Freire's (1970) criticism of the banking model of education is that it views students as blank slates to be filled; the obvious error in this banking model is that the students are effectively taken out of the learning cycle. ... By viewing learning as students engaged in processes that questions their world, students will be the ones to shape their own attitudes, beliefs, and ideas, leading them to shape their world. ... Apart from inquiry-based learning specifically, Giorgis and Johnson (2001) note the link between reflection and learning, stating, " it is not uncommon to discover tha...

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According to research, children from mainstream homes come to school with considerable language and literacy experience. ... It is alongside this mainstream view that too often a deficit view of non-mainstream children is built (Asselin, 2001a, p.1). This deficit view then leads onto the types of ineffective parent programs already mentioned. ... That is: a social, cultural and political practice that cannot be extracted from one's daily life. ... Instead of dismissing these experiences, educators need to provide adequate instruction to bridge the gap between these home and school lit...

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Statistics from court proceedings indicate a lengthy process that generally favors the teacher. ... "Case note: numerous court decisions have made it clear that incompetence cannot be concluded from a single incident but rather must arise from a course of conduct or a series of incidents "(Alexander). ... In one study, 45 percent of the parents participating in the poll stated they personally knew of at least one teacher at their local school who should be fired (Bridges). Edwin Bridges' book, the Incompetent Teacher, brought to light the wide concern for teacher performance in 1984. .....

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In Weep Not, Child, Njorge is optimistic that education would bridge the gap between social classes. He has faith that educated young people have the power to liberate themselves from their oppressors. ... Even love, his last hope, had fled from him" (Ngugi 134). ... Ironically, pursuing an education, rather than liberating her from her colonial oppressors, seems to restrict her from pursuing true independence and happiness. ... From Tambu's father's point of view, Tambu will marry into another man's family, consequently leaving hers, and only be beneficial to her husband....

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Scholarship student athletes" lives are different from non-scholarship students. ... Student athletes are left with $2,497 for rent and $3,752 for food, which is not enough to live on unless you get help from home. ... Those who are fortunate enough to come from wealthy families may receive money from only immediate family members. ... Both views on the issue of paying student athletes are usually debated at extremes. A solution can be reached if both arguments are bridged together a little closer. ...

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K then invited the class to share what they could see from looking at the hats. ... This was the basis from which she planned her unit on "backyard beasties. ... The NZ view is similar to that of the "problem-posing" ideal education that Freire (1970) describes. ... Through play children from infancy constantly try to make sense of their world. ... Children learn effectively from their own wonderings and curiosity with guidance from teachers and other adults. ...

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Consisting of a series of drawings or photographs on paper, animation can be viewed with a mechanical device or flipping through hand-held sequence of images. ... The explosion of new technologies has changed the way we live-from the way we do business to the way we communicate with each other. ... (Schatz, 3) Knowles also said, "There's a real hunger for really good, practical art instruction and we"re seeing that by the interest we"re getting from the schools systems- With rave reviews from students and teachers alike and awards to boot, Doodle is making its mark on art education ...

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