I disagree with Leon Botstein's essay "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood". Botstein argues that teenagers have matured much more quickly over the past few years. Therefore, he believes high school be abolished and a child's education should begin earlier in order for students to graduate around the age of sixteen rather than eighteen. High school is intended for students of a certain maturity level. But now, students are exceeding that level rapidly. Botstein sees high school as a place full of superficial, adolescent teenagers that care more about appearances, popularity, cliques and sports than education. Because they have reached a high maturity level at such a young age already, there are many students that are wasting their junior and senior years away in high school rather than starting college. I disagree with Botstein however. High school is a transition period for students to learn how to take on more responsibilities. It is the time for teenagers to become more social and independent. While I do agree with Botstein on his point of maturity levels growing faster, I don't agree that students should be graduating earlier than they currently are. Not all students are capable of the same things. Most high school students are not prepared to enter into adulthood just yet. They still need someone to guide them along a path until they've graduated. Age restrictions are applied to the youth community for a reason. The majority of teenagers are not ready to handle the responsibilities that come their way. The legal age for drinking is 21 because of safety concerns as well as the responsibility that comes with the consumption of alcohol. Fortunately for Texas, teenagers are able to obtain their drivers license at the age of sixteen, but other states, like California, have citizens wait until they are eighteen to obtain their license with the same privileges as a sixteen year old from Texas. Responsibilities are tough to handle, even for an adult. So why have the same…
Nominal Cost of Trade Credit = (Discount %) / (100-Discount %) x (365) / (Days Credit is outstanding – Discount Period)…
My name is Grace Arvesen and I am currently a sophomore at Marist High School. When I think of great teachers, although I’ve had many, one comes to mind right away. Her name is Colleen Biszewski and was my 7th and 8th grade math and science teacher at Queen of Martyrs School. Not only did Mrs. Biszewski prepare us academically, but she helped us practice good Christian values. In addition, she was accessible for all students, treating everyone with fairness.…
Bernadette May-Beaver was my favorite teacher I have ever had because she was very understanding of my schedule and helped out a lot with my essays.…
When you first meet her you might think she is tough but the reason she is so tough on you is because she wants so much for you. She was such an inspiration to me because she loves being a teacher and she also loves watching kids grow. I have also learned that she is someone who is proud of your mistakes and she is even prouder of what you learn from them and who you become from your mistakes. She has been a person that has helped me in a lot of ways through the toughest of times in school and out of school. For example, when I found a…
There are a number of reasons why I have considered Suny Empire State College as an option to continue my education. Suny Empire offers multiple study options such as studying with a mentor, as well as convenient online study. Suny Empire offers much more affordable education rates than many other colleges out there. I’d like to continue my education through Suny Empire to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Human Services. I believe this field of study is ideal for me as I have prior Human Services experience. Since receiving my Associates Degree through Cayuga Community College, I believe I have gained a lot of knowledge, and that I am ready for the next step for my education.…
Print the following ISTAR-KR assessments (matrices charts). Look each chart over. Then answer the 10 questions below. You can type your answer right beside each question, or number 1-10 below the questions and type your answers.…
This chapter starts out when Nick is approaching his house and he notices that Gatsby’s house is brightly lit but no one is in there. He is surprised because there is always someone there but then he sees Gatsby coming across the lawn and he seems nervous because he nervously asks Nick if he could have Daisy come over his house for tea. Nick agrees and Gatsby was very excited. On the day that it was arranged for Daisy to come over, Nick and Daisy went into Gatsby’s house but no one is there. Suddenly Gatsby comes in and awkwardly knocks off a clock. He is nervous about meeting Daisy and he shows her the lavishness of his house and his old English shirts.…
Along with the assessment results, the Wiley Schermerhorn tool was able to provide a summarized interpretation of what the scored results represented. According to the scores from the 21st Century Manager domain, it determined that the score of 8.5 is a good starting point as I consider where and how to further pursue the development of your management skills and competencies. My success will rest on (1) an initial awareness of the importance of these basic management foundations and (2) a willingness to strive continually to strengthen them throughout the work career.…
1.1 Describe how a learning support practitioner may contribute to the planning, delivery and review of learning activities.…
Mr. Devine: I believe that the role of a teacher in a child’s life is to help them reach their academic, social, and emotional potential. The manner in which this is done can vary significantly, and it is the teacher’s job to find out what strategies, methods, and interventions work best for each child. I believe that children learn best in positive, safe, and consistent environments, and that a teacher has been given a special role in each child’s life and should do their best to help succeed.…
A Talk to Teachers By James Baldwin # 1 , 2, 4, 6, 8, 12…
To begin with, I am very thankful to Mrs. Larson, my high school teacher in 12th grade from Visions In Education independent school. She was a very awesome teacher and I can say that if it wasn’t for her support and her motivation for helping me motivate myself I don’t know if I were to obtain my high school diploma in 2010. She has influenced me in a great way. For example, she would keep me going by laughing and talking about an interesting topic just to keep me encouraged and focus on my school duties. Furthermore, she is a dedicated teacher who will continue to monitor my work in school in order for me to be consistent in my writing in English. Lastly, Mrs. Larson is a good coach on my English and reading that she would even slow down and be super patient in order for me to comprehend on my reading and writing materials. I can even go to her for personal and educational counseling. In the end, Mrs. Larson was a great mentor to me through out my last year in high school, and for her support today, I believe that I have become a better reader and writer.…
2. Ask the students to provide some examples of parables that they have heard. Foreshadow what the students think The Pearl, may be about.…
A. What do you consider to be the major public education issues today? Address one in depth, outlining possible causes, effects and resolutions.…