Value of a college education

A college education from a respectable school can give people advantages when it comes to trying to be successful in any direction they want to go in life. When students go to college it’s a time for them to find themselves and grow as individuals.  With all the new responsibilities it gives them the chance … Read more

Transformative Learning Theory / Experiential Learning Theory

My vision to the mission Our mission states, “To provide an exceptional, student-centered education that prepares students to contribute to the regional, national, and global society. This will be achieved by enhancing the academic excellence and experience of our students while operating with sound and efficient fiscal and governance practices.” With the rapid growth and … Read more

No More Music and Art

The average American student takes 112 standardized test between pre-kindergarten and the end of 12thgrade. This represents the obsession America has with standardized testing. Schools’ curriculums have enforced standardized learning over creative learning. Based on the “Creativity Crisis” article by Po Bronson, student creativity has decreased by 50% between 1st and 4thgrade. This demonstrates that … Read more

Saint Bernadette’s Modifications to Classroom, Teaching Styles and Classroom Organisation

Rationale Saint  Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 double stream school comprised of approximately 480 students. Our school motto is Kindness, Honesty and Respect. We strive to emulate and encapsulate these virtues in all we do at the school. We encourage all members of our school community to reflect on the … Read more

Progression since the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

Education has consistently been an important topic of many campaigns throughout history. Education reform has progressed and efforts to ensure children received an equitable education has transformed with every change in leadership. More specifically, Alabama’s standard of accountability to determine whether a school has passed or failed has been met with plenty of criticisms. The … Read more

Diversity within DeSoto County School District

Executive Summary District Summary DeSoto County, Mississippi is located in the northwest corner of the state, sharing a northern border with Tennessee and Arkansas directly west. With an estimated population of nearly 170,890, DeSoto County has grown to be the third largest county in the state (Datawheel, 2016).  The county is also home to one … Read more

Self reflection in teaching (reflective)

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” – Confucius It is easy for teachers to spend so much time and energy focused on their students’ progress that they forget to consider their own performance. Self reflection can … Read more

Need for accountability in education research (articles review)

When researchers take individual accountability, they are willing to defend the results of their decisions, their practices, and their activities in all circumstances in which they are involved. Responsible researchers assemble a precise understanding of their research where it exceeds expectations and where it has the opportunity to reflect the research. Responsible researchers question the … Read more

Has Singapore’s education system brought more harm than good to society?

Did you know that 76% of students still worry for a test in Singapore despite being well-prepared? Singaporean students are well-known for their exceptional performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) annually. They have been ranked first for Mathematics, Science and Reading. However, many have argued that despite the excellent results Singapore’s education … Read more

Sensemaking Implementation in higher education (two case studies)

A growing body of literature suggests that the states are taking a more active role in the governing and expectations of institutions of higher education.  Decision-making powers that were once in the protected areas of academia are being addressed by policy makers outside of higher education.  In this changing policy environment, reports from the U.S. … Read more

Disciplinary methods/strategies for learner discipline

QUALITATIVE PHASE PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS OF QUALITATIVE DATA This presentation includes information of data gotten from interviews. The interviews were through one-on-one and focus group using semi-structured a-priori questions. It included a principal or any educator in charge of discipline. It included n=1 principal or any educator in charge of discipline for one-on-one and 5 … Read more