lot of attention has been placed on teachers and their influences on students’ academic success. For instance‚ as part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)‚ No Child Left Behind states that every student should have a quality teacher who is licensed and effective. The act focuses on teachers’ academic qualifications and licensure requirements as a measure of their effectiveness. However‚ as will be discussed later‚ there are many other teacher characteristics that are identified
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MASTER MINDS - QUALITY EDUCATION BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION 8. BUDGETARY CONTROL 1. DEFINE THE TERM BUDGET. Definition: Budget is a financial and /or quantitative statement‚ prepared and approved prior to a defined Period of time of the policy to be pursued during that period for the purpose of attaining a given objective. It may include income‚ expenditure and employment of capital. Features: 1. 2. 3. 4. Financial and/or Quantitative Statement. Futuristic prepared and approved prior
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Characteristics of an Effective Teacher A Longitudinal‚ Qualitative‚ Quasi-Research Study of In-service and Pre-service Teachers’ Opini For fifteen years‚ the presenter has engaged college students in discussions and writing assignments that pertain to the outstanding characteristics of their most effective teachers—“effective” meaning that these teachers made the most significant impact on their lives. Based on those recurring themes‚ the conclusion is that effective teachers share at least twelve clear
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Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices related to a Professional Development Programme in South African Rural Schools Rose Spanneberg Rhodes University Mathematics Education Project‚ South Africa R.Spanneberg@ru.ac.za This paper is a report of a study into the impact of a professional development programme designed to bring about changes in the classroom practices of teachers and change in their beliefs and attitudes. The programme is offered to in-service teachers of mathematics over a period of two
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Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management strategy that puts awareness of quality at the heart of all organizational processes. This is combined with a strong philosophy of lowering costs by eliminating waste and defects. So TQM can be described as a management system that aims at a continual increase in customer satisfaction while continually lowering real costs. The father of TQM was William Deming‚ an American college professor‚ author‚ and consultant. Deming played a major role in improving
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The Importance of Teachers Primary school teaching is the single most important profession in the world. Teachers pass on knowledge and values to children‚ prepare them for further education and for working life and are main contributors to good education. This most important profession however does not get the recognition it deserves. In the developed world‚ young people don’t want to become a primary school teacher anymore. In most developing countries the profession does not attract qualified
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whole. When an individual takes the initiative to step up and direct others this is considered informal. Abraham Zaleznik expresses‚ that while both leaders and managers aid in the organizations success the two positions bring an array of different qualities to the table. Leaders are constantly striving for change and for ways to take their ideas to the next level‚ whereas managers are focused on making sure the strength and the appearance of the company is at its full potential. The extent of their
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Each year on World Teachers’ Day‚ we take special timeout to recognize the priceless contribution our teachers continue to make in transforming our country. The educationists captured it aptly when they stated that teachers are “… attractive models who advertise‚ by their very being- that learning does produce wondrous results”. Everytime I move around everyday‚ I see the efforts of our teachers at work‚ playing a vital role in our communities. No matter what the situation or circumstances‚ whether
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RESEARCHING TEACHER EDUCATION: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON PRACTICE‚ PERFORMANCE AND POLICY Multi-Site Teacher Education Research Project (MUSTER) Synthesis Report Keith M Lewin and Janet S Stuart March 2003 23878 DFID Book 49 Synthesis 1/5/03 12:28 pm Page 2 Synthesis Report - Researching Teacher Education: New Perspectives on Practice‚ Performance and Policy Educational Papers Department for International Development: Educational Papers N This is one of a series of Education Papers
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The purpose of physical education is to keep kids active and healthy. For athletes‚ these classes just add one more unnecessary subject to their school day. On average‚ a student athlete exercises for twelve hours in a normal week‚ whereas regular students whom have P.E. every other day may exercise for four hours. Student athletes should not have to participate in physical education classes. Typical P.E. classes are held every other day‚ commonly alternating with a study hall. For kids with full
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