Do you have evidence that smaller classes are cost effective as justified by proof of increased learning?
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DOE mandates have skyrocketed education cost as test scores and overall results sink much like the Titanic! Class size edicts are motivated by teacher’s unions and at this point it is like pouring water on a drowning man.
875656
Yes, but in a very limited way.\nI would not say they are worth the money they charge.\nJust try getting hold of a good book on this subject. Rest all is practice.
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I don't have time to watch the video...at least not now, but I think it would depend how the money is spent, it's not just how much money a district has that can make the difference. BUT, of course having money and using it wisely could make a significant difference - for example...up to date text books, computers in the classroom, current maps in the classroom. It's difficult to teach when the material is 10 years old. It would also help to pay teachers more :-) because some really awesome teachers leave the profession because it costs more to live than we make. We do spend A LOT of out of pocket money for pencils, folders, paper and tissue and more because not all kids come from families who value education and send their kids to school with pencils or other supplies. I know I could make 3 times the money doing 1/3 the work, but there are things money can't buy, like the spontaneous hugs from kids and notes that tell me I'm the best teacher in the world.
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Yes, as a matter of fact I have done the college savings plan in my state for my 7 year old, because by the time she's in college it would cost a small fortune. By doing it this way I am paying what it cost now, and if she doesn't go I get the money back. But she BETTER go. LOL!
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Advantage- smaller classes more attenchion for each child.  I was identified as gifted LD while in private school if I had never gone to private school I would have never been identified till collage.  \nSometimes priveschools are less deversified but if you look for a diverse school that is not an issue.\n\ndisadvantage - costs but many times scholarships are avalable epesially if they are trying to be a more diverse school.
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It's easier to teach business concepts to people who have had previous experience in industry.  There's quite a bit of class participation and group work.  Those who have had work experience will excel in these areas while those who have just been students might not do as well.
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a lot. They make the lesson more interesting and easier for the students to understand.
114523
A moral approach to graduate tuition increase. Fair, just transition to new\ntuition policy should exist for current students
887402
You will underestimate the cost of textbooks.  They are expensive.
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usually not.\nit is better to USE what you learn - and analyse it and if taking notes, paraphrase them, rather than copying.\nour brains are better able to keep things long term if you learn ACTIVELY rather than passively trying to learn by rote
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I have personally found picture-word association very effective when trying to study.  I am a college student who swears by the wonders of picture-word association.
1048412
Small schools are better for education, get more interaction with the teachers...but it is harder with growing up!  I'd pick one in between the two, like 80-100 per class!
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Classes no (unless given special consent), Lectures yes.\n\nClasses/tutorials usually have limited numbers, as this is the time where lecturers or tutors will work more closely with students in smaller (class size) groups. This is the time where questions are often addressed where they have arisen out of the lecture - this necessitates a smaller number of students per group to be of any use. As well as this, because numbers are limited, you can imagine the objection of a paying student if their place was taken or their time adversly taken up by a non-paying add-in.\n\nLectures/seminars are a whole other matter, as these rarely max-out the lecture space. I remember when I was deciding what degree to study for, that the student counsellor actually advised that I sit in on a few lectures to get a feel for things.\n\nGood on you for wanting to take your learning further - it's more than many people do
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I am a teacher and know people who use it.  They say it is expensive, but works.
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Some are just as good as any other.  If from a quality university then it will have value.  It is better to attend class but if you can;t then on line is a good way to go.  Be sure to know about the university offering the course.  There are some out there that are nothing but scams so beware.
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Given these examples, the second one is more correct. You could also say "It may be because we don't know *what the advantage of becoming a lifelong learner is."
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yes\n\nomg i juss elarned this in class!! :)