Students find it easier to refer to the Internet than searching for information in thick thousand-page books. ... Computers allow for taking notes faster during class and being able to organize them in anyway you choose. ... Before computers developed to how they are today, people read from old books and found trustworthy information about the topic of their choice. ... Instead of using her own notes on specific topics, my teacher would use PowerPoint from other teachers, teach under their curriculum, and save herself all the hard work. ... I found that having a laptop of my own for educationa...

• Word Count: 945
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The problem in Philippine education is the most basic- lack of pencils, paper, books, chairs, classrooms and teachers. ... Take note, with K-12, the emphasis is on skills training in as much as it is outcome-based. ... Take note that skills and competency does not happen overnight. ...

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"Work and How I Got There- Its 5 am, and I am sitting at my dining room table, studying never-ending notes on how Minoan art affects today's society, and why men who lived so long ago are important.   The fluorescent lights of my dorm room cast a dim light on my mountain of books, a harsh reminder of the work to be done. ... A year ago I would have been in bed by 12, after skimming over my notes, skipping half my homework, and choosing sleep over work. ...

• Word Count: 605
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• Grade Level: High School

He notes that although they believe they realize what they are getting into, such as low salaries, large class sizes, and diminishing funding for supplies, what they are not aware of is the main issue. ... Price recognizes that, from the educational establishment's point of view, losing burnt out teachers allows for new, idealistic rookies requiring classrooms, books, and continuing instruction. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

WC: 595 The movie Finding Forester was about a young black lad named Jamal Wallace that lived in an unfavorable area of New York, called the Bronx. Jamal was no ordinary kid, he was...

• Word Count: 589
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• Grade Level: High School

He has been writing educational books since 1977 and contributes very respected texts in the study of art education. ... Robinson also notes of the faults of the education system. ... As Robinson notes on page 4, many graduates cannot communicate well, are incapable of teamwork and cannot think creatively. ...

• Word Count: 943
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He was always top of his class, and rather than spending his time out with friends or with his family he spent his time with books and notes. ... Rodriguez strives to remind his readers that there is more to an education than just books and facts. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Tousignant family is consists of Hippolyte and Luzina Tousignant and their eight children, who all had "compound appellations" from history books and novels. ... On this note of joy and fellowship, Gabrielle Roy ended her novel Where Nests The Water Hen. ...

• Word Count: 900
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• Grade Level: High School

As you read further into the introduction the more the author makes note of essays from the book. ... We also never had to read essays, we normally read books that were easier to read than the essays we have to read within this class. ...

• Word Count: 713
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• Grade Level: High School

Placing a teacher that has been brought up in Ireland with different values with students from the poor boroughs of New York forces the reader to take note of the differences in cultural capital. ... He goes on to describe what it was like to walk into his classroom for the first time, "When I walk in and place my books on the teacher's desk they"ll surely stop throwing things. ... He is set on teaching Economic Citizenship but is sidetracked by the students" moans and groans over opening their books. ... Demanding that they take out their books evokes more moans throughout the classroo...

• Word Count: 1906
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Bertha Flowers, a woman who had invited Marguerite into her home to enjoy her books, and who had shown her poetry for the first time in her life. ... I would take notes as if there was going to be quiz on the text I had read. ... He notes "The teacher proceeded to belittle everyone from German Eva, who hated laziness, to Japanese Yukari, who loved paintbrushes and soap. ...

• Word Count: 1444
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

As you walk into the classroom with your brand new Curious George lunchbox clutched tightly in your hand you notice the alphabet tacked to the wall on colorful note cards. ... Seuss books, or you sing that cute little song, but it's okay. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Individual assessments would be graded on the notes you sing or play correctly. ... They should have to sing or play a series of notes of varying beats to create a tune. ... Students would most likely be required to memorize and perform a song where they are graded on their rhythm, dynamics, and notes. ...

• Word Count: 3372
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The teachers' desk was on one corner of the classroom, surrounded by piles of books and papers and more posters on the walls surrounding his space. ... There were multiple shelves with an array of books to choose from. ...

• Word Count: 6745
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• Grade Level: High School

An individual report into alternative visions of education, including views about the role of education and the relationship between education and other social institutions Education for Work ! Introduction School was engineered to serve the economy and social order. It wasn't made for the benefit of kids and families, as those people would define their own needs. School is the first impression children get of organized society. Like most first impressions, it lasts. ...

• Word Count: 4180
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: Undergraduate