Nowadays, citizenship education is highly topical in many countries, as the new century approaches and critical consideration is given to how to prepare young people for the challenges and uncertainties of life in a swiftly changing world (Ichilov, 1998). Current research on what teachers perceive to be "good citizenship" found that a great number regarded "a good citizen" as person who can tolerate others, has social concern for others and has a marked disposition towards moral behaviour, ci...
As a fresh graduate in a Science course and a twenty year veteran of the highly regarded Singapore education system, I came to NIE with a confidence that I could explain much of what I learnt to students. I quickly found myself struggling to keep afloat amidst the many questions posed by lecturers that I could not answer. Even concepts that I was absolutely sure I could write a textbook on became challenging. It was like a proverbial nightmare. Content knowledge that was my bread and butter w...
This project is focused in implementing ICT in rural area, and the case study is on fufore local government in Yola. As we all know rural areas in Nigeria lack quality and basic education, when you talk about education in rural area what comes to our head is low standard of learning, poor education, not well equipped class rooms for student's education or lack of proper infrastructure suitable for education. Fufore Local Government is settled area in the southern part of Adamawa with five maj...
Reading is a necessary skill for success in all societies, and the ability to read throughout various contexts effectively likely to improve self confidence and social progress as well as ones potential carrier. However, Reading difficulties is the problem that faces many students with dyslexia across different educational system. It seems clear that there are two main methods of conceiving LD in general and the natural reality concept of dyslexia. One main definition relates to psychological...
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) is one of worldwide distinguished curriculums nowadays. The AP offers thirty-three standardized courses to high school students; it has enabled high school students to take college-level courses, and to grant college credit or placement. Most colleges and universities in the United States and universities in more than fifty-five countries outside the United States recognize the AP exam scores in the admission process and/or for credit and placement (College...
The stages of education system in Malaysia can be divided into primary education, secondary education, pre-university education and tertiary education. In the Malaysian context, Geography is classified as social education and it is offered to primary and secondary school students through the standardized curriculum. Basic Geography is offered to standard four students in primary schools through the subject 'local studies' while Geography is a compulsory subject among lower forms in Malaysian ...
Abstract What is filial therapy? Does it help the Hispanic cultural overcome barriers? How important is the interrelationship between the parents and the child? How important is trust among the Hispanic cultural? Does the Hispanic cultural involve the whole family into their family circle? In the filial therapy we will discover that the Hispanic cultural place an importance of "togetherness" among all of the family members. The Hispanic cultural also emphasizes the importance of "familismo, r...
GENTABS INDIA LIMITED In the fall of 2009, brainstorming exercises were going on to arrive at the 20% growth targets set by the top management of Gentabs for the next year. Managers wanted to set profitable targets for their divisions. As Mr. SK, Finance Head of Active Pharma Ingredients division, said ---"It is very important for our division to be profitable as it is a measure of our performance. We will grow if our division grows.'' Gentabs India Limited follows a calendar year for its acc...
INTRODUCTION This chapter gives a preamble to the whole study. It deals with the problem and the way it is approached. It encloses a brief formulation of background of the study, objective of the study, delimitation and limitation of the study. It also introduces definition of some key terms and the overall organization of the study. Background of the Study Teacher education play an important role in promoting the learning and professional growth of teachers. Supervision is one of the functio...
Cooperative Learning provides many benefits for the participants. This type of active participation, rather than sitting passively receiving information, is very rewarding. It provides opportunities to change the basic social dynamics of how we can learn together. Working in small cooperative teams will ensure that everyone has an equal chance to learn and participate in the process that lowers the affective filter for those students who lack the language or confidence to be successful in the...
