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Education > Adult Education Anxieties of adult learners: 1 of 30
An increasing number of "adult" learners are going back to school. The cultural, economic, and educational climate is such that schooling is no longer the domain of the "traditional" age student. Rather, adults are jumping back into the scholastic pool for second careers, job training, or simply to better themselves through t... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence The line between harmless fun and bullying: 3 of 85
Friends, "Frienemies", and EnemiesRelationships in school can be very tough. One day people are "friends", and the next day things may have cooled considerably. People are always jockeying for social positions and status. There are particularly types of social groups, and some people don't seem to fit in anywhere. Amidst this... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why schools teach the theory of evolution: 2 of 40
Evolution is a standard theory taught in many schools, though it is not without controversy. Because evolution is still a theory, there will most assuredly be critics that have concerns about the concepts that are taught. Creationism and intelligent design add to the debate by adding alternative viewpoints on the origin of ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) From classroom to career: The transition from school to the work world: 2 of 36
In many ways, the world of work is like riding a bike. A parent can tell a child about riding a bike and do their best to paint a picture of the experience. This can help with the learning process, but ultimately the child must get on the bike and eventually learn to ride after experiencing a few crashes. The transition fr... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should college education be available to the many or reserved for the few?: 2 of 35
When Harvard was founded in 1636, the intent was not exactly to educate the masses. Rather, the purpose was to perpetuate the educated class. Over a few hundred years, colleges have diversified in terms of their student body. However, it wasn't until after World War II that the G.I. Bill gave college access to so much of the ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors How job shadowing can help you choose your college major: 1 of 17
When I finally picked my final major in college, I thought I had it all figured out. I was going to get a business degree because I wanted to get into "business". I had no idea what type of business, but I definitely wanted to get into "business". I also liked to say that my major was "Business Administration" because that so... More..
Education > College Life Reasons to go to college: 1 of 15
There are a lot of very good reasons to go to college, and unfortunately there are a lot of people who are unable to take advantage of the opportunities. Some people are given the chance to pursue higher education but do not put forth the effort and commitment to succeed in the classroom or other social situations. Despite ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Strategies for handling lots of homework: 2 of 26
Homework is not exactly the favorite activity of most students. They will do it, but most of the time they won't necessarily enjoy it. Because there is already a pre-conceived desire to do something else, a large load of homework can be both frustrating and depressing. Sometimes students find that a number of assignments and ... More..
Education > College Study Tips The value of a college education: 1 of 13
How do you define value?Value can be a very hard word to define because it can refer to a number of different criteria. When we talk about value, we often refer to monetary value, but that isn't the only method of value evaluation. Something can also have sentimental value, educational value, or personal value. When we talk a... More..
Education > College Life Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for commuting college students: 1 of 13
The best gift you can give a commuting college student is an alarm clock. I know what you are thinking: don't most college students have alarm clocks by now? Surprisingly some don't, and the point is that commuting student may need an upgrade. The commuter student faces more challenges than the residential student in that the... More..