Skills vs. Knowledge in Education Education systems all over the world are based on the idea that students get and remember information from teachers and books. These systems test this knowledge with standardized tests which compare students to each-other. They only test the kind of information which is possible to measure in tests. The goal is gaining information‚ not developing skills by which to use and make information. Unlike the old style of education where people remembered things in order
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Although its origins are in manufacturing‚ Lean has been increasingly applied to a wide variety of settings‚ including Higher education with excellent success (Balzer‚ 2010). Lean higher education is the adaptation of Lean thinking to higher education‚ both in administration (admissions‚ add/drop‚ purchasing‚ facilities‚ hiring‚ budgeting) and academic activities (course design and teaching‚improving degree programs‚student feedback‚ handling of assignments). Comm and Mathaisel (2003) were among
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understand the whole concept of so called privatisation of higher education‚ I strongly believe education sector having humongous opportunity for an investment is what govt looking for. If I were to go with what has been enlighten in one of the comment for this article is of politician and corporate are seeking their potential in the sector‚ I think it’s probably be right‚ as all of us know both of them need large audience and education sector is not only the productive to deliver return on investment
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Working in higher education there are a few moral decisions I have faced. When I started as a higher education professional‚ there were decisions my department made that I personally disagreed with. Anytime a moral decision was made by the department leadership that I disagree with morally‚ I made sure I communicated this to my supervisor and we always discuss those concerns as a department after my one on one with my supervisor. As a professional‚ my moral decision making is based on my beliefs
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minds to‚ but in order to get to where we want we have to higher our education. Nobody ever mentions how expensive it’s going to be just to try to accomplish your dreams. Trying to higher your education can cost you thousands of dollars in debt‚ and where’s all the fun in that? Therefore‚ I do not think college is worth its cost at all. I understand how you may pay a huge amount of money and expect to receive a good quality form of education‚ but what if that is not the case? What if you are able
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Self-Realization through Education Over the past 32 years of my life‚ I have been both directly and indirectly impacted by numerous social institutions. Without question‚ education has been the most influential by creating a positive change in my life. There are many benefits to pursuing an education. First‚ embarking on a rewarding career path has its own rewards such as a generous salary and social prestige. In addition‚ an individual’s relationships within the institutions of family and
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Higher Education: What’s the Big Deal? What do I want to do with my life? A common question asked by countless students between the ages of 18 and 24. A simple‚ yet tough question nonetheless. It can be frightening to think that at such a young age‚ we’re expected to know what we want to do for the rest of our life. Often‚ this question begs other tough and frightening questions. Is higher education even worth it? What if it is just a waste of time and money? While some may feel unsure about the
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work in a career that doesn’t feel like work is only human nature; college is the gateway to opportunity. My entire immediate and extended family has completed a maximum three years of post-secondary school‚I want to break that trend. Pursuing higher education isn’t an option for me‚ it’s the next step‚ Majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry is a dream for an aspiring Pharmacist. School is much more than grades and tests‚ the experiences gained from immersing myself into the material provided
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TRANSLATING EDUCATION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Commissioner Nona S. Ricafort The Brundtland Commission of 1987 defined “Sustainable Development” as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainable development is maintaining a delicate balance between the human need to improve lifestyles and feeling of well-being on one hand‚ and preserving natural resources and ecosystems‚ on which we and future generations
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that be at their home schools or with their field in general. Ms. Ranalli seemed to appreciate the fact that these students have earned an extensive education and that BOCES gave them the chance to be ahead of those of their age. To add to the experiences of the students and to solidify the idea of BOCES education for all students‚ Mrs. Martino pointed out the fact that these two students were of higher class rankings in their
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