I think Groton School has many qualities that make me like it very much. Many factors make the school very inviting to students like me. One factor is the small class size, which can be important during class discussions and debates. I like to have a small class because the teacher can more easily bond with students in a small class rather than a large class. Groton School's student-to-teacher ratio, which is about 5:1, shows that Groton School has small class sizes. In public schools, there are many more students in one class, so it is sometimes hard to pay attention and participate during class discussions. Another important factor, that pertains to me is the accessibility of the school itself. Since I am a Groton resident, I live
Researchers studies on the class size have differed. Some have found no significant impact; others have discovered that student achievement declines slightly as class size increases. More recently, others have found that students in a smaller class learn more because of the size and one-on-one time. Medium classes have
Life has always been complicated in Mexico as shown in the novel “The Crossing” by Gary Paulsen where the main character Manny is homeless and starving. Starting from when the Aztecs took over Mexico and then crumbled under the invasion of the Europeans, to the Mexican American war. There has been many wars and revolts in Mexico, which equals many catastrophic events. The wealth gap between the rich and the poor is immense. They live side-by-side with their big mansions and their shabby houses.
The location is very important to choose a school when it comes to education. Everyone would want to know how the school environment is and if it’s a good school. A high school student doesn 't have that much of a choice to pick any school they want. For example, if Mary lives in Westland, then she has to go to a high school that is in Westland unless she chose to go to a private or charter school. She would have the advantage to take the
For my Professional Engagement placement, I was assigned to a UNSW ASPIRE program school, Granville Boys High School (GBHS), an single-sex government school situated in South Western Sydney. Due to its geographical location in one of the most multicultural regions in Sydney, with 95 per cent of the school’s total of 488 enrolments classified as Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE) students. Most students attending the school live in the surrounding Holroyd/Auburn area, with a large majority of students from Arabic or Muslim backgrounds. Additionally, there are recently arrived students from Africa and students with South Pacific Islander backgrounds. As well as being classified as a
St. Thomas is a very appealing school from the ideal location to the small environment of a liberal arts school. The small environment is a priority to me due to my high anxiety and I feel as if St. Thomas could provide me a safe and comfortable environment to succeed in.
Overcrowded schools are one of the many reasons why America is falling backwards. With high birth rates and continuous immigration flow the classroom has become overcrowded. The best way a student can learn is if the attention is not so divided. With large classrooms having over 30 students, it makes it almost impossible for a teacher to attend to each student equally. “Slavin (1989) reviewed those studies that lasted a minimum of 1 year and had 20 students or fewer. He concluded that substantial reductions in class size have a small positive effect on students” (Synopsis of Class Size Literature). Classrooms should be small enough for a teacher to perform well without divided attention. In smaller classrooms, students are recognized for their contribution and participation. Students can respect the work of their peers individually and learn from them and help maintain order. They have more time to be collaborative, work creatively, think critically and draw their own predictions. In “Every Classroom Teacher’s Dream”, Patricia Handley states that “Teachers have more opportunity for personalized assessment with students, such as individual conferencing. With a small class, teacher can maximize best teaching practices, heightening students’ academic achievement” (6). There is ample evidence on how a small classroom can improve so much.
High school is one of the biggest events in a student's life, but finding the right high school was the biggest time consumer for me however the boring hours researching and sorting information were worth it because I found my perfect high school: William Aberhart. To start I will tell about the school. Then how I chose that school and to Finish it off I will tell you about The reasons why I chose this high school.
83% of teachers say they would recommend the school and 83% say that the school is well maintained and students are disciplined. And based on my observations I would agree that the building is always clean and presentable. It’s obvious the staff works hard on their bulletin boards and hang the students work along the hallways and doors. And on the first floor there are large pieces of art created by the students as you enter the building, as well as student created art work in the main office. The staff and visitors bathrooms are well-kept and the linoleum tile floors are always clean and appears freshly waxed. I’ve never witnessed a fight or serious discipline problem in the classrooms I’ve observed, nor have I seen any fights or altercations among the students in the hallways or lunch room. So overall it appears as though the students are disciplined and clearly respect their school environment since they throw their trash in the appropriate bins, and even compost their leftovers (there is a bin located outside of the lunchroom during breakfast and lunch periods). Therefore, it doesn’t surprise me that this school is highly recommended by faculty and
My family has gone on many vacations, but the vacation to Cancun over Thanksgiving is the one I will always remember. My grandma took our whole family on a vacation to Cancun. There were many interesting events that took place on this trip that I will always remember. Every morning waking up to the amazing view of the ocean with the waves roaring to shore. We would spend our days hanging out by the pool and riding the massive waves at the beach. Playing basketball in the pool with the family is a circus trying to score.
Location was a big part of choosing this school. I fell for this school because it is far enough from my family that they won't be a distraction during the schooling process and they will not too far that I will never be able to see them without spending
The class size is surprising to most students because the tuition is so reasonable. While classes aren't as small as those of a leading private university, many have as few as twenty students. In a smaller class, professors have the opportunity to learn more about their students. Likewise, students will find their teachers more accessible and can get assistance when they need it.
The school had a friendly atmosphere about it and seemed very much like a big family as it had strong outside support from many parent helpers who voluntarily came in often providing extra help. While there I feel I built up a good working relationship with both
It is pretty apparent that in America, and elsewhere, most parents and general adults want what is best for their children in terms of education. This mindset can be seen reflected in the legislative aspects of our education system; there are many incentives pushing through the school boards and legislatures of our nation in order to attempt to further refine the education system. This is important as it allows us to refine traditional American education in order to improve upon it, and one of these attempt refinements and improvements has to deal with the subject of class size. For many people, large classroom sizes are a spawning ground for many issues with the education system: high distraction in the classroom, teacher inefficiency, among a plethora of others. Although it may seem regressive to favor small classes over bigger, more potentially diverse classes, small class sizes are more beneficial for education in that it is less distracting for the students and raises the possibility of staying focused, it potentially raises teacher-student relationships, and it allows for better results and better statistics coming from these smaller classes.
Many parents feel their children are not being challenged enough in public schools. Some of these children are doing well but clearly could do more, could be stretched intellectually. From their parents' point of view, they spend far too much time watching television, wandering around the mall, or playing games on their computers. Many parents are consequently drawn to private schools because of the academic rigor that comes with smaller classes, more personal attention, and teachers who nurture and promote each child's talents. There is no question that private schools offer smaller classes than most public schools in the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1998-99 the median student-teacher ratio in NAIS schools was 9 to 1 while that in public schools was 17 to 1. Smaller classes make it difficult for a student to hide or slide. In a room with only 14 other students, it is difficult to remain uninvolved or consistently unprepared. Teachers can get to know 15 students much better and faster than 30. Smaller classes promote more faculty member-student interaction, and most kids
Class size is a very popular topic that is greatly research through out educational settings. Class size deals with how many students are in the classroom at once. Class size can vary greatly. It can depended on the location of the school, where the more rural areas have only one high school while in a city environment there could be twenty-three high schools in one area. Location also depends on the amount of population in that area. Class size also can depend on the level of schooling. Such as in a major university there could be two hundred students in one class, while in a local elementary school there is only eighteen students in one class. Class size can depend on what kind of class is being taught. In