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Education and Astrology
Judging the prospect of education is not at all an easy task, which can be done merely at a glance. The process is rather very complex since so many houses and so many planets are involved. It is to be remembered that for judging education, we have to check the concerned houses which are far too many and the concerned planets which are also many both main and subsidiary.
The Ascendant-lord even if it is a natural malefic planets the ‘super-benefic’ planet in the chart. If the Ascendant-lord is situated in a sign or aspect it, then the strength of the sign is increased; and if the Ascendant-lord is conjoined with a planet or aspects it, then the strength of the planet is increased. If the Ascendant-lord is situated in the 4th-house or the 5th-house, or if it aspects the 4th-house or the 5th-house, or if it is conjoined with the 4th-lord or the 5th-lord, or if aspects the 4th-lord or the 5th-lord, then it is a favorable indication for having very good education.
In general, if a planet is debilitated or combust or eclipsed or retrograde or conjoined with a natural malefic planet or a natural malefic planet aspects it, then it is considered to be afflicted. But when we are specifically considering the prospect of education, certain special points deserve to be duly noted since many of these so-called ‘affliction’ may not act as a hindering factor at all.For education, except for the Moon, debilitation can be ignored altogether. But if Moon is found to be debilitated, then the native may not have good aptitude, or may not be extent beginning from around the indicated time-period.
Online Degrees in Education
Education is very extensive playing field and provides you several diverse opportunities. Degree holders or teachers can concentrate on first, hub or secondary students. They can and production in administrative positions. Professionals can and focus in manipulative thinking material, adult education or they can and prevail on training as an administrative specialist such as principal or secondary principal.
Teaching is considered as very painless up for grabs profession. But if you really like to grow to be a gain teacher you necessity contains multiple skill and expertise like faculty of treatment students, strong announcement skills and talent to influence, motivate and train. After earning slightly online degree in education from top accredited online university or college you will be able to train students to resolve the problems. If you start your career as elementary teacher you will teach all subjects of basic level. But on secondary level you will teach subjects of your area of specialty. Higher level online degrees in education enable you used for advanced education positions such as population colleges, vocational schools and universities.
Several online degrees from acquaintances to doctorate levels are accessible. Many top accredited online universities and top accredited online colleges offer online degrees in education. Following are the online degrees accessible.
Online Associates Degree in Education is ideal used for working distinct to tell somebody to a career move. It is very beneficial as it is very all ears and realistic exclusive of vast generation obligation of bachelor’s degree. You will focus on a wide-ranging education courses so as to include sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. After earning acquaintances level degree your budding career paths incorporate thinking in a travel Start predetermine, Elementary educate Para authority and teacher assistant. Associates degree is considered as first level online degree in education.
Online Bachelors Degree in Education provides you option to grow to be certified K-6 Teacher. You will prevail on thorough expertise of K-6 elementary teacher certification, cutting edge enlightening studies, individual recourse development, corporate training and advanced education.
Women and Education: A Critical Review
Empowerment of the women is an essential component of the political and social development of society. The growth and development of a community or civil society depends upon the growth and development of its individuals in general and the women in particular. There is no doubt about the fact that men and women are equal, but women have a vital role in the over-all development of the society and the nation. Women are equal partners in the overall growth and development of the family, community and society. Women have been given a position of pride in every religion.
In Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and other religions they are respected and due importance is given to their role and rights. In the Holy Quran a complete is devoted for the role, welfare, rights and duties of the women. No student of the comparative religious philosophy can fail to observe that at the fountain of every spiritual faith and at the basic fabric of every civilized society, stands a woman whose sympathy blesses the work of infusing a new life into humanity.
Women are the foundation of a family, society and finally the Nation. In this paper an attempt has been made to discuss the importance of education for women and role and status of women in the present scenario. Role and status of a woman by any standard is related to various variable factors which among others include the upbringing of the women, personality development, and education of the women, family environment, and social outlook, surrounding circumstances, political scenario, religious commands and their interpretation. Nevertheless, the biological and social status of women along with her distinct roles as a mother or sister or daughter on one hand and wife or mother-in-law, sister-in-law or daughter-in-law on the other hand cannot be ignored.
Comparison of the Standards for Accreditation of Teacher Education Program Developed by ACTE & NCATE
Standards refer to the systems and procedures developed by professional development practitioners to enhance the effectiveness of the system. Professional standards describe the important skills, knowledge, and attitudes that the professional is expected to demonstrate. Standards constitute the ‘critical knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to perform a specific role effectively’. They explain the primary components of performance rather than providing a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Furthermore, they serve to specify as to what performance or behaviors an institution is particularly looking for. The extent to which professional standards have been met can be accessed via performance indicators set by the authorities. They describe what teachers need to know and do to provide relevant and valuable learning experiences for learners and groups of individuals.
Mostly it is observed that teachers have invariably lagged behind in developing core competencies and knowledge, fundamental to their profession. These core competencies and knowledge are the pillars on which subsequent knowledge and skills are built upon. Though we are spending a lot of amount on teacher education system, according to a study conducted by the Academy of Educational Development. Producing low-grade trained teachers at such a high cost should be a matter of concern.
Quality assurance requires professional development standards of teacher education and an effective mechanism and procedure of accreditation of teacher education programs and institutions. Various countries have developed standards according to their teacher education needs. The conceptual framework is established to share the vision for a unit’s efforts in preparing educators to work effectively in schools and also provides direction for programs, courses, teaching, candidate performance, scholarship, service, and unit accountability.
In order to attain this goal, NCATE accredits schools, colleges, and departments of education in U.S. colleges and universities along with non-university entities that prepare educators. These schools, colleges, departments of education, and non-university entities have primary responsibility preparing teachers and other school professionals. Now quality of education is a matter of great concern in Pakistan as in other developing countries.
Preparation of Instructional Strategies for Early Childhood Educators in Punjab,Pakistan
Early Childhood is an age, which is denoted differently by different educationists, psychologists, scholars and scientists. To some, it consists of the age three to six and to some, it spans the human life from birth to age eight. Whatever the duration may be, these are the years, in which all aspects of one’s personality are developed, i.e. physical, mental, emotional, social, linguistic, analytical and creative. Over eighty percent of the human personality, including its attitude and aptitude is shaped before the age of six. Fifty percent of the intelligence measured at age seventeen, is achieved by age four.
ECE prepares children for the primary. It lays the foundation for the development of reading, writing and number work. It encourages interaction with the environment, participation in-group activities and enhances creativity and problem solving in children. ECE is a combination of moral, intellectual and social lessons for physical, mental, social, emotional and linguistic growth and development of early childhood age children.
The role of the teacher in ECE is significant, as he is responsible to make the children ready for schooling and providing base for the child’s complete development. Froebel compared the child to a seed and likened the teachers or caregivers to gardeners. The teachers have two functions according to Harlen, i.e. encouraging the child’s curiosity and provide real learning activities.
At this stage, there is coordination between what the children want to do and what he is able to do. The role of early childhood educators is to encourage each child’s development by accepting their prior experiences. They need to observe constantly the children’s growth patterns and development of the motor skills in them and employ different kinds of plays.
According to Piaget’s description, the children during the age level of 2 to 6 are pre-operational. His approach Social Constructivism emphasizes the active role of the children in constructing their own understanding. Early childhood educators should lead children’s learning by giving them chance to learn what they may not be able to learn by themselves.