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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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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He believed in the Marxist theory, to Freire the idea of education was focused on the concept and the experience of the learning process rather than the facts that are taught. Freire developed his own educational theory known as conscientization. ... "Education as the practice of freedom" (Freire 2), Freire's vision was for an education system that was based creative learning and freedom to think differently. ... Paulo Feire's theory of conscientization interest me in the thought that I too believe that education shouldn't be so pre-selected and constructed. ...

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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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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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With the dropout rate of African American males being disproportionately higher than other races, this research should help the shapers of the educational system realize that early and often successful, positive access to academic experiences is needed to create high academic self-esteem. ... The results, implications and processes of this research brought about solid information that could be used to develop theories when educating African American students. The development of theories is one of the goals of research in educational psychology. ...

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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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There has been a lot of finger pointing on why our education system is insufficient within the United States. ... In a modern education setting, Paulo Freire's education-as-praxis theory would work best, because it allows critical cognitive skills, unity, and communication. Both Freire and Newman's theories both immerse in critical cognitive skills. ...

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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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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 Concept of Habitus For Bourdieu, habitus refers to socially acquire, embodied systems of durable dispositions, tendencies and inclinations, which he calls "the embodied history of being in social life". ... In developing the concept of cultural capital, Bourdieu explicitly argues that the educational systems propagate the illusion that a cultured habitus results either from intrinsic ability of the student or the teachers effort. Moreover, Bourdieu states that educational systems reproduces social structure and enhances social dichotomies by holding to the motto that all cultural capital ...

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Robinson attributes five theories as to the causes of this downfall, which I will discuss below. ... Robinson also notes of the faults of the education system. ... The beginning of the technology revolution saw computers, Internet and compact systems, now as Robinson predicted, we have many new forms of computer intelligence. ...

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On one hand, if a professor is giving information to students who are not paying attention, the theory will not work. ... The world is improving technology everyday so improving our educational systems is also in great demand. ...

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Most public schools of that period did not have access to musical instruments, so students were taught music theory and techniques through singing lessons and school choirs. ... A report in January 2006 on the status of arts education in California concluded that: "Emphasis on reading and math in both state and federal accountability systems has an unintentional impact on the provision of instruction in the arts and other required subjects. ...

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