English 101 March 24‚ 2014 Obstacles Faced by the Working Poor There are millions of Americans who have jobs but still remain poor despite the strong labor markets; these people are referred to as "the working poor." The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line. Even though these people are working‚ the wages are insufficient causing them to face numerous obstacles that make it difficult for them to provide the basic necessities to maintain a stable life. Some
Premium Academic degree Employment Higher education
Singapore Factors Affecting Language Learning Strategy Reported Usage by Thai and Vietnamese EFL Learners Attapol Khamkhien (faasapk@ku.ac.th) Kasetsart University‚ Thailand Abstract This paper is a report on an investigation into the relationship between three variables and language learning strategy use by Thai and Vietnamese university students using Oxford’s 80 item Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL). Two main objectives of this study are: 1) to determine three factors: how gender
Premium Second language acquisition Language acquisition Language education
What Is the Meaning of Academic Performance? Written by Scottk | Translated by Ehow Contributor Most people know that academic performance generally refers to how well a student is accomplishing his or her tasks and studies‚ but there are quite a number of factors that determine the level and quality of students’ academic performance. Grades Certainly the most well-known indicator of academic performance‚ grades are the student’s "score" for their classes and overall tenure. Grades are most often
Premium High school Standardized test Psychometrics
| | IntroductionThe factors that affect the use of information technology by students in Nigerian University libraries varies from availability of resources and materials‚ management and administration as well as students attitude and disposition. Laudon‚ (2002) explained that information technology is one of the many tools managers use to cope with changes‚ adding that computer which is at the core is the physical equipment used for imputing data and processing output. Similarly Haag (2002)
Premium Information systems University Information technology
Volume 4‚ Number 10 Factors Affecting Students’ Career Choice In Accounting: The Case Of A Turkish University Ali Uyar‚ Fatih University‚ Turkey Ali Haydar Güngörmüş‚ Fatih University‚ Turkey Cemil Kuzey‚ Fatih University‚ Turkey ABSTRACT This study investigates the reasons that influence students’ career choices in accounting. In order to determine these reasons‚ a questionnaire survey has been employed. The empirical findings can be divided into two categories. First‚ students who have a desire
Premium Major Accountancy Factor analysis
THE EFFECTS OF SCARCITY OF MASSCOMM FACILITIES OF PLMAR IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE 4TH YEAR MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS SY. 2013-2014 BY: BAYNO‚ PAUL JAYCHO DE LEON‚ DIVINE GRACE ESPELITA‚ JERIE ANN LIWAG‚ CHARLENE RABANOS‚ NATHANIEL B. PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND Education‚ in every human community‚ is an indispensable instrument for human progress‚ empowerment and effecting national development. This suggests
Premium Environment Natural environment Trigraph
11 Introduction The idea of using games to engage students in the process of active learning is not new. Over the past several years‚ educators have been increasingly incorporating various games into their teaching curriculum in an effort to create a fun and engaging learning environment for students. Although this can be very challenging and time consuming‚ interactive‚ collaborative and competitive games tend to motivate and encourage student participation in the learning process. Over the years
Premium Game Education Educational psychology
ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE OF THIRD YEAR STUDENTS OF GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL‚ DIVISION OF CAVITE A Thesis Presented to the Course Specialists of the School of the Distance Education Open University System Polytechnic University of the Philippines In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master in Educational Management By Richelle I. Rogel October 2012 Chapter 1 THE
Free Behavior Human behavior Psychology
Perceived Factors Affecting the Grades of Freshmen of College of Engineering of the University of Southeastern Philippines S.Y. 2012 – 2013 More specifically‚ the study aimed to answer the following questions: 1. What is the status of the teacher – related factors in terms of: a. D b. D c. D d. D 2. What is the status of the student – related factors in terms of: a. D b. D c. D d. D 3. What is the status of the Financial – related factors in terms of:
Premium University Academic term Motivation
PARENTING AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Name: Institution: Abstract The academic success of a student is influenced by many factors. The factors include the parental influences‚ school environments‚ teachers and the individual ability of the student. Parental factors may stretch to gender and the educational level of the parents (Rael‚ 2011). In many attempts‚ literature has tried to explain the immense impact of the styles of parenting to the college students. The parenting styles
Premium Parenting styles