Essays on Education Page 90

As a research-oriented master student, I have always had an interest in conducting economics research. After graduating from Jinan University with a Bachelor of Economics degree and achieving the highest school record (4-year GPA ranked 10), as well as excelling in mathematical and programming courses, I enrolled at Wuhan University in 2017 to pursue a…

I selected Dr. Duncan to interview because she is highly qualified in the counseling field. She has a doctorate, state licensure and runs her own private practice in Family therapy. She is also a professor of Counseling (Family therapy) at NJCU. Being new to the mental health counseling, my goal was to get the insight…

Although my high school experience has exposed me to several different disciplines, my love for mathematics and problem-solving has been reflected in my exceptional performance in respective math classes. However, I have not only continually immersed myself in organizations such as Interact and Student Council, which have demanded leadership, but also attended the Hugh O’Brien…

A very common type of writing you will produce in your academic career involves carefully reading and developing a summary of a given text. The ability to engage in close reading— to identify salient (key) arguments and represent them fairly—is foundational to entering academic conversations as a competent and articulate participant. Summaries also serve an…

Some people prefer collaborating with others, whereas others believe that working independently yields better results. Both approaches have their own advantages, but many individuals prefer teamwork for numerous reasons. Consequently, I personally believe that studying in groups is a superior option due to several factors. Initially, group work introduces us to a diverse range of…

In my field of study, which is construction technology, I feel that there is so much that I can do to help my community.  The reason is because, like my father who was in metal fabrication, I too would like to be able to provide opportunities for other Latin-Americans in my community.  I would like…

I also aim to look at how the auricular on offer may differ according to the educational or training context. The application of theories, principles and models of inclusive curriculum when designing courses and the putting of these into practice along with suggestions of how to change and improve the curriculum will be looked at…

The University of Illinois is known worldwide as being one of the most prestigious and challenging engineering and business universities. It has produced a multitude of incredibly successful entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers, and a handful of Nobel Prize winners. Students from all over the world aspire to come to this university in hopes that it can…

A theorist named Lev Vygotsky observed and analyzed the relationship between children’s play and learning. According to Vygotsky, children are actively involved in their learning process (Tassoni 2007:70). He compared the process of children’s play and learning to scaffolding, where children receive support and guidance while still having the freedom to make their own choices…

The Three Foundations of an Enlightened Society One of the major themes that comes up throughout John Dewey’s classic book on the philosophy of education is that the survival of an alive and vibrant democracy depends upon the educational development of its people. As Abraham Lincoln called it in his Gettysburg speech, democracy is a…