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The Problem of Increasing Illiteracy Rates in the U.S.

I have recently completed a research paper that included the problem of illiteracy rates in the country.

As most know, across the country, literacy rates have dropped, as fewer and fewer people never learn to read or only have a basic reading level. According to an article in the USA Today (2009), U.S. Education Department has released a study, which found that 32 million adult Americans are unable to read basic text. We all know that literacy rates in the US have been dropping over the years.… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:34pm —

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Teaching Students How To Read a Textbook

We need to teach students how to read a textbook - since most only know how to read a novel. There are numerous ways to review the chapter/section prior to students actually reading the text.
Introduce the topic and look for background knowledge and misconceptions. .

One option is to use a strategy known as PLAN (Predict-Locate-Add-Note). First, students scan the chapter’s title, subtitles, key words, graphs/tables, etc. Next, students create a concept map and make note on which material is kno… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:01pm —

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The Need for Change in Teaching Strategies

In past and present generations, many or most teachers have used the “traditional” teaching method. This method usually includes lectures, worksheets, and testing, which creates a passive learner. I remember how teachers have taught middle and high school classes, usually via lectures. Even some college professors do the same thing.

This leaves most teachers and students bored out of their mind.

More teachers need to put students in more active role of learning not only the basic information b… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:00pm —

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Different ways to answer such questions as “Why do we have to learn this? Why do we need to know Biology?

We have all heard the question, Why do we need to know this? When will I ever use this?

I have collected different views on how to answer these questions

I found this but it gives one way of answering this questions, for any class:

"It's important to learn about many things because right now, you can't tell ‘which’ ones you'll need. You're still changing and growing as a person, and it might be that this one thing I'm teaching turns out to change your life. If you do your best to learn this n… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:00pm —

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At 9:54pm on November 28, 2009, Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro said…
Happy Birthday, Christina!!! Ron
 
 

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