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Basal Materials & The Classroom : A 3
page paper. There are always a variety of materials available for classroom use that
change with years and with changing views of precisely what should be the outcome of
classroom education, how one level should prepare for the next, how students truly do
learn, and even the value of the "hands on" theories. One of the duties of the
teacher is to determine the learning style of each student, and how those materials can
best be used. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Basal.wps Children in the Classroom / Participation vs. Performance : 9 pages
outlining collective information/study. Examines the effects of child
involvement/participation in the classroom on academic performance. No Bibliography. Expattd.wps
Classroom Discipline / Classroom Management : A 6 page essay that looks
at the problem of classroom and discipline and what recent studies have to say about the
most effective strategies for maintaining discipline. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Classdis.wps Classroom Management / Journal Article Reviews : Two 1 page reviews (2 pages
total) of education-related journal articles. Specifically examined are classroom
discipline and the importance of classroom climate for at-risk learners. Full citations
are provided for each article. Educarti.wps Positive Discipline And Classroom Management : 12 pages in length. Research has
shown that classroom management is one of several elements that are critical to student
learning. It is also known that use of positive classroom discipline is of extreme
importance to classroom management. This comprehensive research paper examines principles,
techniques, and teaching issues concerning the implementation of positive discipline.
Several relevant instructional programs are explained as are the productive outcomes of
the typical positive discipline approach. Bibliography lists approximately 20 scholarly
sources. Possdisc.wps Book Review / "On Becoming A Leader" / Leader Or Teacher: A 5 page
paper that provides an overview of the major points of Warren Bennis' book, On Becoming
a Leader, and considers their application for teaching as a form of leadership.
Bibliography lists no additional sources. Bennis.rtf Teacher Burnout / Causes and Prevention : A 6 page research paper that discusses the causes of burnout, including organizational structure and student behavior. Studies have consistently identified discipline problems, overwhelming paperwork and lack of supportive environments as causes of the stress leading to burnout. The writer offers ideas for improving the support component that have been cited in the literature and suggests there are an infinite number of actions that can be taken to prevent teacher burnout. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tburnout.wps Teaching Science to Gifted Elementary Students : A 14 page study on methods for teaching science to gifted students. Report contains an explanation of study's importance, literature review, methodology, and several illustrative charts. The writer goes into great detail concerning the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of various teaching methods. Approximately 20 sources are listed in bibliography. Gifted2.wps Early Childhood Education & Economics : 11 pages in length. In-depth analysis of the importance of teaching basic economics in early childhood education. Report includes sample methodologies. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Earlyedu.wps Teaching Writing Effectively (K-6 Grades) : An 11 pager paper on teaching writing at the primary level. The writer describes new research outlining the most effective teaching methods as well as the National Standards for English Language Arts. Various techniques for assessment are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Educwrit.wps Grade 1 / Word Recognition Lesson Plan : 5 pages in length. Study includes a research background relating to phonics/direct skills instruction vs. whole language. Offers a lesson plan using the long and short "o" sounds as an example of integrating the two approaches to reading instruction. Bibliography includes 7 references. Wordrec.wps Teaching Van Gogh to Sixth Grade Students - 3 Lesson Plans : Three 2-page lesson plans for teaching 6th grade art students. Includes Van Gogh's artwork, new vocabulary words, and a post-lesson quiz. Each bibliography lists 2 sources. An excellent reference for anyone studying elementary education ! (6 pages total). Artlesso.wps Techniques to Improve the Effectiveness of Language Arts Teachers : A 5 page analytical discussion focusing on teachers of language arts and how to "refresh" their teaching methods after years of being "set in their ways." The writer argues that teachers often become "used" to being ineffective with regard to a set percentage of their students and that they ultimately fail to influence any positive change. The implementation of learning centers, freedom to experiment, sentence collecting, and reading workshops are among the many techniques presented for transforming language arts teachers into highly effective instructors. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Langarts.wps Techniques for Increasing Literacy : A short 4 page review of literature discussing ways for teachers to increase early childhood literacy. Included in the discussion are such techniques as : read-alouds, teaching Braille and sign language to all students, and more. Adult literacy and relevant techniques are mentioned as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Literart.wps Reading Comprehension / Phonics vs. Sight-Based Reading Programs: A 17 page research study that considers the differences between phonics and sight based reading programs and focuses on the benefits of phonics programming. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Readcomp.wps Increasing Reading Comprehension Skills in Elementary School Students: A 5 page research paper exploring processes for increasing reading comprehension skills among elementary school students. One specific strategy is explored in depth: POSSE which can be used on top of the existing curriculum, including whole language. Bibliography includes 5 references. Readingc.wps Improving Reading Comprehension Skills for 4th Grade Students : A 15 research study paper that provides an overview of the current literature regarding reading comprehension, teaching techniques and outcomes, and proposes a study of 4th grade students to support the findings. Bibliography lists 15 sources. 4thgrade.wps Literature and Student Literacy : 8 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the importance of well-constructed literature curricula in improving student literacy. Examples of goals for teachers to pursue are provided as are techniques, and recommended readings. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Literedu.wps Literacy in the Science Classroom: An 8 page research paper on the integration of language and literacy in the science classroom. The writer gives background into the educational approach, as well as providing a wide range of activities currently being used by teachers. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Literacy.wps Literacy-- More Than Being Able to Read : A 5 page research paper which contains background information on the subject of literacy/illiteracy. The paper then describes the difference between literacy, illiteracy and functional literacy. Bibliography lists four sources. Illitera.wps Oral Reading and the Elementary School Classroom: A 5 page essay on the demise of grammar instruction in the schools. Why has learning good grammar gone "out of fashion" and what problems has it caused? Bibliography lists 5 sources. Edioral.wps Whole Language vs Phonics in Learning to Read : A 9 page research paper comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the whole language and phonics approaches to teaching children how to read. Whole language is the approach whereby children experience the joy of entering the "grown up" world of writing words that convey a meaning or tell a story; phonics is the old-school rules list complete with spelling rules, punctuation rules and spelling lists. It is also the method which produces the highest levels of achievement. Each method has its proponents, but nearly all will consider only pure programs without the benefit of a combined approach. One such combination approach is that of the Montessori method of early childhood education. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Phonics.wps Reading Assessment of Young Children : 5 pages discussing reading assessment of young children. Excellent overview for those studying early childhood education. No bibliography. Assessmt.wps Pedagogic Grammar : A 12 page paper that considers two different perspectives on pedagogic grammar, and determines the importance of each for the development of language skills. Bibliography with 7 sources cited. Pedagogi.wps The Importance of Music in the Early Education Curriculum : An 8 page argumentative discussion pertaining to the importance of music in the classroom / curriculum. The writer feels that music programs receive insufficient funding and attention from school boards and quotes a number of professional opinions who maintain that young students without sufficient music education are culturally impaired as a result. Bibliography lists 7 sources. FREE outline included. Musicedu.wps The Importance Of Music In Education : In this 7 page research paper, the writer explores various ways in which music can be implemented as an educational tool. Various examples and classroom strategies are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Musiced.wps Music Appreciation Through The Ages : 30 pages in length. One of the reasons that the "average Joe" cares little for classical music is that he knows nothing of it. We have raised generations in which it is common for the average person to be unable to distinguish between Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. Khatchaturian is an unknown name, and a response of, "Ive heard that oneits on all the old cartoons" is commonplace. Some observers believe that classical music is now a special taste, like Greek language or pre-Columbian archeology. With the proper exposure and the proper method of teachingthat of anticipated surprise rather than supreme boredom and all-too-common pretentiousnessthat respect can slip into a love of the music that will be enduring for a lifetime and so preserve the genius of the ages. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Musicapr.rtf Art Education : An 8 page research paper on art education, its history, and suggested goals for relevant curricula. The theories of significantly renowned artists and art teachers are discussed with relevance to the author's own creative ideals. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Arteducn.wps Variables Impacting The Ability To Learn : A comprehensive 8 page research paper in which the writer focuses upon the variables that affect learning including : self-concept, achievement needs, social aspects, peer influence, locus of control and motivation. Paper emphasizes different motivational factors. Bibliography includes 11 references. Psylearn.wps Fear of Mathematics (Math Anxiety) : 9 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the problem of "math anxiety" and numerous studies that have attempted to help improve our understanding of its treatment. Among other things, the writer discusses how to quantitatively assess Math Anxiety and concludes with recommendations for helping young children who suffer from it. Bibliography lists 20+ sources. Mathanxi.wps Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics : An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ("working") bibliography is included ! Mathgend.wps College Satisfaction Differences Between Female & Male Students : This 5 page paper reviews a small sampling of the literature available on issues dealing with women/mens perceptions of their college programs. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Collesat.wps Education in Brazil : A 20 research paper discussing all aspects of education in Brazil and making comparisons to the U.S. Including are methods of evaluation, exam styles, deliverance & training, forms of governance and much more. Bibliography lists 14 scholarly sources. Braziled.wps Mexico's Educational System : A 10 page paper that provides an overview of Mexico's educational systems and a review of background in the development of their primary and secondary school programs. This paper demonstrates that their are major issues hindering reform efforts, including the more than 100 indigenous communities with different languagues and different cultures. Bilbiography lists 7 souces. Mexedu.wps The Japanese Educational System : A 17 page research paper examining the Japanese educational system, focusing on the government-controlled elementary curriculum. Though the Japanese high school system is in reform to upgrade their levels of achievement scores in the humanities, the entire world is aware that the Japanese scores in science and mathematics are consistently the highest in the world. A prime reason for the success of Japanese schools in these areas are the sense of self and pride in any task instilled in the elementary years. The elementary program of Japan shares many parallels with the Montessori method, which has gained popularity in the United States in recent years. Bibliography lists 8 cited and 2 general references. Japskool.wps The French Educational System : A 10 page research paper discussing the French system at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. It also summarizes recent changes and innovations which includes a more realistic approach to teaching French history. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Frenched.wps The Chinese Educational System : A 5 page essay on the history and current condition of the Chinese Eductinal System and the problems that it is currently faceing. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Chinesed.wps AIDS Education : 9 page presentation of an educational program designed by the writer to teach adolescents how to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. Includes comprehensive test continuing multiple choice, true/false, matching and short-answer essays to test student's knowledge. Rationales are provided for each of the questions to explain how each of them tests to ensure that students have achieved one of five program goals by correctly answering them. Useful for those studying curriculum/instruction and classroom teaching. Bibliography contains 5 sources. Aidsedu.wps Promoting AIDS Awareness In Schools : A 10 page research paper discussing AIDS / HIV awareness education in public schools in America. Several programs are cited, including the American Red Cross program and a multi-media interactive program that is free to all. Bibliography includes 10 references. Aidsschl.wps Male Self-Esteem & The Gifted Student : A 40 page thesis/practicum investigating the hypothesis that male students exhibit reduced levels of self-esteem in the gifted classroom environment. Solution strategies are presented in full detail. Bibliography lists more than 30 sources. Please write to us for more information. Gifted.wps Improving Education : A 30 page research paper on the problems facing today's educators and methodologies to improve the quality of education delivered to students. The writer describes different ways education can become 'quality teaching' as well as 'quality learning.' A number of insightful theories are presented. Bibliography cites 11 sources. Educimpr.wps What Makes An "Excellent Teacher" : A 3 page essay describing excellence in teaching. Rather than a single model, the writer believes there is a combination of elements that lead to an excellent teacher. These elements include characteristics and personality of the teacher as well as the practices and techniques employed. Exceltea.wps The Fundamentals Of Learning / Bernhards "Primates in the Classroom" A 6 page overview and critique of Bernhard's work. This paper supports the evolutionary perspective provided by Bernhard that demonstrates the social and emotional impacts on learning processes. No additional sources cited. Primates.wps Learning English as a Second Language : 6 pages worth of text, notes, and charts pertaining to the "natural approach" to learning English as a second language (describes methodology and details effectiveness). No Bibliography. Esl.wps Learning ESL -- English as a Second Language : 5 pages worth of text, notes, and charts pertaining to the "natural approach" to learning English as a second language (describes methodology and details effectiveness). No Bibliography. Esl.wps Literature-Based English as a Second Language / Improvements in Instruction : A 10 page paper that provides and overview of the subject of English as a Second Language and considers a literature-based approach to instruction compared to standard ESL techniques. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ESL.wps Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) & Bilingual Reading Techniques: This 5 page essay briefly addresses issues and concerns, as well as practical solutions for both students and teachers working in the realm of ESL. Bibliography lists 5 sources.Teaesl.wps Hispanics in the California Classroom : A 5 page paper that considers the problems, issues and situations that occur as California classrooms become increasingly bilingual, and also provides an overview of techniques to improve student outcomes. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hispaniced.rtf "Rethinking Language Arts" by Nina Zaragoza : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Zaragoza's book. This paper supports the premises created by Zaragoza in applying her educational philosophy to classroom constructs. Bibliography lists no additional sources. NinaZ.doc (The) Intellectual Development of Children : 8 pages discussing the intellectual development of children. 9 references cited. Excellent for those studying child psychology, child development, theories of learning etc; Paper makes many reference to the works of Piaget. Childdev.wps Comparison Of Existenialists / Humanists On Learning Development : An 8 page paper that compares the learning theories of Carl Rogers, Viktor Frankl and Erik Erikson in relationship to the questions: nature v. nurture, common human motivations, emotions expressed, developmental processes, and the roles of gender, personality and parents in learning experiences. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Edpsy.wps School-Based Intelligence Testing in Children : 10 pages in length. Educators, psychologists, parents and even children have long known there was "something" not quite right about standardized intelligence tests. They do seem to be ingrained in our society, but their value has been questioned for more than 20 years. Since 1990, the concept of emotional intelligence has been increasingly used to explain the successes of those whose intelligence test results indicated would not perform well. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Testing.wps The Neurobiological Process of Reading, Memory & Cognition : A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the physiological processes of reading, memory and comprehension, with a focus on the elements of brain function. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Neurobio.wps Maria Montessori : An 8 page paper on the educational pioneer, Maria Montessori. The writer describes her contributions to the field of education and how they are still relevant today. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Edhist.wps Measuring the Effectiveness of Teachers : A 4 page paper defining teacher efficacy and its relevance to student achievement. Writer posits that teachers measure their effectiveness in terms of student response to curricula and that there is a direct correlation between effectiveness and self-confidence. Bibliography lists approximately 4-5 sources. Effectte.wps Parental Involvement & Effective Education : 11 pages in length. An in-depth analysis of parental involvement and the role of parents in effective education (early childhood). Includes discussion of relevant case studies. Author concludes that parental involvement is a positive, influential factor in the child's education. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Effecedu.wps Parenting Practices and Their Impact Upon Academic Achievement : An 11 page research paper identifying the four patterns of parenting usually used in research studies. Writer then describes numerous studies that have concluded parenting practices do, in fact, affect academic achievement. Extensive bibliography provided. Parenpra.wps Parental Involvement in Education / Article Review : A 2 page review of a 1995 journal article discussing the role of parental involvement in a childs education. Educart2.wps Classroom Education / Whole Language -- Journal Article Review : A 4 page article synopsing and critiquing a lengthy article from an educational journal. Specifically, the writer reviews an article about Whole Language written seven years ago and compared it to what has happened in the field. No additional sources cited. Wholel.wps Student Attitude vs. Performance : Approximately 8 pages of analytical research describing the relationship between student attitude and student performance. Good for those studying careers relevant to teaching. 20+ sources suggested in bibliography. Arttvsper.wps Standardized Testing : A 4 page research paper investigating the use of standardized testing. One of the studies reviewed suggests that preparing students to take the test has more effect on their success level than a new curriculum. Bibliography included. Stantest.wps Standardized Testing & Student Success : A 6 page paper exploring three research designs to answer the question: Does the format of standardized testing affect student success? Models included are experimental, co-relational, and quantitative. Bibliography lists several sources. Stan2.wps Classroom Observations / Assessment Of Classroom Management Styles: A 5 page essay describing a future teacher's observation of a classroom. Classroom management processes were observed and described. What was learned and how it will affect the future teacher's teaching are discussed. No Bibliography. Futuret.wps Classroom Observation / Classroom Management : A 4 page essay describing an observation of a high school literature classroom with particular emphasis on classroom management techniques used by the teacher. Research in this area suggests there are numerous things a teacher can do to prevent major behavior problems from occurring, such as enforcing the rules. This teacher demonstrated knowledge and skills in averting potential problems. The writer describes what the teacher did in her classroom in terms of prevention and correction. No bibliography. Classobs.wps Research Proposal / The Degree of Preparation Found in Apprentice Teachers : An 8 page paper proposing the following original research study : Hypothesis / Apprentice teachers are not as well prepared today as they were five to ten years ago. Sections include: statement of the problem, hypotheses, survey of literature, methodology and expected outcomes. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Studentr.wps Gustavson's "A Preface To History" (Teaching) / Analytical Reflections : A 12 page paper discussing and analyzing Carl Gustavsons classic text on how history has been mis-taught, and how it could be taught more effectively to increase our understanding and retention of it. Gustavsons contention is that most people have been taught history illogically. Rather than seeing the subject as simply the earlier stage of development of a current situation, they plunge in and begin trying to tie names to dates to places to events, without any frame of reference or particular goals in mind (other than passing the course!). No other sources cited. Gustav.wps
EDUCATION, Alternative High School :9 page analytical discussion of "The Burger King" academy; an alternative high school within Newark, New Jersey's "Cities in Schools" program. Author draws upon personal experiences as an observer/intern and employs pertinent sociological terminology within the discussion. Altskool.wps At-Risk Learners : Three sections comprise this 10 page paper which examines the at-risk population. Explored in the first two parts are the characteristics of at risk learners as well as potential manifestations. Key contributory factors are noted in the third section. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Atrisk.wps At-Risk / Gifted Drop-Outs : A 6 page paper that supports the contention that at-risk, gifted students are more likely to drop out of school than their non-gifted peers. This paper supports this belief by representing the many extenuating educational and personal issues that are experienced by gifted students, and also suggests that the same educational structures that have been developed to support students may also trigger significant behavioral problems for many gifted children. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Giftdrop.wps Dropping out of School & Its Causal Factors : ("Dropping Out : A Look at How to Determine and Predict Factors that Lead to Deviance and Complete Failure in Education.") A 7 page study including literature review and bibliography listing 8 sources. Excellent for those studying education, sociology, and various aspects of psychology. Dropouts.wps School Dropout Prevention Programs : A well-written 24 page paper detailing the philosophies and methods of school dropout prevention programs. The writer reveiws several successful programs, and then analyzes the most important approach -- fostering self-esteem. Bibliography cites 26 scholarly sources. Dropout.wps Do Interviewing Techniques Reduce Violence In Public Schools ? : An 11 page research paper examining the failure of interviewing techniques and alternative methods in stopping drug abuse & violence among populations attending inner-city public schools. Research and existing literature on the subject are examined are recommendations for "getting at the heart of violence" in a specific urban school system. Bibliography lists 15+ sources. Schovio2.wps The Problem Of Violence In Schools : This 10 page research paper examines the problem of violence among American youths with particular relevance to its impact in schools. The writer explores various causal factors of violent behavior and several different types of programs being implemented to prevent it. Included in the discussion are programs that attempt to intervene during early years and prevent the onset of violence as well as those that come later on in the child's development and seek to obstruct the entry of weapons into schools. It is concluded that the psychological implications of ignorance coupled with violence's portrayal in the media and in everyday life (domestic violence etc;) makes solving the problem socio-politically difficult. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Schoviol.wps Violence in Our Schools / What Can Be Done ? : A 12 page examination of violence in our schools and the anti-violence programs which are being implemented to deter it. Special emphasis is placed on one such program in Northwest Florida. Bibliography lists seven sources. Vilsk.wps Evaluation Of School-Based Intervention Programs / HIV - AIDS : A 6 page research paper on school-based intervention programs for teaching young people about the dangers of HIV/AIDS. The writer reviews different aspects of various programs (formal education, distribution of condoms, peer testimonials, etc;) and concludes that when properly-implemented, most approaches are quite effective at changing/preventing high-risk behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Schoolcl.wps Researching A Controversial Topic Using Library Sources : A 5 page essay in which the writer provides thoughtful tips on library use. The writer essentially "walks" the novice researcher through everything he or she would need to know in order to quickly find information on both sides of an issue. No additional sources cited. Library2.rtfCollege Drinking vs. Academic Performance : This 7 page essay examines the cause and effect of drinking in college and the resulting poor academic performance. Bibliography lists nine sources, all sources have been published since 1992. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Drinks.wps Native American Acculturation and How it Affects Educational Achievement : An 8 page exploration of cultural obstacles which face many Native Americans on their moving from the reservations into the dominant white culture and how these obstacles influence educational performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Nalearn.wps Educational Diversity : A 4 page paper evaluating the impact of diversity on the educational process. This paper includes a discussion of curriculum options that support diversity in students rather than classrooms comprised of homologous groupings. The writer stresses the need for educational institutions to alter the status of current standardized testing and the importance of learning to accept difference through exposure to those of different ethnic, religious and physical groups. No Bibliography. Edudive.wps Education & The Elderly : A 10 page proposal that considers the elements of learning (general knowledge, reading comprehension and learning style) and the problems related to effective health education for the elderly. It is the hypothesis of this proposal that the study presented can reflect a correlation between these learning factors that can be utilized as a tool in effective educational programming. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Elddiss.wps Attachment Theory, Divorce And The School Counselor : A 6 page research paper that explores the topics of attachment theory and the effects of dis-attachment. Divorce is offered as a significant event in a child's life that results in disattachment from one parent. The writer posits that the school counselor must have a firm understanding of attachment theory and its effects in order to help children. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Attacht.wps Motivation And The Student : A 5 page paper that determines the factors necessary to support motivation in college or university students. This paper determines the necessary process of motivation towards academic achievement, while also presenting the obvious deterrents to success. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Motistud.wps Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development & The Reggio Emilia : Lev Vygotsky proposed the zone of proximal development as a means of understanding the progression of cognitive development in children and the necessity for interactive communication and curriculum to move children through necessary developmental stages. This 8 page paper examines the basic premises of Lev Vygotsky's theory regarding the zone of proximal development, and then applies this to the development of curriculum at the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Vygotsky.wps Grades, Improvement, & The Inner-City Student : 16 pages in length. An examination of in-school counseling options for at-risk students in inner-city schools. Focusing upon a specific urban area, the writer proposes various ideas for academic improvement. Approximately 12 sources are listed in bibliography. Gradesin.wps Gender Bias in Education : A 12 page research paper outlining gender bias in schools. The writer describes how factors such as teacher and classroom interaction, gender biased textbooks, and sex segregation result in maintaining gender bias in the education system. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Gendered.wps The Gender Gap in Schools / Does it Exist? A 25 page research paper which discusses the gender inequality among male and female students. The paper includes in-depth literature reviews and survey results. A 25-question informal survey is also included with the results thereof. An overview of student and teacher responses. A table of contents is included -- subheadings are given for each section for ease in understanding and evaluating information gathered. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Genderga.wps Sleeter & Delpit / Education And Social Change : A 6 page paper that considers the issues of racial and cultural differences within educational settings and considers the role of educators in the process of social change. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Sdelpit.wps Freshmen In The 1930s vs. The 1990s : A 3 page essay on the differences between the types of experiences todays freshmen have versus his counterpart sixty years ago. One source cited. College.wpsEducation in Ancient Greece : A 5 page research paper which examines the educational systems of ancient Athens and Sparta. While the writer deals briefly with the militaristic and brutal educational system of Sparta, the concentration of the paper deals with the development of the educational system in Athens. Topics covered include details regarding elementary education, and how the philosophical and rhetorical schools of Plato and Isocrates developed. Bibliography includes 5 sources. Edugree.wps
Benefits Of Computer-Taught Math Over Standard Textbook Practices : A 10 page study that provides support for the hypothesis that computer taught math provides significant beneficial outcomes for learners in terms of test scores. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Mtcomp.wps Computers and Modern Technology in The Classroom / Reading Instruction : A 10 page paper demonstrating the positive benefits of using computers to instruct elementary school students in reading. By discussing the use of some classroom techniques and specific learning programs, the writer demonstrated some of the positive aspects of learning to read using computers. Also discussed are the requirements of teachers and parents in promoting student reading outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Readcomp.wps Education and the Internet : A thoroughly-researched 20 page paper on education and The Internet. The writer examines on-line degree programs, on-line academic assistance, Internet research, the Home Education Resource Network (HOMER), and more. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Intntedu.wps Education, Computers, & The Future : A 10 page report on 'education in the future.' Sub-topics include the role of the Internet, distance learning, knowledge-based systems, interactive multimedia, and several case studies. Excellent for those studying education or technology. Bibliography lists 10+ sources. Educfutu.wps Classroom Computers : A 12 page paper answering the question of whether computers are beneficial to elementary school classes. The writer details the reasons why this technology is necessary for the future of our nation's children. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Classcom.wps Computers & The Comp. Sci Major : A creatively-written 6 page discussion detailing the importance of core computer classes in the computer science major's curriculum. The writer stresses a back-to-basics approach and points out the importance of starting out with a strong foundation in one's field. No Bibliography. Compsci.wps Distance Learning History : A short 4 page research paper documenting the history of distance learning, some relevant programs, and its outlook for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Distlear.wps Distance Learning and The Internet : 15 pages in length. In this thorough examination of the 'distance learning' phenomenon, the writer begins with a review of the literature that reveals a wide-spread interest in using the Internet for education-from-home purposes. Older methods appear to be eclipsed by the exciting possibilities offered by the abundant information available on the Internet. Also discussed : How programs are proliferating at all levels of education, but are not yet available in all schools because of a lack of funding, equipment, structured programs and trained teachers. The technology is defined, explained, and government agencies involved in helping the "movement" are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 15+ sources-- many from the World Wide Web ! Learnint.wps Virtual Universities / Classes & Colleges ? : A 20 page overview covering background and socio-economic issues surrouding students, faculty, institutions, virtual university corporations and a smattering of the viewpoint from international educators. Includes humor, in quotes, and the viewpoint from a professor that probably shocked the educational establishment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Virtualu.wps Databases In The Classroom : A 5 page overview of the implementation of electronic databases into the educational environment. Bibliography lists ten sources. Dataclas.wps
The Bureaucracy Of Education : A 5 page paper discussing education in the U.S. since the 17th century and how it's become more and more bureacratic. No Bibliography. Edubea.pws Public School Issue -- School Uniforms : A 7 page research paper that provides an overview of the issues related to implementing public school uniform systems. The writer supports the thesis that there are considerable positive repercussions from this type of system. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Schoolu.wps dress code Public Education In The State of Georgia : An 11 page paper outlining public education in the state of Georgia. Provides details on the number of school systems in Georgia, how they receive their funding and their success and failures in terms of academic achievement as guaged by student performance on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) enacted by the Georgia Assembly in 1991. Identifies inconsistent and inadequate funding as one of the major determinants of academic failure. Bibliography lists nine sources including information from the National Center for Educational Statistics, the Georgia Department of Education, and the Atlanta Journal, among others. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Gaschool.wps Block Scheduling : An 11 page paper that supports the concept of block scheduling. This paper demonstrates that current literature, including the writings of educational theorists like Richard Rettig, Joseph Carroll, and Canady, support the transition of school systems from traditional scheduling to block scheduling, in recognition of the changing needs of students and educators. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Blocksch.wps Block Scheduling and Music Instruction : A 14 page paper that considers the impact of block scheduling on music instruction. This paper demonstrates that there are specific issues for music teachers and ways in which these issues can be addressed within the process of block scheduling design. Bibliography with18 sources. Blockmus.wps Mentoring and Summer Research Programs : A 20 page paper that argues the significance of mentoring and summer research programs for the educational development of minority students. It is a basic premise of the paper that these programs not only encourage and maintain minority students in educational institutions, but also can contibute to the ability of miniority students to achieve Ph.D.s Mentoring.wps Bilingualism & Bilingual Education in the U.S. : An 8 page research paper on bilingual education, its historic controversy, methods, and outlook. Includes FREE outline; Bibliography lists 7 sources. Bilingua.wps Black Studies in America : A 10 page research paper on the content and implications of Black studies programs and departments in American colleges & universities. It is posited that schools in the south fail to recognize the importance of the discipline whereas schools elsewhere often lack a defined goal. Beginning with examples from the West Coast, the writer details their development, strengths and weaknesses while offering suggestions for improvement. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Blacstud.wps Minority Internships : A 10 page paper that demonstrates the importance of minority internships in directing career choices for minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Intern.wps Educational Imperatives For African American Boys In Elementary Education : A 25 page research paper that examines the way in which changes in arrest rates and crime statistics for African American youth has affected perceptions about boys from this ethnic group which are then generalized in the classroom to low status positions, low expectations for academic success, and lack of access to opportunities to achieve educationally. The paper shows how these issues have been addressed both in the educational research literature and in interventions in the classroom, and makes the point that there are, in fact, effective solutions which are not being discussed or addressed as part of the national public debate on education. Bibliography lists 52 sources. Educaf.wps The Need For Male Black Teachers In Elementary Schools : A 5 page essay discussing the need for Black male teachers at the elementary school level. Teaching does not seem to be a career choice of the African-American population; currently only 8% of the entire teaching force is African-American. But Black children need Black teachers, especially male teachers as role models. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Blakteac.wps "Normal" Schools (State "Teachers Colleges") : A 10 page paper on the Normal Schools. The writer describes the history of the normal schools and why and where they were begun, their evolution into teachers colleges, and finally into today's four year colleges and universities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Normalsk.wps The Superintendency & Related Hiring Practices : A 22 page thesis that demonstrates the importance of hiring practices in the development of school districts through the superintendency. This thesis is supported by a survey that demonstrates the correlation between increased requirements for superintendent candidates and greater overall efficacy. Bibliography with 13 sources. Superin.wps Educational Reform and Single-Sex Schools : A 9 page paper that addresses the topic of single-sex schools as they relate to educational reform. This paper argues that single-sex schools and gender segregated programs are not an effective way of approaching the reform process for many school districts. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Samesex.wps Education Reform : 5 pages in length. The writer discusses the subject of Education Reform, and how the new, recent changes in education over the last few years have impacted teaching methods. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Eref.wps Controversy Over School Vouchers : A 5 page informational overview on this controversy. Proposed legislation is noted along with the effects these programs have on children, teachers and the society in general. The issue of constitutionality is addressed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Vouchers.wps Cultural Diversity in the School Library : A 5 page paper on the necessity of diversifying school library books to meet the needs of a modern, multicultural student population. Biblliography lists 4 sources. Library.wps Political Correctness in the College Classroom : A 9 page research paper on being P.C. on campus. The writer explores the 'myth' of PC and its effects on policies and studies in higher education. A number of theories are cited to explain the evolution of PC's popularity. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Polcrrct.wps Community Colleges / Educational Focus & Importance : This 12 page research paper explores the purpose and demographics of community colleges in America. Sections cover: students, faculty, instructional processes. The writer proposes that community colleges should focus more on effective instructional strategies than on adding faculty members with doctorate degrees. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Commcol.wps Automated Attendance Systems : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the problems related to establishing attendance tracking technologies in a college setting, provides a list of possible equipment necessary and considers student reaction to this process. Attendance.rtf U.C. Professors / Economic Effect Of Salary Structure : A 5 page essay that looks at the effect the salary structure of the University of California has on professors. The process of securing a positon is difficult, at best, and nearly impossible for some discipline Ph.D.s, then the process for promotion and salary increases is rigorous. Compounding these facts is the salary cap with limits a professor's economic status. Ucsal.wps The Decline Of Public Schools / An In-Depth Analysis : A 10 page research paper on the declining popularity of public schools and some of the sociopolitical theories offered to explain the slowness with which inner-city administrators have responded to this problem. The writer find that school administrators are not irrational. Like most people, they calculate the benefits and costs of different courses of action in light of the reward structure that prevails around them. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Schools.wps Privatization of Education / Should the United States Privatize Our Schools? : A 17 page examination of the issue of privatization, how it would affect our public school system, and how it would affect the quality of education which is currentlybeing provided to our students. Bibliography lists twenty sources. Privpub.wps "To Privatize Or Not To Privatize" / American Education Today : A 14 page research paper on the controversial issues surrounding privatizing education. The writer compares a failed 1990's-era effort between the city of Baltimore and the E.A.I. Company to what might possibly occur if privatizaion were to take place in their own smaller, northeastern city. The outcome of Baltimore's own example is assessed with relevance to economics and consequential student performance. Factors to look for in considering a privatization contract are listed and Baltimore's failed attempt is blamed upon poor budget analysis. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources. Privatiz.wps Privatizing Inner-City Schools / "No Place To Go But Up !" : A 7 page research paper on privatizing urban schools. The writer argues that the positive aspects of privatization far outweigh the negative and offers the promising case of Hartford, Connecticut as an example. Reasons to change over are analyzed in great detail as are some of the casual factors behind decline in inner-city school systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Urbanedu.wps Advantages/Disadvantages of Private School vs. Public School : This 7 page paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages associated with private and public schools. There are pros and cons related to each. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Privpub.wps Private or Public Schools ? : A 30 page essay on the crisis facing U.S. education as society tries to decide whether or not to continue the public school system as it exists or use vouchers to enable low-income families to have the same options as others and send their children to private schools. It also addresses the issue of charter schools and discusses other innovations which are changing the way America educates its children. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Publpriv.wps
Schools / Urban vs. Suburban : A 3 page argument in which the writer posits that the reason many people are not satisfied with urban schools is evidently resulting from the reasons that people are not satisfied with urban areas in general. As Americans have shifted so abruptly to the suburbs, the nation's cities have been left to fall apart and so has everything in them- including their schools. And when education is poor, the remaining affluent pack up and leave the city as well; creating a cycle of cause and effect. Now that there is so little left in inner-cities, urban schools are not able to offer the attractive services that suburban schools are. Statistics and case examples are analyzed to support points made. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Urbanvsu.wps Reconstitution In San Francisco Education : A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the process of Reconstitution in the San Francisco Unified School District and suggests the reasons behind the decision of District Superintendent Rojas to reduce its use. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Reconst.wps Should Kids With AIDS Be Allowed To Attend Public Schools? : 6 pages in length. In 1985, people in parts of the country were approaching hysteria at the thought of children with AIDS attending the same public schools with their own children. Today, we know better than to think that the disease can spread through casual contact. Many school systems have put into place AIDS awareness and prevention programs to which the AIDS-infected student can be a valuable asset, and the affected children themselves need the security and acceptance of routine and friendship. The paper concludes that kids with AIDS certainly should be allowed in the public schools, that their presence can benefit all. Bibliography lists 17 sources. AIDS-kid.RTF Argument for Career Life Planning Schools : A 5 page paper giving evidence that distinctive institutes/schools should be established for the purpose of career education / life planning. Examples include studies from various fields/age groups. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Careerc.wps The Dream of American Education / Has It Come True ? : A thoughtful, 4 page essay discussing the definitive purpose of American education and assessing whether or not it has achieved its historic goals. The writer criticizes our current educational system as being "unorganized" and desperately in need of some Federalization. In brief, U.S. education is compared to other, more successful systems in which a tighter, more unified system gives ultimate power to the Federal government. Educamer.wps Integration After Brown v. Board Of Ed : The Brown vs. Board of Education (1954) decision is highlighted in this 8 page paper that looks at school segregation. Several cases, such as Missouri vs. Jenkins (1990), which have served to demonstrate a reversal of the original order, are included. The paper concludes that despite the problems with Brown, which are also noted, integration is sorely needed in a society that is still racially divided. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Afterbrown.doc Censorship & The Sex Educator : A 5 page research paper that explores the question: should sex educators view or show sexually explicit films; is this necessary for them to do their job better? The writer takes the position that there is a distinction between sexually explicit films and pornography and discusses the difference and offers an opinion. Censored.wps The Debate On How To Conduct Sex Education : A 22 page research paper that examines the national debate on how to conduct sex education. Religious and conservative factors feel that it should be abstinence only, that is, no information about contraception and other taboo subjects should be given. Broad-based sex education programs that distribute condoms represent the other end of the spectrum. The writer examines the scientific studies which have been done in order to determine which of the various forms of sex ed. is successful. Sexedu.wps Morals Education / Should Schools Teach Morals ? : A 5 page essay discussing the controversy surrounding the inclusion of morals/character/values education in the school curriculum. The separation of State and Church prohibits schools from teaching religion yet some educational theorists would have schools teach morals and values. The question arises: how can values and morals be taught without reference to their Christian and Jewish origins. Research has revealed that previous character education and values clarification programs have had no noticeable effect on students. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pubed.wps Views On Early Childhood In The U.K. / Education & Labor Reform : An 11 page research paper in which the writer provides an overview of the current perspectives on early childhood that can be derived from understanding labor and educational reforms in the U.K. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Chiluk.wps Education In Russia : An 11 page research paper on education in Communist and Post-Communist Russia with particular emphasis upon the evolution of technical, engineering education. Specific institutes, course work, State Educational Standards, etc; are among the many items discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Russedu.wps Home Schooling & Its Modern Success : A 9 page discussion of home schooling and its unprecedented growth & popularity in recent years. The writer examines the role of government interest groups in determining relevant laws & policy. It is argued that the greatest success stories thus far have indeed come from those in favor of home schooling. Case examples are presented and both sides of the issue are touched upon. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Homeskool.wps The Controversy Over Year-Round Education : A 7 page paper describing year-round schools in the U.S. The writer describes what year-round schools are, studies on their effectiveness, and recommends that they be adopted. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Yearroun.wps Professional Development -- The Missing Component In Education : In this 8 page paper the writer discusses the importance of professional development in public schools. The components of planning and the ways in which professional development programs must change are explained. Bibliography lists 8 references. Edpers.wps Indian Women and the False Promise of Education : 10 pages in length. As India becomes a significant player in the newly-emerging global marketplace, the country's women still remain socially inferior to their male counterparts. This analytical research paper specifically examines Indian women, the availability of education, the false promise of employment, and some possible socio-cultural solutions. Indiedu.wps Native Indians & Canada : Approximately 15 pages in length. Paper discusses the "social genocide" caused by relevant issues in human services/education for members of Canada's "First Nation" (Native Indians). Excellent for those studying sociology, education, Canadian socio-politics, or Native Indians. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Firsnati.wps Problems With American Indian Education : The problems faced by American Indians today in the education system of the United States is explored in this 7 page paper. A discussion of societal responses and suggestions follow. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Amerind.wps School Boards / A Comprehensive Overview : A 5 page look at the importance and functions of school boards. Elections, school board politics, delegation of authority, and decisions pertaining to key issues are among the many functions analyzed. The problems of a particular state school board are briefly examined (i.e., having to hire a new superintendent, negotiating contracts with teachers unions, etc;). Bibliography lists 4 sources. Schoolbd.wps School Prayer & The First Amendment & The Establishment Clause : A 6 page paper on the double edged sword of religious liberty in the First Amendment to the Constitution and the prohibition of establishment of religion as it relates to the controversy over mandated prayer or "moments of silence" in the classroom. Social, political, theological, & U.S. Supreme Court arguments are examined and the writer ultimately concludes that the State must not be allowed to coerce us into acknowledging any religion -- Banning school prayer will ultimately serve a greater good and contribute to the provision of true Democratic justice in America. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Schlpry2.wps School Prayer & The First Amendment / Filing Of Amicus Curae Briefs : In this 12 page report, the writer attempts to determine what organizations & groups would file Amicus Curae ("friend-of-the-court") briefs in a hypothetical school prayer case concerning issues of the First Amendment & The Establishment Clause. The writer also discusses other legal proceedings including case presented that would most likely be used by attorneys on both sides of the argument. Opinions and possible repercussions are explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Schlpryr.wps *Please send us e-mail for more information !The Negative Side of School Prayer : A 4 page philosophical paper examining the premise that organized school prayer causes discomfort for some, even if allowed (indeed, encouraged) to abstain if they personally object. The paper makes the claim that having school prayer has bad features, and follows with statements of explanation and defense of the claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Prayer2.wps Prayer In The Public Schools Of America : This 5 page argumentative essay examines Americans right to pray in school or anywhere else. Argument evolves from information on speeches by Sen. Jesse Helm, Jay Alen Sekulow, and Sen. Mark Hatfield. No bibliography. Scprayer.wpsTinker v. Des Moines School District : A 5 page research paper on the constitutional right of students to wear symbols of protest in school. The writer details the First Amendment issues, the findings of the Supreme Court, and the significance of the case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Tinker.wps Equal Opportunity Education : A 4 page paper outlining Equal opportunity and access to education. The writer describes ways proposed by President Clinton to ensure access including charter and magnet schools. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Eeoedu.wps Equal Opportunity Education Case Study : A 7 page paper about a Pakistani male student who lives in the U.S. The writer discusses his life (via interview), and how this relates to the issue of education and cultural diversity in education and the classroom. Educinte.wps Closing of the American Mind / Book Review : Approximately 4 pages in length. An analytical review of Allan Bloom's "The Closing of the American Mind"--A book in which the author criticizes the American university's abandonment of traditional educational values (circa 1960-present). Report concludes that "The Closing of the American Mind" was actually a misinterpretation of what should really have been titled "The Opening of the American Mind." No Bibliography. Closamer.wpsArticle Reviews / The Politics Of Education Finance : 3 pages reviewing 3 articles on issues concerning government spending & education. Specifically examined are methodologies used by school boards to calculate annual expenditures, policy debates over education financing, and whether or not state lottery revenue should continue to be donated to these purposes. Full bibliographic citation is provided for all 3 articles. Schlfina.wps Board of Education Analysis : 9 pages analysis and discussion of East Windsor, New Jersey's Board of Education, community involvement etc; Items discussed could be applied to any town in suburban U.S.A. Several sources listed in bibliography. Boarded.wps Educational Development / Thomas Mann & Progress in the US, UK and Kenya : A 20 page paper examining the basic considerations of Thomas Mann in relationship to the intellectual development of youth and the impacts of education, and then applying these to the progression of education during the early part of the 20th century. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Mannedu.wps
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
& Career Education & The Disabled : Approximately 4 pages discussing 'Career Education For the Cognitively Disabled (Slow Learning) Adolescents.' Good for those studying education, child psychology, abnormal psychology etc; Bibliography lists 12 comprehensive sources. Careerdi.wps Understanding Learning Disabilities : This 6 page research paper investigates the characteristics of learning disabilities. Specific topics include the definitions of LD, degree of incidence, diagnostic procedures, and remediation. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ld.wps Diagnosing ["Labeling"] Learning Disabled Children : 9 pages in length. A research paper on learning disabilities, their origin, and various types. The writer discusses problems encountered in diagnosing and labeling learning disabled children and concentrates on several common aphasias and dyslexias. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Learndis.wps Letter Reversal & Dyslexia : A 20 page proposal designed to demonstrate the impacts of academic and behavioral interventions on the process of letter reversal in dyslexic children. Bibliography lists 39 sources. Dyslexia.wps Letter Reversal In Children With Severe Learning Disabilities : A 10 page research proposal intended to demonstrate that the use of upper case letter techniques can reduce letter reversals in children with severe learning disabilities. This proposal also correlates the improvements in reading and writing using this technique to improve reading and writing confidence which can lead to subsequent reversal improvements. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Letter2.wps Learning Disabilities Reversal : A 6 page paper on the characters, research, and implementation of developed programs for letter reversal disorder. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Learndab.wps Single Subject Study Of Letter Reversal : A 10 page research proposal that supports the hypothesis that children with dyslexia who currently reverse common letters and letter combinations can be "trained" through specific techniques, to reduce the level of reversal that occurs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lettrev.wps Instructional Strategies For Students With Learning Disabilities : A 5 page essay that describes different classroom organizational patterns and instructional strategies that can be used with LD students, including those who have attention deficit disorder. The writer demonstrates how the processes will also meet the goals of developing specific personal characteristics. Bibliography lists 5 sources. LDis.wps Education and the Severely Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents : 70 pages in length. Graduate level research / Model Thesis. The Researcher's Personal Perspectives On And Basis Of Her Personal Interest in Working With Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents. Includes case studies and diagnostic evaluation. Bibliography lists more than 50 cited sources. Emotdist.wps Adolescents with Learning Disabilities : A 10 page essay on the plight of adolescents with Learning Disabilities. Workers in the field of learning disability have debated for 30 years about how to define just what it is that they do. While the debate goes on, though, the workers continually seek ways to help those students affected. Historically, the focus of learning disabilities work has been with students of elementary age. With the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, adults have received increasing attention, leaving adolescents, as ever, literally caught in the middle grounds. The focus is changing, though, as educators increasingly realize that they have a short time remaining with these students in which to make a lasting difference in their lives. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Adoldis.wps Children With Epilepsy / Impact in School : A 6 page research paper discussing the different seizures associated with epilepsy and their effect on the victim and peers in the school setting. Cautions to teachers regarding the student's medication are included. One of the questions schools must face is whether or not to tell peers that a student has epilepsy. If the decision is made to tell them, one process that will be extremely helpful in developing sensitivity is a portfolio. How to use a structured portfolio is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Epilepsy.wps Assisting In The Cognitive Development Of Special Needs Children: A 12 page paper that uses the principles of cognitive psychology to teach special needs children the difference between fruits and vegetables. The writer suggests that instructors familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of cognitive development of special needs children and with their various impairments, using this information to develop lessons plans and long-term goals for each child. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Cogpsych.wps Ideas & Teaching Techniques For Blind Special Education Students : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to instructing processes for blind students that also have other special education classification disorders. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Blinded.wps Forrest Gump / As "Watched" By A Blind Person : A 6 page paper that provides a review of the movie "Forrest Gump" from a non-sighted perspective. The writer considers some of the positive and negative impacts of the film for individuals who are visually impaired. Forgump.wps Deafness & Serious Hearing Impairments In Children : The problems of educating children with these problems is discussed in this 6 page paper. Main issues which surface concern decisions in mainstreaming and effects of exclusion on self-esteem. Recommendations are made for both parents and teachers. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Hear.doc Juvenile Delinquency In Schools : An 8 page paper discussing juvenile delinquency in schools, those students most affected, and possible cures for the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Juvq.wps Teaching Special Needs Children : A 3 page paper providing the writers own personal philosophy of teaching special children. The paper describes particular strenghts and weaknesses that have an impact on the effectiveness of teaching special education, as well as personal observations of children's needs. Persphil.wps Teaching Students From Low Socio-Economic Backgrounds : A 10 page research paper discussing specific aspects related to teaching low-income students. The paper covers such topics as myths about low-income families, attitudes, motivation, specific instructional strategies and increasing parent involvement. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Tchnglow.wps Multicultural Education : A 10 page research paper which examines some strategies which teachers are employing to instruct students in cultural diversity which serves to break down prejudices and stereotypes while given a wide context to a traditional curriculum. The writer briefly examines some of the points which cloud this controversial issue in education before taking a look at strategies offered by current literature. Bibliography list 18 sources. Multiedu.wps "Tracking" Or "Ability-Grouping" Has Become Educations New Segregation: This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic "tracks." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tracking.wps Making Inclusion a Reality for Children With Autism : This 12 page paper discusses the issues of autism and inclusion (particularly at the preschool level). The writer explains mainstreaming autistic children, and the problems and illusions with the theories of mainstreaming. *Includes FREE Outline Too! Bibliography lists 3 sources. Autismch.wps Full Inclusion / Pros & Cons : A 3 page paper discussing the full inclusion model of education reform and outlining the advantages and disadvantages of the approach. Bibliography lists five sources. Fullincl.wps Inclusion Programs For Students With Mild Learning Disabilities : An 8 page research paper investigating the effectiveness of inclusive education. Innovative approaches historically result in controversy and conflicting evidence in the field of special education. The requirement for the "least restrictive environment" must be analyzed in terms of the efficacy of any approach in terms of really meeting the needs of the students involved. This writer reports research which offers a third alternative to the pull-out or inclusion-only approaches to delivering these critical special education services to students with mild disabilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Inclus.wps Functional Curriculum / Transition Education : A 4 page research paper that discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of a functional curriculum for individuals with disabilities. The reasons for the controversy are discussed as are the meaning of functional curriculum and research supporting its inclusion. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Funccurr.wps Providing Education For Children With Disabilities : A 4 page paper describing the reaction of school administrators to the Individual with Disabilities in Education Act and their inability to effectively honor the act in public schools. The writer describes the lack of appropriate action to address accessibility issues as well as the inability of administrators to provide adequate educational opportunities to children with disabilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Disabedu.wps Special Education / Harmful Labels for "Slower" Children ? : A 5 page analytical look at special education and the effects of labeling children as such. The special education system as it currently exists is largely criticized. Special education's positive attributes are cited as well but the writer argues that one of the worst existing problems occurs when children are mislabeled as "special" education and just "thrown" into some classification that is really unnecessary. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Labelhan.wps Telethons As A Societal Dilemma / Labeling The Handicapped : 6 pages in length. Although telethons have long been commended for their ability to raise money to help disabled persons, the writer of this paper argues that there also exists a number of reasons to criticize them as actually doing more harm than good. Labels such as "victim,"" cripple," and "wheelchair-bound" are demeaning. They invoke undue pity from telethon viewers and resentment from the disabled. Moreover, corruption and scandal are linked to these media masquerades and ultimately, a grave societal dilemma is presented by them. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Telethon.wps Middlesex School Proposal / Activities For The Handicapped : A 7 page paper outlining a plan for extracurricular handicapped activities for students. The writer proposes a means by which to get this started, and explains the need for such activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Middlesx.wps Speech Aphasia & Language Impairment : Speech aphasia is a loss of a language ability due to focal brain damage. In this 9 page research paper, the writer examines various forms of speech aphasia, symptoms, and effects. Patterns of language impairment in children with speech aphasia are explained in detail and specific examples of dysfluency are provided. Treatment services in schools and elsewhere are described as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Spchapha.wps Teaching Music to the Disabled : A 12 page research paper on the unique obstacles that music teachers face when dealing with the neurologically-impaired. Using a number of comprehensive sources, insight is provided into making the process a more feasible and productive one for both the teacher and the student. Bibliography lists 9 references. Disabmus.wps Technology In Diverse & Special Classroom Settings : A 3 page essay discussing how technology and diversity will affect the writer's teaching ability. Technology is discussed in terms of its benefits for specific reading and speech deficits. The need for sensitivity in the classroom becomes more imperative as our classrooms become more and more diverse. Teachtec.wps Einstein / Learning Disabled Or Schizophrenic ? : This 7 page paper analyzes Einsteins youthful development in terms of Piagets theories of developmental stages, Lenzenwegers theories of schizophrenia, and modern theories on learning disabilities. The paper concludes that psychologists may have some justification for believing Einstein to have had schizophrenic tendencies, and that it is these, not a learning disability, that caused his famous problems in school. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Einpia.wps Litigation & Its Effect On Special Education : A 3 page paper which discusses three Supreme Court cases which were pertinent to the All Handicapped Childrens Act (P.L. 94-142) and the subsequent 1986 Regular Education Initiative implemented by Assistant Secretary of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Madeline Will. Bibliography lists six sources. Litspe.wps Journal Article Review / Education For The Severely Disabled : This 3 page review of an article from The Journal of Remedial & Special Education discusses a 5-step procedure for the integration and assimilation of severely disabled students into the "ordinary" classroom. The role of parents, resources, etc; are included in the discussion. Full citation and FREE copy of the original article are included ! Sevdisab.wps
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & How To Be A Good Baseball Coach : 7 pages on the psychology of coaching baseball. The paper, which describes what is involved in being a good coach today, is broken into five subsection. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Bcoach.wps Physical Education / Effects on Children's Health : A 14 page research paper exploring studies regarding children's level of fitness, health status, and whether or not physical education exercise improves their health. Educational studies have been conducted on the effects of exercise and physical education since the 1950s, yet, despite the results of the studies, PE programs are historically reduced or eliminated as costs rise and budgets shrink. Is this practice in the best interest of the children? Is there evidence of sufficient gains to warrant a cry from the public to retain, and in fact, to improve physical education programs? The writer of this paper offers research suggesting this is exactly what should happen. Specific research studies are described with statistics regarding the health problems already showing up in children of all ages. Pehealth.wps Instructional Methods for Physical Education : A 5 page detailed discussion of new methods for teaching phys. ed. to children. Research studies concerning factors that influence a child's level of interest in gym class are explicated as are some of the reported reasons for their dislike of it. The role of the physical educator and some goals for success are outlined. Bibliography lists approximately 8 sources. Physed.wps Managing The Physical Education Classroom : In this 5 page research paper, the writer discusses approaches to managing the physical education classroom. Differences between the PE classroom and others are discussed. Emphasis is on establishing a cooperative environment. Bibliography is provided. Pe.wps A Team Approach To Physical Education Management : A 25 page research paper based on the hypothesis that utilizing multiple talents in a team design is more effective in determining positive management outcomes than supporting individualized management options within the scope of physical education planning in public schools. Bibliography lists 30 sources. Pemgmt.wps Advances In Health Education : A 10 page research paper that discusses various aspects of the tremendous advances made in health education in the first part of this century. This is when John Dewey and others of the progressive education movement protested against the regimented ways of the past and brought significant change to health education and education as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Healthed.wps Coaching / Defensive Skills : A 5 page research paper discussing the defensive skills and strategies that can be used in coaching. The writer offers examples of skills or strategies to help in coaching, such as planning the class well, having a sense of humor, and improving communication skills. Bibliography is provided. Coaching.wps Issues In Coaching / Interscholastic Competition & The Student Athlete : A 6 page paper on competitive interscholastic sports in which the writer looks at specific programs, the importance of good academic standing, certification of coaches, and whether or not we're doing a "good job"-- of ensuring that school athletes also do well in their studies. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Skoolspo.wps The Cons of Youth Sports : A 7 page paper the explores the negative aspects of youth sports, and includes consideration of the impacts of competativeness, parental expectations, and outside pressures on the children participating. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Youthspo.wps Physical Education & Motor Skills / Young Children : A 7 page research paper exploring PE programs aid in the development of motor skills in young children. Attributes and sequences designed by theorists and practitioners are discussed demonstrating how PE programs address each area. The writer proposes that the physical education program is not only the best place, but the ideal place in which to develop motor skills. Bibliography included. Pemotor.wps Effects Of Physical Programs On Early Childhood Development : A 7 page essay on physical education programs, what they consist of and their effects on children. Bibliography included. Physchil.wps Athletic Participation & Academic Performance / A Study of Women Athletes: A 9 page p |