Graduation Speech” written by Neil Postman‚ he indicates how there are two types of people in the world: an Athenian or a Visigoth. He explains how both groups flourished more than 1‚500 years ago and gave a general idea of what an Athenian is and how they lived versus what a Visigoth is and how they conducted their life. What I understood from Postman’s speech is Athenians are well rounded‚ overall good people. They cherished life‚ language‚ and knowledge. Postman wrote that “To an Athenian‚ bad manners
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In many countries‚ Teachers’ Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers‚ and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area‚ or the community in general. The date on which Teachers’ day is celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers’ days are distinct from World Teachers’ Day which is officially celebrate* A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. --Author
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A. ROLE OF TEACHERS IN THE COMMUNITY The role of a teacher in society is both significant and valuable. It has far-reaching influence on the society he lives in‚ and no other personality can have an influence more profound than that of a teacher- Shiben Raina (2007). Many educationists have described the teacher in different ways. Some describe him as a dispenser of knowledge‚ while others see him as a leader‚ counsel or coach‚ facilitator and a role model. Whatever description one would want to
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Television Violence One of the most important technology in the world is the Television‚ that has been used long time ago and developed in to many other types of TV such as 3D‚ HD TV’s‚ for everything there is an good side and a bad side about it. Television violence is from the effect of the movie or a TV series on the people who watch it‚ kids are the victims of the TV shows especially the cartoon that shows them how a superhero can do amazing things such as flying‚ breaking walls by one punch
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In the age where media inhabits numerous conduits for the production of culture it is difficult to imagine culture without its mediated form‚ from television and comic books to fashion and postcards‚ culture is derived through a range of diverse vehicles. We experience our cultural life through media in various ways. Modern society is founded on universal law‚ enlightenment of reason and science is solution to social problems‚ utopia is possible (except the poor will always be poor); Western-centric
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How can teachers be advocates for children in and out of the classroom? Teachers play an important role‚ everyone knows that‚ but does anyone actually know how much teachers do for us? It seems that teachers are just an authority figure at school‚ but it is so much more than that. Teachers are in a classroom with about 25 children who thirst for an education. Teachers quench this thirst with the knowledge that they teach in the classroom. Teachers do not just advocate children in the classroom; they
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The positive and negative behaviors exhibited by teachers determine‚ to a great extent‚ their effectiveness in the classroom and‚ ultimately‚ the impact they have on student achievement. Several specific characteristics of teacher responsibilities and behaviors that contribute directly to effective teaching are listed for each of the following categories: The teacher as a person Classroom management and organization Organizing and orienting for instruction Implementing instruction
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Thesis: The overabundance of television consumption has raised developmental concerns in youth today‚ by creating health issues‚ risky and violent behaviors‚ as well as a confusion of fantasy versus reality. One of the growing concerns on how television affects children today is the effects of food advertising on their health and fitness over the past few years. Many know that the food purpose is meant to fulfill the body’s basic nutritional needs. There are many different kinds of foods to choose
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Televisions have been the portal to entertainment and information for centuries. The television was once considered something that was pure science fiction‚ but was brought to reality by a number of inventors and scientist. The TV has evolved in many ways since its existence‚ from bringing you entertainment and news‚ to now allowing you to play today’s hottest video game consoles‚ searching the world wide web and enjoying a movie in a theater. The visual graphics have changed from poor black and
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”Nelson Mandela once said‚ “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” The teacher imparts education hence the role of the teacher is of paramount importance both in the present and the future of a student. Teachers are an integral part of everyone’s life. Teachers serve the society by being a philosopher‚ a friend and a guide to countless students through
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