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Barriers to Providing Quality Homework in a Multicultural School Community
Teaching in a multicultural school community can be fraught with both barriers and opportunities. Diverse multicultural classrooms are becoming the norm as the world continues to globalize as well as the population becomes more unequal relative to income and resources. Many teachers have to deal with both aspects of diversity. Diverse student populations are defined in their departure from mainstream society by either language, cultural, or class differences as well as some combination of these factors. In these environments, homework can be an effective tool in many regards. Not only does it further the ability to learn materials outside the classroom, but it can also be used as a diagnostic tool as well to identify different students' needs. This analysis will conduct a brief literature review to identify some of the benefits of using homework to mitigate challenges found…...
mlaReferences
Al-Harthi, A. (2010). Cultural Differences in Transactional Distance Preference by Arab and American Distance Learner. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 257-267.
Durden, T. (2008). Do Your Homework! Investigating the Role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Comprehensive School Reform Models Serving Diverse Student Populations. The Urban Review, 403-419.
Ignat, C. (2013). Effective Strategies for Homework Correction in EFL Classes. The Journal of Linguistic and Intercultural Education, 107-116.
Levine-Rasky. (2009). Dynamics of Parent Involvement at a Multicultural School. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 331-345.
7th graders' homework habits
Do parents help with homework?
Homework trends have varied widely throughout the years. When analyzing current trends on who helps with the student's homework, one finds some surprising answers. The following information was taken from recent polls conducted by the Angus Reid Group concerning trends and attitudes in K-12 education. Although it was agreed all around that parents are the ones to help most often, followed by friends, teachers, and brothers and sisters, a survey of 12-year-olds found that mothers are involved with their children's homework nearly twice as often as the fathers. Researchers speculate that this could be due to some mothers being home after school while their children are younger, but returning to work as their children get older. The difference in time between mothers and fathers and the homework help they give their 7th grades, disappears as the children reach high school (Dateline, 1999).
How…...
mlaBibliography
Dateline, (199). Current trends in homework.
Holder, M.K., (2001). Research and Homework, accessed on September 4, 2003, at http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/help/homework.html
Marzano, R.J.; Pickering, J., and Pollock, J.E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works.
Russell, D. (2000). Math in the spotlight, accessed on September 4, 2003, at http://math.about.com
guys history homework. I required write pages BOOK REVIE ( book report!) based book THE GREAT
Gatsby's Greatness
The zeitgeist that The Great Gatsby was written in was extremely influential to F. Scott Fitzgerald's tale, which is undeniably American and an excellent example of the Lost Generation of writers with which he is typically associated with. Both written and set during the Roaring Twenties as the country still basked in its orld ar I victory, enjoying the care free years that preceded the Great Depression, the novel depicts a tainted, twisted love story involving a bootlegger, Jay Gatsby, his first true love, Daisy, and her husband, as it were. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, Daisy's cousin and an inadvertent friend of Gatsby's due to his meeting with her.
The somewhat unusual courtship between Gatsby and Daisy is largely accentuated by a series of sprawling parties that the former has at…...
mlaWorks Cited
Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. Publicbookshelf.com. 1925. Web. http://www.publicbookshelf.com/fiction/great-gatsby/younger-vulnerable-2
Business Finance
Homework Problem - Chapter Five. This is a comprehensive problem that provides a review of the material covered in the course to date (particularly chapters 3,4, and 5).
Branson Bowling Equipment Company
Balance Sheet - December 31, 2011
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
Cash
$70,000
Accounts Payable
$3,080,000
Marketable Securities
Accrued Expenses
Accounts Receivable
4,200,000
Notes Payable (Due 9/26/12
Inventory
Bonds (10%)
Gross Plant and Equipment
Common Stock (2,380,000
Shares, par value $1.00
Accumulated Depreciation
Retained Earnings
1,652,000
Total Assets
$11,382,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
$11,382,000
Income Statement - 2011
Sales (All credit sales)
$9,800,000
Fixed Costs1
2,940,000
Variable Costs (0.60)
5,880,000
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes
980,000
Less: Interest
350,000
Earnings Before Taxes
$630,000
Less: Taxes @ 36%
226,800
Earnings After Taxes
403,200
Dividends (40% payout)
161,200
Increased Retained Earnings
$241,800
1 Fixed costs include both lease expenses of $280,000 and depreciation of $700,000
The table below shows selected ratios for the firms in this industry.
Profit margin
5.75%
Return on assets
6.90%
Return on equity
9.20%
Receivables turnover
4.35X
Inventory turnover
6.50X
Fixed asset turnover
1.85X
Total asset turnover
1.20X
Current ratio
1.45X
Quick ratio
1.10X
Interest coverage (TIE)
5.35X
Fixed charge coverage (FCC)
4.62X
Questions:
a) Use ratio analysis to analyze Branson Bowling Equipment company. Compute all of the ratios and compare them to the industry averages.…...
annual program budget for the Stratton Township Park including golf operations; the pool; concerts; other park activities including tours, nature visitors, and general concessions; and administrative costs. Show the line-item details for each function by natural account and summarize the budget for the park as a whole
Stratton Township Park
Annual Financial Budget
Incomes
Item
Description
Description
Amount
Amount
Parking fees
Green fee
Caddy
Admission Fees
Annual Fee
Annual Fee
Swimming
Swimming Feeds
Nature
Individual Fee
Group Fee
Concession fee
Five stands
Nineteenth Hole
Swimming Hole
Swimming hole snack bar
300*3.5*130
136,500
Nature visitor
312,000
Golfers
728,000
Concert Fees
Concert
100,000
Stand expense
25,000
Gross Income
2,592,260
Expenses
80,000
Full Time Employee Salaries
Park Manager
45,000
Assistant Manager
350,000
Management Staff
35% * (80,000 + 45,000 + 350,000)
166,250
Benefits for employees
Total
641,250
General Park Operations
Depreciation for the year
450,000
Depreciation costs
Central Supply and utility
110,000
Supplies and Utility
Total
560,000
$50 * 130 days *10 caddies
65,000
Golf Course Operations
Caddies
2 season schedulers
20,000
eservations and Scheduling
3 check-in staff members
24,000
Check-in Desk
Parts and Supply
60,000
Seasonal Cost for Parts and Supplies
Fuel and Utility
60,000
Total Fuel and Utility Costs
Total
229,000
160,000
Depreciation Expenses
Depreciation for the year
13*1,000
13,000
Pool Manager
Salary
12*2,000
26,000
Depreciation Pool Expense
14,560
Head Lifeguards
54,600
Six other life guards
4,550
Chemicals
21,385
Electricity
30,550
School donation
50*60
3,000
Concession Expenses
Depreciation
60,000
Maintenance
40,000
Supplies
30,000
Total
130,000
1,887,895
Total Expenses
Profit
704,365
Question 2: Based on the information in the budget, find the break-even green…...
mlaReferences
Brigham, E., & Ehrhardt, M. (2013). Financial management: theory & practice. Cengage Learning.
Weygandt, J. J., Kimmel, P. D., & Kieso, D. E., (2008). Financial Accounting, (6th Ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Problem SolvingIntroductionThe problem of a parent providing more help than is necessary for a childs school work is one all parents face. The challenge in this particular scenario is that the parent wants the child to learn to be self-confident and capable on his own. However, he sees another parent at the store buying supplies and making plans to do the work his own child. Should the parent do the same? This paper analyzes the problem, suggests options, evaluates them, makes a decision about which option is best, how that option should be implemented and reflects upon the outcome.AnalysisWhen engaging in critical thinking, it is important to identify the problem, gather information from various sources, decide which information is most relevant to the problem, and make a decision based on that data (Pithers & Soden, 2000). The first step is thus to identify the problem. In this scenario, the problem…...
mlaReferences
Gerhart, B., & Fang, M. (2015). Pay, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation,
performance, and creativity in the workplace: Revisiting long-held beliefs. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 2, 489-521
Larrick, R. P., Heath, C., & Wu, G. (2009). Goal-induced risk taking in negotiation and
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Essay Topic Examples
1. The Evolution of Homework: Historical erspectives and Modern ractices:
Explore the origins of homework, how it has evolved over the centuries, and the various purposes it has served in educational systems. Delve into the differences in homework practices around the world and how modern technology has transformed the way students complete their assignments outside of school.
2. The sychological Impacts of Homework on Students:
Discuss the mental and…...
mlaPrimary Sources
Cooper, Harris. \"Homework.\" Phi Delta Kappan, vol. 70, no. 1, 1988, pp. 70-76.
Vatterott, Cathy. \"The Cult(ure) of Homework.\" ASCD Education Update, vol. 49, no. 8, 2007.Gill, Brian P., and Steven L. Schlossman. \"A Nation at Rest: The American Way of Homework.\" Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, vol. 25, no. 3, 2003, pp. 319-337.Kohn, Alfie. \"The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing.\" Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006.Burow, Patrick F., and Rhonda C. Trueman. \"Homework and Family Stress: With Consideration of Parents\' Self Confidence, Educational Level, and Cultural Background.\" The School Community Journal, vol. 15, no. 2, 2005, pp. 25-38.
Integrating Theology and Psychology in CounselingApplicationIn a human services counseling setting, such as a community services agency or hospital, as a counselor I would likely work with clients who are struggling with a variety of issues such as mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and relationship problems. Many of these clients may also have spiritual or religious beliefs that are important to them.Five concepts from McMinn\\\'s book that could apply in a human services counseling setting, include:1. Integration of psychology, theology, and spirituality: McMinn\\\'s book emphasizes the importance of integrating these three areas in Christian counseling. I could apply this concept by recognizing that clients may have spiritual and religious beliefs that are important to them, and incorporating these beliefs into the counseling process when appropriate.2. The importance of prayer: McMinn suggests that counselors should pray for their clients and with their clients if appropriate. I could apply this concept by…...
Evidence-Based Homework Policy
Homework enables a student to better learn what is being taught in the classroom. It gives more experience of the subject principals. At the same time, homework and homework policies teach students social interaction skills, self-motivation, and active engagement skills and promote best practices in these areas. Homework policies work better based on grade levels of the student.
Ms. Zalogwe's homework policy does promote social interaction. Human use tools from their culture, such as reading, writing, etc., to develop social functions (Vygotsky, 2014). A teacher's collaboration with students to develop meaningful construction leads to higher thinking skills. This in turn, builds social interactions with others. Students learn communication skills that builds interactions with others.
Self-efficacy enhances motivation for more learning and skill building (Schunk, 1985). As homework brings more practice with classroom activities, students gain more confidence in what they are learning. This would also apply to taking responsibility on…...
mlaWorks Cited
Schunk, D. (1985). Self-Efficacy and Classroom Learning. Pschology in the Schools, 22(2), 208-223 retrieved from http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/D_Schunk_Self_1985 ...
Simonsen, B. e. (2008). Evidence-Based Practices in Classroom Management: considerations for Research to Practice. Education and Treatment of Children, 31(3), 351-380 retrieved from http://www.mepbis.org/docs/cace-11-15-10-PBISclassroom.pdf.
Vygotsky. (2014). Social Development Theory (Vygotsky). Retrieved from Learning Theories.com: http://learning-theories.comvygotskys-social-learning-theory.html
Over the longer period the study showed that homework levels rose in the U.S. between the 1940s and the 1960s, dropped again in the 1970s, and then have stayed fairly consistent since. It is unclear why there is a difference in results between the study discussed in Gill and Schlossman and that discussed in Matthew, although both generally indicate that the level of homework in the U.S. should not be of concern.
hen considering the degree of burden which homework may cause to students in the U.S., it may also be relevant to consider making comparisons with other countries. Although the paper by Chen and Stevenson uses data from the late 1980s, this clearly shows that the levels of homework assigned in the U.S. are less than that in both China and Japan. The paper also presents evidence that this correlates with higher levels of student achievement in China and…...
mlaWorks Cited
Chen, S. And H.W. Stevenson. "Homework: A cross-cultural examination." Child Development 60 (1989): 551-561.
Gill, Brian P. And Steven L. Schlossman. "A Nation at Rest: The American way of homework." Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis 25.3 (2003): 319-337.
Jieying, Xi, Sun Yunxiao and Jing Jian Xiao. Chinese Youth in Transition. Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing, 2006.
Matthews, Jay. "Class Struggle: Is homework really so terrible?" Generating Ideas from Reading. 21-25.
Kids today are overwhelmed!" A parent recently wrote in an email to GreatSchools.org "My first-grade son was required to research a significant person from history and write a paper of at least two pages about the person, with a bibliography. How can he be expected to do that by himself? He just started to learn to read and write a couple of months ago. Schools are pushing too hard and expecting too much from kids" (ilde, 2011).
However, the homework paradigm affects more than just the student -- it affects parents, teachers, caregivers, and any secondary programs (sports, music, etc.) that children participate in. Some studies show that students are not, on average, doing significantly more homework now than in the past; while others say that there are far more "things" to learn, more avenues of learning, and with standardized testing, a greater push to complete a curriculum at a…...
mlaWilde, M. (2011). Do Our Kids Have Too Much Homework? GreatSchools.org.
Retrieved from: http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/251-homework-is-too-much.gs
Winch, G. (2010). How Much Homework is Too Much? Psychology Today. Retrieved from: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201110/how-much-homework-is-too-much
Overall, the classes were uneven in their approach. In part of the class, they were very traditional and used lecture style. In other parts of the class, they freely allowed participation among students. For example, one teacher, despite the fact that he is more disciplined with the students, uses comparisons when explaining the concepts and refers to book when giving examples on the board. The class is quiet during a short lecture. Afterwards, the notes are left on the board and the students are asked to take notes. A special student lays head on desk and asks no questions and takes no notes. However, the teacher does the first part of the homework together with the students, which is a quasi-Vygotsky approach. He does ask the students in this class more questions individually than the other class and helps this class a lot more on homework, which is also a…...
mlaReferences:
Bransford, John, Brown, Ann, and Cocking, Rodney (Eds). Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1999.
Chang, Kuo-En, Sung, Yao-Ting and Chen, Ine-Dai the effect of concept mapping to enhance text comprehension and summarization. The Journal of Experimental Education (2002). 71.1, 5-23.
Hartman, H. Scaffolding & Cooperative Learning. Human Learning and Instruction (pp. 23-69). New York: City College of City University of New York, 2002.
McKenzie, Jamie. Scaffolding for Success. Beyond Technology, Questioning, Research and the Information Literate School Community. Bloomington, in: Indiana University Press, 2000.
Editing Work
chose to base my studies on J. because we shared a lot in common; we are both Christians living in a predominantly Muslim country. He is eleven years old. His parents are Jordan nationals who have lived in Bahrain for at least two years. J goes to school at Naseem nternational School where work. The school offers PYP programs. Lessons are conducted in English; however, Arabic lessons are also offered per week. Majority of kids in this school are Muslims most of whom are Bahrainis. Other nationalities making the student population are Saudis, Lebanese, Jordanians, few South Africans, and other Arabian Gulf countries. Teachers are a mixture of nationalities. Some of them are Arabs, others South Africans, while some are Europeans.
Different research methodologies were used to collect information on J's school progress and behavior. Some of the methodologies used were, to mention but a few, unstructured interviews,…...
mlaIn an unstructured interview with his IT teacher on 16th November, 2012, that lasted 30 minutes, the teacher reiterated that J. had social problems that apparently made him unpopular with other students especially student S. The student created a lot of problems for J. during IT lessons. S repeated virtually everything that J. said in an insulting manner. He only has one physically small boy as a friend in the entire I.T class. The teacher had no problems with his behavior or performance in his lesson.
In an unstructured interview with Ms. Y, the school counselor, in her office on 18th November that lasted for 30 minutes, she pointed out that J. was a sensitive well mannered child who stuck to agreements he made. She maintained that J. was always on the receiving end because his classmates, who are predominantly Bahrainis, are naturally provocative while J. was not aggressive. She made such observation based on an incident when during break time play student S. violently pushed a necklace out of J's hand. This provoked J. into pushing student S. away. When the two of them were called into the counselor's office, student S. brought a fake witness to support his case. The witness claimed that J. provoked S. into a fight. Student S. claimed that he just tripped by mistake and this made the necklace to drop. The fake witness made it difficult for Ms. Y to defend J. despite the fact that she knew that it was not J's fault. She observed that J. is very clever and quiet and that's why he was provoked quite often. She affirmative that J. situation was aggravated by the fact that he was a Christian learning in a Muslim school, sentiments that J's father also believed in. She also pointed out that J. was provoked by his fellow students because he was not a Bahraini.
In another interview with Ms. Y on 2nd December, 2012, she opined that M, B,
Dissatisfaction with elementary school teachers and the educational environment usually meant that the same parents remained dissatisfied with the high school teachers and high school environment. he researcher suggests that the research gathered in the current study be used to improve community relations and more importantly, to improve the one-on-one relationships between all public school professionals and all parents. he author also notes that elementary school education provides a strong foundation for student math and literacy competency. hose competencies will carry over into middle and high school. herefore, African-American students who did not receive an adequate early childhood education are less likely to thrive in later grades.
African-American parents varied with regard to the factors that influence their perceptions about public schools and their staff. Course materials and caliber of homework was one factor that impacted African-American parent perspectives. Some parents, however, attributed their children's success or failure to personal…...
mlaThompson's research is highly relevant to school administrators and counselors throughout the country. Most schools in the United States will have a substantial number of African-American students. Their needs and those of their parents are not being addressed well enough. Establishing solid ties between schools and their communities will help improve pubic relations and may also help raise the academic performance standards for African-American children. School administrators, teachers, and counselors should be able to satisfy the needs of all parents and children.
The researcher used a questionnaire to gather data about perceptions of public schools. All participants were self-described as African-Americans. A high number of participants were dissatisfied with their children's high school teachers: a greater number than those dissatisfied only with their children's elementary school teachers. Thompson (2003) also found that the participants' perceptions of elementary school teachers was positively correlated with perceptions of high school teachers. Dissatisfaction with elementary school teachers and the educational environment usually meant that the same parents remained dissatisfied with the high school teachers and high school environment. The researcher suggests that the research gathered in the current study be used to improve community relations and more importantly, to improve the one-on-one relationships between all public school professionals and all parents. The author also notes that elementary school education provides a strong foundation for student math and literacy competency. Those competencies will carry over into middle and high school. Therefore, African-American students who did not receive an adequate early childhood education are less likely to thrive in later grades.
African-American parents varied with regard to the factors that influence their perceptions about public schools and their staff. Course materials and caliber of homework was one factor that impacted African-American parent perspectives. Some parents, however, attributed their children's success or failure to personal effort. Ohters noted that racism and race awareness might affect school performance. Regardless of perceived reasons for African-American student performance in school, the system must respond to the persistent achievement gap between black and white students. Thompson's (2003) research emphasizes the need to establish relationships with African-American parents early: before high school. Although the author does not offer any specific suggestions for policy change, some can be inferred. For example, African-American parents expressed a preference for educational materials that they deemed relevant and meaningful for their children (p. 10). Consulting with African-American parents when their children are still in elementary school might help those parents trust that the system is responsive to their needs and the needs of their children.
agree with, yet ultimately I have a fundamentally different perspective on the issue of homework, teacher responsibility, and parental involvement in education. It is true that many homework assignments are found to be tedious, boring, and repetitive by students and their parents alike, and it is definitely part of a teacher's responsibility to find ways to overcome these perceptions and attitudes so as to enhance the learning process and make it more effective. Creating more "interesting" assignments is certainly one method for overcoming this issue, yet I agree that this solution does indeed miss the fundamental problems identified with the homework issue specifically and the educational system in general. I do not agree, however, with the poster's assessment of what the fundamental homework issue actually is.
It is somewhat true that children these days have less and less time to spend on homework with the increasing amounts of structured and…...
Negative Effects of Homework Essay Titles
There are many different topics to select when writing about online education. You can approach the essay from the point-of-view of an educator or of a student, and you can also look at it by grade level for K-12 students, for classes for undergraduate and graduate students. You can focus on the challenges that people face as remote learners or the benefits of remote learning. Many people who are looking at online education today also look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote learning/ online education and how different school districts and educational institutions have....
Advertising is such an interesting topic. It can be overt, such as in television commercials, print ads, or ads in social media. It can also be more subtle, such as product placement. Advertising can seem relatively straightforward, or it can involve complex psychological manipulations. Advertising is a billion-dollar business, because ads can help generate billions in revenue for their companies. There are so many different things that you can investigate for a paper on advertising, from the use of celebrity endorsements to fear based advertising. In fact, much modern entertainment is actually....
I. Introduction
Hook: Begin with a compelling statistic, anecdote, or provocative statement that captures the attention of the reader.
Thesis Statement: Clearly state the main argument that will be supported in the essay: "High school sports are detrimental to students' overall well-being and should be eliminated."
II. Body Paragraph 1: Physical Impact
Discuss the physical risks associated with high school sports, such as concussions, joint injuries, and muscle strains.
Provide evidence from medical studies or research articles to support the claims.
Explain how these injuries can have long-term consequences, such as chronic pain, disability, or even death.
III. Body Paragraph 2: Academic....
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