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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Why Aren't I in Honors Math? | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I go to a private school and I can't find a way to get into the honors class which learns math for ... A: Ari: Upon reading your request it seems that you are very ambitious and determined student whom we, ... | |
| fashion designing trouble | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: All of my friends have decided their future and i also supposed to decide my future.I always thought ... A: A Fashion Design career is not my background field. Attached you find one of the sites that might ... | |
| Interact effectively with children | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: Please, Sally is one of the older children in the children service centre and likes to assist in ... A: I would like to have more information about your student Sally to be able to design and/or help you ... | |
| Degrees | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: This isn't really so much related to education as technicalities. I once had a business professor ... A: In summary, certain colleges and schools offer different degrees and diplomas to all students ... | |
| turning out the lights in the middle school classroom | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I am interested how this affects student's eyesight, the ability to see to work, the effect of ... A: Adequate and planned illumination plays a major role in any work place, especially in school setting ... | |
| Is Double Major/Double Degree substantially beneficial | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in pursuing a Major in Economics. I also have a deep fascination with all things ... A: Definitely, there is a great benefit from pursuing more schooling, which will give you more ... | |
| Math curriculum | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines. I know that countries have different curriculum. I just want to ask if ... A: Generally, curriculum design not only varies from country to country but also from high school to ... | |
| excursion suitable for children | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Please, I would like to know about excursion suitable for children in the Children’s service Centre. ... A: Most children enjoy outdoor activities especially those that they add new information to their ... | |
| help children share ideas | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Please, Sally is one of the older children in the children service centre and likes to assist in ... A: I am sure you realize that teaching and working with young children can be fun, challenging, and ... | |
| differences with children | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Please, why it is important to encourage children to express their likes and dislikes? and why is it ... A: Acknowledging the importance of dedicating adequate time to our children and paying attention too ... | |
| advice | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Widad how are you? There is a specific question that I would like to ask you see. I am a native ... A: I am a firm believer that teaching any kind of languages, especially the English language, next to ... | |
| Bad Habits | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: Well I am in my first year of university and my bad habits from high school seem to have followed ... A: Absenteeism is definitely a serious problem with so many people and especially students, so you are ... | |
| PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION AND COLLEGE | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm very interested in the progressive education model. As I'm concerned about the development of ... A: Progressive education is actually progressive in nature which is more likely democratic in outlook. ... | |
| Work experince for MBA. | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I graduated in B.E(Mechanical) in the year 2007, currently working for a software company. I have ... A: The business market of today is seeking for more diversified and knowledgeable employees who have ... | |
| transcript | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I also cannot get transcript for Prospect Hall College. I graduated 1986. Called FL DOE and ... A: Recheck with Florida Department of Education and help the department look for your specific ... | |
| transcripts | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Ashurax, I went to Prospect Hall School of Business in 1987. I am looking for my transcripts. ... A: Department of Education keeps students' transcripts indefinitely. You need to contact the person by ... | |
| Impact of a college degree | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I would like your opinion on the impact of a college degree today verses 10-20 years ago. In my ... A: Most college degrees are considered as an element of success in life by means of preparing students ... | |
| about the digital library... | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: in your opinion, why digital library didn't develope well in Malaysia ?? thank you.. A: There are various reasons for the cause of the underdevelopment of the digital library in any ... | |
| educational philiposophies | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: why should our educational practices be based on the accepted educational philosophies? A: Your stated question is very general and yet is an important one that any educator shouldn’t dismiss ... | |
| planning my son's college needs | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering, when is a good time to "get serious" about setting up a plan for my son's college ... A: I do encourage every parent to start planning, managing, and organizing their junior and /or senior ... | |
| student sponsor | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: Father,can you please inform me about sponsor's email ids? I am a student studying in school.I am ... A: I urge you to speak to your school counselor or to your advisor by disclosing your financial ... | |
| learning how to learn | 12/25/2005 |
| Q: i got through highschool and college with a satisfactory mark of 60-75%. i was one of those who ... A: Studying is an art in itself. If we just put our mind to it, we would have enjoyed it without the ... | |
| difference | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: I would be so thankful if you could tell me what is the difference between an ENGLISH LANGUAGE ... A: College English has different priorities, emphases, and requirements for each college students. All ... | |
| High School Education | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: What of the material learned through High School Education, is actually needed later on in adult ... A: People like you are needed today in our society. I encourage you to continually have an active role ... | |
| perspective on relationships | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: Dr.Widad Ashurax, I am currently seeking my teaching degree and I have a question. What is your ... A: Undoubtedly, Parents and teachers should always be as one constituent to help improve our education ... | |
| Classroom lighting | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: It wouldn't also be a subject you cover dealing with the lighting in classrooms, and how it helps ... A: Definitely, the ability of a student to concentrate and learn effectively cannot only be related to ... | |
| Education | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: What is the difference between progressive and traditional education? For example: teaching methods, ... A: Briefly, progressive education has different emphases, style, and characteristics than its ... | |
| hey im a student ,how do you motivate me? | 4/3/2005 |
| Q: hey mr.widad..my marks are slipping in biology,last year i used to get 90% and above because my ... A: I really feel for you, and I am saddened to the fact that there are still teachers like the one you ... | |
| superintendant | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: how much notice does a superintendant need to give before they retire in minnesota and is it ... A: In general, the notice of retirement can vary from six months to a year and must be according to the ... | |
| Social Responsibilities and the Nigerian Entrepreneur: Isssues of neglect and options. | 1/10/2005 |
| Q: 1. Do Nigerian Entrepreneur neglect social Responsibilities? 2.Do nigerian Entrepreneur polute air ... A: J. I. Ekeh: As a general rule, a society can only grow when creativity and freedom are part of its ... | |
| thoughts on improving literacy in the classroom | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I am a secondary education journalism major at Ball State University in Indiana and I would ... A: Creating a healthy partnership in teaching can improve any educational program. A program that is ... | |
| teaching jobs | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Hallo. I am an Italian teacher of English. I teach English above all , but also Italian for ... A: I have selected three different web sites as shown below: http://us.councilexchanges.org/ ... | |
| Educational Paradigm | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Ashurax, Greetings from Manila! I have been a teacher-educator for decades and still am teaching ... A: Fadul: I always think that learning is not a separate activity from our daily experiences. ... | |
| Nurse Practitioner Training | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: Ashurax, I am a 50 year old licensed acupuncturist holding a Master of Science in Oriental ... A: Dear Muchael: In order to answer your concern we need to make some assumptions: Let us assume that ... | |
| Homeschooling and band | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: I recently pulled my 6th grade son out of public school to homeschool. He needs the one on one for ... A: Unfortunately, there is no one standardized law that applies to all schools in U.S., and especially ... | |
| writing A Book | 10/5/2004 |
| Q: I am descendent of Lahore, Pakistan and I do have Post graduation degree in Management. Recently, ... A: Congratulations to you. Writing books to young people can be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. ... | |
| help me on this topic | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: -- no one is telling u to do my homework for me just give me a few points this is not a test , just ... A: The paragraph below may possibly be what you need to start your speech: "Friends and family may ... | |
| help me on this topic | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: hey i have to give a talk on stage for 2 minutes the topic is really wierd , hence i need your help ... A: The topic actually needs more than the two minutes allowed. I can not do your homework for you but ... | |
| Endowed Schools | 7/3/2004 |
| Q: Ashurax, I was wondering about the most highly endowed colleges/universities in the world. Do you ... A: Below is a brief list of the colleges and universities that may be considered to be highly endowed. ... | |
| Help for a New English Teacher | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: I'm from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico and I've been studying the English language since I was a ... A: I am so proud and pleased to know that there are young people like you who enjoy teaching and seek ... | |
| ethical issue | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: I have recently been hired by a private tutoring agency as a beginning reading teacher. I enjoy ... A: The best business-like attitude is to follow a reasonable and a rational approach that may not cost ... | |
| Increase California State Spending on Higher Education | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: How are you? If you were heading a group of Californians who wish to make sure that state spending ... A: Here are some of my suggestions that may help: 1-Get a letter out to the higher education ... | |
Dr. Widad Ashurax
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to the following areas: Teaching methods, evaluation of teachers, teachers` moral, curriculum design and market research, students` attrition and completion rate, students` counseling and career planning in Post Secondary Education.
Experience
I was a President of private two-year school of business for over ten years, Vice president for three years, and a director of education for two years for a two-year college. Additionally, I have over twenty years of teaching experience in high school and post secondary education combined.
Organizations
retired
Education/Credentials
Doctorate degree in Education from Nova University
Master degree in Early Childhood from Nova University
Awards and Honors
School evaluator for the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & schools in Washington DC.
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