Essays On Pedagogy

2.1. Strategies for learning vocabulary presentation The significance of determining the most effective teaching programs for efficient language learning by students has been acknowledged by researchers and teachers. It is also apparent that students have varying abilities in learning, with some being more capable than others. Hence, collaboration between students and teachers is crucial for […]

CDA Goal 2 – Competency Statement. I believe toddlers are very curious and want to explore the world around them. They are always excited to move their body parts like hand, legs, eyes etc. to explore and discover things around their environment. At this stage they are also beginning to refine their small muscle to […]

Reading Leads to Prosperity Sherman Alexie recalls his childhood memory of learning to read, and his teaching experience in “The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me”. He devotes his interest to reading. By this way, he breaks the stereotype that Indian boys are expected to be stupid and dumb, and later on he […]

The article by Raymond Williams is an attempt to describe and analyse the changing dynamics of culture through its constant shifts in meaning. He begins his essay with a brief account of a visit to his childhood home in Wales, in a few words describing his own personal history. From his anecdote, Williams delves into […]

When it comes to reading and dissecting the Bible, one may come across a plethora of genres. Each chapter or story of the Bible plays an important role in the overall construction of the Bible.

Adolescent literacy is a concern for many involved in the field of education. However, as Vacca and Alvermann (1998) noted, much of the public debate about literacy has concentrated primarily on young children. The assumption underlying much of this debate is that once a child has learned to read, they will be able to take […]

The dialect called African American Vernacular English, also known as Black English, Black Vernacular, and Black English Vernacular, is certainly one of the most popular vernacular dialects of U. S. English. Very few controversies about language are capable of producing the kind of heat, enthusiasm, and even outright anger brought about by discussions of AAVE, […]

Addressing Barriers to Learning and Closing the Achievement Gap: New Directions for Student Support We all recognize the urgency arising from the demands made by the No Child Left Behind Act. Many schools are being designated as low performing. Increasing accountability demands require demonstrating progress for students who are “economically disadvantaged, from racial and ethnic […]

One of the most valuable skills a person can acquire is the ability to read well. It is difficult to discover any ability in the school, in the home, in business, or in any other field of endeavor today that does not require reading. People read to get information, to buy things wisely, for recreation, […]

In 2013 a study by the US Department of Education showed that only 32 percent of American fourth-graders are reading at or above the proficiency of their grade level. One out of every 3 students in America have scored “below basic” on the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) reading test. the United States was […]

The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis is set in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan during the reign of the Taliban. The quote “There had been a war going on in Afghanistan for more than twenty years” (13) indicates that this occurred between 1996 and 1998, during the early years of the Taliban’s rule. Parvana, an eleven-year-old girl who […]

Academic writing is presenting ideas and introducing other voices in their discussion or an argument. Referencing refers to enhancing academic writing and helping readers in many ways. While referencing plays a key role in academic integrity and literacy, students find it very difficult to do referencing. This is because they are not familiar with academic […]

Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all language, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, […]

English is one of the difficult languages to learn. English as a subject is usually associated with Phonic Method of teaching. A remedial reading program is necessary for slow readers and/or to those who performed lower than the average. Some children learn that certain letter make certain familiar sound which they repeat in unison and […]

Close reading is an intrinsic act of concentrated attention we give to a written work, exploring the deeper meaning behind the words. This practice is often subconscious but becomes explicit in the scholarly examination of literature. There are four levels or forms of reading that grow progressively complex. The initial level concentrates on language, meticulously […]

Mother tongue usually means the language first learned by a person, but for Amy Tan it has a special meaning, limited language which is the language her mother speaks. Tan feel so deeply about her “mother tongue” because the limited language effects that many people misunderstand her mother. The way Tan’s mother speaks effects the […]

John Ernst Steinbeck, Jr. (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer. He is widely known for the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939), East of Eden (1952) and the novella Of Mice and Men (1937). As the author of twenty-seven books, including sixteen novels, six non-fiction books, and five […]

Cognitive ability is considered to be the real asset of the humans, and thus there has always been a curiosity and constant endeavor throughout the journey of civilization to improve that ability and to keep it in good stead among all. Accordingly, in modern times too, research regarding children’s reading difficulty, or to be specific, […]

“Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden” (Marcus Garvey). According to Kofi Atta Annan (Order of St Michael and St George), a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations and world renown author “literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in […]

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 […]

India and China, despite the painful memories of the War of 1962, remain mysterious countries for many in India. We recognize that India used to have cultural and philosophical connections with China. However, at present, we are flooded with affordable yet high-quality Chinese products. The book “Comparative Philosophy” written by Prof P.T. Raju delves into […]

The purpose of this assignment is to make you reflect on language and literacy, considering its importance in your life and the experiences that have shaped you in this regard. Writing this paper will help you gain insights about yourself and the writing process. The assignment requires you to: Pre-write / generate a variety of […]