Purpose of Education

How can teachers use technology effectively within the classroom? ‘‘Technology in the classroom has the ability to provide resources for the struggling, while also challenging the students who excel’’ ( Cox, J. (n.d, ). Technology is a revolutionary source that has changed how society functions on a  daily basis. Indeed, it has become increasingly more accessible for teachers and students to use within the classroom. To answer my essay title I will explore how technology has impacted education and will focus on its benefits and how it has the potential to create an impact within the modern classroom. Within our present education system, the tool of technology can be seen as a great asset within the classroom. Technology can make lessons more engaging, exciting, inclusive and can also accommodate the individual’s learning style and educational need. Cuban argues that when technology is used effectively, it can greatly influence the success and achievement of a class ( 200...

Storytelling in the Classroom What are the benefits of storytelling in primary education? Stories have the ability to captivate attention, evoke emotions, shock, scare and humour an audience or individual. They are a universal language and a gift crafted from generation to generations. Therefore, storytelling has significant advantages in facilitating a child's awareness, development, awareness and personality. ‘‘ Stories create magic and a sense of wonder at the world. Stories teach us about life, about ourselves and about others. Storytelling is a unique way for students to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, and can promote a positive attitude to people from different lands, races and religions.’’ (TeachingEnglish ,BBC, 2009) . Storytelling is a tool which can be adapted and improvised within the classroom and teachers can make stories engaging, relevant to their subject and influential. However, it is argued that teachers do not u...

Does a child’s gender affect the way they think and learn? ‘‘The brain of a child, between the ages of 5 and 12 is a brain of wonder, ready to take on new challenges, including reading, writing, arithmetic and the world of reason’’ ( Jensen, 2005. p.29). Perhaps the most interesting factors of education is the concept of how individuals learn differently. The concept that a piece of information will be remembered and learnt quicker by a certain gender is astonishing. Therefore is the debate that boys and girls learn differently a myth or based on scientific evidence?                                                           Within this essay I will outline the differences in how boys and girls learn. With the help of diagrams and research, I will discuss some of the neurological factors that contribute to why males and females le...