Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

7 Caste System Examples

Typically, people only think of the Indian caste system when discussing castes in sociology classes. But there has been a wide range of caste systems across the world throughout history, most notable in Africa and across Asia. Examples of caste systems include the Moorish, Tuareg, Somali, Indian, Songbun, and Joseon systems. What are Caste Systems? […]

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7 Types of Homework for Students

There are seven types of homework. These are practice, preparation, extension, integration, research, application, and flipped homework. Each type of homework has its own role for students learning. The important task for teachers is to select homework that will best provide holistic support to a student. This doesn’t mean just supporting students for the upcoming

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21 Social Status Examples

Social status refers to the level of prestige, privilege, and honor someone is perceived to have in society. Examples of social status include your profession, clothing, car, political affiliation, postcode, and affiliation to schools, groups, or organizations. Each of these elements contributes to your overall social status. Social Status Definition Social status refers to the

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