Sex ed in schools

Sexuality is a topic that out of bounds in Malaysia, however there are still increasing reports of the misbehavior of sexual activities especially among Malaysian teenagers. Most of the reported cases are rape cases, abandoning babies, unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV/ AIDS. According to Li Ping Wong in 2012, … Read more

Violence in schools

Payne, Brian K. School violence prevention measures: School officials’ attitudes about various strategies [online]. Journal of Criminal Justice Volume 36, Issue 4, August 2008, Pages 301’306 In the article, journal of criminal justice by Brian K. Payne (2008, p Pages 301’306) he states that there is a concerning rise of violence in the recent year. … Read more

THE PROBLEMS FACING STUDENTS IN PRIMARY STAGE IN DAMMAM WHEN THEY SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1 – Abstract: This research focuses on the reasons of the problems facing primary stage when they speak English language in Saudi Arabia. We will use the questionnaire or interviews with some teachers,pupils and native speakers so that we can determine more reasons and this research will give benefits to the learners and those in … Read more

The teacher

I have chosen to concentrate my reflection on a point that I think really underlies all other UNESCO Intercultural Education guidelines as it lies in the delivery vehicle of this attempt at bridging cultural gaps and that is the teacher. This is one of the ways that principal three of the UNESCO Intercultural Education Guidelines … Read more

Does video-recorded self-monitoring have any contribution to my own teaching process

The purpose of the study is to find out whether video-recorded self-monitoring has any contribution to my own teaching process, and if it is the case, what types of action steps should I take into consideration in order to improve my own weaknesses in teaching practice? To be able to be conducted the result; video-recording … Read more

A surge of uncreative minds

Are today’s students noticeably lacking in creativity? Many think that the simple answer to this question is yes. It seems like the things that were set in place to aid students have not, in reality, accomplished that. Reforms like No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, and Common Core aim to improve America’s competitiveness … Read more

Educational reform in the US

The United States was fearful of Soviet technological and military advancements after the Sputnik launch, the panicky media, and political discussions that followed. Legislators were reluctant to have federal government play a role in education , but when the Soviets launched Sputnik, that changed (Zhao, 2009). The Sputnik launch led to the National Defense Education … Read more

The correlation between academic achievement and student stimulation

Education systems today employ a variety of opportunities for students to gain interest, orchestrating academic growth and progression throughout childhood and adolescence. Academic achievement and student stimulation is considered to have a strong positive correlation. The more engaged a student is while being instructed, the greater the chances of individual academic success as they tend … Read more

Classroom management

The strategy of management adopted to positively manage a classroom is recognized as a precondition for effectiveness in teaching (Shimahara 1998a). However, certain factors such as classroom management, discipline and student behaviour have often been implicated as part of the problems in the management of classrooms. This assertion according to Everston and Weinston (2006) has … Read more

Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Effective Subject Delivery in Technical Education

Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Effective Subject Delivery in Technical Education: Delta State University Experience ABSTRACT This study is on Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching and Learning Technical Education. The purpose of the study is to assess availability, utilization, and challenges facing ICT integration in the teaching and learning of technical education in Delta … Read more

Should students write stories in science classrooms?

Abstract In response to a question raised by one of the Teachers during a leadership and teacher development program (LTD) ‘ Palestine – whether we can ask students to write stories in science classrooms, this study was conducted. This study investigated the effects of science story writing project on the development of students’ scientific literacy … Read more

Private schools in Argentina – A threat to the Human Right to Education?

Educational inclusion is a process that is constructed in opposition to the forces and trends that historically produced and produce the denial of the right to education of the poor and excluded in Latin America. The process of inclusion in the early twenty-first century has changed the situation remarkably: Today, “the probability that boys and … Read more

Improving English Language Learning in Saudi Arabia

An Action Plan for Change English language has become the most important tool of both informal and formal communication in our current world. With the advancements in digital and cyber technology and connectivity, it is obvious that having English language skills will give a person an added advantage with regard to communication especially if that … Read more

Handwriting and cursive instruction should remain in the curriculum

Imagine a student studying for hours, taking an exam and failing, but not because he forgot the information. Each year hundreds, if not thousands, of students prepare for and take the SATs and, according to the College Board, many fail the writing section due to illegible handwriting (Bounds). Ever since computers have entered homes and … Read more

Standardized testing

Standardized testing is having a huge impact on schools across the country but, is it the right thing to have in America. I think having many standardized testing is bad thing for the youth of America because it is too much work for students. There are con’s with standardized testing. There are also pro’s with … Read more