Essays on Education Page 424

            Nobuo Kojima’s 1954 short story, The American School, is set in Japan during the occupation period following the end of World War II followings its defeat.  The story is essentially a mix of drama with a mix of comedy and is all about adjustment and coping with the new situation that has befallen the…

Substance abuse, or drug abuse, is the habitual use of a drug in ways or amounts that go against medical advice. It includes not only drugs that affect one’s mood or have psychological effects. Teaching about substance abuse at higher education levels seeks to educate individuals on the harmful impact drugs can have on their…

Introduction: Foreign trade is crucial for the economies of all countries, particularly in terms of international integration. It helps meet the demand for domestically produced goods and services that are insufficient, while also providing the needed commodities and services from other countries. Additionally, foreign trade aids in addressing deficiencies and flaws in the domestic economy….

The usages of school uniforms started in the 1960’s. To require uniforms or not to require uniforms is the question many school districts are facing today. This is one of the most common proposals put fourth for reform of the American System of Education. Some argue that uniforms have not been proven to work and…

Born on October, 15th, 1926, Michael Foucault grew to become one of the 20th century’s most renowned philosophers. He was also a notable historian, sociologist and a notable critic and author who not only criticized social institutions such as; the prison system, or the existing political structures but also served to define human sexuality and…

At the approach of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) planned an exhibit with its centerpiece, the Enola Gay, the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb at Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. 1 The Enola Gay, the giant four…

As I was introduced to my first English class for my first year of college, I had no idea what to expect. I thought I was a decent writer who could, for the most part, get my points across in a clear, concise manner. And largely, I was a decent writer; I just lacked small…

On January 21, 1960 John F. Kennedy delivered his Inaugural Address to the American people, explaining the problem America was facing and procedures that can fix the United States, and prolong the idea of freedom and national pride. John F. Kennedy is able to uplift American spirits by promoting optimism and bring hope to all…

Queen Elizabeth’s speech motivated and reassured the soldiers, demonstrating her belief in them and her leadership skills through the employment of repetition, juxtaposition, persuasion, amplification, and diction. By utilizing the pronoun “we” in the opening statement, Elizabeth aligns herself with the troops, establishing a shared purpose. She appeals to their emotions, instilling a sense of…

The Hammond is a full time vocational training centre and offer courses in Musical Theatre (MT) or Dance (D). Both courses require ballet training, 5 times (D course) or 4 times (MT course) a week. The ballet training is split into 3 groups(A,B and C) depending on different levels of ballet. The students are assessed…