1. The main concern expressed in the article would be the danger of education perpetuating class stratification‚ as opposed to the promise of education “leveling the playing field”. It touches on the low intergenerational social mobility in Singapore‚ especially with varying social class. The article acknowledges the fact that entry into prestigious‚ ‘branded’ primary schools reflects on parents’ social class rather than merit. The accordance of accessibility of the best schools to students of
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Importance Of Tertiary Education For many individual students preparing to graduate from high school‚ wondering whether or not they should pursue a higher education at a university or other learning institute is an issue that weighs heavily on their minds. It is a very difficult decision that depends on many different factors‚ such as the individual’s personal goals. Some students choose to go straight from high school directly into the workforce after graduating. Other students choose to go into
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On this special day we honour our teachers for their hard work and dedication to education. To acknowledge the contributions of all teachers I hereby share the transcript of one of my speeches on the importance of education. In Mid 2009 I joined a public speaking club (the Northern Exposure Toastmasters Club) and I was invited to talk about myself at one of its meetings. I delivered a speech entitled “Education has changed my life”‚ and the submission is a slightly revised version of my original
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These days‚ having an undergraduate degree has become the norm and graduate education is growing in importance. The main reason for the increase in the number of people going for further studies - is increased competition and graduate degree provide a benefit in the job markets. Graduate education is essential for maintaining a vibrant economy and healthy communities especially in the face of increasing global competition. The only way that we can hope to move beyond the status quo is by embracing
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PSYCHOLINGUISTICS IN EDUCATION A newborn baby always has the faculty of wonder . . . Psychology is the studies about human and mind. Psycholinguistics is the study about human and language which they acquire from a newborn baby‚ till they die. A newborn baby always has the faculty of wonder. That is how it is. If a newborn baby can talk‚ they will say something about what an extraordinary world it is. As the time goes by‚ they will acquire the language used by their mom.
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Importance of Literature What makes literature so important in our lives? How does it influence society? "Literature adds to reality‚ it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect‚ it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." - C.S. Lewis‚ a British scholar and novelist. This adage is perhaps the most appropriate description of the importance of literature in our lives. Literature reminds us
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really works. Teaching the Holocaust is very important for helping students confront issues they are presented with every day. Children can face many issues and dilemmas even at a young age and we do our best to help children to solve them. Holocaust education can help children with bullies and moral dilemmas. Learning about the Holocaust can help students to challenge preconceptions about certain gender‚ races‚ or religions. It can also help develop empathy in students.
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“Teenage pregnancy has been used as a theme or plot device in fiction‚ including books‚ films‚ and television series. Teenage pregnancy is defined as a teenaged or under aged girl (usually within the ages of 13–19) becoming pregnant. The term in everyday speech usually refers to women who have not reached legal adulthood‚ which varies across the world‚ who become pregnant. Teenage pregnancy as a social issue in developed countries include lower educational levels‚ higher rates of poverty‚ and other
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(The Importance of Education in Islam) ; To seek knowledge is a sacred duty‚ it is obligatory on every Muslim‚ male and female to get education. The first word revealed of the Holly Quran was "Iqra" READ! Seek knowledge! Educate yourselves! Be educated.AIIAH says in glories Quran Surah Al-Zumr‚ ayah 9 reveals: "Are those equal‚ those who know and those who do not know?" Surah Al-Baqarah‚ ayah 269 reveals: "Allah grants wisdom to whom He pleases and to whom wisdom is granted indeed he receives
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rtna Give the importance of Physical Education. • It’s a link to good health. The value of physical fitness can never be overstated. It’s only in physical educational classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves thru proper grooming‚ healthy eating and regular exercise. • It’s a preventive measure against disease. Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk. Without any form of diet management and control with the numerous processed food
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