Essays About Learning

Organisational learning and learning organisations have been the focus of a great deal of evaluation within management literature since the 1990’s (Senge, 1990; Michaux, 2002). This paper aims to define and critically evaluate the concept of a learning organisation by drawing on the writings of core authors to both support and demonstrate criticisms of the […]

ABSTRACT Learning is a process that is influenced significantly by the combination and interactions of three main areas of influence: agent, activity and world. A number of writers have used other descriptions for these influencing factors. In the succeeding discussion of computer-based learning environments, we have found it useful to describe learning using a framework […]

Triangulated Study of Bacon County Middle School Abstract The study involves a middle school in southeastern Georgia, which identifies three collegial interactions. The three identified in the study included: study teams, coaching and mentoring. The study involved 34% of the certified faculty at Bacon County Middle School. The randomly selected participants’ years of experience ranged […]

Cherry Tree Learning Materials This case study is about the Cherry Tree Learning Materials Company, this company was a successful manufacturer of sixty different special education toys and games. Special education deals with the education of children with various physical, mental or emotional disabilities. There sales has been growing by 7 – 8 percent annually […]

Ignorance of America’s Youth Many agree that our generation could quite possibly be the dumbest in American history. This is believed to be the most serious problem in society at the moment because the current youth of America are essentially hitting rock bottom, and they show no sign of improvement rather they display signals of […]

John Naisbitt: “We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge.” (Lewis, p. 4) In today’s Information Age organizations are looking more and more towards the productive manipulation of information to succeed and stay competitive. Increases in technology give rise to an increased emphasis on the human aspects of the socio-technical system: a complex system […]

Analysis of Understandings in Jasper Woodbury Contributors: Meghan Branson Jason King Rachael Lawson Marcee Phipps September 23, 2008 Log for Adventures of Jasper Woodbury “Rescue at Boone’s Meadow” We initially had four people in our group. We are writing the summary minus the fourth person because they completed the project on their own. [We watched […]

When I begin to read this book, it makes me think why I do want to be a teacher. She starts out hardcore, letting the reader know exactly what to expect. I find that I was never much in a fantasy world about teaching, I’ve been in school and non of the students are perfect […]

My approach to reading this piece was to settle in front of my computer and hope it would be an engaging read. I opted for the comfort of my living room with the TV on in the background, which did not prove too distracting. To avoid interruptions while studying, I always ensure that my son […]

The process of learning to read is not innate for most students and has been historically divided into two approaches – Phonics and Whole Language. However, due to the dynamic nature of the English language, mastering reading skills can be challenging and perplexing. Throughout the past few centuries, the act of reading has experienced various […]

In this essay, two authors’ perspectives on the American educational system are compared. John Gatto’s “Against School” opposes the flawed system and argues that schools are repetitive for both students and teachers due to their unchanging routine. Gatto emphasizes how schools provide identical education irrespective of a student’s career goals. Mike Rose’s “I Just Wanna […]

Kim Peek – Savant The Original Rain Man Preceding the savant Daniel Tammet by several years, Kim Peek is the real life Rain Man whom the Dustin Hoffman character was based in the movie. Described as a confounding mixture of disability and brilliance, Kim is in love with knowledge. Kim Peek is probably the world’s […]

Post Secondary is not a waste of time and money. There are many skills, friends, and opportunities to be drawn from it. With a variety of post secondary schools it is very difficult to not find a suitable one that interests and enhances. Getting into top schools can have many benefits on your life. For […]

Abstract The focus of recent research in Malaysia has been on adult learners in open and distance learning (ODL) programs. The studies have mainly centered on students’ ICT skills, learning strategies, and interconnectivity. However, there is a lack of research on the challenges faced by adult learners who are studying full-time or part-time. This article […]

Almost everything we do nowadays is somehow connected with technology and it is harder to think of things we do that do not make use of technology. That is how pervasive technology has seeped its way into our daily routines. Without technology, life would be more difficult than it already is, knowledge would be limited […]

Have you ever wondered what makes a good teacher? What separates a mediocre teacher from a terrific teacher? Teachers play an important role in the education of our society. Important skills and aspects to have are knowledge of the learning materials, respect for the children, good communication, and an understanding of the needs of the […]

It is widely recognized that the form and content of student assessment strongly influence students’ attitudes to study and quality of learning (Ramsden, 1997; Shepard, 2000). For most students, assessment requirements literally define the curriculum. Current research suggests it is assessment used in the right way, as part of teaching to support and enhance learning […]

Describe own special educational philosophy in terms of its metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. My Philosophy of Special Education is that special education is teaching children who have special needs, which can interfere with their learning abilities. I believe special education compared to general education is merely an extension of services in helping all children […]

The adjustment from high school to college can be daunting for many first-year students, particularly when it comes to adjusting to the more advanced coursework. While there may be similarities between high school classes and university courses, freshmen often struggle with the transition due to significant differences. High schools provide AP, honors, and dual enrollment […]

Listening, speaking, reading and writing are four of the most essential steps for people learning a new language. English is not my first language, it is my third, and I have spent a lot of time and effort to going through these steps. As an individual learning a new language, I can definitely say it […]

Behind the Scenes “Crew call after school, be there or be square” the posted announcement said. I still remember fairly vividly the initial day starting off as a theatre technician. Learning the procedure and getting acquainted with the people were many of the first things I did. Many of the experienced “techies,” as we called […]

Introduction Defining Mentorship Classical Mentorship Modern Mentorship Mentors as Assessors Conclusion Reference The Role Of The Mentor Introduction Mentor, mentoring and mentorship are terms that have received increasing attention in health related circles over the last thirty years. In the ten years between 1978 and 1988 the number of references in the ‘ERIC’ database, which […]