If the space is rigid, the children will be limited in their play. ... Environment takes space a step further and is the way the space is lived in, dressed up, and designed over time (Wurm, 2005). ... There should be adequate space for the children to find alone and quiet time when needed. ... In my classroom, this culture represents a combination of ideas; the respect my students and I have for one another, the daily interactions we share, the amount of responsibility and independence I give my students, as well as the atmosphere I create and the approach I take to learning. ... It's my...

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Like many others, I had no prior experience working with the concept of ethnography, which made me even more anxious prior to entering the HYPE space. ... As far as biases are concerned, I had to do some work in eliminating these prior to entering the space. ... This was another bias I had to eliminate prior to entering the space, as everyone might not share the same love and passion for education. ... After taking careful field notes for multiple weeks, and taking stock and mining that data, I have noticed that Individuals are HYPE is a space, where individuals possess the abilities to learn...

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I have addressed the topic of acknowledging cultural, learning, socioeconomic diversities as normal and necessary structures in my classroom as my way of teaching a better way of non- reaction to differences. I think that my hope of equalizing everyone for all that they are and all that they are not in my classroom drove my literature search because it truly reflects a personal path that I have chosen to take in my role as an educator. ... Inequalities and crossings: Literacy and the spaces-in-between. ... The author states that as texts are recontextualised time and space become important ...

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As suggested by Ellis (2003: p 68), trainee teachers need to recognise the difference between discipline and control and make space for students" voices to be heard. Capel et al, (2003: p 116) suggests that the key to achieving this rests in the quality of my classroom management skills. ... Additionally it is important to reflect on my own teaching approach to analyse whether my expectations of, and behaviour towards, pupils are being influenced by previous knowledge given to me by my mentor about the ability or behaviour of particular pupils in the class that I am teaching. ... Again ...

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The study in progress has actually grown out of my personal observations and interactions with my students inside and outside the classrooms. ... The current study that follows has actually grown out of my personal observations and interactions with my students inside and outside the classrooms and also out of my continual effort to find the middle ground to deal with these practical concerns. ... And my changed philosophy of education, thus, concentrates on student-centered one. ... According to Mary Louise Pratt, "contact zone" is "social spaces where cultures meet, clash, and...

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A true example of this is my friend Liana, whom after she graduated was so overwhelmed by student debts that she ended up moving back in with her parents and staying there for approximately five years now, instead of renting or buying a small living space for herself. ... I know that in my future, a family is very far, as it is not about not being ready for that responsibility but more of the fact that I don't and will not have the financial backing in doing so, unless I dream up a technological innovation like Steve Jobs or become a multi-million dollar celebrity. ... My second soluti...

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The Wong model believes (2001) classroom management refers to all things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that instruction in content and learning can take place. ... It is my opinion that a weakness to Wong's model is that it fails to acknowledge discipline problems. ... In my opinion, Wong does not take into account external social, peer, and home factors for behavior. ... It is impossible to assume that one method is a cure-all for management, but by pulling ideas from various theories, hopefully I can develop a method that will maximize...

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Before moving on to possible solutions for our education system, I want to note an interesting point made in the final chapter of Ryan's book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart that is the basis for my thesis. ... Cities can help reduce white flight by making the living environment more enjoyable and suitable for the average citizen; Ryan notes efforts by cities in "cleaning up parks, creating more retail and living space, and cracking down on street crime" (283). ...

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In my opinion, one of the best tools we have in the post-reform ESL classroom is the discussion group. The discussion group realizes constructivist tenets in that it changes the role of instructors and students and extends the classroom in time and space. ...

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Though I am a novice scholar, I will include several sources that will establish my credibility regarding standardized tests. The ideas of Hillocks (2002), McNeil and Valenzuela (2001), and Ravitch (2011), who are all experts on this topic, will help to establish my credibility. ... When Sputnik rose into the sky in 1957 and Americans were concerned that the Russians were outgunning us in the Space Race, millions of dollars were poured into math and science programs to bolster teaching and resultant learning in these subjects. ...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

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Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...

• Word Count: 5459
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate