I decided my blog would be the perfect place to showcase a selection of some of my favorite education articles. I have listed them by categories and titles for each article, hyperlinked to the full articles, and included the first couple sentences or paragraphs.
I apologize in advance for the quirks of particular sites where these articles have been published, as I had no control over ads placed, pictures or references omitted, or other poor formatting issues. In most cases, the titles were also not my choice, as I wrote these for various content companies who furnished titles and keywords.
I just thought of doing this today (1-23-2012), so I'm only getting started with my compilation! This will be an ongoing process, since I have so many to consider (literally 500+) - and will likely write more!
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Online Education/E-Learning
Educational alternatives abound in the 21st century more than any previous time in history. While both distance education and e-learning became alternatives primarily during the latter half of the 20th century, e-learning has become even more accessible and advanced as technology reaches new levels.
[Read the rest of the article HERE].
General Education & Learning
Alternative learning systems provide non-traditional locations and methods of study for those who choose not to attend traditional schools, or who struggle to keep up with typically learning peers for various reasons, such as physical or learning disabilities. The term alternative education may refer to the learning style itself, or it may refer to a school and its implemented system of learning
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A multiple intelligences test is way to measure a person's strength in different proposed areas of intelligence, including visual/spatial, mathematical/logical, and bodily/kinesthetic. The theory of multiple intelligences was developed by psychologist and Harvard professor, Howard Gardner, to explain how humans interact with the world around them as part of the learning process. According to the theory, learning styles are intrinsically related to multiple intelligences. A multiple intelligences test can help pinpoint a student's learning style and indicate appropriate teaching strategies.
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An associate's degree in education is an entry-level college degree, possibly the first one you might pursue after earning your high school diploma or an equivalent certification. You obtain your associate's degree in education upon successful completion of up to two years of study as well as a practicum. Two-year community colleges are the primary places to find associate degree programs, although many four-year colleges and universities also offer two-year degree programs.
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Choosing an accredited college or university degree program is essential to maximizing a student’s financial investment. The main types of accreditation are granted by regional, national, and international accreditation agencies. Other types of accreditation cover specific fields of study, such as business, education, law, and medical accreditation.
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Learning Disabilities & Developmental Disorders
All children with specific learning disabilities have the right to a free appropriate public education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, addresses these concerns and presents strategies for educators to ensure that all children learn in the least restrictive environment.
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Families and professionals alike continue to ponder what are the causes of autism. Ongoing research by numerous professionals seeks to uncover conclusive answers that may bring us closer to knowing why autism occurs, how to treat those afflicted by it, and how to prevent new cases of autism.
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Every parent wants his or her child to be healthy and develop normally. When a perplexing condition such as childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) interferes with that normal development, it is obviously cause for concern. CDD, similar to autism, is one of many pervasive developmental disorders.
[Read the rest of the article HERE].
Child Development Issues & Teaching Tips
Developmental psychologist Jean Piaget holds the distinction of creating one of the best-known theories of cognitive development. Piaget described cognitive development as a dual process involving assimilating and accommodating knowledge and thought processes....The first two stages of cognitive development occur during infancy and early childhood, and encompass language acquisition.
[Read the rest of the article HERE].
Speech therapists can effectively use picture cards with children in speech therapy sessions. If children have limited speech capacity, the picture cards help the children to learn the words for the represented objects or actions. If children are nonverbal, picture cards provide a valuable means of communication.
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Children with autism or other developmental disabilities typically suffer from impairments in their ability to communicate. They often have limited or delayed language and speech skills. Professionals, such as speech and developmental therapists, along with dedicated parents, can teach language skills to these children by using specially designed communication aids.
[Read the rest of the article HERE].
Early Childhood Emotional Development
If you have ever seen a baby or small child devoid of facial expression or normal socio-emotional responses, then you should understand why emotional development is vitally important during early childhood. Emotions combined with sociability (socio-emotional) create important developmental milestones for your child during her first five years.
If you have ever seen a baby or small child devoid of facial expression or normal socio-emotional responses, then you should understand why emotional development is vitally important during early childhood. Emotions combined with sociability (socio-emotional) create important developmental milestones for your child during her first five years.
Articulation worksheets are learning materials primarily used by speech therapists to help children and adults who have speech disorders learn to enunciate individual letter sounds, blends and words. Depending on the age of the individual receiving speech therapy services, articulation worksheets might contain only pictures; letters or words with pictures; or only words or letter blends, such as "bl" and "tr." Sometimes speech therapists incorporate articulation cards into speech therapy games to reinforce learning and phonological awareness simultaneously with a fun activity.
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