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Since the first man walked this earth, we have been trying to understand why everything is the way it is. Why do things work the way they do? What happens if you put this with that? Humans have always been determined to learn and understand everything they can. As a result, the knowledge that beings…

Introduction A philosophy is usually used as a guiding principle or statement which motivates an individual or an institution towards the realization of goals. Teaching is one of the practices which need the adoption of a philosophy. In clinical teaching, a personal philosophy can be necessary as it helps in the delivery of the best…

Nowadays in our society, many people use computers for many uses, and some use it to learn. Some teachers already started to use technology to teach. But some still refuse to use it in the classroom. Why could not the computers replace teachers in the classroom ? The answer is simple: learning everything from a…

The pressure of getting good grades in school can be caused by a variety of factors. The student may be pushed too hard by the parents to do well. The student may also be haunted by a future with no education and little financial support. The immediate effect of overwhelming pressure can result in a…

They say if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. That is why usually teachers refer to their job as a calling and not work. One does not go into teaching thinking about how much money they are making or how many kids they are sending out the…

In general, there are still many one-way system of learning between teacher and students, called “Teacher centered learning” (TCL). Learning systems such as this can break the liveliness and students creativity in the classroom. Actually system teacher-centered learning (TCL) system must be balanced with student-centered learning (SCL). But it would be more effective if learning…

De’ja McGee is a sixth grade student with a specific learning disability classification. De’ja receives services for both reading and mathematics, has support in the general classroom, and receives after school tutoring. She participates in general education classes in reading, writing, science, mathematics, and social studies, with support in reading, mathematics, and study hall. De’ja…

Social influence is based on the social norms theory which states that ‘our behavior is influenced by incorrect perceptions of how other members of our social groups think and act’ (Berkowitz, 2004, p. 5). College students do not want to behave or think out of the norm due to the fact that everyone is trying…

There is a close relationship between extracurricular activities and academics, as they both have a significant impact on the lives of average students. The interaction between these two aspects greatly influences student growth. However, opinions vary regarding the advantages of prioritizing academic studies while also participating in extracurricular activities. Research consistently shows that participating in…

Sexual Education (Sex Ed.), the infamous course that we were instructed to take in middle/high school. Many of us remember taking this course, feeling either embarrassed and/or thought we knew all that there was to know about the topic. In sex ed., I recall being enlightened about many capabilities that I never knew my body…