Book Review of Control Theory ?... The Stimulus-Response Theory is what our educational systems have been based on for many years. ... Glasser believes that that theory is sending our schools in the wrong direction. ... William Glasser wrote this book based on his own theories. ... With the help of the Doc and the involvement of the government, the educational system could be greatly improved for the future. ...

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The article I read for this particular assignment gives the educatory an idea on how to teach rhythm and the theory surrounding the idea. ... The author of the article, Kenneth McGuire, started out by explaining what Kodaly's rhythm system was. He explained that this system is a method of teaching rhythm through the use of syllables quarter notes were defined as "ta", eight notes as "ti", and so forth. ... When I am a music educator, whether I teach third grade or twelfth, music theory will be integrated into my curriculum. I plan on starting out simple in all cases, and this system ...

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Plato's Theory of education was an indispensable necessity. ... Spartan Influence on Plato's Scheme of Education: In his scheme of education Plato was greatly influenced by Spartan system of education. In the Spartan system the family had no control over the education of its members. ... The one great draw-back of the system of education was that it developed courage and physique both at the neglect of mind and soul. ... Plato's Scheme of Education: His scheme of education represents a state controlled system of compulsory education for both sexes. ...

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Andre" Umansky Two Systems into One In the past twenty years the United States school system has been accumulating quite a bit of criticism. ... Each education system being on the different side of the spectrum. Both systems having faults and advantages. ... A negative of the Asian school system, is the conformity that must be upheld. ... In his article "Japan's School System", James Kilpatrick states that "The Japanese theory is that all children have the same potential for learning". ...

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By school systems I am referring to every elementary, middle, and high school, grades K-12 all across our country. The need to teach anything other than the creation story in our school systems is completely unnecessary. ... This is a very unbelievable story and has no evidence to my knowledge to support that theory. Evolution is just that, a theory, and should remain that way and be kept out of our school systems. ... I will say this again, we as students should only be taught the truth in our schooling systems. ...

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Gatto continues by explaining his view that school systems are like a jail for kids. He states that the idea of forced mass schooling started in about 1905 through 1915, and Gatto compares the school system today to that of the Prussian's culture. ... He does not provide proof of this theory, and his theory does not appear accurate due to the equal opportunity of education to everyone. ... Today's school system is not only supposed to teach kids in certain subjects but also life lessons they can use for the rest of their lives. ... Gatto's theory that school is not necessary m...

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During everyday life this theory might not be recognizable; to the average person it might not even be important. ... Take the theory that a written exam is a true overview of one's ability. ... So where does this Pygmalion theory enter the equation? ... These are traits that are taught by the parents and the school systems they attend. ... The student is now labeled "special" by the system, stupid by their friends. ...

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During everyday life this theory might not be recognizable; to the average person it might not even be important. ... Take the theory that a written exam is a true overview of one's ability. ... So where does this Pygmalion theory enter the equation? ... These are traits that are taught by the parents and the school systems they attend. ... The student is now labeled "special" by the system, stupid by their friends. ...

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Uniforms should definitely be used in school systems. ... The theory of uniforms in school systems is a great idea. ... These reasons clearly indicate the need for uniforms in our school systems. ...

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The traditional Chinese system put it as a means to produce state servants, while Plato thought its ultimate goal was to train philosophy kings, rulers of state. ... Modern education system perversely divides the universe into arts and science, and even worse, it now concentrates more on management, information technology, and finance. ... When Einstein proposed the realisation of his theory of relativity' theory he couldn't have though of the disastrous aftermath brought about by it, not to mention today's spiritual crisis of the world, and out friends across the Atlantic is c...

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Academic Freedom is the ability to enlighten pupils on ideas, theories, or facts even if they are not popular. ... Research still needs to be done and there are administrators that believe otherwise if academic freedom is take away the whole education system could shy away from making new discoveries and offering pupils a new way of thinking. Teachers' ideas and theories could cost them their job. ... "If we dropped tenure and adopted some other system where local politics and personalities might creep in, we would have a group of frustrated teachers and our whole educational system ...

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It provides an opportunity for us to systemize and optimize our knowledge structure that can never be handled in the company. ... We hope the curriculum and materials closer to the practical applications and engineering rather than too much senseless theories and mathematical formulas. ...

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Functionalism stands in almost in every body's theories of schooling. The political bearings controlled by the government's standings. The intellectual, of those seeking for more knowledge. The social skill that are picked up, and the economical aspects of our city. These four are the most recogniza...

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Theorists, educators and psychologists have developed theories, models and systems, some of which are outlined in The Adult Learner and will be discussed from the point of view of this adult learner. ... I found however that if I could understand some of the theories and ideas I would be able to apply them to myself and my job. As a result I began to approach the subject matter from the point of view of someone who will put some of these theories to the test. ... Adult Learner 6 In closing, the theories in this book, The Adult Learner, all seem to have one thing in common. ...

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There are many theories on this topic and feelings go both ways. ... For example, if a word is used in a book that the teachers see as adequate for children to read but others disagree, some type of voting system should be set up to settle this problem. ...

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A study that Jim Stigler did proves this theory. ... This has to do with the fact that the teachers in our school system aren't trying to teach the kids that don't understand something. ... As for the theory that kids that are taught outside the United States are smarter than the kids taught here in our country, I would have to agree. ...

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I have witnessed soul-shrouding ambivalence on the part of the education system. ... This isn't such a bad idea in theory, but in practice it is nothing more than enslavement. ... This is what the education system demands, self-annihilation. ... This person will be unilaterally rejected by the education system. ... The education system has been corrupted by capitalism. ...

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Indoctrination refers to instructions given through a system of beliefs. ... Through the anlayzation of quotations and details from the novel I will support the theory of how Emiko's beliefs are based through the indoctrinating experiences she underwent. ... Emiko's surroundings were a system of beliefs to the theory which only enforced the teachings, therefore allowing Emiko to believe nothing but this thought. ...

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Throughout the conversation a system of ideas develops that are meant to teach the reader or readers about themselves, their world and how it should be viewed rather than a simple, inverted, non-involved outlook that is common to everyday people. ... Freire's theory also states that a person is not part of the world; but the world is part of the person. ... As it may be seen the two writers have both theories in common and those completely at odds with one another. ... In one suggestion Plato uses his theory of philosophical lives being of a higher level than those of simple political ...

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The public school system provides more for a student then just an institution for learning. The public school system is the first major "social" interaction children will receive during their early life. ... The larger class sizes give more opportunity to express different views on theories and ideas. ...

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I believe that most children will misbehave sometimes and the most important element in a classroom management system is consistency and fairness. ... I feel that the Canter's assertive discipline theory is very effective. ...

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As much as I agree with the spirit of their statements, the current job market requires a student to function within the formal and very competitive educational system until appearing qualified enough to even be considered for a respectable position with an organization that seems financially stable. ... I really try and absorb all of the theory that formal education can offer me, because I feel that it will help me adjust to any future on-the-job training requirements more quickly. ...

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The temptation to teach students to do well on standardized tests is almost unavoidable when performance on such tests is how entire school systems are evaluated. ... Department of Education maintains that in a strong accountability system, the curriculum is driven by academic standards, and annual tests are tied to the standards. ... It is asserted that testing is a good evaluation system that provides invaluable information that can inform instruction and curriculum, help diagnose achievement problems and inform decision making in the classroom, the school, the district and the home (U.S...

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The aspects of the education system 6. ... The school systems in these areas are generally of poor quality which in and of itself puts kids at a disadvantage and a greater risk of dropping out of school. ... Ron Edmonds started the Effective School System to help disadvantaged kids based on his motto, "all children can learn." ... It is based on the Piagetian theory that "children learn actively and construct their own knowledge." ... A third support system is called Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE) started in England. ...

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Enacted in January 2002 under the Bush administration, the No Child Left Behind Act was enforced to make schools better by enacting the theories of standards-based education reform, which is based on the belief that setting high standards and establishing measurable goals can improve individual outcomes in education [Moe14]. ... The Act also makes it look as if the school systems now are all about test grades [OBr13] [Deb09]. ...

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