Two new certificate programs are now available through the Rio Salado College Early Childhood and Human Development department.
The Certificate of Completion for Infant Toddler Development covers topics such as child health, physical milestones, and cognitive development, in addition to relationship building between adults and children, language acquisition and communication.
The Certificate of Completion in Family Childcare Management provides a foundation in early childhood care theories. Students will learn about the cognitive and physical development of the young child, health and safety guidelines, curriculum development and business procedures specific to family child care providers.
Rio Salados Early Childhood Education Program serves undergraduate students and provides professional development for early childhood practitioners. Read full article…
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New Name for Med Tech Program: Medical Laboratory Science Program
University of the Sciences has renamed its medical technology program the Medical Laboratory Science Program, a change that better reflects the programs course of study. The change for the program which is among the offerings of the Universitys Samson College of Health Sciences, was formally approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education over the summer.
Students in the Medical Laboratory Science Program, who can also be called clinical laboratory scientists, learn to perform laboratory tests using sophisticated instrumentation in order to help diagnose diseases and monitor treatments. USciences BS program is one of the few hospital based programs in the region directed by a certified medical technologist, and focuses on the science behind the medicine.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that graduates in the field can expect faster than average job growth with excellent job prospects as the volume of laboratory tests continues to increase with both population growth and the development of new types of tests.
What is your Definition of Successful Parenting?
A recent study conducted by the non-profit Pew Research Center regarding global attitudes among Americans, as well as country by country, surfaced some interesting results regarding parenting and education. The study reports that Americans think that there is a need to put more pressure on students to succeed in school. In contrast, the findings show the Chinese actually thought too much pressure was being put on children to succeed in school.
With U.S. students underperforming on international tests, most Americans (64%) say that parents are not putting enough pressure on their children to do well in school.
By contrast, 68% of the Chinese public take the opposite position and say that parents in their country are putting too much pressure on their children to succeed academically.
This past January, author Amy Chua published an article in the Wall Street Journal promoting her book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother“, sharing her experience raising her kids in a traditional, strict Chinese” manner. A “Tiger Mom” according to Chua, can also include parents of other ethnicities who practice traditional, strict child-rearing.
Tim Averill Invitational Registration Opening Soon
This seasons Tim Averill Invitational at Manchester Essex Regional High School will be held on October 28 and 29, 2011. The tournament features two days of varsity competition in Public Forum Debate (with a TOC bid at the quarterfinal level), two days of varsity and novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate competition, and one day of varsity and novice Policy Debate competition.
The invitation is available here on VBD.
Preps plus 2011: This weekend’s stars
Jake Hofheinz, No. 6 Nevada Union: Had eight receptions for 111 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown in a 27-6 win over McQueen of Reno.
Jake Rodrigues, No. 7 Whitney: Completed 13 of 19 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns and also rushed for two touchdowns in a 39-0 win over River City.
Dylan Collie, No. 14 Oak Ridge: Had five receptions for 101 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown, and returned a punt 43 yards to set up another touchdown in a win 33-22 over Vista del Lago.
LeDontrae Gordon, No.
Hidden Savings for College Students
Its no secret that movie theaters, restaurants and museums give student discounts, but for those who know where to look, getting an education can also mean getting a great deal on all kinds of products and services. For incoming freshmen as well as lifelong learners, being a college student can mean significant savings on everything from software to sky diving lessons.
Journey Ed is an online retailer specializing in student software. The site offers huge savings for any verified student and pricing gets even better when accessed through partner institutions, such as Tempe-based Rio Salado College.
For example, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium which retails for $1899 on the Adobe website can be found for $360 when purchased through the Rio Salado bookstore.