Online Degrees Platform

INTRODUCTION We propose that Lagos State University (LASU) launch an online version of Degree program in early 2018. The goal for having “Online Degrees” offered at LASU is to deliver high-quality programs that is accessible to global audiences and is recognised as top-five online degree programs by 2019. The “Online Degrees” will follow the existing … Read more

Literacy & numeracy in KS4 computer science lessons

Introduction: During this assignment I will focus on the implementation and importance of literacy and numeracy in my Key Stage 4 lessons within the relatively new curriculum of Computer Science, and how literacy and numeracy can support learning in order to provide a fully inclusive learning environment. The delivery school in Sherborne where I am … Read more

Risk taking and foreign language learning

The theoretical concept of risk taking involves several aspects of ambiguity and unexpectedness. At its most general, risk taking refers to the willingness to be risky in special circumstances. Many authors have paid more attention to the process of risk taking rather than to its consequences. Supporters of such view emphasize that the process of … Read more

Did the introduction of the Ebacc make arts education more elitist?

Introduction The introduction of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) by the UK coalition government in 2010 aimed to ensure students ‘had a greater probability of progression to all post-16 educational outcomes’ (Moulton et al, 2018). The EBacc was part of a wider overhaul by the then Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove (2010), who stated … Read more

Importance of early dyslexia diagnosis

Chapter I Introduction An eleventh grade student whom we will called student X has learning problems. Which makes it hard for her to comprehend any information or even read? When asked to read in class out loud, it became very embarrassing moment for the student. The student has dyslexia. According to Elbro and Jerren (2005) … Read more

Inclusive education (primary school case study)

Introduction With the onset of inclusive education in Antigua and Barbuda, effective special and inclusive education practice in schools, and the training and ongoing professional development of teachers in the education of children with special educational needs and disabilities, has become a major issue. It is proposed that research is necessary to investigate the issue … Read more

Mixed-media application in elementary painting

ABSTRACT This dissertation has been motivated due to previous experiences of initiating material objects used in art and design to children of KS 2 range, employing the basic methods (instructional and non-instructional) and cognisance of children level of art creative interests. Through careful enquiry of the possibility of mixed-media application in elementary painting as well … Read more

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Cognitive Processes in Children

For the past two years, the world has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic that causes an acute respiratory illness with heterogeneous systemic symptoms; therefore, the world has gone into lockdown as a social distancing measure to curb the spread of the virus. However, one cannot dismiss the adverse effects of this pandemic, as it … Read more

Handwriting Instruction – A Debate Over School Curricula

I. Introduction Between 1935 and 1949, most elementary schools in the United States used manuscript handwriting the introductory form of handwriting for first and second grades, and switched to cursive handwriting between the latter half of second grade to fourth grade (Herrick 1961). This tradition continued in most school settings until the No Child Left … Read more

Minor bullying

Minor bullying is prevalent in elementary schools, according to the report from U.S. Department of Education (2013), more than 28% children aged from six to twelve have been bullied, but only 20 to 30% of them reported incidents to adults (Ttofi & Farrington). People usually have a misunderstanding about bullying, only recognizing hitting and kicking … Read more

Evaluating learning programmes Q & As

Unit Introduction The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the principles of evaluating learning programmes and use evaluation methods and data to understand how these can be used to improve learning programmes.   1. Understanding the principles and methods of evaluating learning programmes 1.1 Analyse the principles of evaluating learning: The … Read more

Conduct an action plan to overcome problems in reading.

1.0 INTRODUCTION To improve reading skills among children an introduction to the open and closed syllables are very important in improving their reading skills. Difficulty some teachers to teach reading is because they lack investigate the ability of the student in the language. Basic knowledge is important to establish the principle of reading Malay Language. … Read more

Relationship between socioeconomic status and students’ academic performance

Literature review According to the study of (Mendoza et al., 2016) Socioeconomic status plays an important role in education. Not having financial resources brought consequences for the students. In study of (Villamor n.d) she determined the effects of socioeconomic factors (SES) and the level of self-efficacy in relation to the academic performance of high school … Read more