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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Current Issues in Education
Universities admit 'soft' A-levels damage chance of top places
The best universities now issue guidance that first officially recognized in favor of students studying traditional subjects at A-.
The guide produced by the Russell Group, a lobbying group of Oxford, Cambridge and 18 other renowned universities, confirms the rumors that have circulated for years that are in favor of newer older people, such as business studies or photograph.
It also reveals a strong preference for science subjects and mathematics - even for seemingly unrelated degrees.
The new manual is seen as the Guardian, is a sign that universities will cave ministers and teachers requires a lot of information on admission requirements to determine who are the posts granted, and why.
By not considering at least two of the following subjects: - Math, English, geography, history, none of the three pure science or a classical or modern foreign language - "many degrees in universities competition is not open for you," The guide, developed in collaboration with the Institute of Career Guidance, States.
It asks students to ask why not take the traditional themes: "Are you trying to avoid a challenge," said that while there is no "reference set" of a hard "or" soft "in question, called "hard" issues such as these are the best universities prefer and are more theoretical. Offers studies in media, art and photography, design and business studies as examples of "soft" issues and says they are "professional or have a practical orientation.
"If you plan to take more of a perception" soft "issue, can a degree of caution is necessary," warns the guide.
In June, said David Willetts, the Minister of Universities, Vice-Chancellor, he had been "pushing for greater transparency in universities for some time." Advice of teenagers have received university courses were "absolutely important .. . then [they] do not miss a class or a specific place at a university in particular by not receiving the right advice at the right time, "he said. Willetts said the manual was a "positive step towards creating a level playing field for prospective students."
Just over 7.2% of pupils in England, involved in private schools, but account for over a quarter of the consumption of the 25 most selective universities, and 46.6% in Oxford. It is believed that this may be partly due to the fact that pupils in state schools do not receive adequate guidance on what it takes to get a university elite, when they are making their choices of level.
Yesterday, Executive Director Wendy Piatt Russell group admitted that the real subjects and GCSE level was "critical to whether or reduce teen maximize their opportunities and life chances."
"It 's really important that students do not give you, select a combination of subjects at a level that does not equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge of their degree course or are not able to effectively demonstrate their suitability for a particular subject, "he said.
The directors said manual means understanding qualified students could not be at a disadvantage with their peers in private schools in the implementation of major universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
Some argue that students of private schools and grammars have the advantage because they have teachers who can specialize in building relationships with colleges and universities in the decoding requirements for access to the complex.
Most of the 61 courses in the manual that mathematics and / or science A-levels will be a requirement for a seat, or "useful".
Guide to remind students and abroad, for example, Asian countries, subjects such as math, language, science and foreign language compulsory up to 17 This means that these students and young people to compete for places in Britain.
Critical thinking and general studies recommend additional subjects on top of three or more A-level. Science and mathematics A-level recommended for degrees in archeology, anthropology and geography, among others, law degrees and do not require legislation at. History can be useful instead, the U.S. guide. For degrees in history, some universities do not require history, but think that English is useful.
Andy Gardner, as well as students in public schools and the representative of the Institute of Guidance, said that students have met the "torrent of misleading information until further notice."
The guide produced by the Russell Group, a lobbying group of Oxford, Cambridge and 18 other renowned universities, confirms the rumors that have circulated for years that are in favor of newer older people, such as business studies or photograph.
It also reveals a strong preference for science subjects and mathematics - even for seemingly unrelated degrees.
The new manual is seen as the Guardian, is a sign that universities will cave ministers and teachers requires a lot of information on admission requirements to determine who are the posts granted, and why.
By not considering at least two of the following subjects: - Math, English, geography, history, none of the three pure science or a classical or modern foreign language - "many degrees in universities competition is not open for you," The guide, developed in collaboration with the Institute of Career Guidance, States.
It asks students to ask why not take the traditional themes: "Are you trying to avoid a challenge," said that while there is no "reference set" of a hard "or" soft "in question, called "hard" issues such as these are the best universities prefer and are more theoretical. Offers studies in media, art and photography, design and business studies as examples of "soft" issues and says they are "professional or have a practical orientation.
"If you plan to take more of a perception" soft "issue, can a degree of caution is necessary," warns the guide.
In June, said David Willetts, the Minister of Universities, Vice-Chancellor, he had been "pushing for greater transparency in universities for some time." Advice of teenagers have received university courses were "absolutely important .. . then [they] do not miss a class or a specific place at a university in particular by not receiving the right advice at the right time, "he said. Willetts said the manual was a "positive step towards creating a level playing field for prospective students."
Just over 7.2% of pupils in England, involved in private schools, but account for over a quarter of the consumption of the 25 most selective universities, and 46.6% in Oxford. It is believed that this may be partly due to the fact that pupils in state schools do not receive adequate guidance on what it takes to get a university elite, when they are making their choices of level.
Yesterday, Executive Director Wendy Piatt Russell group admitted that the real subjects and GCSE level was "critical to whether or reduce teen maximize their opportunities and life chances."
"It 's really important that students do not give you, select a combination of subjects at a level that does not equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge of their degree course or are not able to effectively demonstrate their suitability for a particular subject, "he said.
The directors said manual means understanding qualified students could not be at a disadvantage with their peers in private schools in the implementation of major universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
Some argue that students of private schools and grammars have the advantage because they have teachers who can specialize in building relationships with colleges and universities in the decoding requirements for access to the complex.
Most of the 61 courses in the manual that mathematics and / or science A-levels will be a requirement for a seat, or "useful".
Guide to remind students and abroad, for example, Asian countries, subjects such as math, language, science and foreign language compulsory up to 17 This means that these students and young people to compete for places in Britain.
Critical thinking and general studies recommend additional subjects on top of three or more A-level. Science and mathematics A-level recommended for degrees in archeology, anthropology and geography, among others, law degrees and do not require legislation at. History can be useful instead, the U.S. guide. For degrees in history, some universities do not require history, but think that English is useful.
Andy Gardner, as well as students in public schools and the representative of the Institute of Guidance, said that students have met the "torrent of misleading information until further notice."
Monday, January 31, 2011
Empower School Culture; Empower Learning
Take time to develop a positive school culture, and reap the benefits of students to change.
The school is over 3 Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. The school is to teach citizenship, they are learning social skills, he is learning about yourself, it is to give children the opportunity to succeed. This goes far beyond what the program has to offer. Move students beyond the program allowing the school culture and social structure.
Celebrate Diversity
Promote multiculturalism in the school through the celebration of diversity that already exists. Graphically identify the country of origin and languages spoken in the school population by creating shows that the contribution of students. Hold various cultural events and encourage students to realize their cultural traditions. Take advantage of educational opportunities rich multiculturalism brings to the classroom for their integration into the curriculum. Study of political regimes around the world in social studies, reading international authors in English, math problems arising from growing populations and limited resources worldwide.
Recognize student achievement
To start a school wide student achievement in recognition of a regular basis. Make it a way to celebrate excellence in every month. Identify the participation of students in the school community, providing prizes academic engagement, social contributions and personal fulfillment, and find that premiums are more, students are more intrinsically motivated to do better. Make sure that the public recognition and congratulations for the extension of the house and sent a letter pointing out a victory for parents.
Embrace Philanthropy
host community in encouraging students to return to the community. Choose one of the social causes that students can work together to benefit. Students not only find meaning in their work, but will develop a sense of camaraderie to put a real effort in achieving a goal. There really is no better way to learn about the world around you interact with him directly.
Get feedback from students
Make your efforts to strengthen the school culture and social structure are known to solicit student participation. Ask students to contribute directly to the ideas they believe will improve the school culture. Place a pot session in a central location for students to abandon the ideas and give a price for 3 to ideas.
Provide opportunities for participation
Make sure there are many opportunities for students to participate in the school community. Provide a rich educational experience that extends beyond the classroom walls to help define the culture of the school. Recruit a student survey to determine the Student Union Club of Central and extracurricular activities, which would increase the existing social structure of the school. Has every opportunity to participate.
The school is over 3 Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. The school is to teach citizenship, they are learning social skills, he is learning about yourself, it is to give children the opportunity to succeed. This goes far beyond what the program has to offer. Move students beyond the program allowing the school culture and social structure.
Celebrate Diversity
Promote multiculturalism in the school through the celebration of diversity that already exists. Graphically identify the country of origin and languages spoken in the school population by creating shows that the contribution of students. Hold various cultural events and encourage students to realize their cultural traditions. Take advantage of educational opportunities rich multiculturalism brings to the classroom for their integration into the curriculum. Study of political regimes around the world in social studies, reading international authors in English, math problems arising from growing populations and limited resources worldwide.
Recognize student achievement
To start a school wide student achievement in recognition of a regular basis. Make it a way to celebrate excellence in every month. Identify the participation of students in the school community, providing prizes academic engagement, social contributions and personal fulfillment, and find that premiums are more, students are more intrinsically motivated to do better. Make sure that the public recognition and congratulations for the extension of the house and sent a letter pointing out a victory for parents.
Embrace Philanthropy
host community in encouraging students to return to the community. Choose one of the social causes that students can work together to benefit. Students not only find meaning in their work, but will develop a sense of camaraderie to put a real effort in achieving a goal. There really is no better way to learn about the world around you interact with him directly.
Get feedback from students
Make your efforts to strengthen the school culture and social structure are known to solicit student participation. Ask students to contribute directly to the ideas they believe will improve the school culture. Place a pot session in a central location for students to abandon the ideas and give a price for 3 to ideas.
Provide opportunities for participation
Make sure there are many opportunities for students to participate in the school community. Provide a rich educational experience that extends beyond the classroom walls to help define the culture of the school. Recruit a student survey to determine the Student Union Club of Central and extracurricular activities, which would increase the existing social structure of the school. Has every opportunity to participate.
Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques
When people hear the "classroom management" phrase, the consequences for bad behavior comes to mind. A plan for classroom management and the cash balance, however, must involve much more than the consequences "after the fact" should include preventive measures in the form of structured routines and practices that alleviate discipline problems before occur.
There are three main causes of discipline problems in the classroom: boredom, restlessness and difficulty understanding the program. Solving these three great problems of establishing routines in force at the beginning of your college years and always put them into practice during the year, will create a class that promotes student learning.
Boredom BustersMany discipline problems occur when students are bored. Yes, it's that simple. When students get bored with the program and teach the lessons, they feel the need to take matters into their own hands, that the class a more interesting and dynamic. These students generally tend to be more intelligent than their students find the program too easy.
This problem can be prevented by providing students, especially in the thinking of the highest of these options, which are presented in the classroom curriculum. For example, if you have problems in textbooks in mathematics for students in practice independent, then your whole group instruction, offer a "challenge" questions to students before the end. These can be problems with direct student books, teacher materials, supplementary, or problems, you do. One option would be very exciting for the students of pre-configured in the beginning to make their problems related to skill and practice.
This strategy can be used in other academic disciplines. For example, take classes in poetry, which are directly related to reading or writing skills can be taught to give students an early completion of their creative outlet. Social studies and science, is addressed to an independent research project that students can work at their own pace to ensure that you are engaging academic work with their hands.
Concern Tame second leading cause of discipline problems in the classroom is agitation. Increasingly, students must sit for longer and longer. This goes against the nature of the child to be active, mobile and social. To reduce the problems of discipline arising from the bustle of students, trying to give students a break from one to two minutes to stretch every 30 minutes of class time. During breaks to stretch, for students to stand, walk, and socialize. It is also the perfect time to ask students to sharpen pencils, spare equipment and supplies such as paper, and get water. Doing this will reduce interruptions during the hours of class work. And the students return to their offices fresh and focused, ready to work.
Demystifying severe CurriculumWhen students have difficulty grasping the program, there are inevitably problems with discipline. This is because these students feel like they will never understand what is taught, then what is the point of trying. There are several ways to help these students a sense of achievement in the classroom, their confidence built back up slowly, giving them the courage and desire to try.
First, organize your living room into a classroom in heterogeneous groups. This means for students registered for the students there, the average yield and under each table. This will allow students to help each other through modeling and teamwork. Find that underachieving students are good, then ask them to help their peers is a good way to start the process of trust and search.
Breaking the curriculum, whatever the subject is taught is another way to demystify the new hardware. Even high-achieving students can benefit from breaking the curriculum into easy to understand, manage tasks. For example, when the award of a research and spend a day in every part of the project and ensure that students understand before proceeding to the next.
Discipline problems in class are unfortunately an inevitable part of education. How big a problem do not become totally dependent on the teacher. Establish and maintain a management plan for balanced and effective class to help reduce the number of disciplinary incidents that occurred before they even happen, help the teacher create a safe environment conducive to learning for all students.
State Universities: Budget Cut Victims or Treasured Resources?
Public universities are the source of great pride on the part of government officials. But they face a steep reduction in the budget with only a few States dollars ignore this trend.
There should be no surprise that forty-four states and the District of Columbia are projecting budget deficits for the period in which beings July 1, 2011. In fact, this news is likely to leave some people wondering how the unemployment rate gradually lead to lower tax revenues six states - Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, North Dakota and Wyoming - has managed to avoid this crisis.
These projections are on a large deficiencies, which have been tested during the fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Thus, to find the resources to fund basic public services will continue to challenge at least the next year, January 21, 2011 Center for Budget and Policy Priorities article Elizabeth McNicholl, Phil Oliffe and Nicholas Johnson, "states are still suffering from the effects of the recession, "he says.
State funding for higher education has been reduced
And despite the fact that governors and other state officials often point to their public universities as a source of great pride, these schools are not spared from budget cuts. States are offering about $ 80 million annually for higher education, public universities are not being privatized. But no longer support these institutions as generously as in the past, endangering their financial capacity. And this trend is being felt across the country.
California's budgetary problems were widely known, leaves little doubt that frugality is the new mantra. Administrators do not yet know exactly what will happen if the state legislature approves the state has proposed $ 1.4 billion in funding cuts for the University of California, California State University and the state community colleges. But they are convinced that this decision will mean more crowded classes, fewer courses and higher tuition bills.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, meanwhile, wants to reduce public funding for universities by 20 percent and support for community colleges, of which about half deal with a U.S. $ 1.1 billion deficit for the year come. And the head of the system of Georgia State University have warned against college students that they should brace for more increases in tuition in the coming months, January 20, 2011 article in The Times-Picayune, "The higher education a target for state budget cuts across the nation "reports.
The reaction to this trend was swift and vocal. January 24, 2011 The New York Times, "public universities are based more on the price that the state money" Tamar Lewin quotes Pat Callan President National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, the concludes. "Something important is happening here I would not call it privatization, the word is used. Often the presidents of public institutions who want a blank check to increase fees but the shift to a more student funding, the question arises Who owns these places - students, because they are paying for the majority, or the state, which has invested hundreds of years, physical plant, and the mark "?
And students are still aware of the challenges that lie ahead. Among those who expect to be affected is the University of South Carolina sophomore Allison Murphy, who said: "Everything is a bit scary for someone like me who paid for college myself, Ms. Murphy who intends to be a teacher, said. "I turn 20 tomorrow, I'm already in debt, and if tuition goes up next year I'll be in a worse situation," according to the Times article.
The reverse of the trend, some states continue to support public universities
But none of these dire predictions take so hope is lost. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine article, "50 best values in public colleges," says that some public universities are thriving to become a burden and nastier people. Their cost consciousness has allowed them to continue their high-quality education without increasing the hours of the reach of many potential students.
And the article in the Kiplinger's praises, in particular, the measure of North Carolina to continue funding the UNC-Chapel Hill, who ranks in the top of your list. He cites the Chancellor Holden Thorpe that the school saying, "There is no reason why they can not do non-academic functions as efficiently as possible."
And in an effort to do just that Thorpe has hired a consulting firm Bain to help streamline operations. Following its recommendations allowed the university to prepare a 10% administrative costs, a move that reflects its forecast of a reduction in state funding. The end result of austerity measures. "The annual cost to the state for those students with financial need is a small price to $ 5912.
Fight to make college affordable
Public colleges are also becoming more aggressive in terms of soliciting donations from alumni. These efforts were not without their frustrations as the public high schools are generally not the schools rich kids ", with graduates having large sums to contribute, and the tradition of donating to them has not been as strong as in the case of private schools.
However, success stories, 15 January 2011, article in The New York Times, Lisa W. Foderaro "In the middle of the cuts, public universities Step Up is based on alumni," he says. A decade ago, 23 universities and professional schools, which form the City University of New York raised 50 million U.S. dollars per year collectively. Today that figure is $ 200 million, and officials have set a goal of $ 3 billion by 2015.
And for those who find the cost of public four-year universities, too steep, the colleges are an affordable option. October 5, 2010 According to an article by Eric Ferreri newsobserver.com community colleges grow and bask in the spotlight, "at least half the students now visit these schools, learning skills in the market.
There should be no surprise that forty-four states and the District of Columbia are projecting budget deficits for the period in which beings July 1, 2011. In fact, this news is likely to leave some people wondering how the unemployment rate gradually lead to lower tax revenues six states - Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, North Dakota and Wyoming - has managed to avoid this crisis.
These projections are on a large deficiencies, which have been tested during the fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Thus, to find the resources to fund basic public services will continue to challenge at least the next year, January 21, 2011 Center for Budget and Policy Priorities article Elizabeth McNicholl, Phil Oliffe and Nicholas Johnson, "states are still suffering from the effects of the recession, "he says.
State funding for higher education has been reduced
And despite the fact that governors and other state officials often point to their public universities as a source of great pride, these schools are not spared from budget cuts. States are offering about $ 80 million annually for higher education, public universities are not being privatized. But no longer support these institutions as generously as in the past, endangering their financial capacity. And this trend is being felt across the country.
California's budgetary problems were widely known, leaves little doubt that frugality is the new mantra. Administrators do not yet know exactly what will happen if the state legislature approves the state has proposed $ 1.4 billion in funding cuts for the University of California, California State University and the state community colleges. But they are convinced that this decision will mean more crowded classes, fewer courses and higher tuition bills.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, meanwhile, wants to reduce public funding for universities by 20 percent and support for community colleges, of which about half deal with a U.S. $ 1.1 billion deficit for the year come. And the head of the system of Georgia State University have warned against college students that they should brace for more increases in tuition in the coming months, January 20, 2011 article in The Times-Picayune, "The higher education a target for state budget cuts across the nation "reports.
The reaction to this trend was swift and vocal. January 24, 2011 The New York Times, "public universities are based more on the price that the state money" Tamar Lewin quotes Pat Callan President National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, the concludes. "Something important is happening here I would not call it privatization, the word is used. Often the presidents of public institutions who want a blank check to increase fees but the shift to a more student funding, the question arises Who owns these places - students, because they are paying for the majority, or the state, which has invested hundreds of years, physical plant, and the mark "?
And students are still aware of the challenges that lie ahead. Among those who expect to be affected is the University of South Carolina sophomore Allison Murphy, who said: "Everything is a bit scary for someone like me who paid for college myself, Ms. Murphy who intends to be a teacher, said. "I turn 20 tomorrow, I'm already in debt, and if tuition goes up next year I'll be in a worse situation," according to the Times article.
The reverse of the trend, some states continue to support public universities
But none of these dire predictions take so hope is lost. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine article, "50 best values in public colleges," says that some public universities are thriving to become a burden and nastier people. Their cost consciousness has allowed them to continue their high-quality education without increasing the hours of the reach of many potential students.
And the article in the Kiplinger's praises, in particular, the measure of North Carolina to continue funding the UNC-Chapel Hill, who ranks in the top of your list. He cites the Chancellor Holden Thorpe that the school saying, "There is no reason why they can not do non-academic functions as efficiently as possible."
And in an effort to do just that Thorpe has hired a consulting firm Bain to help streamline operations. Following its recommendations allowed the university to prepare a 10% administrative costs, a move that reflects its forecast of a reduction in state funding. The end result of austerity measures. "The annual cost to the state for those students with financial need is a small price to $ 5912.
Fight to make college affordable
Public colleges are also becoming more aggressive in terms of soliciting donations from alumni. These efforts were not without their frustrations as the public high schools are generally not the schools rich kids ", with graduates having large sums to contribute, and the tradition of donating to them has not been as strong as in the case of private schools.
However, success stories, 15 January 2011, article in The New York Times, Lisa W. Foderaro "In the middle of the cuts, public universities Step Up is based on alumni," he says. A decade ago, 23 universities and professional schools, which form the City University of New York raised 50 million U.S. dollars per year collectively. Today that figure is $ 200 million, and officials have set a goal of $ 3 billion by 2015.
And for those who find the cost of public four-year universities, too steep, the colleges are an affordable option. October 5, 2010 According to an article by Eric Ferreri newsobserver.com community colleges grow and bask in the spotlight, "at least half the students now visit these schools, learning skills in the market.
One Region, Two Environments
Where Faith And The City invited me to write a guest column on the physical and social environments, I welcome this opportunity. These two are closely related and both are important issues for the Atlanta metropolitan area.
When we hear the word "environment", most of us think that the natural or physical environment - the mountains, farmland, and the coast, for example. But we also live in a social environment - the human society. Social environment that exists in the wider environment and natural in a relationship of interdependence with it.
Similarly, when we hear the word "pollution", usually in the context of the environment - air pollution, water and soil, for example. Remember issues like toxic waste, global warming and endangered species. However, pollution is also a problem in our social environment. In the Atlanta area and nationally, our social environment - the healthier in many ways that others around the world - often contaminated. Much of how the land is contaminated with toxic waste problems like poverty, crime, unemployment, ignorance and hatred can contaminate our communities.
So there are two environments in which we live and two that pollute us. Are linked in many ways that clearly recognize today, and I think that otherwise we will discover in the coming years. For example, we know that economic demand, a factor in the social environment is leading to the depletion of tropical forests in the Amazon region. The result of economic demand in this case, the physical effects of the global environment.
Of course, social conditions closer to home also affect our natural environment. For example, consider how the concerns about racial tensions, public education and crime can lead people to travel within the city limits to the outer edges of a metropolitan area. When this movement creates "sprawl" - a major problem in our community greater Atlanta - the result is increased traffic congestion. A byproduct of this traffic, emissions of the now 2.8 million vehicles in urban areas pollute the air we breathe, from downtown to suburban subdivisions. The issue comes full circle back to the social environment, considering that heavy traffic and long commutes can also contribute to health problems and increased stress.
Although this example is useful, it can often oversimplify the problem. In fact, there are many causes of pollution of the physical and social. This example reminds us that often contaminate both the environment without fully recognizing the consequences, or have an impact on each other.
It also reminds us that our society hangs together - the city of Atlanta for the counties of Barrow, Pickens, Spalding, Carroll and - together with communities and beyond. We are bound by the natural environment we all share - air, water and soil. And we're together in the social environment we share - our regional economy and our citizens who travel daily in all national courts.
We should be together I think by realizing that we are a community do - that just as we need for regional cooperation to protect the physical, we must work together in excess of the limits of our jurisdiction cities and counties to solve our social environment. Only then can we address the many challenges and opportunities facing us all that our region continues to prosper and strengthen the common good of our larger regional and small communities that hug.
When we hear the word "environment", most of us think that the natural or physical environment - the mountains, farmland, and the coast, for example. But we also live in a social environment - the human society. Social environment that exists in the wider environment and natural in a relationship of interdependence with it.
Similarly, when we hear the word "pollution", usually in the context of the environment - air pollution, water and soil, for example. Remember issues like toxic waste, global warming and endangered species. However, pollution is also a problem in our social environment. In the Atlanta area and nationally, our social environment - the healthier in many ways that others around the world - often contaminated. Much of how the land is contaminated with toxic waste problems like poverty, crime, unemployment, ignorance and hatred can contaminate our communities.
So there are two environments in which we live and two that pollute us. Are linked in many ways that clearly recognize today, and I think that otherwise we will discover in the coming years. For example, we know that economic demand, a factor in the social environment is leading to the depletion of tropical forests in the Amazon region. The result of economic demand in this case, the physical effects of the global environment.
Of course, social conditions closer to home also affect our natural environment. For example, consider how the concerns about racial tensions, public education and crime can lead people to travel within the city limits to the outer edges of a metropolitan area. When this movement creates "sprawl" - a major problem in our community greater Atlanta - the result is increased traffic congestion. A byproduct of this traffic, emissions of the now 2.8 million vehicles in urban areas pollute the air we breathe, from downtown to suburban subdivisions. The issue comes full circle back to the social environment, considering that heavy traffic and long commutes can also contribute to health problems and increased stress.
Although this example is useful, it can often oversimplify the problem. In fact, there are many causes of pollution of the physical and social. This example reminds us that often contaminate both the environment without fully recognizing the consequences, or have an impact on each other.
It also reminds us that our society hangs together - the city of Atlanta for the counties of Barrow, Pickens, Spalding, Carroll and - together with communities and beyond. We are bound by the natural environment we all share - air, water and soil. And we're together in the social environment we share - our regional economy and our citizens who travel daily in all national courts.
We should be together I think by realizing that we are a community do - that just as we need for regional cooperation to protect the physical, we must work together in excess of the limits of our jurisdiction cities and counties to solve our social environment. Only then can we address the many challenges and opportunities facing us all that our region continues to prosper and strengthen the common good of our larger regional and small communities that hug.
Are High Schools Failing Their Students?
Need
Win a guarantee that a diploma high school diploma is ready to work and school? It is suitable for very practical reasons. The conditions for admission to colleges has increased. Employers expect more. Students must be able to communicate effectively, think critically, analyze and interpret data and evaluate a variety of materials. Sixty-seven percent of new jobs in the market today require continuing education (Achieve Inc., 2006).
Despite these requirements, many high school graduates adequately prepared to continue their education or the workforce. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), at least 28 per cent of students entering four-year public colleges in fall 2000 were required to take special education when they started, especially in mathematics and languages, as did 42 percent of those admitted in two years of public colleges (NCES, 2004). Employers have also noticed that many recent high school graduates lack the basic reading, writing and math skills they need to function at work and to provide remedial classes to solve this problem costs employers millions of dollars each year (American Diploma Project [ADP], 2004).
Growing concern about the academic skills of high school graduates has placed education reform at the forefront of the political agenda of education. Critics have begun to question the degree of academic rigor at the colleges of our country, and many states and school districts are seeking ways to solve this problem. This month explores the issue of academic rigor and highlights the ongoing efforts to challenge and support students.
A rigorous curriculum, all
It is no secret that a challenging program has a positive impact on students after high school. The study was published in the SU Ministry of Education (Adelman, 1999), for example, stated that "the academic intensity and quality of the studies the student was a much stronger predictor of graduation in order to obtain class rank, average or test scores. And this effect is "worse" for the African-American and Latino students than any other group. A rigorous program of study also provides the skills to work more and more potential employees. Extensive research into the ETS said 84 percent of highly paid professionals and 61 percent "well-paid, white collar, professionals had taken Algebra II or higher mathematics courses at only 30 percent of low to moderately skilled and low-income workers had done (ADP, 2004). These results are strongly supported by schools nationally to offer to all students, not just enrolled in "college prep" with an ambitious academic program.
What looks like a rigorous curriculum?
A collaborative effort of Achieve Inc., The Education Foundation and B. Thomas Fordham Foundation, the American Diploma Project (ADP) was established to investigate reform programs in secondary schools. In 2004, he published Ready or Not: Creating a high school diploma that counts, it describes in explicit terms "in English and mathematics [skills] that graduates must master at the time of leaving secondary school if they expect to succeed in
post-secondary education or high performance, high-growth jobs "(p. 10). The EPA concluded that the requirements of a rigorous curriculum than four years of math, not only algebra and geometry, but also data analysis and statistics and four years of English, including courses on "language, communication, writing, research, logic, informational text, media and literature" (p. 22). It is recommended that school districts establish high levels of study in line with state standards and required courses for the first year of entering colleges and universities within their states.
Both Texas and Indiana have played a leading role in implementing this strategy of reform of the curriculum. Texas Recommended High School Program has aligned its curriculum with the criteria recommended by the EPA (Texas Education Agency, nd). Indiana Core 40 Curriculum (Indiana Department of Education, 2006) is a product of Indiana's Education Committee Roundtable, whose members include leaders in K-16 education, business, community, government and parent organizations . This common core requires school graduates take four years of English courses, including literature, composition, and communication, and at least three years of math, including Algebra I, II, Algebra, and Geometry. And articulation of a high level, Indiana's Education Roundtable (2003) emphasizes the equally important need to align standards, curricula, and assessments of the entire state education system, from primary to higher education.
Both Texas and Indiana require students who wish to withdraw from these programs and placed in a general education program for approval of a guardian and / or school counselor.
Win a guarantee that a diploma high school diploma is ready to work and school? It is suitable for very practical reasons. The conditions for admission to colleges has increased. Employers expect more. Students must be able to communicate effectively, think critically, analyze and interpret data and evaluate a variety of materials. Sixty-seven percent of new jobs in the market today require continuing education (Achieve Inc., 2006).
Despite these requirements, many high school graduates adequately prepared to continue their education or the workforce. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), at least 28 per cent of students entering four-year public colleges in fall 2000 were required to take special education when they started, especially in mathematics and languages, as did 42 percent of those admitted in two years of public colleges (NCES, 2004). Employers have also noticed that many recent high school graduates lack the basic reading, writing and math skills they need to function at work and to provide remedial classes to solve this problem costs employers millions of dollars each year (American Diploma Project [ADP], 2004).
Growing concern about the academic skills of high school graduates has placed education reform at the forefront of the political agenda of education. Critics have begun to question the degree of academic rigor at the colleges of our country, and many states and school districts are seeking ways to solve this problem. This month explores the issue of academic rigor and highlights the ongoing efforts to challenge and support students.
A rigorous curriculum, all
It is no secret that a challenging program has a positive impact on students after high school. The study was published in the SU Ministry of Education (Adelman, 1999), for example, stated that "the academic intensity and quality of the studies the student was a much stronger predictor of graduation in order to obtain class rank, average or test scores. And this effect is "worse" for the African-American and Latino students than any other group. A rigorous program of study also provides the skills to work more and more potential employees. Extensive research into the ETS said 84 percent of highly paid professionals and 61 percent "well-paid, white collar, professionals had taken Algebra II or higher mathematics courses at only 30 percent of low to moderately skilled and low-income workers had done (ADP, 2004). These results are strongly supported by schools nationally to offer to all students, not just enrolled in "college prep" with an ambitious academic program.
What looks like a rigorous curriculum?
A collaborative effort of Achieve Inc., The Education Foundation and B. Thomas Fordham Foundation, the American Diploma Project (ADP) was established to investigate reform programs in secondary schools. In 2004, he published Ready or Not: Creating a high school diploma that counts, it describes in explicit terms "in English and mathematics [skills] that graduates must master at the time of leaving secondary school if they expect to succeed in
post-secondary education or high performance, high-growth jobs "(p. 10). The EPA concluded that the requirements of a rigorous curriculum than four years of math, not only algebra and geometry, but also data analysis and statistics and four years of English, including courses on "language, communication, writing, research, logic, informational text, media and literature" (p. 22). It is recommended that school districts establish high levels of study in line with state standards and required courses for the first year of entering colleges and universities within their states.
Both Texas and Indiana have played a leading role in implementing this strategy of reform of the curriculum. Texas Recommended High School Program has aligned its curriculum with the criteria recommended by the EPA (Texas Education Agency, nd). Indiana Core 40 Curriculum (Indiana Department of Education, 2006) is a product of Indiana's Education Committee Roundtable, whose members include leaders in K-16 education, business, community, government and parent organizations . This common core requires school graduates take four years of English courses, including literature, composition, and communication, and at least three years of math, including Algebra I, II, Algebra, and Geometry. And articulation of a high level, Indiana's Education Roundtable (2003) emphasizes the equally important need to align standards, curricula, and assessments of the entire state education system, from primary to higher education.
Both Texas and Indiana require students who wish to withdraw from these programs and placed in a general education program for approval of a guardian and / or school counselor.
Educating Our Youth
The United States is a great nation, the most powerful and richer than ever. Why then, when it comes to academic success, our country is ranked at the bottom of the list of world's richest nations - the number 18 of the 24 countries?
And why Georgia ranks last among 50 states Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score mean? It's not that Americans do not spend enough on education. We spend billions - a percentage of our national income is roughly the same as the average for the 23 other rich countries studied. But again, we rank number 18 in education. And Georgia, in fact, spends more per pupil than 10 other Southern states, which all Post Wed average higher scores than ours. So why do we delay - as a nation-state?
Maybe it's because you're spending more of our money, but spend less of our time and ourselves - to educate our children. Many of us are terribly busy right up. Others are worried about a challenging career, and the urgency and the unprecedented prosperity of modern life. The downtown airport is another factor. When well-off families to change the city to the suburbs, they often leave behind a family affl LINEAR less - and less human and financial resources in the schools of the city. Wealthy families who want to live in cities often send their children to private schools, including public schools takes away vital resources.
Clearly, the challenge of educating our children today are too complex for simple analysis and easy answers. However, educators and communities across the country are implementing effective solutions that meet specific needs in specific places. Despite these successes provide a wealth of ideas for many other communities, a message is very clear: that citizens of this great Nation, as residents of various communities and as members of different religious traditions, to act.
Historically, religious communities have played a crucial role in the creation and support of schools. Colonial Americans founded the forerunner of today's public schools to teach children to read and understand the Bible. Religious organizations established in virtually all our nation's earliest colleges and universities.
Similarly, today, people's faith is to work in ecumenical and interreligious partnership and cooperation between government, businesses, communities and other organizations to improve our education system. Religious leaders have faced major public support for education - in messages to their faithful and the community on matters of public debate. People of all faiths need to speak and to adopt the service and management positions is essential anti-public education.
Of course, there is no substitute for parents of public school children are actively involved in their children's education. But the responsibility of ensuring the future of our country must be shared by those who have no children in public schools. For example, parents of children in private schools, people without children and the elderly may help schools in their neighborhoods. You can spend your time, donate books, computers and expertise, and serve in many other ways. The fact is that problems related to education of children in our nation will continue to entire communities, including congregations, to invest more commitment and involvement in our public school system and individual school district. In fact, the question is not fi nancial, but moral. This is not about money, but interest and participation. The question is not whether we have the resources to ensure the future of our country - but if we care to do so.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
College Success: 10 Common Reasons Why Students Don't Graduate
College Success: There is not much mystery to a high school diploma. There are 10 common causes and 10 ways to help ensure that does not happen.
Did you know that over 25% or more first-year college graduates ever? A quarter! Why? There is no mystery about it. The academic reasons are not secret. What is more surprising is that some college students seem to learn from those who fought and failed before them. It is repeated year after year.
Yes, some drop out for financial, health and family reasons. Some are homesick or have conflicts with work. Most, however, leave for very similar reasons.
Many years of college and university students, here are 10 of the most common reasons I've seen, why students do not go through years of their first year, 10 permanent indicators how you can give it your best effort you Not one of dropouts.
Reason1:
Did you know that over 25% or more first-year college graduates ever? A quarter! Why? There is no mystery about it. The academic reasons are not secret. What is more surprising is that some college students seem to learn from those who fought and failed before them. It is repeated year after year.
Yes, some drop out for financial, health and family reasons. Some are homesick or have conflicts with work. Most, however, leave for very similar reasons.
Many years of college and university students, here are 10 of the most common reasons I've seen, why students do not go through years of their first year, 10 permanent indicators how you can give it your best effort you Not one of dropouts.
Reason1:
College Success: Study SkillsHow to read a manual. Take notes in class. How to understand what directors really want. What kind of learner you are and how to learn in spite of it. Do not wait for your review of the first failure. Get help early. Attend student events successful. Develop study skills for a day.
College Success Reason 2:
College Success Reason 2:
Management SkillsLack time and project management skills can kill the best intentions of the student. Hope to time, make a plan and then cultivate it, all practices. Whenever you enter a classroom or online journal in a class, your changing business priorities. Then your plan must be adjusted. We need a society of students' skills do not possess. Create your profile!
College Success Reason 3:
College Success Reason 3:
Requirements for Self-DisciplineThe for college means making choices that put universities first day. This means more opportunities to make a second or third. It takes almost unwavering focus on academic goals and career, particularly students and those with part-time jobs to full time. Not unless you do best.
College Success Reason 4:
College Success Reason 4:
Freedom-being able to properly handle college life freedom is a major reason for lack candidate. Daily, there may be disturbances and temptations are not related to expectations in the classroom and professional goals. Online and face-to-face socialization is often the path to academic success. There may be an endless stream of invitations to do something, but the study and prudent course requirements. wrong choice can be an epidemic among students.
The reason for the success of the School 5: Priorities
Some students think that their time at school undergraduate is an interlude between life before and after college. Somehow, this time is not related to real-world requirements for success. Between the two, it is to party and pleasure. Professionally, it will not work.
College Success Reason # 6:
The reason for the success of the School 5: Priorities
Some students think that their time at school undergraduate is an interlude between life before and after college. Somehow, this time is not related to real-world requirements for success. Between the two, it is to party and pleasure. Professionally, it will not work.
College Success Reason # 6:
DetachedFailure to attend school regularly is a murderer of disconnection from reality university. For example, some students really believe in the dream is more important than attending a conference session or laboratory. They think they can catch up with someone else's notes. It is not realistic. What is the role of "participants" the university, do you think are not?
The reason for the success of the School 7: Support
Too much freedom, too much fear or a misunderstanding of what is "smart" does for some students, it is not seeking help early enough to make a positive difference in their academic performance. In the first weeks of a course, it is wise to identify partners in the study, counseling, or simply ask the instructors for clarification of a better understanding of course material.
The reason for the success of the School 8: Investment
Lack of time and effort devoted to the study, may be part of the misconception that the college is like high school. It is not, and some students are shocked by this difference. Put before academic expectations of socialization or any other, is crucial.
Reason for success of the College 9: Liability
Take personal responsibility for your education is an important requirement as the basis for the success of the college. Learn more directors, knowing the time of the class expectations, understanding and setting goals and planning and implementation are just some of what is fundamental in your college life. Nobody can do for you.
The reason for the success of School 10: Motivation
There just is not enough motivation for some students to succeed, not just for the purpose and direction is not enough. Perhaps this comes from being in college only to meet the expectations of someone else. Without it, the challenges can be avoided academic grind. It seems as soon as possible.
College Success: Think About It
On learning, study and test successfully taken are not made by a kind of natural osmosis, ie be on campus, sitting in a classroom with a book in your bag backpack or the trunk of your car does not equal the success of the college. Paying tuition does not mean that the review is automatic. It is not a right. It takes all commitment, every day, day after day.
The study skills, self-management skills and project management can be improved with training and practice. The motivation must come from your head and your audience. All other reasons not to do in college can be summarized in few words: motivation, maturity and attitude. What about yours?
The reason for the success of the School 7: Support
Too much freedom, too much fear or a misunderstanding of what is "smart" does for some students, it is not seeking help early enough to make a positive difference in their academic performance. In the first weeks of a course, it is wise to identify partners in the study, counseling, or simply ask the instructors for clarification of a better understanding of course material.
The reason for the success of the School 8: Investment
Lack of time and effort devoted to the study, may be part of the misconception that the college is like high school. It is not, and some students are shocked by this difference. Put before academic expectations of socialization or any other, is crucial.
Reason for success of the College 9: Liability
Take personal responsibility for your education is an important requirement as the basis for the success of the college. Learn more directors, knowing the time of the class expectations, understanding and setting goals and planning and implementation are just some of what is fundamental in your college life. Nobody can do for you.
The reason for the success of School 10: Motivation
There just is not enough motivation for some students to succeed, not just for the purpose and direction is not enough. Perhaps this comes from being in college only to meet the expectations of someone else. Without it, the challenges can be avoided academic grind. It seems as soon as possible.
College Success: Think About It
On learning, study and test successfully taken are not made by a kind of natural osmosis, ie be on campus, sitting in a classroom with a book in your bag backpack or the trunk of your car does not equal the success of the college. Paying tuition does not mean that the review is automatic. It is not a right. It takes all commitment, every day, day after day.
The study skills, self-management skills and project management can be improved with training and practice. The motivation must come from your head and your audience. All other reasons not to do in college can be summarized in few words: motivation, maturity and attitude. What about yours?
College Success: 15 Ways College May Demand More From You
University can be difficult for some students. There are at least 15 ways the university can expect more of you than high school ever did. You can do something about it!
Entering the College may ask for contingencies to basic education. In college, you're in transition, preparing for a different world, as well as a range of opportunities and expectations for themselves after graduation. Thus, even if you already have field of study. So to succeed in school, you should expect anything other than your high school experience can be shown to you. My measure is at least 15 significant differences.
Individual responsibility
You will be one in its own budget, time and money. Parents and school teachers and principals will not be kept within reasonable limits and boundaries. No one will force you to meet deadlines.
Think Ahead
Entering the College may ask for contingencies to basic education. In college, you're in transition, preparing for a different world, as well as a range of opportunities and expectations for themselves after graduation. Thus, even if you already have field of study. So to succeed in school, you should expect anything other than your high school experience can be shown to you. My measure is at least 15 significant differences.
Individual responsibility
You will be one in its own budget, time and money. Parents and school teachers and principals will not be kept within reasonable limits and boundaries. No one will force you to meet deadlines.
Think Ahead
You'll expected to express your opinions in a logical and a sound basis, not just throw baseless statements. Make it a habit to do a thorough job before starting your machine to speak in the classroom or even in informal conversations.
Motivation
You have more freedom and independence and be their own time and regulatory activities. When I study, what books to crack, and projects to do, will you. Waiting too long time to get their act together can be costly.
Big Pond - Small FishYou could be in big classes that meet for longer periods and less frequently. People in some dormitories might be larger than the host cities or colleges college some residents. You will be expected to adapt to the "big city" life.
No liability Holding The hand know the rules, regulations, procedures and expectations will be your one and only. Educational administrators and teachers, of course, write and distribute catalogs and lesson plans for students, but you are the ones to read and understand everything.
Protesting Heard You'll not expected to read and write more than you've ever done in your life in high school. Projects and activities (and their due dates) will be hell for you quickly. Complaining does not help, even if threateningyour for social and leisure calendar of events.
Intellectual Regulation
Critical thinking and constructive will be an integral part of the interaction at the university. Logical thinking and conscious discourse will require different tools you can find for your brain to run in than when you were dragging your high school classes.
Standing in its own
You can expect less feedback and to test more often and more complete. Ask and make sure you're on the right track if you are unsure. You can ride for parents trying to protect you like in high school, but it's still your game to play.
More resources
There will be more academic challenges. Because only one class, whereas you can have two manuals and books, and online resources, and other parts by hand on reading. Such load management, and more will be conscious planning.
Workplace Comparison Just as in the real world of work, your task should be in time and with quality. Slackers will not survive. Whining, finger-pointing and lame excuses are probably not on the list of response or an acceptable value.
Social and team skills of college gives you the opportunity to interact with people with different values, cultures, interests, religions and ways of working. And having everyone does their part will test your flexibility and adaptability.
Tolerance Tests Appreciating skills and perspectives of others remain healthy, until you realize that the smartest person or the best idea, not necessarily the next room or a place in the bedroom or even behind the podium. Carefully weighed in with new ideas.
Beyond Comfort Zones You might be surprised and even shocked. Intolerance and rigidity that seems to be the opposite of the free exchange of ideas you might have expected in the academic world would be exposed. How do you say may very well define your ability to survive and succeed.
Requires uncomfortable
Can you multi-task with changing priorities and deadlines varied? Are you mentally and functionally able to re-organize your list of tasks to comply with newly assigned projects? academic expectations may simply feel uncomfortable with your conflicting wishes.
Getting out of Yourself
Motivation
You have more freedom and independence and be their own time and regulatory activities. When I study, what books to crack, and projects to do, will you. Waiting too long time to get their act together can be costly.
Big Pond - Small FishYou could be in big classes that meet for longer periods and less frequently. People in some dormitories might be larger than the host cities or colleges college some residents. You will be expected to adapt to the "big city" life.
No liability Holding The hand know the rules, regulations, procedures and expectations will be your one and only. Educational administrators and teachers, of course, write and distribute catalogs and lesson plans for students, but you are the ones to read and understand everything.
Protesting Heard You'll not expected to read and write more than you've ever done in your life in high school. Projects and activities (and their due dates) will be hell for you quickly. Complaining does not help, even if threateningyour for social and leisure calendar of events.
Intellectual Regulation
Critical thinking and constructive will be an integral part of the interaction at the university. Logical thinking and conscious discourse will require different tools you can find for your brain to run in than when you were dragging your high school classes.
Standing in its own
You can expect less feedback and to test more often and more complete. Ask and make sure you're on the right track if you are unsure. You can ride for parents trying to protect you like in high school, but it's still your game to play.
More resources
There will be more academic challenges. Because only one class, whereas you can have two manuals and books, and online resources, and other parts by hand on reading. Such load management, and more will be conscious planning.
Workplace Comparison Just as in the real world of work, your task should be in time and with quality. Slackers will not survive. Whining, finger-pointing and lame excuses are probably not on the list of response or an acceptable value.
Social and team skills of college gives you the opportunity to interact with people with different values, cultures, interests, religions and ways of working. And having everyone does their part will test your flexibility and adaptability.
Tolerance Tests Appreciating skills and perspectives of others remain healthy, until you realize that the smartest person or the best idea, not necessarily the next room or a place in the bedroom or even behind the podium. Carefully weighed in with new ideas.
Beyond Comfort Zones You might be surprised and even shocked. Intolerance and rigidity that seems to be the opposite of the free exchange of ideas you might have expected in the academic world would be exposed. How do you say may very well define your ability to survive and succeed.
Requires uncomfortable
Can you multi-task with changing priorities and deadlines varied? Are you mentally and functionally able to re-organize your list of tasks to comply with newly assigned projects? academic expectations may simply feel uncomfortable with your conflicting wishes.
Getting out of Yourself
Part outside their academic and work environment should include off-campus involved with the community through internships and external internships, volunteer work and socializing at school and work after school in their major field of study.
Big Question
Big Question
Basically, college is all about brain training, expand your consciousness and your skills and become more mature intellectually, socially and professionally. It is positive to distinguish themselves from everyone in your career plan. When you're in college, you indicate that you want to change. And you indicated that you want to help plan a different future for you that you are able to do on your own. That's the big difference. You see, the college will not prepare you for a job or career. Not at all. But will they help men and women who want to prepare for a job or career.
Great response
Think about it. What will you do with your time college? What are your dreams, expectations and objectives? What do you expect to have been made before the end of his time in college and have attended and completed a series of courses? And if you need help with a job well done, to meet these expectations that go? The answers to these questions will be the plan to design and execute itself. This is their education and training. Nobody can do for you.
Great response
Think about it. What will you do with your time college? What are your dreams, expectations and objectives? What do you expect to have been made before the end of his time in college and have attended and completed a series of courses? And if you need help with a job well done, to meet these expectations that go? The answers to these questions will be the plan to design and execute itself. This is their education and training. Nobody can do for you.
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