But it also does relate with our traditional method of teaching reading. 2.1.1.The Reading Speed The traditional way of teaching reading is based on the classical reading theory. ... With this theory, the traditional reading teaching mainly adopts the method that items explanation, grammar analysis and transitional practice of equal importance. ... Thus the students can not obtain the information as much as possible when they do timed-reading. 2.1.2.Reading Quality Above all, we can learn obviously that the traditional teaching method obstructs the reading speed. ... In our formerly way of...

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According to the findings of the Business-Higher Education Forum (2005), this commitment must include the development of innovative instructional strategies for teaching math and science, and the proper preparation of teachers, that they might have the acumen to do so. ...

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Classroom of America 2 Classroom of America: Inequality in the Educational System The United States of America has long been referred to as the "land of the free,"" a place where "all men are created equal."" But how united is America in the classroom? Within America there is a large population of peoples who have been, and continue to be, oppressed in this land of the free. They are not treated as equal, and are sometimes treated inferior in comparison to the dominant culture. Indeed, this cycle of inequality can begin at a young age, through the experiences...

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If this is so, what has our ancestry taught us and what are we teaching our children? ... Cars got bigger and faster, houses got bigger and newer, TV took over radio as a more gratifying entertainment method. ...

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Rites of Passage A rite of passage, whether defined as a "ritualistic procedure" (Webster's) or as a "ceremony" (Random House), represents a change of status of an individual in his/her society. Rites of passage are generally thought to ensure smooth and successful life transitions and/or changes...

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The Vicious Circle of Homelessness Who are the homeless? They range from children to adults and even in some cases, families. Everywhere you go, everywhere you look, there is always someone less fortunate than you, some places more than others. Homeless people come from all walks of life. Anyone can become homeless; you could be born to a rich and end up under a bridge across town. ...

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On December 7, 1941, the Japanese led their first attack on American soil by bombing the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack was the turning point for America's role in World War II. On December 8, Americans anxiously sat around their radios, ready to hear President Roosevelt address the nation. His message, (Day of Infamy) was clear and powerful, and would go down as one of the most effective speeches in American history. Nearly sixty years later, on September 11, 2001, America was again faced with a devastating attack. ...

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America is a nation which was built on the ideals of freedom. Freedom to choose a religion. Freedoms to hold an opinion wither it be one of the majority or the minority. Freedom to peruse the path to prosperity by many diverse means. That same freedom upon which this nation was built and sustained can only be upheld with the presence of two factors. ...

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Gun Control The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else cannot take one's right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A handgun carried concealed is a great way to offer that protection What gun control advocates can't perceive is that gun control laws are aimed at the legal buying and selling of guns. ...

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