The Mind Eraser

1. A summary based on your reflection on your application of the design process and success in communicating the concept or idea Ensuring the success in communicating design concepts and ideas is vital. Following a design process will usually mean that the client ends up with the highest quality design solution appropriate to their needs. Firstly, I always research my client, the target audience, the competitors in their field and current trends. Rather than getting straight on to the computer

Is the Gaokao still an effective model for China and its students? Traditionally, Chinese education has been measured on the basis of merit. Those who work hard, study the right facts, and pass the test, succeed. The test is China’s National Higher Education Entrance Examination, otherwise known as the Gaokao (高考- direct translation 'high test'). It is similar to the SAT in that it's a standardized test that determines college acceptance. However, the Gaokao is much more difficult than the SAT and

“The skin is the largest, most visible, and most complicated of the body systems. In an average adult, it covers more than 3,000 square inches and weighs about six pounds. It is served by one third of all the blood circulating the body” (Saxon, 2010, p. 17).The skin has many functions in which one needs in order to stay healthy and living. The skin protects the underlying tissues and structures of one’s body, and prevents them from drying or obtaining an excessive loss of water and electrolytes.

Aiding Parents on Diagnosing and Researching ADHD Medications Researching the medications for benefits and the adverse effects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication therapy (ADHD) can be extremely informative. In doing so this can help the parents feel added comfort when it comes to supporting a child with ADHD. It will aid them in the decision of whether to use medication or not. Parents should be aware that the pros often outweigh the cons. Before ruling out any options

Sitting in the timeout chair is my first recollection of nursery school. The stench of the bathroom was unbearable. Missed shots at the toilet and rank soap overwhelmed you as soon as the doors opened. A big, pointy nose wasn’t something I immediately noticed about my kindergarten teacher. Her genuine affection for her students is what stands out most to me now. Todd is what first grade equates to. He was chubby and short but he was the cutest kid in the class. He used to tackle me on the playground

interacting with educators who have sought to clarify difficult topics and simplify complex educational theories has tremendously contributed to my ideology of teaching. I believe as an educator I assume an enormous responsibility to shape and mold the minds of children in my care. As a facilitator of learning, I must be conscious of my students’ needs and varying learning styles and rates as students are not always receptive to the traditional “chalk and talk” mode of delivering instruction, in addition

The existing pattern of manipulated schooling in South Africa can be considered an outcome of colonialism, segregation and apartheid. In the early 1800s, the arrival of the British introduced the first system of education in Africa. The indigenous people of Africa were exposed to schooling under the provision of British missionaries. At this time, education was a means of spreading the British language, imposing their religion and just a general mechanism for social control. Their strategy was to

but the screen stayed between us, pixelating her. “I did an investigation,” she said quite seriously. Even up close the screen broke her face apart, but I could tell that she was holding a little notebook and a pencil with teeth marks around the eraser. She glanced down at her notes. “Mrs. Feldman from over on Jefferson Court said his name was Robert Joyn- er. She told me he lived on Jefferson Road in one of those condos on top of the grocery store, so I went over there and there were a bunch

Top 10 Worst Things about High School The beginning of high school is the start to the next four years of hell. No one wants to be there. Everyone says, “these will be the best four years of your life!” Along with, “it goes by so fast,” and, “in the blink of an eye,” but the truth is, I don’t see it. Every waking moment I have to sit through a lecture in a cold, solid, chair is like sitting silently next to your parent in a car as they scold you for what you’ve done. You can’t go anywhere, or say

"Wake up Abby, it 's time to go to school!" my little sister Natalie whispered as she poked me. Leaves were blowing against my window, making a pitter patter sound that made me smile. I loved that fall breeze. It was another miserable, chilly Monday, to bad Autumn was coming to an end. I looked up at Natalie with her gigantic grin, and her gaze on me she never let go of. "Nat, it 's only 5:55, can 't I at least rest for five more minutes until I have to start getting ready?" I pointed to the door