Education articles from September 2006

Education archives from September 2006

Identity development of East Asian female international students with implications for second-language higher education.
September 22, 2006... Throughout the United States, there is a large population of international students studying at colleges and universities. According to the annual report of Open Doors 2004 issued by the Institute of International Education, during the...

A study of the effectiveness on parental sexuality education.
September 22, 2006... Introduction With the media' reports in both language and pictures on open sex today, and people's going after happiness, self-content and self-actualization with the belief in individualism, remarks on sex and lust are very commonly heard...

Informal forum: fostering active learning in a teacher preparation program.
September 22, 2006... Introduction Internet access has helped to create an information explosion. It is estimated that information doubles every three years (Marlowe & Page, 2005; School of Informational Management and Systems [SIMS], 2003). It is no longer...

The influence of four elementary principals upon their schools' reading programs and students' reading scores.
September 22, 2006... Introduction The role of the principal is dynamic and changing. In fact, changes in the work environment of education have caused both role ambiguity and role overload for school principals. As educational communities demand more...

Perceptions of parents of students with autism towards the IEP meeting: a case study of one family support group chapter.(individualized education program)
September 22, 2006... The individualized education program (IEP) was the primary component of Part B of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and has maintained importance through the reauthorization of IDEA 2004. The IEP serves to direct and...

The comprehensive examination: study groups and their effectiveness--a message to counselor education faculty and graduate students.
September 22, 2006... Word association is something that psychologists have studied for years. Should the word "apple" be said to a child, the response might be "orange." Should the word "comps" (comprehensive examination) be said to a graduate student, the response...

Parental roles in the acquisition of primary level skills: an exploratory view on the low-income Hispanic-American families with 3 and 4-year old children.
September 22, 2006... Introduction There is evidence in extant literature that many Hispanic parents express reluctance in sending their children to preschools or other formal childcare centers due to a number of cultural reasons (see Fuller, Eggers-Pierola,...

An intelligent use for belief.(Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner)
September 22, 2006... Over the last three decades there has been a major shift in how practicing educators think about intelligence. One great driving force of this change can be attributed to Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligences, written by Howard...

College students' evaluative reactions to Arabic loanwords used in the context of the Iraq war.
September 22, 2006... Introduction: Historical Background Throughout its history, the English language has acquired loanwords from a variety of other languages, some are genetically related while others are not. The borrowed (1) items have entered the language...

California Mini-Corps: developing quality teachers for 40 years.(educational program)
September 22, 2006... Introduction One of the most effective programs for preparing culturally diverse future teachers is the California Mini-Corps Program. Although the program has existed since 1967, very little has been written about the influence California...

Integrating outside learning with the classroom experience: the student learning imperative.
September 22, 2006... "When I attended college I learned how to learn. Playing sports taught me structure and discipline and made learning more enjoyable." "The leadership roles I had on campus in student activities taught me how to deal with different...

An examination of a fissure within the implementation of the NCLB accountability process.(No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)
September 22, 2006... Introduction Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), all schools are required to assess their students' academic competence in core subject areas. Most stakeholders accept the general goals of NCLB; however, most educators are...

Childhood obesity: a growing phenomenon for physical educators.
September 22, 2006... The greatest health risk facing children today is not a terrible disease as Leukemia or unthinkable trauma such as abuse. It is obesity. The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has risen dramatically in the past several decades...

Retention issues: a study of Alabama special education teachers.
September 22, 2006... It is projected that in the year 2010, there will be a need for 611,550 special education teachers in the U.S. Yet, every year about 13.2% of special education teachers leave their positions. Six percent leave the field altogether while 7.2% of...

Analysis of application of 1:3 ratio in employments of academic and non-academic staff in Nigerian Universities.
September 22, 2006... INTRODUCTION Education is a very important industry in any developing nation like Nigeria. This is widely agreed upon, yet education does not seem to be paid proper budgetary attention. This is due to among many other things, the...

Leadership skills.(Brief article)
September 22, 2006... While many people in business, industry, and education are searching for good leaders, they should know that "who" they should look for is less important than "what" they need to find. That is, they should look less for the "right person," and...

Teaching diversity and tolerance in the classroom: a thematic storybook approach.
September 22, 2006... Multicultural Globe and Literature Many Americans believe racial disparities are a major problem in the nation (Whyy, 2000). Since our society is made up with various cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, it is bound to be diverse and...

Video technology: a vehicle for educators to enhance relationships with families.
September 22, 2006... Why should educators aspire to enhance relationships with families? A strong and positive relationship between families and schools has a direct correlation with young children's success in school. When schools and families communicate and...