This article proposes a postmodern model called the KEY (Knowledge Empowered Youth) model for reforming low-performing schools. The KEY model incorporates components of postmodern theory and the six realms of meaning. It advocates for a plurality of perspectives, collapsing boundaries between subjects, and pursuing differences rather than conformity. The model focuses on discovering knowledge through experience, expressing meaning through language and symbols, creating beauty through cultural appreciation, making ethical decisions, and having an interconnected outlook. It aims to transform low-performing schools into learning communities that prepare students holistically and empower them for their future careers and lives.
Brief Review for Quality of Education in Institutions of Gujarat Stateijtsrd
This document summarizes a study on the quality of education in institutions in Gujarat State, India. It provides statistical data on secondary and higher education from 2007-2014. The data shows that while the number of students and institutions increased over this period, the growth in teachers was not as substantial, resulting in pupil-teacher ratios higher than the ideal of 30. The document also identifies some hurdles to improving education quality in Gujarat, including issues with self-financed institutions like lack of permanent qualified teachers and infrastructure problems, as well as challenges with implementing the semester system without sufficient support.
5E Instructional Model: Enhancing Students Academic Achievement in the Subjec...Dr.Nasir Ahmad
There are different instructional models that teachers adopted for the teaching of students different subjects. Among all those a student centered model is 5Es instructional model. This model concentrates on the engaging students, made exploration through students, explains and elaborate the learning concepts by students and then to evaluate students learning. All these 5Es provide ample space for students’ hands-on practices of the learning contents. This experimental study was conducted at primary level in the subject of General Sciences following pretest posttest equivalent group design. Two groups (control and experimental) were formed from 52 students of 5ht grade where both the groups were given same number students. The data were collected through the pretest and posttest and was analyzed through mean score, standard deviation and paired sample t test.The major findings of the study were that the overall academic achievements of experimental group taught with 5E instructional model enhanced significantly as compare to control group. The study also found significant increase indifferent aspects of cognitive domain of students’ learning; knowledge, application, comprehension and skill development abilities of experimental group taught with 5E instructional model.
Key words: 5Es instructional model, academic Achievements, Constructivist approach
Designing Fundamental Elements for Inclusive Educationijtsrd
This document discusses elements of inclusive education. It begins by defining inclusive education and special education. It describes how teachers must make arrangements to provide content to students with different abilities, including learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, etc. It discusses social participation in inclusive classrooms and ensuring students with special needs are included. It also covers curriculum modifications like adjusting, modifying or scaffolding content. The document provides tips for teachers on supporting students with auditory, visual, or intellectual impairments. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility and making individualized accommodations.
Quality Improvement in Inclusive Education for Teacher Educationijtsrd
Inclusive elite is the need of an hour that can be made possible only when there is total encompassment in education. Now inclusive education is the most executable plan of getting across of education to each. The meaning of inclusion has emerged as a result of Social justice movement in the field of disability which emphasizes that the school create an environment in which children with special needs are seen as an active member of the social continuity with competence and capability for making positive contribution Inclusive education as a concept is notion that requires school to react to the varying abilities of children. Inclusive education is a human right approach and the philosophy for attaining equity, justice and quality education for all children, especially those who have been traditionally excluded from mainstream education due to disability, ethnicity, gender or other characteristics, it is a human right approach, UNESCO has defined that it is a process of addressing and responding to the diverse needs of all scholars by raising participation in learning and reducing expulsion in and from education. In this context of education, the restructuring of school on inclusive lines is a reflection of the Social model in action. Shaikh Mateen Latif "Quality Improvement in Inclusive Education for Teacher Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46423.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/46423/quality-improvement-in-inclusive-education-for-teacher-education/shaikh-mateen-latif
Psychology of learning entrepreneurship skills: Nurturing learning styles of ...Dr.Nasir Ahmad
Objective: To investigate entrepreneurial skills of business students and their learning styles and to measure the relationship of entrepreneurial skills with students’ learning styles.
Methodology: Though co-relational survey and cluster random sampling techniques, 527 business schools students were selected from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa public sector universities. Entrepreneurial Skills Questionnaire (ESQ) and Neil Flaming VARK Learning Style Model (FSLSM) were used for data collection.
Results: The students did not develope entrepreneurial skills and majority of the students learned through auditory learning style. Positive relationship between entrepreneurial skills and tactile learning style was found (r = .239, .218, 206, .225 for which the p <.05).
Conclusion: Tactile learning style is prominent among business school students for which the schools did not provide ample opportunities.
Chalk and Talk Versus Classroom Flipping: Results of a Case Studyiosrjce
Economics instructors making use of ‘chalk and talk’ traditional method are experimenting with
intellectually stimulating teaching techniques in sync with visual, auditory and kinesthetic (VAK) and other
student learning styles thereby reorienting instruction to individual cognitive processes. It is hoped that there
would be more student engagement, interaction and success. Recent text books in economics provide scope for
trying out cutting edge techniques such as embedding more VAK components in instruction enabling ‘classroom
flipping’ instruction such that there is more critical thinking and hands-on ‘home-work’ done in class time,
more discussion and more independent learning, increasing the role of multimedia, case studies, and a
preoccupation with learning. The instructor is able to ascertain candidly and in real time what learning style is
securing desired learning outcomes with the student or what is not. A study of post-hoc data of student
outcomes of microeconomics courses that used classroom flipping showed student appreciation of teacher
efforts, but no significant improvement in results. There was not enough evidence to reject the hypothesis of
identical scores (P-value = 0.294493) for all four microeconomics classes, two of which had only ‘talk and
chalk’ and two others were fitted with computer assisted instruction to allow ‘classroom flipping.’ Overall,
larger sample sizes and more clinical precision in isolating the students’ course results could bring out
definitive if not different results, and perhaps better academic outcomes too, decreasing the gap between what is
taught and what is learnt.
Herrington, david national recommendations for deconstructing educational lea...William Kritsonis
This article proposes restructuring educational leadership courses to better address the needs of students. It suggests introducing a postmodern perspective that focuses on context and connectedness. It examines key course areas like instructional leadership, human resources, school law and finance, and recommends emphasizing skills like facilitating team learning, understanding local contexts, and eliciting overlooked perspectives to improve decision making. The goal is for future administrators to better facilitate learning environments and be skilled readers of context to serve diverse student populations.
Investigating teachers perceptions of their own practices to improve students...Lazar Stosic
This study aims to investigate teachers’ perceptions of strategies they adopt to help their learners develop their critical thinking skills and how coherent their classroom practices are with their perceptions. The study was conducted with teachers in secondary schools in Saudi Arabia. Primary data in the form of questionnaire results, classroom observation notes and interviews was gathered to attain this goal. A total of three all-male schools participated in the study with 82 teachers completing the questionnaire, and 12 teachers (four from each school) being interviewed and observed during their classroom work. The findings suggest that positing open-ended questions to the class, focusing on performance tasks, and comparing and contrasting different perspectives were the most beneficial teaching strategies to foster students’ critical thinking skills. The findings also highlight that these capabilities are affected not only by the teaching practices, but also by other factors related to the broader academic environment, such as school resources. The results of the present study may help secondary teachers to select and implement teaching strategies and consider factors that may lead to an improvement in students’ critical thinking skills. While this study focuses exclusively on teachers working in the secondary schools in Saudi Arabia, some of the findings can be potentially transferable to other similar educational contexts.
Brief Review for Quality of Education in Institutions of Gujarat Stateijtsrd
This document summarizes a study on the quality of education in institutions in Gujarat State, India. It provides statistical data on secondary and higher education from 2007-2014. The data shows that while the number of students and institutions increased over this period, the growth in teachers was not as substantial, resulting in pupil-teacher ratios higher than the ideal of 30. The document also identifies some hurdles to improving education quality in Gujarat, including issues with self-financed institutions like lack of permanent qualified teachers and infrastructure problems, as well as challenges with implementing the semester system without sufficient support.
5E Instructional Model: Enhancing Students Academic Achievement in the Subjec...Dr.Nasir Ahmad
There are different instructional models that teachers adopted for the teaching of students different subjects. Among all those a student centered model is 5Es instructional model. This model concentrates on the engaging students, made exploration through students, explains and elaborate the learning concepts by students and then to evaluate students learning. All these 5Es provide ample space for students’ hands-on practices of the learning contents. This experimental study was conducted at primary level in the subject of General Sciences following pretest posttest equivalent group design. Two groups (control and experimental) were formed from 52 students of 5ht grade where both the groups were given same number students. The data were collected through the pretest and posttest and was analyzed through mean score, standard deviation and paired sample t test.The major findings of the study were that the overall academic achievements of experimental group taught with 5E instructional model enhanced significantly as compare to control group. The study also found significant increase indifferent aspects of cognitive domain of students’ learning; knowledge, application, comprehension and skill development abilities of experimental group taught with 5E instructional model.
Key words: 5Es instructional model, academic Achievements, Constructivist approach
Designing Fundamental Elements for Inclusive Educationijtsrd
This document discusses elements of inclusive education. It begins by defining inclusive education and special education. It describes how teachers must make arrangements to provide content to students with different abilities, including learning disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, etc. It discusses social participation in inclusive classrooms and ensuring students with special needs are included. It also covers curriculum modifications like adjusting, modifying or scaffolding content. The document provides tips for teachers on supporting students with auditory, visual, or intellectual impairments. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility and making individualized accommodations.
Quality Improvement in Inclusive Education for Teacher Educationijtsrd
Inclusive elite is the need of an hour that can be made possible only when there is total encompassment in education. Now inclusive education is the most executable plan of getting across of education to each. The meaning of inclusion has emerged as a result of Social justice movement in the field of disability which emphasizes that the school create an environment in which children with special needs are seen as an active member of the social continuity with competence and capability for making positive contribution Inclusive education as a concept is notion that requires school to react to the varying abilities of children. Inclusive education is a human right approach and the philosophy for attaining equity, justice and quality education for all children, especially those who have been traditionally excluded from mainstream education due to disability, ethnicity, gender or other characteristics, it is a human right approach, UNESCO has defined that it is a process of addressing and responding to the diverse needs of all scholars by raising participation in learning and reducing expulsion in and from education. In this context of education, the restructuring of school on inclusive lines is a reflection of the Social model in action. Shaikh Mateen Latif "Quality Improvement in Inclusive Education for Teacher Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd46423.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/46423/quality-improvement-in-inclusive-education-for-teacher-education/shaikh-mateen-latif
Psychology of learning entrepreneurship skills: Nurturing learning styles of ...Dr.Nasir Ahmad
Objective: To investigate entrepreneurial skills of business students and their learning styles and to measure the relationship of entrepreneurial skills with students’ learning styles.
Methodology: Though co-relational survey and cluster random sampling techniques, 527 business schools students were selected from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa public sector universities. Entrepreneurial Skills Questionnaire (ESQ) and Neil Flaming VARK Learning Style Model (FSLSM) were used for data collection.
Results: The students did not develope entrepreneurial skills and majority of the students learned through auditory learning style. Positive relationship between entrepreneurial skills and tactile learning style was found (r = .239, .218, 206, .225 for which the p <.05).
Conclusion: Tactile learning style is prominent among business school students for which the schools did not provide ample opportunities.
Chalk and Talk Versus Classroom Flipping: Results of a Case Studyiosrjce
Economics instructors making use of ‘chalk and talk’ traditional method are experimenting with
intellectually stimulating teaching techniques in sync with visual, auditory and kinesthetic (VAK) and other
student learning styles thereby reorienting instruction to individual cognitive processes. It is hoped that there
would be more student engagement, interaction and success. Recent text books in economics provide scope for
trying out cutting edge techniques such as embedding more VAK components in instruction enabling ‘classroom
flipping’ instruction such that there is more critical thinking and hands-on ‘home-work’ done in class time,
more discussion and more independent learning, increasing the role of multimedia, case studies, and a
preoccupation with learning. The instructor is able to ascertain candidly and in real time what learning style is
securing desired learning outcomes with the student or what is not. A study of post-hoc data of student
outcomes of microeconomics courses that used classroom flipping showed student appreciation of teacher
efforts, but no significant improvement in results. There was not enough evidence to reject the hypothesis of
identical scores (P-value = 0.294493) for all four microeconomics classes, two of which had only ‘talk and
chalk’ and two others were fitted with computer assisted instruction to allow ‘classroom flipping.’ Overall,
larger sample sizes and more clinical precision in isolating the students’ course results could bring out
definitive if not different results, and perhaps better academic outcomes too, decreasing the gap between what is
taught and what is learnt.
Herrington, david national recommendations for deconstructing educational lea...William Kritsonis
This article proposes restructuring educational leadership courses to better address the needs of students. It suggests introducing a postmodern perspective that focuses on context and connectedness. It examines key course areas like instructional leadership, human resources, school law and finance, and recommends emphasizing skills like facilitating team learning, understanding local contexts, and eliciting overlooked perspectives to improve decision making. The goal is for future administrators to better facilitate learning environments and be skilled readers of context to serve diverse student populations.
Investigating teachers perceptions of their own practices to improve students...Lazar Stosic
This study aims to investigate teachers’ perceptions of strategies they adopt to help their learners develop their critical thinking skills and how coherent their classroom practices are with their perceptions. The study was conducted with teachers in secondary schools in Saudi Arabia. Primary data in the form of questionnaire results, classroom observation notes and interviews was gathered to attain this goal. A total of three all-male schools participated in the study with 82 teachers completing the questionnaire, and 12 teachers (four from each school) being interviewed and observed during their classroom work. The findings suggest that positing open-ended questions to the class, focusing on performance tasks, and comparing and contrasting different perspectives were the most beneficial teaching strategies to foster students’ critical thinking skills. The findings also highlight that these capabilities are affected not only by the teaching practices, but also by other factors related to the broader academic environment, such as school resources. The results of the present study may help secondary teachers to select and implement teaching strategies and consider factors that may lead to an improvement in students’ critical thinking skills. While this study focuses exclusively on teachers working in the secondary schools in Saudi Arabia, some of the findings can be potentially transferable to other similar educational contexts.
Schulz, joe a comparison of practical leadership skills nfeasj v34 v4 2016 William Kritsonis
William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Distinguished Alumnus, Central Washington University, College of Education and Professional Studies, Ellensburg, Washington; Invited Guest Lecturer, Oxford Round Table, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Hall of Honor, Prairie View A&M University/Member of the Texas A&M University System. Professor of Educational Leadership, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
This article is focused on an in-depth assessment of the K to 12 curriculum of the Philippine Educational system. It aimed to identify the misalignment of the teaching pedagogies as mandated by RA 10533 in the sound idea of the widely spreading concept of learner centeredness. This article is premised on the assumption that many Filipinos, including Filipino teachers are complacent on the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum not noticing the deviation of foundations to the constitutional aim of learner-centeredness. Furthermore, in an attempt to analyze the K to12 curriculum, this article comprehensively looks into the foundations and connection to learner-centeredness to provide articulation in the new curriculum. Qualitative-Content Analysis is the instrument of research to achieve the objectives of the study. There is no other participant in this study aside from the researcher in order to minimize subjectivity in the description of the content and to prevent further interwoven interpretation in the analysis. Through descriptive analysis, this article takes into account the official statements of the education department in the enumeration of fluctuations. A topical analysis across RA 10533 descriptor was qualitatively presented through MSWord. This paper reveals the strong need for the articulation in the curriculum, which calls for an in-depth review of content of curriculum.
Gamification as an Instructional Strategy in Motivating and Improving the Aca...YogeshIJTSRD
Research is a 21st century skill to develop. The learning competencies must be well taught as the basic step prior to research paper writing. However, teacher delivered factual material thru rote memorization is often tedious and boring resulting to low retention of concepts and low MPS. In this pre experimental research, gamification was used as instructional strategy to motivate the students and to increase their academic performance. One hundred thirty two 132 students from 3 intact classes of General Academic Strand GAS and 97 students from 2 intact classes of Technical Vocational and Livelihood TVL were used as the subject of the games while convenience sampling was used to select the students to give feedbacks about the strategy. Pretest posttests questions were validated by three research experts while perception questionnaire was adopted from Alfabeto 2010 to gather the students’ feedback about the strategy. Pretest was administered at the onset of 2nd grading period and 3 weeks after, the posttest was administered. Results revealed that pretest MPS of both GAS and TVL did not meet expectations with 41.54 and 38.54 respectively while after the treatment, the posttest MPS revealed outstanding with 90.69 for GAS and very satisfactory for TVL with MPS of 85.45 . T test revealed that there were significant increase in the MPS of both GAS and TVL with a p value of 0.00. Meanwhile, GAS and TVL students found gamification as very much appealing and acceptable that made the lesson easy to understand and playful activities were very much interesting resulting to active participation. TVL students found it as very much meaningful and relevant to their real life while GAS found it much relevant and provides meaningful learning. The project’s implication is of two fold first conduct seminar workshop to develop research modules incorporating games as instructional strategy. Second incorporate games in teaching research learning competencies. Jennyvi H. Papellero "Gamification as an Instructional Strategy in Motivating and Improving the Academic Performance of Students in Practical Research 2" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43737.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/43737/gamification-as-an-instructional-strategy-in-motivating-and-improving-the-academic-performance-of-students-in-practical-research-2/jennyvi-h-papellero
This article is focused on an in-depth assessment of the K to 12 curriculum of the Philippine Educational system. It aimed to identify the misalignment of the teaching pedagogies as mandated by RA 10533 in the sound idea of the widely spreading concept of learner centeredness. This article is premised on the assumption that many Filipinos, including Filipino teachers are complacent on the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum not noticing the deviation of foundations to the constitutional aim of learner-centeredness. Furthermore, in an attempt to analyze the K to12 curriculum, this article comprehensively looks into the foundations and connection to learner-centeredness to provide articulation in the new curriculum. Qualitative-Content Analysis is the instrument of research to achieve the objectives of the study. There is no other participant in this study aside from the researcher in order to minimize subjectivity in the description of the content and to prevent further interwoven interpretation in the analysis. Through descriptive analysis, this article takes into account the official statements of the education department in the enumeration of fluctuations. A topical analysis across RA 10533 descriptor was qualitatively presented through MSWord. This paper reveals the strong need for the articulation in the curriculum, which calls for an in-depth review of content of curriculum.
Curriculum Content and the Issue of Relevance in the 21st Century ClassroomSubmissionResearchpa
The need to make curriculum content relevant so that learners can apply what they learned in school upon graduation, has been emphasized. Issues bothering on curriculum content, philosophy of pragmatism, 21st-century classroom, and relevance have been highlighted in this paper. It was recommended that: All stakeholders in education - teachers, school administrators, the government should adapt to changes that the 21st Century presents particularly in the area of technological advancements; For the fact that knowledge can quickly become obsolete in this era, learners should be equipped with problem-solving skills so that they will be able to face a contemporary problem; Curriculum content should be made relevant to the extent that what learners learn will be useful to them in their day-to-day activities. by Marilyn U. Ochoma 2020. Curriculum Content and the Issue of Relevance in the 21st Century Classroom. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 9 (Sep. 2020), 158-164. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i9.611. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/611/584 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/611
Bringing an entrepreneurial focus in sustainability education enanpad 2018Roberto Rivas Hermann
This is a presentation of the paper Hermann and Bossle (2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119038
Presentation by Marilia Bonzanini Bossle at the ENANPAD conference 2018
Research is a movement, a movement from the known to unknown. It is actually a voyage of discovery. In short, the search for knowledge through objective and systematic method of finding solution to a problem is research. When research is seen as a process carried on by people, question can be asked, such as where do research topics come from Where is research come Why does research Who uses research How it is shared How it is funded Research is an academic activity in all the disciplines including teacher .education. The aim of this paper is to highlights the status, areas, research themes, Financial support for research and publication of research report. V. Manikandan | Dr. V. Ambedkar "Research in Teacher Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd39983.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/39983/research-in-teacher-education/v-manikandan
Inclusive education involving disable students has been applied in several countries including Asian countries. Nevertheless, teachers’ efficacy in implementing inclusive education remains out of sight. This study aims to review systematically the role of teachers’ efficacy in an inclusive education (IE) setting taking place in several Asian countries, particularly in developing countries. The search of e-literature was conducted to identify full-English peer-reviewed articles published since 2004 concerning on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in inclusive programs/schools. The electronic database used were: PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Science Direct, SSCI, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. There were two studies identified using inclusive and exclusive selection criteria in this review. Teachers’ teaching efficacy in inclusive education (IE) in Indonesia and Bangladesh as developing countries in Asia–including efficacy in use inclusive instruction, efficacy in managing behavior, and efficacy in collaboration–was categorized in a good condition although there were small participant in categorize had been used (N=1623 Bangladesh teacher; N=101 Indonesian teacher). Improving the measurement and research on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in an inclusive program/school will require greater investment in arranging several inclusive teachers’ professionalism enhancement and the increase in the number of disable students acquiring their education rights.
Pedagogy and Capacity Building: Critical Components of NonFormal Educationiosrjce
While education is widely considered to be an imperative for employability, it is increasingly evident
that the problem of functional literacy and employability particularly in developing countries, need to be
addressed by the creation of a flexible education system. As academic streams have diversified into formal
education, non-formal education, adult education, continuing education, executive education, and vocational
education/ workforce retraining, the pedagogy of adult education in determining the extent of need and offering
specific programmes has intensified. The NFE system with emphasis on vocational training is gaining
significance as an alternative to basic academic education. The most important function of new educational
approaches is to establish linkages between learning outcomes from different contexts, levels and institutions. It
is the level of competence attained by the individual that is recognized, not how or where this competence was
acquired. This further necessitates that non-formal adult education institutes require a system of validation of
prior experience or education. The challenges of this endeavour may be addressed by suitable capacity training
programmes.
Collaborative Innovation-Based General Elementary School Teachers Traininginventionjournals
Based on the analysis of necessity of all-disciplined primary teachers, this paper examines the connotation of the collaborative innovation, and then it introduces the collaborative innovation of general elementary school teachers. Finally, it discusses about the training based on collaborative innovation of primary school general teachers
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Kerala School Curriculum 2013 for higher secondary education. It discusses how curriculum reforms in Kerala have been influenced by national reports and policies. It outlines the chief characteristics of the 2013 curriculum, which include being learner-centered, activity-based, and focusing on skills, values, and continuous evaluation. The curriculum aims to provide internationally accepted teaching models and ensure students are equipped to face contemporary challenges as knowledge society members.
This document discusses a framework for human resource management in education for the 21st century. It will involve evolving new approaches for recruiting and retaining highly qualified employees. A key part of this new framework is managing change, as changes in one area can impact other areas. The document reviews research on factors that impact employee retention such as teacher preparation programs, induction/mentoring programs, state strategies, compensation, and working conditions. Research shows these factors can positively influence retention rates.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of students from high school, who are the current generation Z, about the accounting profession. This study uses questionnaires that are shared online with data processing using factor analysis and one way ANOVA different tests. The comparison test was done between indicators of grade, major, school type, as well as variables, which include structure, precision, solitary, interest, and remaining variables. The interest in the accounting profession is found in social students (from high schools) and business administration students (from vocational schools). Other results also show that students in Private Vocational and Public High Schools have the most significant potential to be interested in the accounting profession. This research is limited to different test methods. Future studies can conduct a causal analysis of the factors that influence the choice of students in choosing the accounting profession. This research contributes to the investigation of students' perceptions of the accounting profession, which was conducted for the first time in Indonesia, especially in secondary schools in East Java.
Students’ Engagement in Scientific Approach Based Learning and Its Effect on ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) is an open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of research & method in education. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced research & method in education concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
This document discusses issues, challenges, and suggestions related to higher education in India. It notes that while India has developed a large higher education system since independence, it still faces problems in areas like quality, inclusion, and resources. The document reviews literature on holistic education and experiential learning approaches. It recommends that higher education adopt experiential learning, address societal issues like gender inequality, improve teacher-student relationships, use technology effectively, and focus on quality and industry connections. Suggestions include moving toward a learning society, improving incentives for teachers, using innovative practices, mobilizing more resources, and adopting student-centered dynamic teaching methods.
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982 (www.nationalforum.com) is a group of national and international refereed journals. NFJ publishes articles on colleges, universities and schools; management, business and administration; academic scholarship, multicultural issues; schooling; special education; counseling and addiction, international issues; education; organizational theory and behavior; educational leadership and supervision; action and applied research; teacher education; race, gender, society; public school law; philosophy and history; psychology, and much more. Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief.
Mathematics is essential to everyday life. Nature demonstrates many mathematical concepts. A curriculum framework defines learning standards and outcomes for students. Study groups regularly meet to discuss shared fields of study in educational and professional settings. This document discusses curriculum frameworks in India including the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF), and also describes some study groups like the School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) and Nuffield Mathematics Project (NMP).
Measuring Software: From Data to Actionable KnowledgeRadu Marinescu
Presented at SAM 2015 (2nd International Workshop on Software Architecture and Metrics): http://www.sei.cmu.edu/community/sam2015/speakers/
Nowadays we have tools that compute a myriad of metrics and throw at us thousands of warnings. Managers are gazing ecstatically at complex dashboards full of complex and vividly colored charts and trend lines. Sophisticated "technical debt calculators" are converting, with great boldness, internal quality issues to scary financial figures. With such an impressive arsenal of methodologies, techniques, and tools, software projects should be under full control. Except they are not! Often, metrics leave us clueless on how to improve the quality of our software; even worse, following blindly the goal of fixing some metric values usually leads to a degradation of a system's quality. In this talk, I will share some of the practical lessons learned on how to use software metrics to actually improve a system's design. I will also discuss the need to find new ways of correlating the various sources of information about a project, in order to move from raw data to insightful knowledge that can lead to real improvement actions.
Egbe, rachel ten things to consider when developing a survey or assessment in...William Kritsonis
This article provides guidelines for developing effective survey instruments for research purposes. It recommends keeping surveys short (1-2 pages), establishing clear goals for the survey, and determining an appropriate sample to survey. The article outlines 10 key things to consider, such as including "don't know" options, sequencing questions logically, and using a variety of question types like multiple choice, open-ended, and rating scales. Following these tips can help researchers efficiently gather accurate data through surveys to inform decision-making.
Get the most out of your LinkedIn Profile for Digital Enterprise ProgramRhys Moult
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LinkedIn is growing by 30000 Australians every week. Connect your social media services. Tweet from linkedIn. Get a LinkedIn company page.
Schulz, joe a comparison of practical leadership skills nfeasj v34 v4 2016 William Kritsonis
William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982). Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Distinguished Alumnus, Central Washington University, College of Education and Professional Studies, Ellensburg, Washington; Invited Guest Lecturer, Oxford Round Table, University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Hall of Honor, Prairie View A&M University/Member of the Texas A&M University System. Professor of Educational Leadership, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
This article is focused on an in-depth assessment of the K to 12 curriculum of the Philippine Educational system. It aimed to identify the misalignment of the teaching pedagogies as mandated by RA 10533 in the sound idea of the widely spreading concept of learner centeredness. This article is premised on the assumption that many Filipinos, including Filipino teachers are complacent on the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum not noticing the deviation of foundations to the constitutional aim of learner-centeredness. Furthermore, in an attempt to analyze the K to12 curriculum, this article comprehensively looks into the foundations and connection to learner-centeredness to provide articulation in the new curriculum. Qualitative-Content Analysis is the instrument of research to achieve the objectives of the study. There is no other participant in this study aside from the researcher in order to minimize subjectivity in the description of the content and to prevent further interwoven interpretation in the analysis. Through descriptive analysis, this article takes into account the official statements of the education department in the enumeration of fluctuations. A topical analysis across RA 10533 descriptor was qualitatively presented through MSWord. This paper reveals the strong need for the articulation in the curriculum, which calls for an in-depth review of content of curriculum.
Gamification as an Instructional Strategy in Motivating and Improving the Aca...YogeshIJTSRD
Research is a 21st century skill to develop. The learning competencies must be well taught as the basic step prior to research paper writing. However, teacher delivered factual material thru rote memorization is often tedious and boring resulting to low retention of concepts and low MPS. In this pre experimental research, gamification was used as instructional strategy to motivate the students and to increase their academic performance. One hundred thirty two 132 students from 3 intact classes of General Academic Strand GAS and 97 students from 2 intact classes of Technical Vocational and Livelihood TVL were used as the subject of the games while convenience sampling was used to select the students to give feedbacks about the strategy. Pretest posttests questions were validated by three research experts while perception questionnaire was adopted from Alfabeto 2010 to gather the students’ feedback about the strategy. Pretest was administered at the onset of 2nd grading period and 3 weeks after, the posttest was administered. Results revealed that pretest MPS of both GAS and TVL did not meet expectations with 41.54 and 38.54 respectively while after the treatment, the posttest MPS revealed outstanding with 90.69 for GAS and very satisfactory for TVL with MPS of 85.45 . T test revealed that there were significant increase in the MPS of both GAS and TVL with a p value of 0.00. Meanwhile, GAS and TVL students found gamification as very much appealing and acceptable that made the lesson easy to understand and playful activities were very much interesting resulting to active participation. TVL students found it as very much meaningful and relevant to their real life while GAS found it much relevant and provides meaningful learning. The project’s implication is of two fold first conduct seminar workshop to develop research modules incorporating games as instructional strategy. Second incorporate games in teaching research learning competencies. Jennyvi H. Papellero "Gamification as an Instructional Strategy in Motivating and Improving the Academic Performance of Students in Practical Research 2" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43737.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/43737/gamification-as-an-instructional-strategy-in-motivating-and-improving-the-academic-performance-of-students-in-practical-research-2/jennyvi-h-papellero
This article is focused on an in-depth assessment of the K to 12 curriculum of the Philippine Educational system. It aimed to identify the misalignment of the teaching pedagogies as mandated by RA 10533 in the sound idea of the widely spreading concept of learner centeredness. This article is premised on the assumption that many Filipinos, including Filipino teachers are complacent on the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum not noticing the deviation of foundations to the constitutional aim of learner-centeredness. Furthermore, in an attempt to analyze the K to12 curriculum, this article comprehensively looks into the foundations and connection to learner-centeredness to provide articulation in the new curriculum. Qualitative-Content Analysis is the instrument of research to achieve the objectives of the study. There is no other participant in this study aside from the researcher in order to minimize subjectivity in the description of the content and to prevent further interwoven interpretation in the analysis. Through descriptive analysis, this article takes into account the official statements of the education department in the enumeration of fluctuations. A topical analysis across RA 10533 descriptor was qualitatively presented through MSWord. This paper reveals the strong need for the articulation in the curriculum, which calls for an in-depth review of content of curriculum.
Curriculum Content and the Issue of Relevance in the 21st Century ClassroomSubmissionResearchpa
The need to make curriculum content relevant so that learners can apply what they learned in school upon graduation, has been emphasized. Issues bothering on curriculum content, philosophy of pragmatism, 21st-century classroom, and relevance have been highlighted in this paper. It was recommended that: All stakeholders in education - teachers, school administrators, the government should adapt to changes that the 21st Century presents particularly in the area of technological advancements; For the fact that knowledge can quickly become obsolete in this era, learners should be equipped with problem-solving skills so that they will be able to face a contemporary problem; Curriculum content should be made relevant to the extent that what learners learn will be useful to them in their day-to-day activities. by Marilyn U. Ochoma 2020. Curriculum Content and the Issue of Relevance in the 21st Century Classroom. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 9 (Sep. 2020), 158-164. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i9.611. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/611/584 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/611
Bringing an entrepreneurial focus in sustainability education enanpad 2018Roberto Rivas Hermann
This is a presentation of the paper Hermann and Bossle (2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119038
Presentation by Marilia Bonzanini Bossle at the ENANPAD conference 2018
Research is a movement, a movement from the known to unknown. It is actually a voyage of discovery. In short, the search for knowledge through objective and systematic method of finding solution to a problem is research. When research is seen as a process carried on by people, question can be asked, such as where do research topics come from Where is research come Why does research Who uses research How it is shared How it is funded Research is an academic activity in all the disciplines including teacher .education. The aim of this paper is to highlights the status, areas, research themes, Financial support for research and publication of research report. V. Manikandan | Dr. V. Ambedkar "Research in Teacher Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd39983.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/39983/research-in-teacher-education/v-manikandan
Inclusive education involving disable students has been applied in several countries including Asian countries. Nevertheless, teachers’ efficacy in implementing inclusive education remains out of sight. This study aims to review systematically the role of teachers’ efficacy in an inclusive education (IE) setting taking place in several Asian countries, particularly in developing countries. The search of e-literature was conducted to identify full-English peer-reviewed articles published since 2004 concerning on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in inclusive programs/schools. The electronic database used were: PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Science Direct, SSCI, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. There were two studies identified using inclusive and exclusive selection criteria in this review. Teachers’ teaching efficacy in inclusive education (IE) in Indonesia and Bangladesh as developing countries in Asia–including efficacy in use inclusive instruction, efficacy in managing behavior, and efficacy in collaboration–was categorized in a good condition although there were small participant in categorize had been used (N=1623 Bangladesh teacher; N=101 Indonesian teacher). Improving the measurement and research on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in an inclusive program/school will require greater investment in arranging several inclusive teachers’ professionalism enhancement and the increase in the number of disable students acquiring their education rights.
Pedagogy and Capacity Building: Critical Components of NonFormal Educationiosrjce
While education is widely considered to be an imperative for employability, it is increasingly evident
that the problem of functional literacy and employability particularly in developing countries, need to be
addressed by the creation of a flexible education system. As academic streams have diversified into formal
education, non-formal education, adult education, continuing education, executive education, and vocational
education/ workforce retraining, the pedagogy of adult education in determining the extent of need and offering
specific programmes has intensified. The NFE system with emphasis on vocational training is gaining
significance as an alternative to basic academic education. The most important function of new educational
approaches is to establish linkages between learning outcomes from different contexts, levels and institutions. It
is the level of competence attained by the individual that is recognized, not how or where this competence was
acquired. This further necessitates that non-formal adult education institutes require a system of validation of
prior experience or education. The challenges of this endeavour may be addressed by suitable capacity training
programmes.
Collaborative Innovation-Based General Elementary School Teachers Traininginventionjournals
Based on the analysis of necessity of all-disciplined primary teachers, this paper examines the connotation of the collaborative innovation, and then it introduces the collaborative innovation of general elementary school teachers. Finally, it discusses about the training based on collaborative innovation of primary school general teachers
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Kerala School Curriculum 2013 for higher secondary education. It discusses how curriculum reforms in Kerala have been influenced by national reports and policies. It outlines the chief characteristics of the 2013 curriculum, which include being learner-centered, activity-based, and focusing on skills, values, and continuous evaluation. The curriculum aims to provide internationally accepted teaching models and ensure students are equipped to face contemporary challenges as knowledge society members.
This document discusses a framework for human resource management in education for the 21st century. It will involve evolving new approaches for recruiting and retaining highly qualified employees. A key part of this new framework is managing change, as changes in one area can impact other areas. The document reviews research on factors that impact employee retention such as teacher preparation programs, induction/mentoring programs, state strategies, compensation, and working conditions. Research shows these factors can positively influence retention rates.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of students from high school, who are the current generation Z, about the accounting profession. This study uses questionnaires that are shared online with data processing using factor analysis and one way ANOVA different tests. The comparison test was done between indicators of grade, major, school type, as well as variables, which include structure, precision, solitary, interest, and remaining variables. The interest in the accounting profession is found in social students (from high schools) and business administration students (from vocational schools). Other results also show that students in Private Vocational and Public High Schools have the most significant potential to be interested in the accounting profession. This research is limited to different test methods. Future studies can conduct a causal analysis of the factors that influence the choice of students in choosing the accounting profession. This research contributes to the investigation of students' perceptions of the accounting profession, which was conducted for the first time in Indonesia, especially in secondary schools in East Java.
Students’ Engagement in Scientific Approach Based Learning and Its Effect on ...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) is an open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of research & method in education. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on advanced research & method in education concepts and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
This document discusses issues, challenges, and suggestions related to higher education in India. It notes that while India has developed a large higher education system since independence, it still faces problems in areas like quality, inclusion, and resources. The document reviews literature on holistic education and experiential learning approaches. It recommends that higher education adopt experiential learning, address societal issues like gender inequality, improve teacher-student relationships, use technology effectively, and focus on quality and industry connections. Suggestions include moving toward a learning society, improving incentives for teachers, using innovative practices, mobilizing more resources, and adopting student-centered dynamic teaching methods.
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Founded 1982 (www.nationalforum.com) is a group of national and international refereed journals. NFJ publishes articles on colleges, universities and schools; management, business and administration; academic scholarship, multicultural issues; schooling; special education; counseling and addiction, international issues; education; organizational theory and behavior; educational leadership and supervision; action and applied research; teacher education; race, gender, society; public school law; philosophy and history; psychology, and much more. Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief.
Mathematics is essential to everyday life. Nature demonstrates many mathematical concepts. A curriculum framework defines learning standards and outcomes for students. Study groups regularly meet to discuss shared fields of study in educational and professional settings. This document discusses curriculum frameworks in India including the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF), and also describes some study groups like the School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG) and Nuffield Mathematics Project (NMP).
Measuring Software: From Data to Actionable KnowledgeRadu Marinescu
Presented at SAM 2015 (2nd International Workshop on Software Architecture and Metrics): http://www.sei.cmu.edu/community/sam2015/speakers/
Nowadays we have tools that compute a myriad of metrics and throw at us thousands of warnings. Managers are gazing ecstatically at complex dashboards full of complex and vividly colored charts and trend lines. Sophisticated "technical debt calculators" are converting, with great boldness, internal quality issues to scary financial figures. With such an impressive arsenal of methodologies, techniques, and tools, software projects should be under full control. Except they are not! Often, metrics leave us clueless on how to improve the quality of our software; even worse, following blindly the goal of fixing some metric values usually leads to a degradation of a system's quality. In this talk, I will share some of the practical lessons learned on how to use software metrics to actually improve a system's design. I will also discuss the need to find new ways of correlating the various sources of information about a project, in order to move from raw data to insightful knowledge that can lead to real improvement actions.
Egbe, rachel ten things to consider when developing a survey or assessment in...William Kritsonis
This article provides guidelines for developing effective survey instruments for research purposes. It recommends keeping surveys short (1-2 pages), establishing clear goals for the survey, and determining an appropriate sample to survey. The article outlines 10 key things to consider, such as including "don't know" options, sequencing questions logically, and using a variety of question types like multiple choice, open-ended, and rating scales. Following these tips can help researchers efficiently gather accurate data through surveys to inform decision-making.
Get the most out of your LinkedIn Profile for Digital Enterprise ProgramRhys Moult
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This study investigated the effects of individual counseling using Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) and Client-Centered Approach (CCA) on the social adjustment of registered widows in Rivers State, Nigeria. 60 widows were assigned to 3 experimental groups that received either RET, CCA, or a combination of RET/CCA counseling, and 1 control group. Counseling lasted 12 weeks. Results found that the experimental groups showed significantly improved social adjustment compared to the control group based on pre-test and post-test scores. RET counseling was the most effective approach at enhancing social adjustment among the widows. The study concluded that individual counseling can effectively help remedy social adjustment issues for widows.
Apple has made excellent use of the network economy through its interoperable products like iTunes, benefiting from increased users and content. Kelly's Laws of Plentitude and Allegiance helped drive iTunes' and Apple's exponential growth, as more users and loyalty bred more users, rather than lower prices reducing demand. The success of the App Store, modeled after iTunes, showed Apple's ability to instantly scale new platforms.
This document discusses the impact of high-stakes testing on English Language Learners (ELLs) in major urban high schools in Texas. It analyzes issues and challenges faced by ELLs under standardized testing policies. Quantitative data will be gathered from 10 high schools, and qualitative data from an online questionnaire on respondents' views of how standardized tests impact ELLs. Both positive and negative consequences, or "washback effects", of assessments on ELLs and other stakeholders will be examined.
The document provides 5 activities to help users maximize their LinkedIn profile and connections: 1) Log in and connect by searching for connections, recommendations, and email contacts; 2) Enhance your profile by editing fields and adding skills and a photo; 3) Join groups and contribute by posting, commenting, or sharing; 4) Share external content by posting blog links or client pages; 5) Merge duplicate accounts by following LinkedIn's password and account merging instructions. The overarching goal is to take advantage of the 150 million LinkedIn users and growing network.
Jedlicka, keith the persistence of teacher under utilitzatrion of computer te...William Kritsonis
This document discusses the persistent underutilization of computer technologies in classrooms despite investments in infrastructure and training. Some key reasons for this include the lack of time for teachers to learn new technologies and develop technology-integrated lessons, insufficient access to up-to-date hardware and software in classrooms, and lack of ongoing technical support and professional development for teachers. Standardized testing pressures also discourage teachers from spending class time on technological approaches not directly related to test content. Overcoming these barriers, such as providing dedicated time and support for teachers, is necessary to increase effective educational technology integration.
Este documento presenta información sobre dos editoriales académicas, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) y University of Chicago Press. PNAS es la revista oficial de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias de EE. UU. que cubre ampliamente las ciencias biológicas, físicas y sociales. University of Chicago Press es una de las editoriales más grandes y antiguas en humanidades y ciencias sociales en EE. UU. El documento también incluye detalles sobre suscripciones, áreas temáticas, tarifas y contacto.
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1. The document announces the 1st European Career Days to take place in Katowice on October 10-11, 2008 and in Warsaw at the EXPO XXI Centre on October 24-25, 2008.
2. It lists the media partners promoting the career fair, including the largest Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza and technical journal Przegląd Techniczny, as well as the magazine Praca i Życie za Granicą about foreign employment.
3. Details are provided on the advertisements and articles to be placed in these media partners to promote the career fair events.
Teoria gneratora energii z czasu - Time energy generator theoryveryfikator
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Blackbourn,two unique organizational communication systems blackbourn-done focusWilliam Kritsonis
Two unique organizational communication systems are described that were designed to facilitate feedback and continuous improvement. The "Who has the Dean's Ear?" suggestion box at a university's School of Education received an average of 60 submissions per month over four years. The "Express to the Top" program at a local business encouraged employee feedback and suggestions to improve communication and performance. Both systems provided a simple, novel way for internal and external stakeholders to give input and received a personal response, which helped generate ongoing participation. The article recommends such feedback systems as models for enhancing organizational communication and service.
Dr. William Kritsonis, National FORUM Journals, www.nationalforum.comWilliam Kritsonis
This document summarizes a paper about transformational leadership in 21st century schools. It discusses how traditional leadership models focus on technical and rational approaches that do not account for organizational factors impacting outcomes. Transformational leadership uses cultural capital through acquired knowledge and social capital via relationships and networks to create a transferable leadership model. 21st century schools aim to prepare students holistically through specialized curriculum, pedagogy, proficiency, multicultural literacy and performance. Effective leadership in these schools requires distributed and developmental approaches that transform culture and the instructional core.
This is created by our students and is a slideshow of our Y8 Camp to Camp Bentzon for 2008. The students who produced this are from Tamaki Intermediate, Auckland, New Zealand. Our blogpage is tamakitoday.blogspot.com - your more than welcome to come and check it out!
Education Systems At Global Education Landscape: Top 9 Similarities And Diffe...Future Education Magazine
Similarities in education systems: 1. Core Subjects and Curriculum 2. Formal Structure 3. Certified Teachers Differences in education systems: 1. Philosophical Approach 2. Grading Systems 3. Length of School Year and School Days
Herrington, david national recommendations for deconstructing educational lea...William Kritsonis
This article proposes restructuring educational leadership courses to better address the needs of students. It suggests introducing a postmodern perspective that focuses on context and connectedness. It examines key course areas like instructional leadership, human resources, school law and finance, and recommends emphasizing skills like facilitating team learning, understanding local contexts, and using data to address achievement gaps among student populations. The goal is to help future administrators better understand and support all students through collaboration with teachers, families and communities.
The document provides an overview of evolving learning space typologies in education, workplaces and other emerging contexts. It discusses three key areas:
1) Educational spaces - Examines how educational institutions are facilitating learning through new pedagogical approaches like project-based learning, rescheduling learning periods, and widening teaching methods. Case studies of innovative schools are provided.
2) Workspaces - Explores how workplaces are designing learning spaces to support continual learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Examples of co-working spaces that foster learning among solopreneurs and startups are discussed.
3) Emerging contexts - Briefly mentions unconventional learning spaces emerging outside of traditional institutions, like makers
The document discusses the need to redefine higher education in light of globalization. It argues that higher education must develop critical thinking and creativity in students, foster interdisciplinary learning, and emphasize practical skills through industry partnerships. Reforms are needed such as revising curricula to be more interdisciplinary, career-oriented, and responsive to local needs. Teaching methods should shift from traditional content coverage to developing students' thinking abilities and encouraging self-directed learning. Quality in higher education depends on continually improving teaching processes based on learning outcomes.
A Holistic Approach To Learning And Teaching Interaction Factors In The Deve...Lisa Garcia
This document summarizes the Holistic Approach to Learning and Teaching Interaction (HALTI), which was developed over 9 years by the author through reflective teaching practice. HALTI aims to develop students as critical, confident, independent learners by making learning a process of self-improvement within a social context. It recognizes students as individuals with personal needs and invokes Personal Construct Theory to understand students' perspectives and help them take ownership of knowledge. The approach involves 5 aspects of interaction designed to motivate students and develop critical thinking skills. Evidence shows HALTI improves student engagement, progression and satisfaction.
This document discusses how postmodernism can positively impact educational leadership, reform, and change in schools. It addresses several key ideas:
1. Postmodernism challenges conventions and embraces leadership dedicated to just, equitable schools that are places of possibility rather than preservers of the status quo.
2. A postmodern approach considers learning and instruction as part of a complete process, recognizing that no single teaching style appeals to all students.
3. Schools should be seen as thriving centers of diversity rather than run like businesses, with students constructing knowledge authentically in a way that allows critical thinking.
4. The focus shifts from a teacher-centered classroom to a more student-centered environment where students generate knowledge rather
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Educational PhilosophyWilliam Kritsonis
This document discusses Ayn Rand's objectivist philosophy and how it relates to educational leadership. It examines Rand's view of man as a heroic being who pursues his own happiness through productive achievement and reason.
Epistemologically, Rand believed that human beings are able to know reality and that one's own happiness is the moral purpose of life. Metaphysically, her concept of ethics examines whether moral values are objective truths or human conventions.
Rand argued that morality guides one's choices and life course. While her "Virtue of Selfishness" is criticized by some, it does address important questions about life. Her view that ethics involves discovering the nature of moral values could provide some relevance to roles and responsibilities
The document discusses the key competencies outlined in the New Zealand curriculum and how they can enable pedagogical shift and prepare students for the 21st century. It provides context on how the competencies are viewed globally and nationally. It also discusses how developing competencies requires a whole-school approach and professional learning communities to support teachers.
Ivy, adam the challenge of building professional learning communitiesWilliam Kritsonis
This article provides an overview of professional learning communities (PLCs), outlining both the challenges and benefits. It discusses how to develop a PLC by establishing collaborative teams focused on student learning and results. Examples show how PLCs have boosted student achievement at various schools by ensuring all students learn through common assessments, data analysis, and intervention programs. The article concludes that addressing any apprehension or resistance upfront is important for a successful PLC implementation.
10 Effective Strategies To Close The Achievement Gap In Education | Future Ed...Future Education Magazine
Here are 10 strategies to close the achievement gap in education: 1. Early Childhood Education Initiatives 2. Targeted Support for At-Risk Students 3. Professional Development for Educators 4. Robust Data Collection and Analysis 5. Community Involvement and Engagement
Mc carty, darla shared leadership nfeasj v32 n4 2014William Kritsonis
NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS are a group of national and international refereed, blind-reviewed academic journals. NFJ publishes articles academic intellectual diversity, multicultural issues, management, business, administration, issues focusing on colleges, universities, and schools, all aspects of schooling, special education, counseling and addiction, international issues of education, organizational behavior, theory and development, and much more. DR. WILLIAM ALLAN KRITSONIS is Editor-in-Chief (Since 1982). See: www.nationalforum.com
This document discusses two educational models - professional learning communities (PLCs) and constructivism. PLCs involve collaborative groups of teachers working toward common goals through sharing knowledge and reflecting on practices. Constructivism is based on the idea that students learn best when they can connect new information to prior knowledge and experiences. The document also examines factors like economics, leadership, social capital, and parental involvement that can impact schools and student achievement. It proposes an educational model centered around technology, PLCs, high expectations, communication, and using data to improve teaching and learning.
"Roles and Functions of Educational Technology in the 21st Century Education" Jennelyn Tambayag
The document outlines 10 important functions of educational technology in 21st century education: 1) improving teaching methods, 2) analyzing the teaching-learning process, 3) improving learning outcomes, 4) enhancing educational goals, 5) training teachers, 6) developing curricula, 7) developing teaching-learning materials, 8) utilizing teaching-learning strategies, 9) developing audio-visual aids, and 10) helping with overall improvement and meeting community needs. Educational technology aims to optimize the educational system and prepare students for success in today's world.
The document discusses the educational platform and principles of supervision for a school administrator. It emphasizes that an educational platform comprises the beliefs, values, and attitudes that provide a foundation for educational practice. Explicit examination of individual platforms can strengthen collaboration and create a shared vision within a school. As a supervisor, the key responsibilities are providing support to enable all students and staff to be successful, setting a positive tone through transparent communication and respect, and facilitating collaboration to continuously improve standards of teaching and learning. The goal of supervision is to equip personnel to address problems and help the school evolve in a direction decided through collegial participation.
Shaping Futures: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Transformative Role of Sc...mansurali2343
Embarking on a profound exploration, this article delves into the multifaceted landscape of schools, deciphering their pivotal role in shaping the futures of the next generation. Beyond mere institutions, schools serve as catalysts for transformation, fostering not only academic knowledge but also essential life skills and character development.
This document discusses pedagogies for developing 21st century skills. It argues that traditional lecture-based models are ineffective for teaching skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. Effective pedagogies engage learners through real-world experiences, collaboration, and opportunities to apply knowledge. These include personalized learning, collaborative learning, and informal learning. The document outlines an overall vision for 21st century pedagogy based on personalization, participation, and productivity. It emphasizes learning through authentic contexts, projects, and problem solving. Quality education requires competent teachers using active pedagogies. Participatory learning through social media can foster connection, collaboration, and knowledge building among learners.
Alex Torrez & William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Article: National Impact for Pre...William Kritsonis
Alex Torrez & William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Article: National Impact for Pre-Implementation of Smaller Learning Communities - Published in the NATIONAL FORUM: NATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PUBLISHING AND MENTORING DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH, 5(1) 2008.
Currently (2011), Alex Torrez is Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Clear Creek Independent School District, Houston, Texas.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis is a Professor (Tenured) and teaches in the PhD Program in Educational Leadership at PVAMU/Member of the Texas A&M University System.
The document discusses three crucial pre-implementation principles for maximizing the success of Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) in large high schools: 1) Establishing a clear understanding of the need for SLCs among educators and staff, 2) Committing to a sustained plan for relevant professional learning on SLCs, and 3) Establishing foundations for effective professional learning communities. The absence of any of these principles during the pre-implementation phase can seriously impact the success of the SLC model. Professional learning topics like interdisciplinary teaching and building student support systems are also outlined.
Similar to Postmodernism patton, margaret curette a n ationally recommended postmodern makeover of low performing schools (20)
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
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Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
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Postmodernism patton, margaret curette a n ationally recommended postmodern makeover of low performing schools
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VOLUME 26, NUMBER 4, 2008
The KEY: A Nationally Recommended Postmodern
Makeover of Low-Performing Schools
Based in the Realms of Meaning
Margaret Curette Patton
PhD Student in Educational Leadership
The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
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ABSTRACT
The need to makeover low-performing schools is urgent! Educational reports show
that specific student populations are consistently low-performing academically. A
postmodern model of school reform integrated with the realms of meaning will
assist to close the educational gap in schools and society. According to postmodern
guru, Fenwick English (2003), perspectives enable individuals to construct truths
that may be tested through logic and intuition and modified over and over again,
hence continued learning and understanding.
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Introduction
Imagine a school where economically challenged populations and low academic
performance are not synonymous. A school where all students exceed academic
expectations in preparation for post secondary instruction; a school where all students are
taught as if they were gifted and talented; a school where all teachers are passionate and
purposeful; a school where students are well rounded in enrichment opportunities,
independent research, problem solving, conflict resolution, science, math, art, music, and
foreign languages; a school where all stakeholders are a part of the learning community
where collaboration is the key to decision making and instruction; a school that is safe,
inviting, and caring; a school where teachers are happy to have other teachers or
administrators visit their classroom to observe instruction; a school where the last row of
seats are empty during professional development sessions; a school where enhancing
student learning is the primary focus of team meetings, and best practices for enhancing
instruction is the hot topic; a school not categorized by the ethnicity or socio-economic
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makeup of the student body; a school where students become career minded from
kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Purpose of the Article
The purpose of this article is to share the KEY (Knowledge Empowered Youth)
model for reforming low-performing schools using several key components of
postmodern theory coupled with the six realms of meaning. The KEY model can be
adapted to fit several educational settings. The example used in this article will include a
school-to-work integration type format.
Fenwich English (2003) summarized the work of several postmodernists where a
comparison was made between modernity and postmodernity. Several areas are salient
for the purposes of the reform model. In a postmodern approach plurality is practiced vs.
conformity; collapse of boundaries vs. erection of boundaries; non-hierarchical vs.
hierarchy/subordination; and pursuit of differences vs. suppression of differences.
Similar to curriculum development suggestions in William Kritsonis’ book, Ways of
Knowing through the Realms of Meaning (2007), this reform model is planned so as to
“counteract destructive skepticism, depersonalization and fragmentation, overabundance,
and transience” (p. 10).
Dr. Kritsonis (2007) shares that there are six fundamental patterns of meaning to a
well-rounded individual: use of speech, symbol, and gesture (symbolics), factually well
informed (empirics), capable of creating and appreciating objects of esthetic significance
(esthetics), endowed with a rich and disciplined life in relation to self and others
(synnoetics), able to make wise decisions and to judge between right and wrong (ethics),
and possessed of an integral outlook (synoptics).
Discovering Knowledge (Empirics) and
Expressing Meaning (Symbolics) through Plurality
The apprenticeship based program where students and teachers are immersed into
real-world/school based corporations like financial institutions, retail stores, graphic
design, and video production will be used as an example to share a suggested route to
school reform by meeting the requirements of education policy supported by career
exploration all based on the needs of students. Exposure to extensive learning options for
school and society allows students to express themselves via experience and reflective
self-awareness. According to Kritsonis (2007), a student’s use of speech, symbols, and
gestures ensures their understanding.
The leadership department focuses on providing on-going training to leaders of
learning and those students and teachers who aspire to be leaders. It emphasizes the need
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for good communication. Formal language is used throughout the day by the staff and is
expected from the students. Students are not allowed to speak in slang during school
hours and are taught how to “code switch” depending on their surroundings and purpose
of conversation. All leaders must be able to communicate clearly and consistently the
purpose of the organization, the primary clients it serves, the future it is creating, the
indicators of progress it will track and the specific actions members can take immediately
to achieve its long-term purpose and short-term goals. Leaders must realize that the most
important element in communicating is congruency between their actions and their
words. It is not essential that leaders are eloquent or clever; it is imperative, however,
that they demonstrate consistency between what they say and what they do (Dufour,
2006). Leaders are expected to “walk the talk.” They are to lead by example. Each
leader from administrators to curriculum specialists teaches at least one class period.
With so much to do in the organization, everyone takes on at least one leadership role.
This not only assists with the school’s mission, but it is a time-tested strategy of retaining
good employees because they are key contributors to the learning community.
International, national and state reports repeatedly show that U. S. schools are not
preparing students to meet and succeed in the world of work and to ultimately be able to
provide a good life for self and to become a positive contributor to the world. The nature
of education is changing internationally. “The United States is falling behind on critical
international comparisons of educational performance, particularly when it comes to
higher level thinking and problem-solving skills” (Partnership, 2006, p. 6). A marriage
between best practices in the classroom and the world of work is a postmodernistic
approach based on student’s perspectives as the truths that will close the educational gap
in schools. According to Fenwich English (2003), perspectives enable individuals to
construct truths that may be tested through logic and intuition and modified over and over
again, hence continued learning and understanding. There is no one proven way for all
students to achieve, therefore conforming to modern or traditional teaching and learning
practices does not suit all.
The KEY Model requires that schools provide ample opportunities and
experiences that lead to self discovering facts and truths that will guide learning and deep
understandings. Teachers are facilitators of learning. They are not allowed to force
certain types of learning styles and activities on students. Students are given foundational
skills, metacognitive strategies and assignments. They are to find the best approach and
strategies to accomplish tasks. Students must be immersed in the realm of empirics
whereas students are factually well informed through logical discovery and analysis.
“The order of discovery refers to creation and synthesis. The order of analysis refers to
dissection and critical evaluation” (Kritsonis, 2007, p. 601).
Creating and Appreciating the Beauty of Differences
Using an apprenticeship theme from Pre-K to 12th grade benefits the education
system and the corporate world by producing individuals who are knowledgeable in both
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content and practical application, moreover individuals who are able to construct truths
based on their perspectives and cultural background coupled with new knowledge. This
collaborative effort focuses on: learning and development, service, and leadership. It
also purports the theory that everything is relative to the group of people who are being
served from strategies used to teach, understand, react, retain, and produce. According
to Fenwich English (2003), the objective world is therefore intimately bound to the eyes
of the beholder and his or her politics, culture, language, and conceptual-affective
awareness state, i.e., consciousness.
The well-rounded individual is capable of creating and appreciating objects of
esthetic significance (esthetics), endowed with a rich and disciplined life in relation to
self and others (synnoetics) (Kritsonis, 2007). Being culturally proficient, as leaders of
learning and as students, compliments the entire search for deep understandings. The
KEY model contends that creating and appreciating differences cultivates individuals
who have a purposeful life for self and others.
The model also creates a culture of service and support for each other while
promoting character development and ethical decision making. The people who change
the world – their companies, communities, and families – rarely act out of a sense of
oppressive obligation. They act out of a sense of incredible opportunity. “They don’t
change the world because they have to; they change the world because they want to”
(Sanborn, 2006, p.14). This type of school norm doesn’t cost one cent in the budget and
is the most influential strategy used – everyone says hello to everyone and smile at each
other regularly. This adds to the culture of community and team spirit.
The school simulates a corporation where each classroom takes on a corporate
theme and apprentice-type opportunities are built into daily activities. The three major
focus areas throughout the school and in each classroom are taken directly from the
operations of successful corporations: learning and development, service, and leadership.
The school believes in having high expectations for all stakeholders and for holding them
accountable for being part of the team to support and empower the targeted group of
youth being served in the school. It also believes that knowledge is gained and retained
by helping others; it grounds itself in service to others. Most important is internal
reward, but external benefits are built into the entire structure and culture of the school.
Stakeholders benefit from contributing to the campus’ goals and vision.
Ethics-Yes, Hierarchies-No
Essential to the KEY model is a commitment to ethical values by all. Ethics can
be defined as the ability to make wise decisions and to judge between right and wrong
(Kritsonis, 2007). The vision of the leaders of learning is to provide the optimal
conditions for every teacher and student and to have their best interest at heart. The goal
is that each teacher and student will grow exponentially in knowledge each year while
making learning fun and practical for all.
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THE KEY model principal philosophy is that education provides an avenue for all
children to learn and become self-sustaining contributors to society by becoming
employable and knowledge empowered. The school’s goal is to produce critical thinkers
and problem solvers who are always creating new ways to understand. It is inherent in
the organization that there is no one “right way” of thinking, doing, questioning, or
understanding. Educators are facilitators of the learning process and are results driven.
Educators and students are members of the learning community. They receive employee
benefits that are proven to attract and retain quality leaders of learning and promote
understanding and production by students. Educators and students are accountable for
student understanding of curriculum standards, for creativity in lesson design embedded
with critical thinking and problem solving, and for incorporating career skills. Educator
benefits include competitive salaries, on-site childcare, on-site fitness center, flexible
schedules, and leadership development. For example, the work schedule would allow
each educator to have one Friday off each quarter.
The leadership team of the school that properly implements the KEY model
moves beyond the notion of an “administrative science” (English, 2003). In order to
eliminate rigid bureaucracies, leaders reflect on all of the facets affecting the school.
They don’t depend on one leadership style to fit all situations, therefore they may be
considered to be a combination of situational and transformational leaders. The leaders
who emphasize a situational style are practical, easy to understand, sensible, and
applicable to varying situations. The major strength of using this style is the
administrators’ knowledge of their faculty and staff’s strengths and weaknesses. The
administrative team leads with flexibility when dealing with each individual. They
promote training that will help teachers feel confident and effective in their work.
Teachers feel like individuals and not another product of the cookie cutter approach.
This could involve directing, coaching, supporting or delegating. This continuum moves
from a high directive and low supportive nature to a high supportive and low directive
approach for teachers.
The KEY model motivates followers to use their self-interests for the good of the
team, organization, and community. This approach is used during the Campus Based
Leadership Team (CBLT). This team meets monthly to review the progress of the school
improvement plan. Their major role is to assist the principal by making suggestions for
improvement. This team consists of the principal and another campus administrator,
faculty representatives from each grade level, subject area, and teams, parents, students,
community representative, and administrators from the district office personnel.
The leadership team shares the decision making with other members of the staff.
Flexibility ensues throughout the school year by different members of the leadership team
to accommodate for shifts in behaviors and activities. For example: additional benefits
are used when the staff has completed a job well. Each of the administrators manages
and makes decisions in their area of responsibility with input from stakeholders. The
campus leader has a charismatic appeal that makes the staff feel very comfortable with an
open door policy. Each administrator has been assigned to an area of expertise to provide
staff development, monitor school behavior, mentor, and to support instruction. They are
able to guide good decisions because of their knowledge in that specific area. All staff is
accountable for their responsibilities. Everyone is passionate and purposeful in their
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roles. They thrive on the idea that they can use their own creativeness and flexibility.
They are well aware of the consequences of inappropriate actions and behaviors.
High staff retention rates are mostly affected by teacher involvement in campus
decision making, leadership, and their contribution to adding value to student’s
knowledge base.
Connectedness without Boundaries
The atmosphere of a reformed school emphasizes critical thinking for the leaders,
students, and staff. It promotes a “no boundaries” approach to cognition and
understanding. It empowers learners to use their own culture and perceptions to move
beyond what is required to what is inquired. The teaching-learning process is
collaborative in nature. The process connects each persons own story, individuality, and
curriculum into relevant deep understandings for all. Having an integral outlook by each
individual is essential for personal growth. In other words, individuals have united
meanings, unified perspectives which provide a single vision or synopsis of meaning
(Kritsonis, 2007). There is a constant dialogue among and between campus groups, the
family, and the community on campus wide improvements for the whole child including
academics, extra-curricular, character development, leadership, future goals, and career.
It is incumbent upon the school system to take the raw resources from the
environment such as children, information, and money and change them into outputs that
are valuable and can impact the environment in a meaningful way. The KEY model
provides a sense of stability and flexibility. It is dependent upon external environmental
factors such as the community, parents, and district, state, and federal policies. The
school as an organization is able to adapt to changes when necessary to meet the needs of
its students and staff.
Due to the school’s postmodern flare highly trained personnel are given
professional autonomy with a high commitment to students and to the teaching
profession. They are given flexibility as long as they meet standards and guide students
toward future empowerment. They must be able to justify their actions.
Recruiting practices include having potential teachers take a personality
inventory, participate in a group interview, and conduct a mini-lesson. One essential
characteristic of potential teachers is the ability to be creative in a flexible autonomous
environment. A new teacher support group meets monthly to reflect on progress toward
student success. Motivated employees help organizations survive. Motivated employees
are more productive. After subscribing to the KEY model, most staff sees the job itself
as being challenging, interesting, and enjoyable which encourages continuous school
improvement.
In order to enhance student learning and career skills growth, the KEY model’s
philosophy endorses a personal approach to working with students. Student and
employee ratios are kept to a minimum. Most special needs students are in the
mainstream. All classrooms have an inclusion teacher present for either part or all of the
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day to assist with classroom instruction. Moreover, the business community is constantly
on campus sharing knowledge and other material resources. They are essential in the
development and maintenance of the business/apprenticeship theme.
Cooperative learning/collaborative planning time is built into the master schedule.
Administrators provide regularly scheduled meeting times to support teacher autonomy
and professionalism. Teachers are able to exchange information, schedule meetings,
share experiences, and provide teacher education and training at pre-service and in-
service levels. Each subject-area department has a common planning period where
teachers plan instruction using common standards. Team teachers also have a common
planning period to plan for instruction across the curriculum to discuss the needs of
individual students who are on their team. “Professional learning communities create an
intensive focus on learning by clarifying exactly what students are to learn and by
monitoring each student’s learning on a timely basis” (Dufour, et al, 2006, p. 43).
Teachers are encouraged to use a constructivist approach to instruction and
planning. Cooperative learning, higher level thinking, differentiation of instruction,
inclusion and the backwards design approach to planning is the focus of campus staff
development and the teacher performance and assessment system. When administrators
conduct classroom walk-throughs, observations, and appraisals, they look specifically for
evidence that teachers are using the skills that were embedded in professional
development sessions. Teachers are involved in the process of children growing into
intellectual individuals. In order to do so, the school staff models what is expected of
students. In essence, practicing what is preached. Teachers are encouraged to teach out of
the box, creating their own style based on their student’s learning needs. They are
allowed to be creative in the design of their room. For example, one teacher may design
his room as if it is a café while another one looks like a cozy den. Each must focus on a
type of service industry in order to embed and practice the skills needed to operate a
successful business. All teachers and students are expected to communicate in a
professional manner.
Teachers are required to give benchmark assessments often. These assessments
are scored and the results are use for planning in collaborative group meetings. After the
assessment data has been studied to determine mastery or a need for remediation, teams
become creative in meeting the various needs of the students. The team may rearrange
the schedule and shuffle around students to either do re-teaching or enrichment. Teachers
have the flexibility to provide lessons as they see fit, because every decision made is to
be in the best interest of the student. Teachers must be prepared to justify their actions.
In order to transform high expectations into knowledge empowered youth, the
campus must purge itself of all preconceived notions of the population that is being
served. The culture of the school is based on trust for each other. It must transform the
building into an appealing place to spend nearly the entire day. Sofas and bookshelves
filled with books are placed throughout the halls to encourage reading. Murals and
motivational words are painted all over the walls. Each classroom is painted in lively
colors. Teacher and student bathrooms are clean and pleasant to use. Morning news is
broadcast to each classroom through distributive television which includes daily
motivational words of wisdom, vocabulary of the day, student and teacher highlights,
career goals, etc. Healthy snacks are brought to the classrooms on a regular basis. Brain
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teasers are always used in the building to encourage critical thought. Problem solving is
integrated into all aspects of the curriculum and campus activities. A student center is the
heart of the commons area where students can socialize; do homework; access the
internet; network; and read.
Students are also held to high expectations. They are responsible for curriculum
content through practical application. They become result oriented. Results are not
cookie-cutter. Children will be allowed to express their understanding of learning
standards in the most effective and efficient way possible with their touch of creativity.
They create their own theories to explain things based on their perspectives and truths.
The bottom line is student’s deep understandings of key concepts, creating knowledge,
and the application of those ideas combined into an integral outlook.
Concluding Remarks
In conclusion, the community, parents, students, administration, faculty, and staff
at consistently low-performing schools can implement the KEY model to elicit school
improvement. The model enforces togetherness in collaborative teams that engage in
collective inquiry into both best practices for accomplishing their aims and the current
reality of the conditions in their organization. Any discrepancy between best practice and
the reality of their school spurs them to take action to reduce the discrepancy. The entire
organization is designed to engage teams in a cycle of continuous improvement by
discovering knowledge (empirics) and expressing meaning (symbolics) through plurality;
by creating and appreciating (esthetics) the beauty of differences in all activities and
individuals (synnoetics); by being ethical (ethics) in all acts while eliminating
hierarchies; by connecting all aspects of successful learning into an integral outlook
(synoptics) for all stakeholders. This combination of postmodernism integrated with the
realms of meaning ensures school achievement.
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