The Problem Three earlier EzineArticles introduce and discuss my analysis of the noise problem in modern libraries: (August 4, 2011) Library Standards Have Crumbled-Time To Reclaim Quiet introduces the problem and makes the call for a return to traditional quiet as the proper foundation of courtesy and concentration in true learning. (August 9, 2011) Library Noise Now The Golden Standard - New Values Corrupt Silence pins the blame for the problem of noisy libraries largely on the dominant cultural values of Western society that reject silence. (August 17, 2011) Modern Education Experts Profess Value Of Silence - Why Librarians Ignore locates the source of the noisy library problem in current pedagogies (i.e., teaching philosophies) that privilege speech, as documented by five, peer-reviewed expert sources in the field of education. The present EzineArticle lists four additional, peer-reviewed, expert sources that further document troub...
A child is unique in so many ways. Habits, skills, social behavior, and learning abilities are just some of the factors included. Education acceleration primarily talks about gifted, academically talented, and intellectually inclined youngsters. Kids who are ahead of their age when it comes to learning new materials and understanding concepts. There is a great need for attention with these special cases. Children who are gifted with special capacities for learning require a different or added academic program than what is offered in normal school programs. The good thing is, there are a lot of programs that cater these types of children. Pull-out programs, educational enrichments, after school programs and summer classes that feature special course work for these talented kids. Also, there are mentor programs where children are matched with professionals for special learning experiences. Education acceleration is simply placing a child one or more grades ahead with older children. Th...