In case a conflict occurs between a student and an instructor in an institution, students unions might represent students before the commission. Although it is not a frequent phenomenon, an abuse of authority might occur in colleges and universities, and thus, students might need representation in such cases.Students Unions: Solving Students' Common Problems By: Michael About the Author Michael Cockson works in custom...more
The main need for socialization can be seen through the need to be supported. Such need is especially apparent in formal and professional aspects. The vast array of non-profit organizations is an example in which socialization serves as a support for different populations with their diverse needs. In educational context the need for support is reflected through the fact that life in college resembles adult life in miniature, where the problems...more
Long before legislation required schools to consider appropriate assistive technology in order for students with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate public education, professionals working with these students realized the potential of technology for educating these students. As desktop computers became widely available in classroom settings, I was a special educator who was intrigued with the possibilities of using technology to help my students reach their educational goals. For students with learning disabilities, early educational software programs were the patient tutors providing basic drill and practice activities. Word processing programs provided hope for my students who struggled with writing. As the possibilities of technology expanded for improving the educational outcomes of students with disabilities, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) established federal requirements for assistive technology, starting in 1995. Assistive technology is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or product used to increase, maintain, or improve the abilities of people with disabilities, as explained in The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with...more
Part-time job is a good opportunity for a student to earn some extra money, get more experience and broaden the circle of communication. So, why do students like about part-time jobs? 1. The first thing is that you become more independent and can manage more responsibilities. 2. The second thing is that you make a valuable contribution to your CV....more
Looking for a part-time job Part time jobs enjoy wide popularity among students. Though combining one's work with studies might seem to be an overwhelming task, in reality, most young people manage to do it. At the same time students lacking time-management and self-organization skills, might even drop out due to inability to allot enough time to...more
Struggling against difficulties of college life Student life at college makes them struggle against various difficulties. From the one hand, it is expected to harden their will. On the other hand, instead of solving their financial and housing...more
Criticism of students' unions Within the recent decade the reputation of students' unions was spoiled significantly. The problem is that undisciplined students are often elected as members of these bodies of self-government. These underachieving...more
Substance Abuse In Students Continued By: Pernell Johnson About the Author By Pernell Johnson BA CADC ICADC CASI am a certified alcohol and drug counselor. I have a website that discusses these issues, alcohol and other drugs...more
Its that time of the year when there lingers a whiff of freshness in the air. Its time for the monsoons to arrive. After a gruelling hot summer which only seems to get worse by the year, monsoons bring about freshness, cooling down temperatures and...more
Students have already got used to the idea that while studying they should work. This opinion is spread due to the fact that some students have problems with cash (it is natural that students want to entertain, attend different parties and other...more
Schools require not only good use of English but also model teachers who are able to guide and motivate their students to master the language. By being interested in their students and in teaching , language learning is profoundly influenced by one's...more