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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/07%3A_Curriculum/7.02%3A_Is_there_a_hidden_curriculum_Where_is_it_hidingRecently, in the past ten to fifteen years, there has been a collective effort by parents, educators and politicians alike for schools to look into placing more focus on areas of hidden curriculum suc...Recently, in the past ten to fifteen years, there has been a collective effort by parents, educators and politicians alike for schools to look into placing more focus on areas of hidden curriculum such as, character education; also referred to as value education or moral education intended to help students “to acquire certain character strengths: sound judgment, a sense of responsibility, personal courage, and self-mastery” (Ryan & Bohlin, 1999, p.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/07%3A_Curriculum/7.05%3A_How_can_we_prepare_all_students_for_life_after_high_schoolOne of the main targets of college preparation courses are low-income students and minorities, who make up a very small percentage of students attending both two and four year colleges directly after ...One of the main targets of college preparation courses are low-income students and minorities, who make up a very small percentage of students attending both two and four year colleges directly after high school (Preparing for College, 2005, pg 3). “Educational institutions, state and federal governments, and local communities have committed significant resources to the development of a wide array of outreach activities designed to identify and assist underrepresented students in their pathways…
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Chabot_College/Exploring_Education_(Hale)/03%3A_Educational_Philosophy/3.04%3A_What_is_constructivismThe root word of Constructivism is “construct.” Basically, Constructivism is the theory that knowledge must be constructed by a person, not just transmitted to the person. A student may be quick to bl...The root word of Constructivism is “construct.” Basically, Constructivism is the theory that knowledge must be constructed by a person, not just transmitted to the person. A student may be quick to blame the teacher for not understanding the material, but it could be the case that the student it not doing everything he or she could be doing.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/01%3A_Educator_as_a_Professional/1.06%3A_Are_the_Best_Teachers_Highly_QualifiedWhat is teaching exactly? Some argue that it is a learned profession, others say it requires many years of training. I believe it is a combination of both. “Teaching is, or ought to be, a difficult an...What is teaching exactly? Some argue that it is a learned profession, others say it requires many years of training. I believe it is a combination of both. “Teaching is, or ought to be, a difficult and complex endeavor. When one considers what is expected of a teacher in terms of end results- the preservation and improvement of our culture and civilization-teaching is perhaps the most important job in a democratic society.” (Troen and Boles, 34 and 35)
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Education_and_Professional_Development/Foundations_of_Education_and_Instructional_Assessment_(Kidd_et_al.)/17%3A_Instructional_Assessment-_Assessment_Strategies/17.01%3A_Should_I_give_a_multiple-choice_test_an_essay_test_or_something_entirely_differentAccording to Swartz (2006), "They provide the opportunity to assess more complex student attributes and higher levels of attribute achievement". Another advantage of an essay is that the teacher can c...According to Swartz (2006), "They provide the opportunity to assess more complex student attributes and higher levels of attribute achievement". Another advantage of an essay is that the teacher can clearly see what the student knows instead of being misconstrued with multiple-choice tests were students can guess the right answers.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/04%3A_Educational_Reform/4.06%3A_What_is_the_purpose_of_schoola building, room, etc., in a university, set apart for the use of one of the faculties or for some particular purpose: the school of agriculture The importance of education is that only through the at...a building, room, etc., in a university, set apart for the use of one of the faculties or for some particular purpose: the school of agriculture The importance of education is that only through the attainment of education, man is enabled to receive information from the external world to acquaint himself with past history and receive all necessary information regarding the present(Katz, 1987).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/06%3A_Diversity_-_Classroom_Practices_and_Law/6.07%3A_What_issues_do_lesbian_gay_bisexual_and_transgender_students_face_in_the_classroomGLBT students need to be protected and I think the best way to start that is by educating their classmates and peers on what it means to be GLBT. “Opening these conversations with young children gives...GLBT students need to be protected and I think the best way to start that is by educating their classmates and peers on what it means to be GLBT. “Opening these conversations with young children gives us an opportunity to prevent prejudice, discrimination, and violence and to support the lives of all children just as they are” (Chasnoff and Cohen, 1997, p 10)
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/09%3A_Technology/9.04%3A_What_have_we_learned_about_virtual_learningSo maybe now is the time to really reach out and say, 'This is what we need you to do on your end, and we'll take care of this on our end.' And in 10 years, we might see something entirely different i...So maybe now is the time to really reach out and say, 'This is what we need you to do on your end, and we'll take care of this on our end.' And in 10 years, we might see something entirely different in education in the country if we did that."
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/03%3A_Educational_Philosophy/3.04%3A_What_is_constructivismThe root word of Constructivism is “construct.” Basically, Constructivism is the theory that knowledge must be constructed by a person, not just transmitted to the person. A student may be quick to bl...The root word of Constructivism is “construct.” Basically, Constructivism is the theory that knowledge must be constructed by a person, not just transmitted to the person. A student may be quick to blame the teacher for not understanding the material, but it could be the case that the student it not doing everything he or she could be doing.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/07%3A_Curriculum/7.06%3A_What_are_the_effects_of_standardized_testing_on_school_curriculaAccording to Alfie Kohn, author of The Case Against Standardized Testing, the content and format of instruction are affected by standardized testing in that what is tested becomes the focus or curricu...According to Alfie Kohn, author of The Case Against Standardized Testing, the content and format of instruction are affected by standardized testing in that what is tested becomes the focus or curriculum for the school year. If the students do poorly on the exams, it affects the amount of school funding provided by the government, in addition to affecting the employment of many qualified teachers. (Popham, 2004, p.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Fresno_City_College/Education_30%3A_Introduction_to_Education_(Perez)/08%3A_Effective_Schools
