American Schools

Spelling contests for children like the Spelling Bee are interactive, fun, globally recognized platforms that promote learning of English language. According to Linda wood, one of the judges on a spelling bee competition, the Spelling Bee is not only about rote learning, but the learning process also involves learning meanings, pronunciation and even the origin of words. Similarly, extracurricular contests cannot be considered a waste of time because they complement or add to the knowledge of children. Most parents do worry about the application of this contest when it comes to education and also consider it a waste of their children’s time.  The importance of these contests can be assessed by the inclusion of these contests and others like these in the extracurricular activities of Schools. American curriculum schools in Sharjah and the other regions in the UAE promote children’s participation in these competitions. Other extracurricular include Math contests and...

“The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.” It goes without doubt that children come to the school like blank papers and school systems utilize that paper in their way.   So, the personality is significantly nurtured by the educational institutions. Amanda Ripley (An American journalist) in her famous book named “The Smartest Kids in the World” has explored well-reputed school systems in major countries. A survey of Poland, South Korea, and Finland revealed the reasons why children don’t learn. Further, findings of the research have highlighted the following elements or characteristics as a must for the educational systems to ensure balanced learning. Basic Elements of Successful Schools So, the following elements ensure the success of any school with respect to knowledge and stability: 1.     Mathematics is a must Math is everywhere closely integrated into the life of an individual. The time is ma...