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Comparison of Texas and Finnish Education Systems
Get PDFThe Finnish education system is widely considered to be one of the best in the world (Chung, 2019). Educators from many countries have examined Finland’s system to determine what makes it so successful (Nieme et al., 2012). As Finland continues to maintain a high standard, Texas has steadily fallen in rank in the United States and requires much improvement (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2016). After attending courses at the University of Helsinki in Finland to learn more about the Finnish education system, my experience suggested many areas in which Texas could improve to achieve a more successful education system for its students and teachers. To test this hypothesis, I conducted surveys of Texas and Finnish teachers. I compared the results to the latest data of student satisfaction surveys taken by the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED). After obtaining results from sixty-nine teachers, I concluded that there is a significant difference between the two locations when comparing teacher education levels and the implementation of standardized testing. As shown in my analysis, Finnish teachers obtain higher education levels. This is considered to be one of the main reasons for Finland’s successful education system (Juusola & Räihä, 2018). Another factor shown from the data is the importance of the absence of standardized testing of Finnish students. The Finnish students benefit from the decision to end high-stakes standardized tests. This policy was implemented in the 1970s after Finland went through significant education reform.
In this thesis, I assert that this data indicates that two significant educational changes should be undertaken in Texas. The Texas Education Agency should require higher quality education for Texas teachers and eliminate the administration of high-stakes standardized tests
The Effects of Floatation REST on Insomnia
Get PDFWe spend roughly half our lives asleep. We understand that we cannot live without sleep. Sleep therapies come in differing forms and effects. Floatation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation or Floatation REST (restricted environmental stimulus therapy), has been shown to improve sleep quality. However, it is unclear if a single, first-time float session could also have beneficial effects. Improving sleep quality in insomniacs by means of floating for 60 minutes in 1200 pounds of Epsom saltwater solution in a soundless, light-free tank for the first time is of interest for this study. Eleven participants with insomnia were recruited from clients at a flotation center and through snowball referral recruitment. Insomnia was measured before the float session and two weeks after, and sleep quality was monitored using a sleep diary during the 2 weeks after the float session. Results indicate that the effects of one 60-minute float session significantly improved sleep quality in participants with insomnia. Mindfulness did not reveal a significant change two weeks after floating
Parade (1)
No full textOne of three laminated photographs. Paper manufactured by Kodak stamped with Kodak logo and "Made by Kodak JUL 79"
Unidentified Families, Landscapes (2)
No full textText on back of photo reads "66-2", stamp reads "FOX-TONE PRINT FOX CO. San Antonio, Tex."
Seabrook History Exhibit -- Visualize Prehistoric (11)
No full textIllustration of lithic tool found at Pone Gully Park
Parade (2)
No full textOne of three laminated photographs. Paper manufactured by Kodak stamped with Kodak logo and "Made by Kodak JUL 79"