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    Program Evaluation Methods

    What does education literature offer as some of the key factors that usually serve as motivation for adult learners to return to school? In preparing to teach a 14-week course in Business Writing at the local penitentiary. How might you incorporate the principles of self-regulation into the instruction and into the assessment an

    Globalization and Education

    What education or training issues can be related to globalization and why is there increasing competition for talented international learners? I need some help explaining this question and let me where you obtain this information from.

    Learning Solutions

    As a leader, you will be solving a variety of problems. Based on the research literature you reviewed, propose solutions to the instructional problem from each of the five perspectives within the context of a diverse community of learners: a. Curriculum b. Instruction c. Evaluation d. Technology e. Policy

    Designing a Curriculum

    Why would it be helpful, when designing curriculum, to have a clear set of goals and objectives before beginning the design and development. What is the difference between setting goals and setting objectives? Why learners should be made aware of the goals and objectives for each course or lesson. How would these items be presen

    Trends in Education

    The role of the teacher in the classroom has changed from being the "sage on the stage" to being the "guide on the side." What does this shift mean in regard to the role of the teacher and the role of the learner? What role does cognitive learning theory play in the classroom experiences of teachers and learners? How does the i

    Strategies for Different Learning Styles

    Every learner absorbs material in different ways. A classroom facilitator needs to address all these different ways in order to ensure the students get the most out of the material. How does the facilitator's use of multiple instructional strategies benefit learners?

    Teaching Styles and Methods

    Why would knowing who is in the classroom make a difference in how you teach? For example, if you had English Learners in the room, you would frontload academic vocabulary, strategically pair an EL with English Only student and provide plenty of background information on new concepts.

    Learner determination

    Who are the learners in your target audience? How do you engage learners in this target audience? Justify your choices.

    American Colonial Colleges versus Oxford-Cambridge Style Colleges

    Thelin (2011) noted that the English universities Oxford and Cambridge greatly influenced early American higher education. In addition, Oxford and Cambridge were autonomous, privately endowed and linked to a federation. The collegiate system of combining learning and living was a seminal plan for higher education that college fo

    Historical Perspectives on Teacher Supervision

    Develop a paper that describes, from a historical perspective, how the supervision of curriculum and instruction in public schools has evolved. Include an example from your own experiences as a teacher being supervised and note any changes that you have observed.

    Computers and Cooperative Learning Strategies

    "Combining computers with cooperative learning strategies promotes greater quantity and quality of daily achievement, more successful problem solving, and higher performance on factual recognition, application, and problem-solving text items than do computers and competition or computers and individualized learning." With tha

    Differentiated instructions in the classroom

    Define the concept of differentiated instructions/having individual lesson approaches in a classroom context. List the different myths that researchers and philosophers may encounter in projections and interpretations of this concept. As those myths are often used by the researchers and philosophers to rule out options and facto

    Universal Design for Learning

    Lesson plan for Universal Design Learning, UDL. Why is it important in the learning environment? How can it can UDL impact the lives of learners both with and without disabilities? What will be the learning outcome of this plan?

    Lesson Plan for Teaching Symbolism, Simile and Metaphor

    I am an English teacher in a low income, rural area. My students are from diverse backgrounds and their learning styles are equally divers. I am trying to teach my class about tools that authors use to make their writing more engaging, focusing on symbolism, metaphor and simile. I started by developing a vocabulary handout that

    Principals of Adult Education - Basic Thoeries

    Principals of Effective Practice in Adult Learning Several theorists have developed philosophies of the most effective characteristics and behaviors a flourishing teacher should possess. It is relatively difficult to support such theories with quantitative data due to the fact that personality characteristics are almost incal

    The Benefits of Online Learning

    If you were taking this course in a building, you might strike up a conversation with a fellow student in the hallway or on the way to the library. You might share experiences, concerns, or questions with that student or forge a supportive partnership. Consider this Discussion as the place to meet with your fellow studentsâ?"it

    Top Down & Bottom Up Planning Models for Education

    Need some ideas ? Tks What judgment would you make about "top-down" versus "bottom-up" planning models for the higher education environment? Would a combination of the two be a better approach? Explain the reasons for your opinions. Outcome: Explain the relationship between strategic planning and budget processes in

    Supervisory Style

    Reflect on a supervisor or teacher whose style did not work for you. Can you identify what in that person's style did not work with your learning style and needs? What supervisory competencies do you feel would compliment your learning style?

    Classroom Interview Summary

    Describe the following in a summary based on your interview with a classroom teacher: o Classroom demographics o Teacher management style o Teacher interaction with children o Arrangement of learning environment o Rules and procedures o Examples of mutual respect o Examples of cultural awareness o Preventive procedures

    Professional development in differentiated instruction

    What is the role of professional development in designing differentiated instruction? What challenges might I face in defining a staff development program in differentiated instruction, as I have not had any experience in this area?

    Learning Style Self- Analysis

    Write a 500-750 word essay depicting a self-analysis of your personal learning styles and intelligences. How does this apply to K-12 students? Why is it important to recognize these characteristics in yourself, and others? Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.

    Sociological issues in education

    For this paper, address at least seven (7) of the sociological issues from the list below. At least one issue should relate to student diversity in schools and at least one issue should relate to family and school. Describe each issue, explain the reason(s) each issue poses a problem or concern, and discuss the implications for

    Behaviorist Theory

    1.Explain behaviorist theory and give an example of how it can be applied in the classroom? Needing example of grade level EC-4 2.How do cognitive theorists differ from behaviorists and what role does active learning play in each theory? Having trouble how to word. 3.What is metacognition? What are some specific strategie