(2007). Diffusion of a multimedia alcohol education program to first-year college students. American Journal of Health Studies, 22(4), 211-216. Retrieved August 1, 2011 from ProQuest. Purpose of the study: Comparing different methods for distributing health educational material among first year college students.
Running head: A Review of Early-Grade Retention and Children’s Reading and Math Learning in Elementary Years A Review of Early-Grade Retention and Children’s Reading and Math Learning in Elementary Years Educators have hundreds of decisions to make and thousands of questions to answer every day. They must weigh the pros and cons of what will most benefit each student they are in charge of. The question Hong and Yu attempted to answer was what the effects are caused by early-grade retention. By conducting a carefully planned experiment, they attempted to shed light onto this topic. This article addressed the concerns regarding retention rate in the early grades, specifically kindergarten and first grade.
Spurred by the unlimited texting plans offered by carriers like AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless, American teenagers sent and received an average of 2,272 text messages per month in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the Nielsen Company — almost 80 messages a day, more than double the average of a year earlier. The phenomenon is beginning to worry physicians and psychologists, who say it is leading to anxiety, distraction in school, falling grades, repetitive stress injury and sleep deprivation. Dr. Martin Joffe, a pediatrician in Greenbrae, Calif., recently surveyed students at two local high schools and said he found that many were routinely sending hundreds of texts every day. “That’s one every few minutes,” he said. “Then you hear that these kids are responding to texts late at night.
But by 1996 based on studies, research, surveys, and focus groups of about 350,000 youth, a revision was made and in turn the report became 40 Developmental Assets. Since this time, every few years the 40 Developmental Assets list is updated based on new research and surveys. These assets provide youth with qualities and traits needed to avoid risky behaviors as well as induce positive ones. The need for theses assets are very crucial to how a child develops and what kind of adult they will grow up to be. According to the Search Institute, children from ages 3-18 need at least 31 of the 40 assets.
Test the Rest (Benchmark Assessment) Ashley Scott SPE-512 Assessment in Special Education Grand Canyon University October 22, 2014 Benchmark Assessment This paper contains reports and observes two particular ting bias and strengths and weaknesses. can definitely be an advantage to the student and teacher. ibecircumstances in which students currently getting special education services were re-assessed. The first case study involves a 4 year old preschool student. The second case study involves a reevaluation of a 16 year old secondary student that to date is unsure where he wants to go after graduation.
Adult Learning Theory for the Twenty-First Century. NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, no. 119 © 2008 Wiley Periodicals,
The Literacy Argument In the age of text messaging, where words are reduced to nonstandard abbreviations and symbols, many people question the future of literacy. But is text messaging literacy's new study guide, a new way to practice our reading and writing skills? According to a study done by the Pew Internet and the American Life Project, teens on average send sixty text messages a day. When we break this down that's approximately a text every twelve minuets they spend awake. So with this rapid rise in text messaging and it now being our new means of communication, is it hurting literacy in teens?
Yes I have proofread my essay thoroughly Neisha Mcday Victoria Schmidt Eng 101 D041 Sum 13 September -20-2013 The Causes and Effect of Dropping out of High school Teens dropping out of high school is a rising issues amongst our society today. Many of the reasons for teen quitting school are things such as pregnancy, family concerns, and individual reason. In some situations parents are not as involved as they should be with their children education , the lack of interest of parents being involved in their children school activities may lead the children to feel as if no one cares or their efforts are not recognize so they don’t feel as if it is as important. Every since a child we are taught that education is important and in today’s society there are many alternatives to turn to before giving up on education. There are many reasons why individuals choose to quit school; in this essay I will be discussing a few of many causes and effect of dropping out of high school.
However, the lifetime expectancy of affective disorder for women may be closer to one in five. Of 2,654 college and universities surveyed nation wide, sates that one out every four students will drop out of school by their second year. Age: The age group of depressed college students is 18 – 32 many students find the adjustment from high school to college difficult. Even the student that seems most at ease with their new lifestyle will often confess to moments of missing their familiar high school friends, family and other comforts of home. A study by UCLA reports that more then 30 percent of college freshmen say they feel overwhelmed most of the time in the beginning stages of college.
Summary Due to the increase in job loss in America, there is a substantial rise in adult learners who understand that formal education could mean the difference between gainful employment and joblessness. The abundance of adult learners returning to the classroom has spawned a genuine interest by educators. The intent of this paper is to identify the difference of how adults differ from children in the learning process, and how to best serve the adult learner. The article “Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional College Students” is an article that gives information about adult learners. An adult learner is classified as someone who has completed their GED or high school diploma, is between the ages of 25 and 50, is financially independent, and has completed one semester or less of college course work (Kenner & Weinerman, 2011).