Month: April 2022

Educational Philosophy
Educational

Educational Philosophy

- by Randy Wilson

Educational philosophy is the study of how education should be designed to provide equal opportunities to all. Unequal distribution of wealth and active discrimination are two main threats to equality in education. While some philosophers favor a qualitative approach to education, others prefer a more quantitative approach to research and methodology. This article will discuss a few important aspects of educational philosophy. It will also explore some of the current debates in education. After reading this article, you should be better equipped to make an informed decision about the educational philosophy that you would like to follow.

Rousseau

Rousseau’s educational philosophy focuses on the continuous self-development of the child. It believes that the child should be the dominant factor in education. In the past, education tended to reshape the child’s “nature.” The natural instincts of the child were not valued. The mind was not regarded as a single unit, but …

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How Positive Education News Stories Can Help Our Students and Teachers
Education News

How Positive Education News Stories Can Help Our Students and Teachers

- by Randy Wilson

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is looking for positive stories about education. The stories can be about positive results in education, parents, teachers, or students. The stories can also be about innovative programs and ideas for improving education. Here are some examples. Read on to learn more about how positive news stories can help our students and teachers.

Impact of positive news stories on teachers

When teachers are surrounded by negative education news stories, they may feel irritated and frustrated. The recent pandemic in England left teachers fearing for their lives. Teaching in such an environment was like a slow walk towards madness. Positive news stories, on the other hand, can have a positive impact on teachers.

One study suggests that positive education news stories can improve teachers’ work. Teachers who feel appreciated by their colleagues and school leaders are more likely to remain committed to their jobs. This …

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The U.S. Department of Education and Related Federal Agencies
Department Of Education

The U.S. Department of Education and Related Federal Agencies

- by Randy Wilson

The U.S. Department of Education is a cabinet-level agency in the United States government. The department works to improve educational outcomes and to promote student success. Some of its functions include supporting low-achieving schools and the office of civil rights. It also oversees the Institute of Education Sciences.

Responsibilities of the secretary of education

The secretary of education oversees and directs the department, as well as influencing federal education policy at the state and local levels. The secretary also advises the president on matters related to education. Under the Obama administration, Arne Duncan was Secretary of Education and successfully promoted the Common Core standards and convinced 42 states to adopt them.

In addition to overseeing the distribution of federal education funds, the DOE is responsible for monitoring and identifying problems in education. It also enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, ensuring that all children receive an equal education regardless of race …

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Understanding How Your Degree Works
Degree

Understanding How Your Degree Works

- by Randy Wilson

Once you’ve selected your degree program, you’ll need to understand how your degree works. You’ll find that your Course requirements are grouped in blocks. Those that you have already completed are listed first, followed by those that you need to complete. And if you need to take another course, you can do so by taking an Exceptions course.

Course requirements are listed in blocks

A student’s degree audit shows courses that the student has taken and that are applied to a block that satisfies a specific requirement. Courses that the student has registered for but have not yet been completed will appear at the bottom of the degree audit in a block labeled “in progress.” These courses may display an IP (in progress) grade or may have a letter grade with a parenthesis next to it indicating that the grade is not yet final.

The audit’s block structure is organized …

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