Category: Alternative Education
I have chosen to write this article because I think I have a unique perspective. I’m from a family of 14 children, 7 boys and 7 girls, I’ve got …
As the internet grows up, so do so-called online colleges spring up like daisies. You can be sure they are about as much value to someone wanting an education …
Mentor programs should not consider race when connecting mentors withchildren because both mentors and children should learn to be comfortable with people of other races and backgrounds. Our society is …
Mentoring is great if you understand how to reach the child that you are mentoring in the first place. If you can feel the hunger or smell the fear …
Realistically, the web-learning process can be a taxing one, even on the best students. Since most students who participate in courses such as this are non-traditional it may be …
Young people look for someone who will give them insight into life. This is the role of a mentor. It is important for a mentor to have the young …
In the world today there are many different types of mental disorders. Down syndrome, autism, bipolar and schizophrenia, just to name few. Let’s take a moment to define what …
After being away from a classroom for more than 20 years, I returned, but not to the traditional school setting. I had been offered an opportunity that I would …
Many studies have been done on this question, and the answer has been a resounding YES! The Federal Government has come to recognize that there is a difinite stigma …
These days, the Internet has grown into a veritable wealth of information for college seekers. Everything from applying for financial aid to taking a course can be accomplished online. …
Online learning can be a convenient way of getting your education, but it’s not for everybody. There are many things you need to consider before signing up for online …
Youth mentoring programs like Big Brothers and Big Sisters need help and support if they are to continue providing services. First Lady Laura Bush openly supports this organization through …
Witness any heterosexual couple trying to understand each other. Both sexes spend time baffled by the logic’ of the other. The way words are used and expressed is different …
Established in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh aims to provide individuals with specialized skills in visual and practical arts for a challenging and rewarding career. It has graduated …
We all need to feel loved, and Christian youth mentoring instills loving and approval-based messages into young people in a safe and reassuring way. At-risk youth, kids who have …
How To Mentor Nurses: True Nurse Mentors Are Always Willing To Learn Nursing is a unique occupation that invariably requires the mentoring of new nurses, by more experienced nurses. …
There’s an old African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child”. The village was needed because there would be an absence of the parent at some point …
I’m writing this article from the experience of myself because I’m currently attending the University of Phoenix on-line which gives you the option to complete your education at home …
There are so many options for online degrees that it can be difficult to find the program that’s right for you. So the first step you have to take …
Growing up can be a scary experience without the right guidance and assistance along the way. As children reach new stages in their lives, it is often overwhelming for …
How to save money on homeschooling textbooks is a common issue for parents who have just put their children into homeschooling. Textbooks are partially subsidised in mainstream schools in some …
Moodle: An Online Teacher’s Dream We have run into some challenges as more and more universities and high schools move to e-learning. First, cost. The traditional e-learning platforms are …
Effective Web 2.0 Strategies to Support Youth Mentoring Programs The evolution of the internet has given rise to a seemingly infinite number of communication channels. Social media is a …
Some people choose to go to college online. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this type of program, including the following. Pros It is typically more time-flexible Many …
Using high school students as mentors for grade school students is not only a good idea, but one that has been used with success in various areas of the …
There are many misconceptions and misappropriated stereotypes concerning home schooling. Many fear what is unknown, and while home schooling is more commonly accepted in modern society than it was …
Limiting the service provided by a mentor is wrong, especially if the reason for this is race related. This does not allow for either the mentor or the youth …
Whether or not a degree has value depends entirely upon the institution through which you earn that degree. That means you need to do some research on the online …
A mentor is different from a parent and teacher in many aspects. Children of all ages find themselves unable to truly and completely open up to even the best …
Prior to taking an online course, it is important to consider the following. First, online courses are often more difficult than face-to-face courses. Second, online courses will often take …