The American education system was built‚ along with many other things‚ to the average standard. It was designed with the average student in mind‚ never really adapted towards those who grasps concepts quickly and accelerate at rapid rates beyond their peers. As gifted‚ or exceptionally intelligence children make up around 6 to 10 percent of the students within America‚ roughly 3 to 5 million (“Gifted Education in the U.S”). But as America is behind many Asian and European countries in the general
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A majority of college student resent having to complete general education en route to a college degree‚ however numerous complications would ensue if general education was eliminate. The proposition of making major related courses the only major requirements‚ would displace several components of college that benefits millions of students. For instance‚ there are countless college students who are yet to decide on a major‚ or decide to switch major during their college career. Furthermore‚ most majors
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Education is one of the most important investments any country can make in its people. On an individual level‚ education not only gives us the knowledge of the world around us but also shapes our perspective of looking at the world around us. However‚ today’s education system encourages rut learning more than independent learning contributing very less to developing this unique perspective of a student towards life. Independent thinking makes students more proactive learners rather than being reactive
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The social movements as well as the spread of modern education gradually began to change the social structure of Kerala. If traditional education helped in preserving social conservatism‚ modern English education helped the dissemination of liberal ideas of equality‚ brotherhood‚ individualism‚ liberty‚ and dignity of the human person. The employment of the educated lower castes in schools and government services resulted in the breakdown of traditional values. Joint families got divided into smaller
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Committee on Education and Labor Urban Education With the growing count of people in suburban areas‚ cities are left with less money and aid to support its urban settings. The lack of financial support put the schools at a disadvantage; the schools averages are extremely low and the children‚ as well as parents‚ are frustrated with their current situation and the schools. On top of students’ lack of effort in school work‚ the schools are‚ many times‚ unable to better the students’ learning
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Higher Education As a child‚ most dream of the day they finish school and apply for college. As time proceeds and one enters junior high and then high school‚ the feelings of college are thrilling for most students. The anticipation of walking across the stage‚ receiving a diploma‚ and applying to colleges to make a better future is such an exiting feeling. The majority of students set standards to achieve‚ goals to accomplish‚ and plan for nothing less than success. While not everyone needs a college
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The Government introduced free early years education to all children aged between three and four in 2005. Currently this entitlement is for 15 hours per week‚ over 38 weeks a year. In order to receive the funding‚ the early years education or childcare must be with a childcare provider that is approved. If parent/carers go over the allocation stated above then they are required to pay for additional hours. The Government fund early years education entitlement through local authorities. In some cases
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Social Media in the Workplace Social media is transforming the way people share information and connect. Facebook‚ Twitter and LinkedIn‚ are changing the way we intermingle‚ and many organizations are struggling with the change. Some companies are even trying to avoid social media all together. Some companies block social media sites in the workplace and even expect employees to avoid it at home. Social media‚ is used correctly can allow employers to benefit from it. However‚ if it is not used correctly
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Throughout my life I haven’t see or feel the differences between social classes. Yes there are privileged people and under privileged people and I had friends in both. I can see that there are differences between social classes but I do not personally believe in them. What I noticed here in America so far is that you can see a big difference in social classes especially after their young adult life. In high school the differences between social classes do not reveal themselves as much as they do in live
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opportunities that bilingual education programs can have on any person. Bilingual education programs have “a positive effect on intellectual growth” on a child’s mind. Bilingual education programs also produce good listening skills. Lastly it gives job opportunities when the time comes to get a job. Bilingual education programs should not be abandoned because it has a positive effect on intellectual growth‚ produces good listening skills‚ and gives job opportunities. Bilingual education has a “positive effect
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