A Brief History of Special Education

Lisa R. Parker

Perhaps the largest and most pervasive issue in special education, as well as my own journey in education, is special education’s relationship to general education. History has shown that this has never been an easy clear cut relationship between the two. There has been a lot of giving and taking […]

Integrating Language and Science Instruction

Lisa R. Parker

Introduction In the traditional teaching instruction, students with poor English are normally placed in low-ability groups, because it is believed it difficult for them to learn how to respond to the higher level classes with more complex demands. Integrating language skills with science instruction has become an alternative to traditional […]

What is a Dog’s True Nature?

Lisa R. Parker

Dogs are really surprisingly complex creatures and for you to have a good relationship with your dog you should learn a bit about their nature. Dogs are descended from wolves and therefore have many of the same characteristics although some behaviors are a result of thousands of years of interaction […]

Become Certified by Accessing Online Studies

Lisa R. Parker

The never ending world around us is witnessing a lot of changes. Emerging technologies have made the communication smoother, spontaneous & instant. In this world of globalization, the parochial teaching methods using blackboards, dusters & chalk pieces have been replaced with instant online studies and virtual classes. The online study […]