Essays On Pedagogy

1.) Jovita Carranza demonstrated major skills in her career at UPS that made her a successful leader such as the fact that she “accepted all opportunities that presented themselves…” (Hughes, 2009 pg. 82). Experience in this case helped Jovita work her way to the top. Perception of experience affects the course of action one would […]

This assignment will discuss the theory of andragogy, a theory of learning. It will explore various aspects of andragogy and compare it to other theories of learning. The theory, closely connected with Malcolm Knowles’ work, has been around for nearly two centuries. The assessment will concentrate on how this theory applies to higher education students’ […]

The most important setback in my life is related to my education. At the tender age of twelve, I was enrolled for Secondary Education. The system of instructions and curriculum was quire different to my previous studies. So the first obstacle that impeded my educational was a lack of understanding about the new system of […]

The word career has been used to refer to the means through which work or an occupational title is developed. However, with the ever-changing nature of work, the meaning of the word has been changed and is used to mean series of work roles assumed by individuals through out their life times. Career development may […]

1.Explain the function of assessment in learning and development? The function of assessment in learning and development is to measure the learners’ skills, abilities and knowledge against the set criteria of the qualification being undertaken. The assessor should identify the learning styles of the candidate to be assessed and implement the appropriate methods of assessment […]

Conceptual blocks are defined as “mental obstacles that constrain the way problems are defined” and they “limit the number of alternative solutions people think about. ” (Whetten and Cameron, 2013, p. 183) Everyone experiences conceptual blocks and the smokejumpers were no different. 1. The smokejumpers experienced the conceptual block known as commitment when they were […]

Consider how NUMMI became a learning organization –what changes in structure, labor practices and especially management philosophy made NUMMI more competitive than the GM plant that it replaced? How do the different parts of the system support each other? At NUMMI, Toyota started by implementing a business strategy based on trust, respect, and teamwork, as […]

All levels of students encounter different blockages in the course of language learning. These blocks can be categorized as both internal and external. Internal factors include reasons such as lack of motivation and fear of failure. External factors, on the other hand, include factors like unsuitable classroom environment and social influences. Motivation is an affective […]

This case demonstrates the importance of organization’s value system & culture, how culture of a MindTree driven by its value system becomes an integral part of organization and also how does it contribute in its business. MindTree as mid player in IT wanted to differentiate itself from large IT industry (SWITCH) and its leader used […]

As in every profession, roles, responsibilities and boundaries are set in order to define the line indicating the acceptable limits. Many people think the role of a teacher is just to teach students new skills; however the role goes much further than this, it can include assessor, verifier, advisor, record keeper, course designer, working with […]

Due to its critique and delicacy of the nursing profession, importance should be attached towards developing a supportive learning environment. Supportive learning environment in the health professional and especially nursing is fundamental and a aspect that provides learning various reflective strategies aimed at giving students the ultimate confidence of becoming professionally independent as well as […]

The study investigated the background of teachers in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), their teaching strategies, the role of the institution, and classroom arrangement. Additionally, it explored the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on TEYL. A questionnaire was distributed to 24 English teachers at TK Harapan Mulia Palembang, which offers both Kindergarten […]

Good afternoon, My name is Anna and as you already know, I’m running for 9th grade rep on student council. Before I start, I would like to say good luck to my fellow candidates. I know that they have worked as hard as me. Dedicated. Responsible. And Enthusiastic. These are three words that describe me, […]

The education systems worldwide are under increasing pressure to integrate new information and communication technologies (ICTs) into their practices. This pressure stems from acknowledging the significant influence ICT can have on revolutionizing classroom teaching and learning. These transformative capabilities include promoting lifelong learning through collaborative inquiry and connecting with experts and peers in a global […]

Having long been the curious type who always wanted to learn more about the world and most of what’s in it, I vowed to make an effort to gain some new knowledge every day, no matter how small the lesson. Some may see this as trying to be a know-it-all, but it is really about […]

Constructivism and behaviorism are similar because they are both philosophies of learning. They are psychological theories that try to define how a student learns. Both types of theorists study the nature of learning and the properties and nature of knowledge. The theorists propose separate views detailing how learning occurs and how knowledge can be defined. […]

In 1975, Schmidt proposed the Schema Theory of Motor Learning as an alternative to Adams’ Closed Loop Theory (1971). Schmidt expressed dissatisfaction with Adams’ position and formulated a rival theory that emphasized open loop control processes. According to Schmidt (1982), one major limitation of Adams’ theory is its focus on slow, linear-positioning responses, which do […]

The function of assessment in learning and development is firstly a way of measuring a students progress. Assessment is carried out through formative (checks throughout the course), ipsative (to test against previous marks), and/ or summative (at end of course) activities to help the learner see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable […]

Assessment can be defined as an umbrella term which includes various tools and methods used to determine the extent to which the students are achieving the predetermined learning objectives and outcomes of a lesson. There are different types of assessment tools which can be used to test student knowledge and see their current levels on […]

Excellent achievement is the main aim by all students. The existence of the hostel helps students to learn more effectively in the hostels environment and facilities provided by the government to help students self-reliant, knowledgeable and successful in the academic. Due to this positive environment, staying in hostel can ensures student’s academic excellence. To begin […]

Educators have always asked the basic question “Where do we begin in seeking to improve human thinking?” (Houghton, 2004 as cited in Forehand, 2005). One of the most famous men in the field of education is Benjamin Samuel Bloom. He was recognized for his work with Ralph W. Tyler known as Bloom’s Taxonomy. At the […]

At present my specialism is Teaching Climbing activities. My role is to deliver different courses in climbing which are funded by the individual learner or the awarding body as part of their course (example BTEC). Some of the courses I cover are: Beginner courses which teach the adult learner to climb indoors independently over a […]