The author states that the' shift of focus 'will contribute to better understanding if the uses of resources for the understanding of literacy inequalities. ... The subject of philosophical roots in the modern understanding of education is addressed by the writers. This presents their understanding of an educational process which does not acknowledge the social character of education in its own right. This understanding takes flight as a pragmatic comprehension of communication and cooperation. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There is a better understanding of the importance of the knowledge to any business, and more people are tapping into this intangible asset in comparison to the past. ... The various authors that have contributed to the understanding of this concept have done considerable work. ... Understanding the terms and the various advantages that a business can gain from integrating the two, organizations can use this information to develop the best strategies. ... Additionally, this gives the basis from which an understanding of the required resources will be generated. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

• Consistent student access to the technology led to having a positive attitudes towards the technology by both student and teacher and teacher training in the technology led to the greatest student achievement gains. ... Some teachers reported that motivation in regard to a specific area of interest rose while other teachers spoke in terms of more general motivational effects, such as the sense of accomplishment and power gained in working with technology. ... Compared to conventional classrooms with their stress on verbal knowledge and multiple choice test performance, technology prov...

• Word Count: 1511
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

At my placement I gained valuable experience in working with students with disabilities and I also learned how to use the moderate needs screening. ... Consent was gained to conduct the moderate needs screening. ... Next, the therapist will perform an assessment in order to gain "specific information about the person, their needs, and their abilities....

• Word Count: 2455
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Learning styles (theories) give an understanding of the process and product of learning. ... The best way of conceiving individual differences is through understanding learning styles (Duman, 2010; Hall, 2005). ... An understanding of learning theories requires some knowledge of how the brain works and learns, and how the brain functions. ... Brain-based education is the "engagement of strategies based on principles derived from an understanding of the brain (Jensen, 2008)."... In order to maximize their teaching efficacy, educators should have a basic understanding of key memory functions i...

• Word Count: 1720
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Students should be encouraged to take an active role in the classroom so that they are engaging in learning at all of these levels, gaining the expertise on topics to discuss with others to maximize retention and understanding. The students then essentially learn to be independent learners and gain the knowledge, eventually becoming community contributors while learning their independence. ...

• Word Count: 1285
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In effect critical pragmatism allows students the opportunity to elaborate on thought provoking opinions that defy the status quo without neglecting the 'operating procedures necessary for understanding and producing [them]' (Brandt: 1990). ... Success in tertiary coursework relies on sound knowledge and understanding of the discourse outlined and presented by lecturers and tutors to students. Gaining scope of a students' knowledge of such discourse is largely reliant on their results in assessment tasks, many of which are written pieces of work. ...

• Word Count: 1625
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• Grade Level: Graduate

Jordan (2000) explains that a lack of understanding of the cultures and traditions of the GRT communities by the teaching professionals will prevent the integration of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children. ... Cudworth (2008) also mentions that minimal understanding of the culture is not only reflected by attitudes of the teaching staff, but also the National Curriculum within the educational structure. ... Kiddle (1999) suggests that some parents consider state schooling to be of little importance, except to provide their children with the ability to gain basic literacy and numeracy skills, w...

• Word Count: 1983
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

With these leadership behaviors, I have the ability to gain the conviction, respect and support of my students and the ability to inspire to achieve shared goals. I may also gain the ability to reassess both ways of working and the values of the organization, and the ability to allow my students develop in order to meet new challenges and goals (Sawbridge, 2001) Differentiation Another article grabbed my interest in which Renzulli (1997) and Tomlinson (2000) define differentiation as "an attempt to address the variations among learners in the classroom through multiple approaches that mo...

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However as a trainee teacher there is still the difficulty of not spending enough time in one school to get to know the pupils well and therefore feel I can only try to motivate individual pupils by using my general knowledge and understanding of pupils of that age. Additionally I consider that as a trainee teacher, much of what has been alluded to regarding effective motivation and assessment will only follow once I have gained confidence in my authority in the classroom and I can routinely execute basic classroom procedure. ...

• Word Count: 1308
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Knowles et al found that when adults undertake to learn something on their own, they will invest considerable energy in probing into the benefits they will gain from learning it (1998). ... This does not mean that external payoffs (for example, monetary gains) have no relevance, but rather that the internal need satisfaction is the more potent motivator.   ... Then, further questions were asked to illicit understanding, followed by a discussion on the reasons about the teachings. ...

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Organisational learning means the process of improving actions through better knowledge acquisition, clearer understanding and improved performance. ... -Measurement: better tools for accessing an organisation rate and level of learning to ensure that gains have infact been acquired, it should also pocess mechanisms which access the rate and level of learning. ... The firm also gains benefits. ...

• Word Count: 2206
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Laws Regarding Inclusion It is difficult to get an understanding of what an inclusive education means without knowing what the laws are that govern it. ... Students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms show academic gains in a number of areas, including improved performance on standardized tests, mastery of IEP goals, grades, on-task behavior and motivation to learn. ...

• Word Count: 1562
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Large-scale, statewide implementations of educational technology have been associated to gains in standardized test scores ("2000 Research Report-, 1). ... Students participating in such technology-supported learning experiences have demonstrated a greater understanding of certain math topics than students receiving traditional instruction. ...

• Word Count: 2044
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate