I found many of the topics discussed in Becoming a Learner useful‚ but the things I found most useful were how most college students go into college and how it is wrong. Sanders describes how many students go into college with the assumption that college will give them a good life. Talking about this he says‚ “The problem with this conversation is that it can turn education into an obligation instead of an opportunity” (Sanders 26). I can relate to this because many times I have thought that college
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Valinda Hinkey SPE 226 April 15‚ 2012 Betty Cokeley Educating the Exceptional Learner Introduction An observation was completed on a 2nd grade student who has two different types of visual disorders. The first disorder is dyslexia and the second disorder is a visual disorder which requires the use of an overhead projector with instructions being written in fluorescent colors. The observation was a math activity which involved counting‚ identification of colors‚ simple addition‚ and graphing
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Feedback on Your Choices in The World of Mammals: A Role-Playing Simulation on Choosing a CIO Name: Etmbuk Udoh 1. Choosing Interview Questions Points: 8 out of 10 Question Your Choices Correct Comments Choices 1. How long have you been working in this field? Good choice to not select this one. This question is answered on the resume‚ so no need to ask it here. 2. How do your Qualifications compare to those of the other candidates? Good choice to not select this one. Candidates will generally
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glucose? Describe the homeostatic feedback system that would be activated in response to an elevated blood glucose level. Answer: Glucose is the most important fuel for cells as it is used for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)‚ which is a form of energy all body cells can utilise (Marieb & Hoehn‚ 2015). Moreover‚ neurons and red blood cells are
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Media is having constructive effect on our society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Because of the extremely fast development of modern technology‚ people’s living condition has been changed entirely throughout the past decade. Instead of focusing on the material goods such as food and garments‚ we tend to strive for mental enjoyment; therefore‚ media has become an essential part of our daily life. When it comes to this issue‚ perspectives‚ apparently‚ may vary from individual to
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need to find ways and means to self-motivate yourself. Types of motivation There are basically two types of self-motivation factors. They are: Extrinsic: Extrinsic motivation lies outside. The grades‚ the appreciation of others‚ the pay cheque‚ the trophies‚ the incentives‚ the applause; all of these become your extrinsic motivating factors. When they keep coming‚ you stay motivated; however‚ if due to some reason‚ you fail to get these‚ it could de-motivate you as well. Intrinsic: Intrinsic motivation
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Learning Skills for Distance Learners: Providing 21st Century Learning Support Sara Al-Oraini Dep. Curricula & Teaching Methods College of Education‚ King Saud University Abstract One of the main goals of open and distance education (ODE) programmes is to ensure that knowledge and skills gained positively affect performance or behavior. Apart from that‚ ODE programmes should also ensure learners extend their existing learning skills into new directions. However‚ it has always been a
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IB LEARNER PROFILE INQUIRERS We nurture our curiousity‚ developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. KNOWLEDGABLE We develop and use conceptual understanding‚ exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. THINKERS We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible
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Assessment of English Language Learners Alisha C. Green Grand Canyon University: ESL 533N Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Instruction December 12‚ 2012 Abstract Assessments are a critical tool in monitoring the progress of English language learners at all grade levels. The main purpose of assessments is to ensure students are receiving quality teaching instruction in accordance to academic and content standards. Even though these tests are not the only resource used for testing students
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Online Learning and Adult Learners Online Learning Online learning or e-learning is a recent phenomenon. The transition from traditional methods of learning to learning online is not easy. Despite the difficulties and challenges in learning through technological medium‚ online learning provides opportunity for adults to fulfill their dreams later in life in achieving life long goals‚ or enhance their knowledge for professional advancement and open doors for better job opportunity and improved
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