Month: March 2023

How To Be A Good Leader
Higher Education Jobs

How To Be A Good Leader

- by Myron Bailey

So, you’re the boss. Does that mean you have to be a jerk? Of course not! But it does mean that you need to be clear about expectations and hold people accountable for them, while also encouraging them to do their best work. Luckily for all of us, there are plenty of ways to do all of these things in one fell swoop:

Be clear about what you want to accomplish.

To be a good leader, you need to be clear about what you want to accomplish. You should start by asking yourself what your team’s mission is and how each member can contribute to that mission. Once you have the big picture in mind, break down each goal into smaller steps that will help get them closer to achieving their overall objective.

Make sure that your goals are achievable and realistic so that they don’t set people up for failure or disappointment if they fall short of their targets. A good rule of thumb is: If it seems too easy or too difficult for someone on your team (e.g., “I want my salespeople selling $100 million dollars worth of products this year), then adjust accordingly until there are no …

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What Teachers Need To Know About Andragogy
Adult Education

What Teachers Need To Know About Andragogy

- by Myron Bailey

Andragogy is a theory of adult learning that focuses on the ways in which adults learn best. This type of theory was created in 1968 by Malcolm Knowles, and it differs from pedagogy, which focuses on how children learn. Andragogy focuses on self-direction and personalization in the classroom. It aims to give students opportunities to explore their own interests while also challenging them to take responsibility for their own education. This can be accomplished through various methods such as project-based learning or independent study. There are several aspects of andragogy that teachers need to know about when planning curriculum:

Andragogy is a type of adult learning theory that involves the teaching of adults.

Andragogy is a type of adult learning theory that involves the teaching of adults. It focuses on how adults learn, rather than simply on what they should be taught. Andragogy differs from pedagogy, which focuses on how children learn. The term “andragogy” was coined by Malcolm Knowles in 1968 and refers to his belief that adult learners need different approaches than those used with children or adolescents.

Andragogical principles have been applied to many fields including business management training programs; however their most significant impact has been …

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The rise of the EdTech startup
Educational

The rise of the EdTech startup

- by Myron Bailey

EdTech startups are a new and growing market. The last few years have seen an explosion in the number of startups working in this area, with many more expected to come. In this article, I’ll look at what has driven this growth, some examples of EdTech startups, and the challenges they face.

EdTech as a new industry.

EdTech is the use of technology in education. EdTech startups are growing in popularity, and there’s good reason for that: investors see potential for these companies to make money.

If you’re looking for a career path that will allow you to make money while doing something meaningful and rewarding, then EdTech is the place to be!

A change in the educational landscape.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, we are witnessing a shift from traditional education to online learning. The need for new technologies in education is greater than ever before. In fact, according to a report by ResearchandMarkets.com titled “Global EdTech Market 2022”, the global edtech market was valued at USD 869 million in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 2104 million by 2022 with a CAGR of 11%.

The rise of startups.

It’s no secret that we’re in the midst …

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Characteristics of Special Needs Students
Special Education

Characteristics of Special Needs Students

- by Myron Bailey

Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process. Special needs education is designed to help students who have conditions that make it more difficult for them to learn, such as learning disabilities or emotional problems. There are several types of special needs students:

Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process.

Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process. These difficulties may be physical, mental or emotional; they may be temporary or permanent; and they can be due to an illness or injury, a learning disability, hearing impairment or vision impairment.

According to the National Center for Special Education Research, there were 8.2 million students with disabilities enrolled in U.S. schools as of October 2011.

According to the National Center for Special Education Research, there were 8.2 million students with disabilities enrolled in U.S. schools as of October 2011. This number represents 15% of all public school students and 5% of private school students. Of these disabled children and adolescents, almost half (4 million) had a specific learning disability (SLD), while about 2% …

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