Art and music pedagogy in public schools – what is the importance of these subjects?

In the 1960s and 1970s, most public schools in the United States had regular music and arts programs as part of their curriculum. Art teachers and music teachers were employed by the schools and children from kindergarten received instruction in both music and art. Every week the children had singing lessons, were introduced to instruments … Read more

CME Medical Writing Training – Educational Objectives

THE ROLE OF GOALS IN MEDICAL WRITING TRAINING Educational goals are among the most important steps in planning a Continuing Medical Education/Continuing Professional Development (CME/CPD) activity. They stem from the needs assessment, which determines what physicians need to learn to improve patient health outcomes. Goals therefore describe what clinicians will learn by participating in the … Read more

When learning isn’t easy

From the moment we learn we are expecting a child, our minds and hearts overflow with hopes and dreams for them. My child will be the most beautiful, brilliant, talented little person that has ever walked the earth, right? And they are for each of us! But sometimes we discover that there is a “problem”. … Read more

Work-integrated learning (WIL), work-integrated education (WIE) and willingness to work

Students in learning institutions are better advised to complete the work-based learning, work-based education and employment readiness programs as soon as they arrive on campus, ie in the freshman year. You should be constantly involved throughout your studies. The program is quickly becoming the core of all majors around the world. The World Association of … Read more

Selection of educational toys for children with learning disabilities

Some children have to deal with learning disabilities or problems learning new information. They might struggle to master skills like throwing and catching a ball. They might get confused trying to communicate by talking to and listening to others. Without being able to learn and retain important information, these children struggle even more as they … Read more

Adult education – what is different?

How is it different from K-12? Why is this important to us? Discuss andragogy and lifelong learning. Adult education, what is different? Before discussing the practical differences, let’s first address the two main categories of education – pedagogy and andragogy. Simply put, in Merriam Webster’s online dictionary, pedagogy is the fine arts or profession of … Read more