Archive for August 2010
Home-Schooling Researched
August 30, 2010 | 
Author Educators, Parents, Students lend me your ears, my name is Katie Criss and I am going to discuss home schooling with you. Currently there is a very heated debate over the issue of Home schooling in America. Today I am going to present you with my views on this critical subject. When I say “my views” I’m not going to stick my finger in the air to see what way the wind is blowing with this issue of home schooling. I know there are two sides, and supporters of both.. Rather I am going to present to you my viewpoints with opinion and research on why I am a critic of home schooling.
When I asked myself the question, How do you feel about home schooling? I first thought “Why would anyone do that” So I researched exactly that, What are the reasons that people give of why they choose to homeschool and how valid are they.
One reason that I frequently found through research was that parents home schooled their children because of the violence found in public schools. My response to this is Yes, there is violence in public schools, However, there are many preventive measures that are taken to avert this violence and most schools have incorporated a Zero-tolerance policy. Parents justify themselves by reciting isolated incidents to help build their case for home schooling. My message to parents who use this excuse to validate themselves is, first ask yourself the question, Is their violence in my neighborhood. I am sure if you are living in Harlem, New York compared to South Park, Pennsylvania there is going to be an immense difference in the crime of the area. My next question is, how do you expect to protect your child from all the dangers of society? Home schooling your child is a parents attempt to isolate their child from the real world scary stories. If you are afraid of your child being bullied, what will happen when your child becomes an adult and meets a bullying boss? This is a real-world story; children need the exposure to different people. Why? Simple, because nobody in this world is the same.
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College Student Credit Cards: Responsibility is Key
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Student applicants should understand that responsible credit card use can lead to a lifetime of low-interest rate loan opportunities. The operative word is “responsible” — if you can’t afford to buy it, you should consider saving up until you can. Stated bluntly, unless you have cash in your wallet to cover your credit card charges, you should do your best to exercise restraint. Credit cards are most beneficial to students who can afford to pay their balance in full every month. It is important to understand that credit card companies profit from compounding interest on unpaid credit card balances. If students use their credit cards and pay only the minimum balance every month, the probability is extremely high that they will quickly fall into the debt trap presently affecting so many Americans. It is a hole that is very hard to dig out of.
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Should We And Can We Develop An African Philosophy Of Education?: Pedagogy Of Sagacity
MICHAEL KARIUKI – 0721 666 098, mickariuki@yahoo.com
Should we and can we develop an African philosophy of education?: Pedagogy of Sagacity
In 1986, Njoroge and Bennaars, published Philosophy and education in Africa; an introductory text for students of education. Since the publication of this textbook there has been an intellectual aridity in this area of educational philosophizing in Kenya. This is in spite of the said textbook being merely introductory or prolegomenon. More importantly is the model proposed and formulated in this textbook intended as a conceptual framework for developing an African philosophy of education (1986; 92). This model has remained un-attempted.
My paper will argue in the affirmative while distinguishing should as a non-moral normative imperative and can as a question of ability. While indeed we should develop African philosophy of education this imperative remains unachievable until we have experts with requisite scholarly abilities.
Problem of shortage of educational philosophers
Experts in philosophy of education are called educational philosophers. They should be trained in technical philosophy and educational sciences. The two disciplines must meet in one. To ‘meet in one,’ means that an educational philosopher should integrate both technical philosophy and educational sciences as an integral area of academic specialization. Educational philosopher is the middle term between technical philosophy and educational sciences. In other words one should have academic qualification as a technical philosopher and as a trained professional teacher.
Lack of this ‘meeting in one’ of the two areas is to blame for lack of resources in this area. It means persons who are lesser than the ideal are teaching this discipline. There are two types of categories of teachers of philosophy of education in Africa who are lesser than the ideal.
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What is Sociology Dissertation?
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Choosing the Right Graduate Program
Forensic psychology is a relatively new discipline, having only been formally recognized as a specialization within psychology by the American Psychological Association in 2001. Recently, many specialty schools and universities have started offering forensic psychology bachelor degrees, master’s degrees and doctorate degrees that are tailored to students’ specific career goals. One such institution is Argosy University.
As forensic psychology is a dual discipline incorporating psychology and law, many professionals have doctorate degrees in psychology and certified are as forensic psychologist by the American Board of Forensic Psychology. A practitioner in this field is normally appointed as an expert witness by a court in a certain jurisdiction based on his or her specialization and experience. For example, a forensic psychologist can be called in as an expert witness in a family court, civil court or criminal court.
Choosing the right graduate program in forensic psychology can be confusing considering the many programs available and the numerous areas of specialization offered. The choice of graduate program depends primarily on a student’s career choice. Master’s degree programs are suitable for those who want to pursue a career in criminal investigation or law enforcement.
Students who want to practice as a forensic psychologist should pursue a doctorate degree. Some universities offer master’s programs in psychology specializing in legal systems or criminal justice, and some institutions offer degrees in forensic psychology specializing in counseling or family law. The options are limitless, depending on a student’s interest and career choice.
Many institutions offer online classes in forensic psychology, which is very attractive to those who are working or not able to physically attend classes due to extenuating circumstances. Argosy University offers online programs designed for optimal interaction and learning, taught by teachers with real-world experience.
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Introduction to Sociology
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Human is a social being and thus cannot thrive single. With this, several issues of relations and conduct show up that require special attention for smooth ride towards a dignified society. This led to the birth of an altogether new discipline termed as Sociology.
In a nutshell, Sociology basically studies human society as an interconnected whole. But here, it may be noted that an unauthentic study is not sociology, on the other hand, it is a science which demands certain rules in its observation and analysis. One of its tasks is to unravel the connection between a personal problem and a public issue.
RELATION BETWEEN PERSONAL PROBLEM AND THE PUBLIC ISSUE
It is not hard to notice how a poverty-stricken family as a whole contributes greatly to the assessment of the social structure. A homeless couple in a society has raised homelessness as a public issue which led to the operationalization of the Indira Awas Yojana from 1999-2000.
Thus, activities and troubles occurring within the character of the individual and within the range of his immediate relations with others may transcend the boundary of local environments and reach out to influence the society.
But it is interesting to note that how a society as well greatly determines the personal status of an individual. When a society is industrialized, a peasant becomes a worker; a feudal lord is liquidated or becomes a businessman. When economy goes down, people go broke and at times of war, common man is made to hold arms, a wife lives alone and a child grows up without a father.
PLURALITIES AND INEQUALITIES AMONG SOCIETIES
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