Category: School
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The Nurses in Washington University School of Medicine
Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Good Leadership Needs Analysis Scope and Purpose of Capstone Project Mentorship and Training Leadership Models Conclusion References Introduction Washington University School of Medicine is a medical institution founded in1891 in St. Louis, Missouri. Since its inception, the university has accommodated students seeking a degree in medicine without the need…
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School Rules and Alignment With Student Values
Some policymakers suggest that schools are becoming less stratified (streamed) overall as educational systems focus on preparing students for knowledge economies. Discuss your interpretation of the validity of this statement Some policymakers claim that schools are becoming less stratified since they are concerned with preparing youth for the knowledge economy (Taylor and Krahn 103). Nevertheless,…
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Special Education: Perspectives for School Professionals
Table of Contents Introduction Interview with a professional The professional and RTI Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Special needs education can be defined as a collection of processes of equipping learners with knowledge and skills, while considering their individual learning requirements (Friend 102). The interview was conducted on a professional in the field of special needs…
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Schools Voucher and Competitive Choice
Introduction A school project usually transforms a students general perception of things. It exposes him/her to various important perspectives of experts in different academic fields. A student who completes a project exhibits a changed perception of the project theme. Usually, the project makes the student a better person about his/her respective responsibility. Also, it contributes…
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The Racine Unified School: Task Analysis
Introduction Elementary students at the Racine Unified School district are required to sit for the Wisconsin knowledge and concept exam (WKCE). Most students actually fail to complete or take the constructed section of the reading and math exam. The constructed sections weigh up to 20 percent of the exam in each and every subject. The…
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School-Based Programs to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors
Table of Contents Summary of the Teaching Plan Epidemiological Rationale for Topic Evaluation of Teaching Experience Community Response to Teaching Areas of Strengths and Areas of Improvement References Summary of the Teaching Plan The teaching plan involved a primary prevention health promotion on a group of high school students. To conduct the exercise, I had…
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Fisher and Frey on Close Reading in Schools
The multiple approaches towards close reading, discussed by Fisher and Frey (2012), regard the issue that some of the teachers might face when introducing close reading to students. Not every student is eager to follow the strategies, and some might find them too difficult to implement during the learning process. For example, struggling and alliterate…
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Corporal Punishment in Florida Public Schools
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Corporal punishment is widely used in Florida schools, and many educators view it as an efficient method of childrens behavior management. Florida state laws allow schools to use corporate punishment at the principals discretion, even if the parents are against such practice. Nevertheless, psychologists argue that…
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The New Elite at St. Pauls School
Meritocratic tendencies in contemporary society are influencing diverse spheres, including education. Meritocracy presupposes the acquisition of statuses and rewards not due to higher social position and wealth but because of personal achievements. This tendency moves to private schools and alters the formation of an adolescent elite. Thus, according to Khan, who investigated the issue of…
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Why American Schools Are Even More Unequal Than We Thought the Article by Susan Dynarski
In her article, Why American Schools Are Even More Unequal Than We Thought Susan Dynarski argues that the current standard measure of economic disadvantage is flawed. Due to this, many children who are persistently poor face more challenges in the classroom than we think. The condition is so dire that half the children in the…