950s, medical and psychological research, combined with parental pressure, led to the development of special school programs to meet the needs of a population of children that always had existed but only recently had been recognized. The ideological message in this interpretation...
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...Language Abilities and Deficiencies Impact On Literacy Development February 12, 2014 Language abilities and deficiencies play a major role on a child’s literacy development, especially through their developmental stages from birth all the way through third grade. As adults of children and educators to children it is our job to provide creative rich literacy environments that will only assist the children as they learn to develop the concepts of language. Language, defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is, the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other, simply the way we communicate. Literacy development is defined by Dictionary.com as, the ability to learn how to read and write. These two concepts work hand in hand with one another. Language is the foundation for literacy development. Without the understanding or knowledge of how to communicate it is hard for a child to advance into the form of reading and writing. This paper will further discuss the abilities and deficiencies language has on literacy development. From the beginning days when a child enters this world, language development is introduced to the child through the exposure of their environments. The use of language as a means of communication affects a child’s learning and social-cultural interactions. It is a key factor in language development including oral language and written language. Once a child has become engaged with a partner during communication...
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...Anne Sawka EDUC 320 Smith,R.R.,(2006). Reflections of an american educator on the teaching of language arts in france. Young Children,61,94-99 In the article,Reflections of an American Educator on the Teaching Of Language Arts in France, the author, Robin Smith, decides to travel to France to compare first hand the differences and similarities between the French and American systems of education in Early Childhood. While reading this article I observed that there are many more similarities than differences in the teaching of language arts. When comparing the two educational systems Smith found that both the French and American system expect children to learn how to communicate orally during group time where they can share ideas and express their opinions. The difference here is French students are expected to memorize and recite poems to the rest of the class. This rote memorization is no longer as emphasized in the American system. Other similarities include that the teaching of reading and writing be included throughout the day and the sequence of teaching these skills is the same. For example in both systems children are first taught alphabet reorganization and then to associate sounds with the letters. Phonemic awareness is considered very important in both systems of education. One difference here is the use of tactile production of sounds and the use of nonsense words to measure phonemic awareness. These strategies are used more in American classrooms. I feel...
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...The Constitution of The Sisterhood of F.A. and D. Article I: Name - This organization shall be called “The Sisterhood of F.A.D.”; Pi Phi Gamma Article II: Purpose - The purpose of this organization is to foster high-mindedness, broad-mindedness and human companionship. Article III: Organization Standards 1. A member, striving to attain highest moral standards, exercises her best judgment at all times. 2. A member should speak in a way which is becoming to herself and her sisters. 3. A member acts the lady she is, always. 4. A member practices her religious ideals at all times, not just in church. 5. A member exercises tact, understanding, and respect when dealing with the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs of others. 6. A member places scholarship high on her list of personal achievements, to the benefit of both herself and her club. 7. A member supports college social and extra-curricular activities. 8. A member actively supports her club activities. 9. A member is loyal to her club as a whole and to each one of her sisters. She respects their judgment. 10. A member can be trusted to keep her club business to herself, never betraying the faith that had been placed in her by her sisters. MOST OF ALL, a member is human. She is capable of error and misjudgment, as well as thoughtfulness and compassion. She strives to learn from her interaction with her sisters, never forgetting the individual...
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