ACQUISITIONS PROCEDURES The major purpose of Elton S. Karrmann Library is to support the academic programs of the university. Funds are available for the purchase of books and audio-visual materials‚ periodicals‚ serials‚ continuations‚ reference materials and databases‚ and other materials with which to maintain and build the library’s collections. Library staff solicits the active participation of the faculty and students in the selection process. While all library funds benefit the entire
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Discourses in higher education and their implications for student experience. What are the ways in which discourses emerge in higher education and what are their implications for a student experience? Discourses in higher education are apparent in almost every interaction a student has with any aspect of the higher learning institution including but not limited to staff and policies and procedures (including assessment procedures). The notion of subjectivity‚ or the subject position of
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Specialization vs. Generalization in Education Everywhere we turn today we see specialization. The most respected and well paid doctors and dentists are often those who perform just a few procedures. Many attorneys cover just one area of law. Even kids are specializing in how they play! With the spread of “travel teams” whose seasons are often more than six months per year‚ young athletes‚ starting at the age of 8 or so‚ are now forced to choose one or two sports at the expense of all others.
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13 Sep. 2013 Informative Synthesis (Draft #1) THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Why is higher education important you may ask through community colleges? There are many benefits to life that come with the achievement of higher education. Furthering your education puts you at a competetive edge with todays evolving technology and the aggressiveness of the present job market. Higher education plays such a huge factor in today’s society and yet there are still very
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the help of bad behaviour. Next reason for bad student’s behaviour in many countries is separate education of boys and girls. Approaches to the education of two sexes vary a lot. For example‚ girls can easily ask a teacher for a help and see in him an ally‚ boys‚ in contrast‚ in the cases when they can’t deal with the problem‚ start to fool and disturb the lesson. Consequently‚ separate education and different approaches for both genderes can prevent problems with behaviour. Speaking about possible
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Education. When it comes to education‚ we disregard the question to why it’s so valuable. “Excitement‚ thrill‚ apprehension and all those human emotions were governing me as they do to every other individual who enters an unknown environment.” Isn’t this what education should feel like? I mean to be completely honest‚ the word ‘education’ screeches at my ears. The depth of the word just doesn’t spark anymore. It’s as if‚ the purpose has turned into a limitation rather than this wondrous life fulfilment
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Curriculum in Higher Education Mary A. Swanagan Kaplan University HE510: Foundations of Higher Education Professor Heather Scott April 15‚ 2014 Curriculum in Higher Education An effective curriculum is an important part of a university’s success‚ especially for first time students. Attending a university for the first time can be very overwhelming for a first year student. Studies show that 25% of students drop out in the first year. Studies show that this number can be decreased if the
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Radhakrishnan committee report The Radhakrishnan Committee had lot to say about the University Education but it reviewed the secondary education in the country as well. It was this commission which remarked that "Secondary Education continues to be the weakest link in our educational machinery and needs urgent reform." It recommended: (i) A twelve year secondary course instead of ten years‚ (ii) That teachers’ lot be improved‚ (iii) Admission to the university be after intermediate examination
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Physical education is when an individual has sufficient energy to enjoy life and avoid fatigue (Landy & Burridge‚ 2009). It has been suggested that well conducted physical education programs can result in increased activity levels during the school day as well as increased active living outside the school setting (Morrow‚ Jackson & Payne‚ 1999). This is why it is beneficial that both schools and families encourage physical education to children. Physical activity brings many health benefits
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March 1‚ 2014 C/AM 200 Education As a college student‚ I see one of the most important things to be education. When I was younger‚ I never thought of education‚ I was a kid and I just wanted to have fun. However‚ as I get older and more involved in education‚ I realize how important it is for everyone regardless of age‚ sex‚ gender or race. Education is one of those things in life that matters to everyone‚ it is how you build you basis around life. It is where you learn to do everything
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