Sunday, December 5, 2010

My dream job (First Draft)

                                
                       When we were kids, there was no limits of our dreams. We believe in things like batman, Spiderman...etc. For me, I wanted to go to the outer space and fly high in the air. So, I am completely convinced that to be an astronaut is my dream job.


                    On the one hand, there are many reasons for choosing the job of astronaut. Firstly, I can have the opportunity to go into space, fly high in blue sky, go to places which most people can only think about, and do something very few people can do today. Secondly, The job of astronaut is an inspiring and pioneering work in itself. Thirdly, I can have fun of escaping from earth's gravity and roam freely around all enjoying scenes. Fourthly, I can go beyond and outside the atmosphere of the earth to explore the outer world and to learn about the mysterious of the nature.


                    On the other hand, working as an astronaut can be challenging and difficult job both physically and mentally. The astronaut has to travel for long hours under vivid and hard conditions which are so difficult for normal humans to bear. The astronauts are given hard trainings to make themselves adapt with the changing of the environment outside the earth.


                     Moreover, there are several responsibilities of the astronaut. The astronaut is responsible for regulating and operating all space stations of space agency. He is also responsible for managing missions and trips to explore the outer world and new planets. So astronaut needs to be highly focused and extremely brilliant in order to be able to manage space missions and other astronaut endeavors.


                    Furthermore, because I am looking for a career which combines between cool technology, interesting science and great adventure, I make the better choice to become an astronaut. Becoming an astronaut in the space is not easy and this process can take several years. Most astronauts begin when they are between 27 to 37. First of all, there are three types of astronauts: commander, pilot, payload specialist, and mission specialist. My dream job is to be a mission specialist. Mission specialist is the most important one in the crew. He works with the commander and the pilot in shuttle operations. He performs spacewalks and conducts experiments. Then, to be an astronaut you should follow some steps. Firstly, you must be good at working effectively in a team work and interacting with people. Secondly, you need to study hard and to be clever enough to attend at a specialized institution to take courses in engineering. Thirdly, your height must be between 148 cm to 193 cm. Fourthly, you need to speak English carefully. Fifthly, you must be healthy, because astronaut trainings can be very tiring.


                  All in all, I know that it is so difficult for the normal humans to think about working as astronaut, but I like the adventure and I have a passion for exploring outer space and extra celestial bodies. I can also see that I will need education, hard work, and steadfast devotion to become an astronaut. So, I do not give up on my dreams and I will dream as if I was still a kid.  

Friday, December 3, 2010

My dream job (Questioning)

                                         
                             * What is my dream job?

   * What are the reasons for choosing the job of astronaut?

            * What are the difficulties which may encounter 
the astronaut?

             * What are the responsibilities of the astronaut?


                       * How do I become an astronaut?
                              
                      

Sunday, November 14, 2010

My own learning style (Final Draft)

                           Students learn in many ways, like, seeing, hearing, and  studying at first glance. But most students prefer one of these methods. Scientists have shown that students can do better on tests if they change their study habits to fit their own personal learning styles. But for me, I prefer the visual learning style. Visual learning is a learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques. It is one of the three widely used types including kinesthetic and auditory learning.

               On the one hand ,I have many characteristics which make me choose the visual learning style. Firstly, I like colors and fashion . Secondly, I need quite time to study any material. Thirdly, I am good at spelling . fourthly, I have to think a while before I can understand the lecture. Fifthly, I like charts and I can understand easily through using them.
         
             On the other hand, there are many learning suggestions for visual learners like me. Firstly, I  can understand material like history by drawing maps of events. I can also learn science easily by drawing scientific process. Secondly, making outlines of every point can help me to understand. Thirdly, I can ask my teacher to draw diagrams on the board to illustrate the ideas. Fourthly, watching videos can make me comprehend a certain topic. Fifthly, using flashcards can make learning process for visual learners like me be more simpler and easier. Sixthly, taking notes and making lists are very useful for visual learners.
        
          Finally, for me, visual tools improve my ability to remember and recall the information completely. If I use a visual aid like colorful outline when studying, I can get more information. So I think that visual learning style is the best way of both learning and teaching.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

My own learning style (First Draft)

                  
                     Students learn in many ways, like, seeing, hearing, and  studying at first glance. But most students prefer one of these methods. Scientists have shown that students can do better on tests if they change their study habits to fit their own personal learning styles. But for me, I prefer the visual learning style. Visual learning is a learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques. It is one of the three basic types of learning styles in the widely-used that also includes kinesthetic learning and auditory learning.

               On the one hand ,I have many characteristics which make me choose the visual learning style. Firstly, I like colors and fashion . Secondly, I need quite time to study any material. Thirdly, I am good at spelling . fourthly, I have to think a while before I can understand the lecture. Fifthly, I like charts and I can understand easily through using them.
         
             On the other hand, there are many learning suggestions for visual learners like me. firstly, I  can understand material like history by drawing maps of events. I can also learn science easily by drawing scientific process. Secondly, making outlines of every point can help me to understand. Thirdly, I can ask my teacher to draw diagrams on the board to illustrate the ideas. Fourthly, watching videos can make me comprehend a certain topic. Fifthly, using flashcards can make learning process for visual learners like me be more simpler and easier. Sixthly, taking notes and making lists are very useful for visual learners.
        
          Finally, for me, visual tools improve my ability to remember and recall the information completely. If I use a visual aid like colorful outline when studying, I can get more information. So I think that visual learning style is the best way of both learning and teaching.

   

Friday, November 5, 2010

My own learning style (Outline)

        * Students learn in many ways, like, seeing, hearing, and studying at the first glance.
     * Scientists have shown that students can do better on tests if they change their study habits to fit their own personal learning styles.
     * My own learning style.
     * The definition of visual learning style.

     * My characteristics which make me choose the visual learning style:
        1- Like colors and fashion.
        2- Need quite time to study.
        3- Good at spelling.
        4- Have to think a while before understanding the lecture.
        5- Like charts.

     * Learning suggestions for visual learners like me:
        1- Drawing maps of events in history and drawing scientific process in science.
        2- Making outlines of everything.
        3- Asking my teacher to draw diagrams on the board.
        4- Watching videos.
        5- Using flashcards.
        6- Taking notes and making lists.

     * For me, visual tools improve my ability to remember and recall  the information completely.
     * If I use visual aids when studying, I can get more information.
     * I think that visual learning style is the best way of both teaching and learning. 

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Home Schooling (Final Draft)

                Home schooling is the process of educating school-aged children at home rather than at a school. In most countries in the world, governments make the children attend schools in which they are educated by trained teachers who use a certain curriculum. However, many significant parents believe that it is better for their children to be educated at home by some people who know the needs of the children very well. In my opinion, I am against home schooling. In this essay I will examine why I am against home schooling and I will show my evidences. In addition to the counter opinion.


                   On one hand, there are an increasing number of parents in addition to I who prefer and support  to send the children to the schools. There are many reasons in favor of sending children to schools. Firstly, the children will interact with each other. Secondly, they will develop their social skills. Thirdly, the children will learn to work, play, and interact with their friends outside the family. Fourthly, they will not be dependent on their parents in their emotional and social needs. Fifthly, the children will find it easier to depend on themselves  and to be responsible for themselves, when they catch up with the university or start work.


                Moreover, there are many evidences which support my point of view. The first point is that home schooling produces coward children. The second point is that the children will live in isolation from the rest of the world. The third point is that the children grow up completely dependent on their parents. The fourth point is that the children will not be ready for university as the other students who go to schools.
              
              On the other hand, the counter opinion thinks that the traditional schools are not suitable for educating children. There are many parents think that home schooling is the best option for their children and there are many reasons for this thought. Firstly, the parents are unhappy with the quality of the education which is offered in the schools. Secondly, they think that the schools have large classes. These classes are staffed by teachers without sufficient knowledge about the subjects which they teach. Thirdly, subjects such as language and religion may not be available in the school.  Another reason is that many parents may disagree with the aims of the school curriculum. They prefer to keep their children separate for cultural, academic, or social reasons which are not offered well in schools. Finally, some children with special needs may need particular parental care


           To sum up, while many  parents work hard to teach their children at home, schools are still  the right way and choice to educate the children. Schools are the perfect and the ideal way of preparing our children for the real world.       

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Home Schooling (First Draft)

                     Home schooling is the process of educating school-aged children at home rather than at a school. In most countries in the world, governments make the children attend schools in which they are educated by trained teachers who use a certain curriculum. However many significant parents believe that it is better for their children to be educated at home by some people who know the needs of the children very well. In my opinion, I am against home schooling. In this essay I will examine why I am against home schooling and I will show my evidences. In addition to the counter opinion.


                   On one hand, There are an increasing number of parents in addition to I who prefer and support  to send the children to the schools. There are many reasons in favor of sending children to schools. Firstly, the children will interact with each other. Secondly, they will develop their social skills. Thirdly, the children will learn to work, play, and function outside the family. Fourthly, they will not be dependent on their parents in their emotional and social needs. Fifthly, the children will find it easier to depend on themselves  and to be responsible for themselves, when they catch up with the university or start work.


                Moreover, there are many evidences which show why I am against home schooling. The first point is that home schooling produces coward children. The second point is that the children will live in isolation from the rest of the world. The third point is that the children grow up completely dependent on their parents. The fourth point is that the children will not be ready for university as the most other kids.
              
              On the other hand, the counter opinion thinks that the traditional schools are not suitable for educating children. There are many parents think that home schooling is the best option for their children and there are many reasons for this thought. Firstly, the parents are unhappy with the quality of the education which offers in the schools. Secondly, they think that the schools have large classes. These classes are staffed by teachers without sufficient knowledge about the subjects which they teach. Thirdly, subjects such as language and religion may not be available in the school.  Another reason is that many parents may disagree with the aims of the school curriculum. They prefer to keep their children separate for cultural, academic, or social reasons which donot offer well in schools. Finally, some children with special needs may need particular parental need. 


           To sum up, while many  parents work hard to teach their children at home, Schools are still  the right way and choice to educate the children. Schools are the perfect and the ideal way of preparing our children for the real world.