The Effectiveness of The Mitchell College of Business Learning Resource Center

Hill Family Resource Center) I learned that the resource centers say, " Our mission with children is to help remove the physical, educational, and social barriers in order to see them succeed in school." and that " Our mission with parents is to empower them with resources and skill needed to meet the challenges in life." The mission statement of the resource centers may vary according to the area, but most followed the same concept. Growing up in a school system with Family Resource Centers, I must…

structures, the learning processes. Therefore, learning can be viewed as a vehicle that can lead an organization to success or failure. Organizational learning, i.e. developing and applying new knowledge, has the potential to change employees’ behavior which implies that it will strengthen the organization to achieve improved results, ensure adaptability to change, grow through innovation and create result-oriented employees (Bulent Aydin and Adnan Ceylan, 2009). Thus, organizational learning is an important…

hands-on learning approach requires a great deal of preparation time, once students have adjusted to the teaching method, the learning process becomes an enjoyable experience for both the teacher and the students (Berk, 1999). When teachers make use of hands-on activities to illustrate concepts in mathematics and science, students perform better on assessments in these subjects because their level of thinking and curiosity increase as a result of their active participation in the learning process…

mathematical concepts are often intertwined with so many areas such as science, literacy, dramatic play, block building, and more, math learning centers offering interdisciplinary materials and activities ensure that young children grow to understand and appreciate the real life applications of mathematical concepts (Fu, 2010). Four year olds are still very much learning through the use of their senses (Blaustein, 2005). As well, some children may have special needs concerning sensory processing and…

allowing the number of electoral votes to be proportional to the popular vote. Nebraska and Maine's electoral procedure makes a lot more sense to me, rather than the all or nothing system most states use today. In seeing the way the Electoral College works, I have a tough time supporting it. When the vote of the people is not directly the cause of a President's election to office, I am confused with the democracy we live in. It is seen in the most recent election how an election is not based…

program should offer openings for college students to serve the community as well as increase their education. Thousands of schools have now incorporated service learning in their program of study (Wade 25). Service learning has improved over the years and has a specific structure that highlights what is important about it. Service learning encompasses different components that are essential for quality education. The beginning process of a service learning project is the preparation that comes…

2011). Whatever the reason, students are deprived of potential and possible growth in the classroom by learning individually as opposed to collaborative learning (Gokhale, 1995). Purpose of the Study The purpose of this qualitative case study is to discover if collaborative grouping in classrooms compared to individual work promotes increased critical thinking and an increased learning retention (Chiriac & Frykedal, 2011). Eighth graders from Pine Mountain Middle School will be instructed…

these instruments of learning still command a firm place in most educational setting. Despite their limitations, the magnitude of their benefits means that these visual boards are an invaluable tool for teachers. There are a plethora of resources available to teachers, even more so now as we fully embrace the age of technology, however, the relevancy and effectiveness of any teaching resource can and will differ from subject to subject. Even within the same subject, a resource that is effective for…

feasibility study intends to determine whether or not to proceed with the venture of a licensed daycare center in DeKalb County. At both levels, the need for child care represents a cultural shift towards single parenting or both parents working. The availability of child care means attracting and retaining families and employees. This study examines what it would take to start up a licensed home day care center in my county. PRODUCT OR SERVICE • Child care development home. A child care development home…

Is Homework Effective In Learning? Homework efficiency and effectiveness has been a long debated topic. Many people view it as important keystone to reinforce learning, while others think it is only busy work that interferes with activities at home. One article gives an example of how homework is debated, “During the first few decades of the 20th century, educators commonly believed that homework helped create disciplined minds . . . by 1940, growing concern that homework interfered with home activities…