GRADE SCHOOL (1st -5th GRADE) When your child is young, they will still want to spend time with you. You should cherish this time and make sure that you spend enough time with your child during the day. This can include everyday activities, special outings, reading, and just talking. As your child passes each grade, more will be expected of them in terms of their education. They will be bringing home more homework and will need more help. Educational Learning Educational learning encompasses everything your child learns during the day while at school. Grade school will give your child a solid foundation for future learning. This is the times when math, reading, and comprehension skills are taught. You can help your child succeed by making sure they complete their homework, that they have what they need to bring to school each day, and asking them questions about what they are learning. Listening to your child talk will further communication skills. Children who know that there parents are listening are more apt to ask their own questions.
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Another way to teach your children about physical health is to let them know that you exercise as well. If you are a jogger or you attend an aerobics class, you should mention it to your child. They will remember this when they are going to get their exercise. Social Learning If your child goes to day care, they will already know basic social skills. But if your child has been at home with you, they may be afraid to meet new people. You will have to teach your child that meeting new people is a way of life, but they should not talk to those they do not know. This can be a very trying time for you and your child. While some children are outgoing, others are not. Learning how to navigate through society will take your child many years to understand and cope with. While everyone eventually finds there way, it can take some children a lot longer than others. Once your child goes to school, they may ask you why some children are mean to them. This can be very troubling for both of you. You will not only have to comfort your child, but you will also have to find ways to explain it to them. It is at this time that children learn about acceptable social behaviour, what they should and should not say, and who they can trust when they are choosing their friends. While you can give advice and help your child see which friendships are worth keeping, as your child grows, they will not want to ask you for advice. This is part of growing up.
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You will have ten to thirty years to pay back your Stafford loans and ten years to pay back your Federal Perkins loans. This means that you will be placed on a monthly payment schedule. If you cannot make the monthly payments, you should contact your lender and ask for an extension on the loan which will lower your monthly payments. You should always read the fine print before agreeing to consolidate your student loans. Some loan companies will charge you extra for making more payments during the year. Many people want to pay off their student loans as quickly as possible in order to have a clean credit history. Make sure you have this option because you never know the type of job you may have five or six years from now. You may be making enough to pay off your loans early. You should choose a lender that has a reputation for consolidating loans. This will ensure that the money you are paying back is going to the right place. Begin by paying off your loans one month at a time. Get settled in your life first and pay off credit cards and other loans first. Since the interest rate will not change for the life of your student loan, it is best to pay it off last and pay off other obligations first.
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Adult education classes are designed to teach adults skills that they want to learn for their job, to find a job, or just for fun. Many people who sign up for these types of classes already have a degree or are working on one. Many people who want to cultivate new interests or hobbies will take an art or music class. These classes are usually only a few weeks long and will teach you the basics. Sometimes there are advanced classes, but usually you will have to take private lessons in order to develop your talent further. If you are interested in learning an instrument, you should sign up for an adult education to see if this is the right hobby for you. Do not spend a lot of money on an instrument, supplies, sheet music, and lessons if you are not sure that you can dedicate the time and interest to learning. Adult education classes will give you a brief overview of a topic that you find interesting. Once you have met other people with the same interests, you can pursue them together or take additional classes if they are offered. English as a Second Language
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Another way to teach your children about physical health is to let them know that you exercise as well. If you are a jogger or you attend an aerobics class, you should mention it to your child. They will remember this when they are going to get their exercise. Social Learning If your child goes to day care, they will already know basic social skills. But if your child has been at home with you, they may be afraid to meet new people. You will have to teach your child that meeting new people is a way of life, but they should not talk to those they do not know. This can be a very trying time for you and your child. While some children are outgoing, others are not. Learning how to navigate through society will take your child many years to understand and cope with. While everyone eventually finds there way, it can take some children a lot longer than others. Once your child goes to school, they may ask you why some children are mean to them. This can be very troubling for both of you. You will not only have to comfort your child, but you will also have to find ways to explain it to them. It is at this time that children learn about acceptable social behaviour, what they should and should not say, and who they can trust when they are choosing their friends. While you can give advice and help your child see which friendships are worth keeping, as your child grows, they will not want to ask you for advice. This is part of growing up.
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Physical Learning During middle school, your child may want to join a sports team. This can be an exciting time for you and your child. You will have to make sure that they get to all of their games and practices so that they can be a part of the team. This is where your child will form friendships that will last longer than other friendships. You will have to make sure that your child is strong enough to participate in team sports. You will also have to make sure that your child will have enough time to study and complete homework assignments during the week. Having too much to do can cause your child unnecessary stress and could cause their grades to go down.
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PEOPLE WHO TEACH ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Those who teach adult education classes are people who live and work in your community. Some are instructors at local colleges; while others are artists, musicians, and fitness instructors who want to teach people who to relieve some of their stress, how to take care of their bodies, and how to live a better life. Instructors usually donate their time because they enjoy teaching people.
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Getting a part-time job will help you begin to save money before you graduate. Having a little extra money to use for moving expenses and other costs will come in handy. By your fourth year of college, you should be work and still attend all of your classes. While your studies should still be a priority, if you have the time, start saving money for your future. Make sure you meet all Graduation Requirements
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FOURTH YEAR IN COLLEGE By the time you reach your final year of college, you will probably need a break. Four years is a long time to spend taking classes, juggling your personal and academic life, and learning more about who you are as a person. During your fourth year, you will be taking the last of the required classes needed for graduation. You may even have some time to take a few extra classes and pursue some new hobbies. You should still maintain your study schedule, budget, and friendships you have made. During your fourth year in college, you should: Decide where to go after graduation, Apply for grad school, Work part-time, Make sure you meet all graduation requirements, Make sure all paperwork is complete. You will be busy during this time because you will have to prepare for what is next. There are steps you can take to ensure that you will be ready for what lies ahead. Decide Where to go after Graduation
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EDUCATION FOR LIFE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION

2 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3 GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

4 THE COLLEGE YEARS

5 ADULT EDUCATION: CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION

6 HOW TO EARN A DEGREE ONLINE

OVERVIEW OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION

STRUCTURE OF THE WESTERN EDUCATION SYSTEM: The education system in the United States was designed, in part, by the education systems of Europe. When settlers moved to the United States and began to build towns, they had to task of teaching their children how to survive in this new land. Borrowing from traditional method of lectures, apprenticeships, and religion, small schools were established. As these towns grew, so did the schools. By the time the United States declared its freedom; individual towns were responsible for teaching their children. This has not changed much today. Individual states still have control over the education that children receive. Even though states have banded together to create a uniform curriculum, it is still up to each state to be responsible for teaching the children. Over the years, private schools have been established by religions and other organizations who felt they could provide better for the children who attend their churches or who wanted to use different methods of teaching. While this is acceptable under the law, these schools must still provide a solid education that children can use when they become adults. Academic studies have been broken up into grade levels that children must pass in order to continue their education. Most schools operate under this structure: Pre-school, Kindergarten, Grade school, Middle school, High school, College.
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