Should You Homeschool Your Kids? Wednesday, 04 February 2009 By Debbie Ray  The ability to home school your child has many positive aspects, probably one of the biggest being the ability to give each child very specific, individualized, one on one attention. Another plus for home schooling your own child is that the child doesn't have to deal with many of the negative peer pressure issues that are so often associated with the entire public school system. In my own experience I feel I must also tell you that there are a few negative aspects that can go with home schooling as well, such as, the lack of social skills and the feelings of being on the outside looking in that many a home schooled child may develop. In many ways though I do strongly feel that going to public or private school is best for most children, because most children need to feel a part of things, and going to regular public school gives most children the social skills needed to be a part of the real world. These kids get to experience their prom and other good things in life Tag it: Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 February 2009 ) Read more...   How is Education Abroad Related to the College/University Mission Statement? Tuesday, 03 February 2009 By Dr. Sandi Smith  It is important to draw justification for a study abroad program from the college/university mission statement. Look for excerpts from mission statements and senior level administration for internationalizing the curriculum, developing students with a global perspective, preparing students for a global workforce, etc. Write a mission statement for study abroad that makes it a priority to integrate international education services into the foundation of the college/university mission. A study abroad office mission includes an academic enhancement role and student support services. It is essential to include with your mission statement, some measurable intended outcomes for study abroad. Your statements of intended outcomes will guide your policies and practice. It is also important to understand that every institution invests dollars and staff in endeavors that support and enhance the institutional mission and outcomes. Just as we see different levels of support for campus housing on various campuses, we also see different levels of support for international education. Study abroad has long been considered an elective or luxury experience and thus has not been tied to the core values (and therefore finances) of Tag it: Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 February 2009 ) Read more...

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