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Education formally is a social science that encompasses teaching and learning specific knowledge, beliefs, and skills. Good teachers in a given field use a variety of methods and materials in order to impart a knowledge of a curriculum to the students. Informally, teaching is the process of learning how things work including numbers, reading and language that are taught by parents and other members of the student's culture. There has been a plethora of journals, magazines, books, and digests in the field of education that addresses these areas. Such literature addresses the teaching practices, with subjects that include lectures, game playing, testing, scheduling, record keeping, bullying, seating arrangements, interests, motivation, and computer access. However, the most important factors in any teacher's effectiveness is the interaction with students and the knowledge and personality of the teacher. The best teachers are able to translate knowledge of a subject, good judgment, experience, and wisdom into a significant knowledge of a subject that is understood and retained by the student. It is their ability to understand a subject well enough they can convey its essence to a new generation of students that is needed by all teachers. The goal is to establish a foundation of knowledge base that allows the student to build on as they are exposed to different life experiences. The passing of knowledge from generation to generation (see socialisation) allows the student to grow into a useful member of society.
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It is widely accepted that the process of education begins at birth and continues throughout life. Some believe that education begins even earlier than this, as evidenced by some parents' playing music or reading to the baby in the hope it will influence the child's development. More on [ Education ]
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Exchanges in Canada - A national non-profit association with more than 60 years experience in organizing educational visits and exchanges for students of all ages.
Academy of Learning - Specializes in building business and computer skills. Describes career programs and courses available, as well as locations.
Meta Description: [ Career Training that Works! See how our Integrated Learning System can give you the edge you need to succeed. Locations all over Canada and the World ]
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute - Federally incorporated for purposes of teaching, certification, and research in acupuncture. Includes Institiute information, education topics and fees, membership composition and news releases.
ASM Safe Boating - Provides Canadian Coast Guard accredited courses at various provincial locations; information about class locations, instructor contact, fees and online manual ordering.
Meta Description: [ The ASM Safe Boating Program, Pleasure Craft Operator Card instruction, Computer Assisted ORAL Exam, Online Exam, Hard Copy Exam and certification. Canadian Coast Guard Accredited ]
Canada's Computers for Schools - Brings educational institutions, communities, business, and governments together to channel surplus computer equipment and software to Canadian schools.
Canadian College of Holistic Health - Promotes Homeopathy and alternative medicine in Canada. Provides information about Homeopathy and a mission statement. Describes available courses and their cost.
Canadian Home and School Federation - National umbrella organization for parents who participate in education at local and provincial levels. Formerly named Canadian Home and School and Parent-Teacher Federation.
Meta Description: [ Home page for The Canadian Home and School Federation, Canada's national umbrella organization for parents who participate in education at local and provincial levels. Formerly named Canadian Home and School and Parent-Teacher Federation ]
Canadian Law School Blog - Information on Canadian Law Schools.
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Canadian Learning Bank - Offers educational assessment services, evaluation of international credentials and academic accreditation of private and corporate training programs.
Meta Description: [ OLA is an internationally recognized leader in the delivery of lifelong learning opportunities, the provision of access, the development of instructional materials, and the educational use of technology in the provision of education and training services. ]
Canadian Open Source Education and Research - Describes current activities, links, projects and associates.
Canadian Parliamentary Internship Program - A program for recent university graduates, allowing them to work with back bench Members of Parliament; sponsored by the Canadian Political Science Association.
Canadian Study - Information about Canadian universities, colleges, language schools and other educational options. Includes details of scholarships and student visa requirements.
Meta Description: [ Largest selection of Canadian Colleges, Universites and information about Canada, Getting a Visa, Scholarships, Student Life and Education Events ]
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council - Facilitates development in the tourism industry through provincial and territorial partners to offer tourism training based on National Occupational Standards, offers professional tourism and hospitality certification.
Meta Description: [ Tourism training programs and certification, national standards, online training, career resources, educational materials and tourism training and development from Canada's national tourism industry council ]
Canadian Universities - Helpful listing of Canadian universities.
CDI College - Private training institution offering full and part-time computer and IT courses at campuses throughout Canada.
Meta Description: [ CDI College provides career training in programs such as accounting, accounting
applications, business administration, criminal justice and criminal justice
administration, homeland security specialist, legal administrative assistant,
legal assistant, medical insura... ]
Densmore Consulting Services Inc. - Provides courses and products for candidates preparing to write the Uniform Final Examination (UFE) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Meta Description: [ Densmore Consulting Services Inc., provides courses and products for candidates preparing to write the Uniform Final Examination (UFE) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. ]
DrivingSchool.ca - Lists driving schools and training facilities across Canada, with related information including insurance and licensing regulations.
Meta Description: [ Find a Driving School at Canada's directory of driving schools, driving lessons, truck driver training, and education. ]
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Essay Contest: Your Community In a World History Context - A senior high school essay contest to discuss the impact of the agricultural revolution in lowland Scotland on the development of rural Scottish communities in pre-Confederation Canada.
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) - Provides programs, training and certification in international trade designed to prepare businesses and individuals to compete in world markets.
Globaldegree.org - Offers internet-based learning programmes offered by UK universities, with examination centres in Canada.
Meta Description: [ London School of Economics BSc honours degrees, MBA in International Management, online MSc in Strategic Business IT and BSc in Computing awarded by UK universities. ]
International Academic Correspondence Incorporation - An educational organization providing support to University of South Africa's distance learning students. Lists faculties, general information, rules, registration, forms, fees, and exam centres.
Meta Description: [ Accredited Unisa University offers internationally recognized higher education for a Certificate,Diploma or Degree programmes up to a doctoral level ]
International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) - Comprised of over twenty national or multinational associations for Canadian Studies whose mandate is the study and teaching of Canada.
International Language Schools of Canada - Offers English or French instruction in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Describes programs, facilities, fees and registration process.
Meta Description: [ Study and Learn English or French at International Language Schools of Canada-Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Homestay TOEFL, TOEIC, Reading, Speaking... learn language skills at ILSC ]
Learning Link International (LLI) - An agency representing English language schools providing English immersion courses in Canada.
Mentoring Canada - Service of Big Brother Big Sisters, aimed at mentoring-based programs across Canada. Includes an online library of downloadable materials and interactive training modules.
National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) - Advocates full access for post-secondary education and employment opportunities, for people with disabilities.
Meta Description: [ The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and university students with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment opportunities, which is our right. ]
News In Education - An online news, newsletter and information service for the education community, journalists and anyone interested in educational developments.
Meta Description: [ New in Education - online news and information service for the education community, journalists and anyone interested in educational developments. ]
Oxford Learning Centres - Provides supplemental programs in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, study skills, and homework support with the objective of improving grades among students.
Meta Description: [ Since 1984, we have been energizing the learning ability of our students to absorb and process information by teaching them how to learn. This power stays with our students for life. It is used in every subject and in every learning activity. ]
Pearson Peacekeeping Centre | Centre Pearson pour le maintien de la paix - An internationally recognized training centre for individuals and organizations involved in peace operations. Outlines courses, research and library facilities, publications and support programs for current missions.
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Prime Minister Awards - Information about one of Canada's largest student awards programs offering 10 prizes of cash, internships and national exposure.
Prior Educational Resources -Biology Study Guides - Sells high school Biology study guides for teachers and students, with self-tests available on the site.
Meta Description: [ Biology study guides and resources for high school students and teachers in British Columbia from Prior Educational Resources ]
RateMyTeachers.ca - Allows Canadian high school students the ability to grade their teachers' performances and share that information with other students and parents.
Meta Description: [ RateMyTeachers.com is changing the way the world looks at education by providing students with the unique opportunity to critique their teachers. ]
RCMP On-line University - A virtual learning site containing many resources relating to policing, tips for locating materials not owned by the RCMP and access to RCMP-designed educational and learning materials.
Meta Description: [ Welcome page ]
RESPs.org - Information about Registered Educational Savings Plans, with links to RESP providers across the country and news about the program.
Meta Description: [ A List of R.E.S.P. Providers. Information about Registered Education Savings Plans, RESPs. Links to RESP Providers. The Canadian Government will contribute up to $18,400.00 towards your child's education. What are RESPS. Online Resources and RESP News Articles. ]
Ripple Effects, Ltd. - Offers Aboriginal Awareness Training Seminars. Information about subject/client relations, testimonial, concepts, resources and content of awareness training to interface with Inuit, Metis and First Nations.
Meta Description: [ Ripple Effects Ltd is the leader in Aboriginal Awareness Training Seminars. Information on Inuit, Metis, Natives, First Nations, Indians, recruitment, retention, outreaching, statistics, terminology, business development, awareness, training and much more. ]
School Councils .ca - A discussion forum and resource for members of Parents' Councils in Canadian schools. Discuss issues, solutions, and ideas to improve school experiences.
Schoolfinder.com - Allows Canadian youth to investigate careers through a search or listings. Also includes an interest quiz.
Meta Description: [ Visit SchoolFinder for Canada's premier education Web site on Canadian universities, colleges and career colleges. Search for scholarships, applications, fees, programs, financial aid and additional information for each school in Canada. ]
Skywatchers - Environment Canada's Sky Watcher program is an interactive educational resource for elementary schools and students.
Meta Description: [ , Environment Canada's Sky Watcher program is an interactive educational resource for elementary schools, designed specifically to support the science curriculum. Participating schools receive unique teaching material, weather instruments, posters, newsletters, and much more! ]
Standardized testing in Canada - Information about provincial, national, and international tests written by Canadian k-12 students including costs and implications of standardized testing.
Meta Description: [ Documents on standardized testing in Canada including tables containing provincial testing information ]
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Summer Explorations in Canadian Cultures - Information about a Trent University multidisciplinary summer immersion program investigating Canada's rich social, political and cultural diversity.
Teach Inc. - Information for Canadian graduates about postgraduate one year high school and elementary teaching courses in Australian and British Faculties of Education.
Meta Description: [ Teach Educational Consultants recruit Canadian graduates for postgraduate one year high school and elementary courses in Australian and British Faculties of Education. The teaching certificate qualifies graduates to teach in Ontario and most Canadian provinces, as well as Australia, Britain, New... ]
The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program - Aims to enhance the study of Canada and the United States and to encourage and broaden research efforts of the relationship between the two countries. Describes its mandate, award and funder opportunities, lists current grantees, and offers resources for alumni and supporters.
Meta Description: [ The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program aims to enhance the study of Canada and the United States and to encourage and broaden research efforts in the wide range of subjects pertaining to the relationship between the two countries. Its mandate is to enhance mutual understanding between the two countrie... ]
The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation - A national, non-profit foundation which offers research and study grants to deserving Canadians to pursue their studies in the Nordic countries.
The Candian Education and Policy Administration Network - Provides comprehensive links for information about elementary and secondary educational policy and administration issues throughout Canada.
The Maple League Review - National community of students in Canada, providing discussion forums and other resources.
World Literacy of Canada - A non-profit, registered Canadian charity, based in Toronto, that works to promote literacy and social justice in Canada and overseas. Information about programs, volunteering, newsletters and related information.
Young Drivers of Canada - Driving schools for young drivers, and new drivers of all ages, motorcycle and collision prevention offered at franchise locations in Canada, the USA and Finland.
Meta Description: [ Young Drivers of Canada Home Page. Your licence to Survive ]
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