Lesson Plan for a Third Grade “Inclusion” Class
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This 5 page report discusses a lesson plan for a third grade inclusion class learning the story of a Chinese legend about panda bears. The most basic premise behind the establishment of “inclusion” classes is to assure that students in class, regardless of their mental or communication capabilities are able to learn the most basic concepts that are being presented in a lesson. Using the example of the story “Once There Were No Pandas” (a brief story telling the Chinese legend of how pandas and people cared for one another), the lesson plan offers a number of options that are applicable for differing levels of student comprehension. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWinclud.wps

Literature-Based Approach To Vocabulary Learning, Part 1
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11 pages in length. The writer addresses several issues in relation to elementary vocabulary instruction, including the relationship between vocabulary and comprehension; the goals of vocabulary instruction; guidelines/principles for vocabulary instruction; words that should be taught; classroom strategies; how to teach students to acquire words independently; records and logs for keeping new vocabulary words; characteristics of vocabulary development in whole language classroom; and characteristics of vocabulary development in literature-based programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Literature-Based Approach To Vocabulary Learning, Part 2
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses methods, data analysis and summary as they relate to applying literature-based techniques to teaching vocabulary retention to elementary students. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Male Self-Esteem & The Gifted Student
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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.
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Managing Online Learning In Collabrative Group
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A Worthwhile Challenge : This ten-page-paper presents and indepth discussion on the pros and cons of managing and online collabrative enviroment for learning . Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Matching Teaching Styles To Learning Styles
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A 10 page paper. Identifying and classifying learning styles of students has been a topic or interest and research since at least the early 1970s but teachers have always known that different students learn better in different ways. Is it beneficial for a teacher to match his or her own teaching style to the learning styles of the students in the classroom? This essay describes learning styles, according to a number of theorists and how the teacher can match that style. The writer also discusses if it is beneficial to always try to accommodate all the different learning's styles found in the classroom. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Teachers
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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.
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Method Diversity for Quality in K-5 Education
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A 20 page paper discussing the need for a variety of instructional methods for elementary students. Recognition of this need is broad-based, but assessing the worth of methods is not always so straightforward. Elementary students are just as impatient as their busy parents. The teacher must be quick, to the point and capture attention right away in order to hold it. This paper examines examples of current thoughts on methods of instruction in reading, science, math and integrated learning activities. Findings indicate that current work emphasizes the value of varied instructional methods in achieving quality educational outcomes. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Middle School and Core Curriculum
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A 5 page paper which presents an effective inclusion model for middle school students through a core curriculum of integrated studies in the predominantly constant areas. The argument is presented that an inclusive program, which integrates all subjects and addresses the needs and abilities of the individual student, is the only method of approach that can serve to see us through the needs and the changes concerning our middle school students and our future society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Middle School Writers
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A 7 page paper which discusses whether the elements found in encouraging a voice or those found in the demand of a student's environment prove to be more effective in developing a middle school student's writing abilities. The paper argues that the elements found in the demand of a student's environment, which is to be shared, proves more effective in developing a student's writing abilities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Middle Schools: What They Are, and How U.S. School Districts Are Operating Them in Terms of Core Curriculum, Block Scheduling, and Organizational Structure
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A 5 page paper which defines middle schools and considers their distinctiveness by examining what other schools throughout the United States are doing, in terms of core curriculum, block scheduling, and organizational structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Montessori Educational Method and the Importance of Music Activities
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A 10 page discussion of the value of incorporating music activities into classroom activities. Reviews the theories of Maria Montessori and applies these theories to the contemporary classroom. Uses comparative observations in two mixed-age classrooms to conclude that students with regular exposure to activities such as singing games have a better command of language and can even overcome shyness. Uses the literature in cognitive development to explain these observations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Motivating Adults Learners
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This 10 page paper considers the ways in which motivation is important and how it may be created and retained for adult learners. The paper explains teaching techniques that can be used and how they will motivate as well as other influencing factors such as self benefit. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Multi-Culturalism & Change / Major Issues for Teachers
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This 5 page paper discusses the impact of multi-culturalism and change in modern educational philosophy and practice. The thoughts and philosophies of two of western education's leading thinkers (John Dewey, Herbert Spencer) are referred to in terms of how their philosophies actually support issues of change and diversity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Multicultural Education
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5 pages in length. This paper examines an article on multicultural education and is a summarization of that article related to multicultural education that is then evaluated, explained and critiqued. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Music And Cognitive Learning
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A 7 page paper. Advances in technology and research techniques have turned hypotheses into proven theories. There is a multitude of research that demonstrates that learning a musical instrument at a young age will enhance spatial reasoning and cognitive abilities. The research has especially addressed the relationship between music and math ability. This essay presents some of the research available. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Negative Impact of Large Class Size on Student Performance
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A three-page paper demonstrating the negative effects of large class size on student learning in terms of the impact on both teachers and pupils. Shows that smaller classes improve student achievement and facilitate effective classroom management. Includes commentary on research studies and argues against financial and educational rationales behind large classes. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: jani.rtf

Outcome-Based Education
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An 18 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the current literature regarding outcome-based education (OBE). This paper presents the premise and the underlying causative factors of the development of this kind of educational focus and also defines the current perspectives and criticisms of OBE. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper 1: Research Perspectives - Cooperative Learning
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A 10 page paper. The writer analyzes a research report in a journal that addresses a comparison study between cooperatively structured groups and unstructured groups and the effects each group has on children with learning difficulties/disabilities. The study was conducted in Australia. The writer then analyzes the report and the study according to appropriate research and analysis techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Parent Volunteers in Education
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A 5 page paper which discusses various effects of parents volunteering in schools. The paper presents an overview of parent participation, an examination of the effectiveness of parent participation in special education, and a look at the importance of parents as teachers, from an early age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Parent/Teacher Responsibility For Student Motivation
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A 10 page paper that addresses the question: who is responsible for a student's motivation to learn in the classroom, the parent or the teacher? There are valid arguments on each side of this question but there is another alternative that is more effective (and truer). The writer discusses this third alternative supported with research. 1 graph included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Parenting Practices and Their Impact Upon Academic Achievement
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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.
Filename: Parenpra.wps

Pedagogy, Andragogy Or Synergogy - Which Is The Best Approach To Teaching ?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the controversy in education about what constitutes the best approach to teaching. The writer explains how research has pointed to a combination of pedagogical methods, such as lectures, and andragogical, self-directed methods as a successful alternative to traditional methods. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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Perspectives in Educational Management
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of two philosophies in managerial thought in respect to education. Interpretive theory and postmodernism are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA117Ed.doc

Playing Chess Improves Academic Studies
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A 6 page paper. Chess is a very old game that involves numerous skills such as problem solving, planning, decision making and analyzing. It also requires a certain kind of memory. Numerous studies have shown that learning and playing chess increases performance in math and reading as well as numerous other skills. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Portfolio Based Assessment
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A 5 page discussion of the benefits of portfolio based assessments in education. Emphasizes the need for well-designed criteria in portfolio construction and assessment criteria, that educators must be prepared to specify not only the type of assessment which they intend to use but the purpose to which that assessment will be applied. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Portfolios/Assessment at the Elementary Level
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A 10 page research paper that examines portfolios as an alternative assessment method, with emphasis on the elementary grade level. The writer argues that portfolio assessment encourages the integration of assessment and instruction as it represents the students' abilities in a variety of ways and demonstrates how they change over time. A one page proposal/outline is also included. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Prepositions
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A 5 page paper. The correct use of prepositions is a difficult to learn due to the myriad of idiosyncrasies associated with the part of speech. This essay discusses how prepositions are used, with examples and then provides a sample lesson plan for teaching prepositions of time. bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Progressive Can Still Mean Basic
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the benefits of using the progressive theory of education in the classroom. Examples of how it can be incorporated into each subject are given as well as a discussion on the need to temper progressivism with essentialism. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl
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A 5 page paper discussing the Austrian's view that involvement with others and work contribute to creating a meaning for life, without which individuals cannot live full lives or face problems that appear to be insurmountable. Frankl assigned love a primary role in supplying the meaning of life that is all-important for the outlook that individuals maintain. Six survivors of the Holocaust assessed Frankl's theories, and found that 'love was important but so were other factors' (p. 1075). Psychology routinely attempts to downplay the powerful effects of love, but Viktor Frankl took the opposing view. He was certain that we need it for our own well being. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSFrankl.rtf

Public Elementary Schools: Relationship Between Facilities and Achievement
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A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between school facilities and student achievement in public elementary schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Quantitative Analysis Of Vocabulary Instruction
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses problem, methodology and data retrieval as they relate to the issue of vocabulary instruction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Reading and Writing: An Analysis of Teaching Methods
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A 15 page paper which presents various methods of teaching the skills of reading and writing. A literature analysis is provided, as well as an analysis of the methods discussed in the literature review. This is followed by a section which presents a proposed method of approach to the subjects from the perspective of a teacher. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: RAreadwrt.wps

Reading Comprehension Strategies
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A 7 page paper which examines teaching reading comprehension strategies to elementary students. A literature review is provided, illustrating various methods of approach used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Reflective Practitioner/ Adult Education
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A 5 page research paper that examines reflective practice and how this applies to the adult educator. The writer defines reflective practice and then discusses how this conceptual model can benefit the teacher of adult students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Reflective Thinking in Nursing
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A 6 page overview of the concept of reflective thinking. Highlights the contentions of Bert Teekman’s “Exploring Reflective Thinking in Nursing Practice”, published in a 2000 edition of the “Journal of Advanced Nursing”. Provides a brief literature review detailing the manner in which various authors emphasized the importance of reflective thinking. Emphasizes that rather than consisting of a series of uncontrolled ideas, such as those that occur in one part of the cognitive processes, reflective thinking is focused and controlled. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Requiring Writing Portfolios for High School English Students
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An 8 page paper discussing the use and benefits of writing portfolios for high school English students. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Research for Block Scheduling
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A 5 page paper which discusses research as it relates to changing a school for traditional scheduling to block scheduling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Research Proposal / The Degree of Preparation Found in Apprentice Teachers
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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.
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Review of "Not Half, Not Some"
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A 5 page paper reviewing an article appearing in Phi Delta Kappan. Glasser's (1997) article holds much wisdom for today's teachers faced with changes in approaches to education. The wave of multiculturalism in which little learning took place but students came to know each other better has largely passed, thankfully. Cultural issues do need to be taken into account in any class, but the entire focus of instruction does not need to revolve around those issues. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Second Grade and the Basics of Writing
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This five-page-paper provides an outlined suggestion for teaching the elements of sentence structure to second grade students. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Second Language Acquisition/The Natural Approach
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A 10 page research paper that examines Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terell"s Natural Approach to second language acquisition. The writer provides a synopsis of their method and its classroom applications. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Selection Processes and Criteria for K-12 Comprehensive Health Curriculum
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A 3 page approach to selecting K-12 curriculum for a comprehensive health program. Suggests a qualitative approach to the problem which first narrows the possible selections down on the basis of sources which compare different aspects of curriculum. Incorporates peer and associate review to further narrow down the playing field. At the time when ten or fewer choices are apparent the publisher is contacted for complimentary review copies which are commented on by the actual health instructors in the district prior to a final choice being made.
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Sexual Harassment Among Elementary School Students
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A 9 page discussion of the problems currently being experienced in elementary schools regarding the sexual harassment of student by their classmates. Outlines recent cases which have reached as far as the Supreme Court. Associates the escalation of sexual harassment in the elementary schools with that in society in general. Suggests that the solution to each is interrelated and, in the schools, involves a readdress of gender equality and relationships. Includes a one page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Space Age Mathematics Education
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A 20 page paper discussing the relationship between reforms in math education in the 1960s and 1970s and conditions in the space program. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957, and then was the first to put a man in space in 1961. Alan Shepard became the first American in space only three weeks later, but he did not orbit the Earth as the Russian astronaut did. Technological innovation and national embarrassment gave impetus to the change in math education in the early 1960s and the shift to New Math, but we allowed the pendulum to swing too far in the US. Further technological innovation and the reality of poor performance on an international level now is giving impetus to additional change, one approaching more of a middle ground. The paper also discusses the international interest in math education reform beginning in 1958. Bibliography lists 17 sources; includes an outline of the paper.
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Spanking Verses Modern Forms of Behavioral Modification
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A 5 page discussion of techniques for achieving behavioral modification. Spanking as a form of correction is viewed very differently by different people. The more traditional approach to child rearing incorporates spanking as a mild form of punishment. Spanking is employed as a means of correcting inappropriate behavior. The more contemporary approach to child rearing, however, often views spanking as an antiquated and cruel relict of our past. Many contend in fact that spanking is ineffective in terms of instilling correct behavior in a child. In many cases in fact spanking, although an effective deterrent of earlier generations, is not the most preferred means of behavioral modification in today’s environment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Special Needs Education in the United Kingdom
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This 20 page paper looks at the way in which schools in the United Kingdom look after children with special needs. A fictitious case study is used of a boy with ADD and a diary of his attendance and behaviour in school. The different schools which may be used are also considered. The bibliography cites 8 sources
Filename: TEspneuk.wps

Standard Based Assessments for Teachers / New York
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A 10 page overview of Standards-Based Assessments for the evaluation of teacher progress and qualifications. Discusses the need for the incorporation of such standards as well as the controversy and resentment these standards are often met with. Discusses the input which is necessary from all facets of the educational system to ensure adequate and effective criteria. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Strategies For Teaching Writing To At-Risk Students
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A 10 page paper. Writing is a necessary skill for our students to learn but they often become very frustrated in the process of learning. This is especially true for at-risk students. In this essay, the writer discusses a number of strategies for teaching different components of writing. Included among these are cooperative learning and the writing process. Also, lists of tips are offered. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Strategies To Teach Writing Skills
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A 5 page paper that discusses the teaching of writing. Following an introduction that discusses the fact that writing is not a generic skill but one that must be mastered for specific types of communication, the writer discusses recent research into the pedagogy of writing, including the use of reflection and peer editing and comments from Roberta Camp and Donald Graves. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGwrit.wps

Student Attitude vs. Performance
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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.
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Student Tardiness
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A 5 page paper that discusses tardiness of high school students. Topics include reasons students are late and effects of their tardiness on themselves and the rest of the class. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Student-Teacher Relationships in Various Cultures
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A 6 page paper which examines how students obey their teachers differently in different cultures. Cultures examined are Chinese, Japanese, European, and American. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Support For First Year Teachers / Research Study Proposal
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A 6 page paper offering a research proposal for investigating the issue of supportive relationships and first year teacher success, specifically what kinds of support the novice teacher needs. Sections include: Statement of the problem, hypotheses; Review of literature; Analysis of findings; Conclusions and recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 1year.wps

Symphony of the Senses - How Music Enhances Learning
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A 5 page paper that explores the connection between music and enhanced learning abilities. Discussed are the opinions formed from traditional research on this subject, the altered opinions gleaned from recent studies, and the phenomenon dubbed "The Mozart Effect" in author Don Campbell's The Mozart Effect for Children: Awakening Your Child's Mind, Health, and Creativity With Music. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LClearn.doc

Tardiness: An Examination of Student Achievement in Relation to Motivation and the Outward Manifestation of Low Motivation, Tardiness
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A 12 page discussion of the numerous factors which influence tardiness and motivation. Emphasizes that tardiness is the outward manifestation of a number of factors but in particular of low motivation. Suggests that it is within the control of the teacher to change this motivation in many instances. Increased motivation results in lower rates of tardiness and increased academic performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPtardy.wps

Teacher Burnout # 2
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6 pages in length. Among other equally important reasons, teacher burnout is a major component in the downfall of the American educational system. Riddled with apathy, instructors are feeling abandoned by the system that is supposed to support them, creating attitudes of resentment and indifference. The writer addresses various entities of teacher burnout, as well as offers suggestions on how to curb it altogether. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Teacher Dress Codes
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A 6 page paper discussing employee dress codes in general with emphasis on teachers' dress and whether preschool teachers should be required to wear a teacher unifom that may not be appropriate in a preschool classroom. In the absence of one appropriate style of dress for teachers of all ages, preschool teachers could be required to dress as teachers of older students. Young children need to have approachable and loving teachers, however. They must appear as figures offering security for preschoolers, but they also must not be allowed to take on an appearance that would make them seem to be unapproachable by young children. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSteachDress.wps

Teacher Preparation & Presentation of December Holidays in Elementary Education
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Two pages. In the first page, the author discusses teacher preparation of December holiday for an elementary education classroom. In the second page, the author discusses teacher presentation of December holidays for an elementary education classroom. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PCtpedu.doc

Teaching Fine Arts to ESL Students
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This 6 page paper looks at teaching techniques, and philosophy, regarding the integration of ESL in fine arts. Several schools are provided as examples. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA128ESL.rtf

Teaching Grammar: Review Of Articles
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An 8 page paper. This paper provides an overview of six articles that address teaching grammar. There is a focus on middle school but information provided can be used generally or adapted to any grade level. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Teaching Math To Elementary Students
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This is a 5 page paper that discusses math and elementary students. First, the writer explains how young children may develop a dislike for math and a negative concept about their own mathematical abilities. Then the writer discusses some programs and approaches that can be used to help students overcome these negative feelings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGmath.wps

Teaching Short Story Writing within an Elementary School Framework.
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(4 pp) Today, we think of teaching writing as a process of "scaffolding'" or supporting children's language development in ways that broaden the writer's expressive possibilities, deepen his/her understanding of written language and text, and socialize the young writer into the role of literate adult. It is our responsibility and challenge to initiate prospective teachers, as well as ourselves, who may not have been taught writing in this way, into the problems and possibilities of teaching the writing process inventively and meaningfully. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBshstER.doc

Teaching Short Story Writing within an Elementary School Framework.
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(4 pp) Today, we think of teaching writing as a process of "scaffolding'" or supporting children's language development in ways that broaden the writer's expressive possibilities, deepen his/her understanding of written language and text, and socialize the young writer into the role of literate adult. It is our responsibility and challenge to initiate prospective teachers, as well as ourselves, who may not have been taught writing in this way, into the problems and possibilities of teaching the writing process inventively and meaningfully. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBshstyE.doc

Teaching Strategies With Ethnic Groups
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A 16 page research paper. This essay begins with an illustration of the ratio of ethnic groups within the United States, then provides a definition of culture, race, and ethnic group because these are often vaguely defined. The writer then discusses the aims and needs for multicultural education, i.e., teaching different ethnic groups. The subjects of teaching about ethnic groups and strategies for teaching in diverse classrooms are also discussed with specific suggestions provided. 1 graph is included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGeth6.msw

Teaching the Future World Leaders, for Pennies
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This nine-page-paper presents a discussion on the reason public school teachers deserve higher pay. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: CWteasal.wps

Teaching Writing Effectively (K-6 Grades)
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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.
Filename: Educwrit.wps

Team Teaching
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This 5 page paper investigates team teaching as a concept and provides an introduction to models of team teaching, research regarding the approach and anecdotal comments from teachers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Teamtch.wps

Technical Toddlers
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion regarding the use of computers in preschools for toddlers. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWtoddle.wps

Telecourses: An Attractive Educational Alternative
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A 5 page overview of the expanding format and utilization of telecourses. Emphasizes that the traditional video and televised format of these courses is being coupled with a variety of technological formats such as interactive television, video conferencing and the World Wide Web to produce an educational format which is not only workable but preferable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtelecr.wps

Test Fairness
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This 5 page paper considers what we mean by test fairness and ways in which a test may be unfair, from the test system to the cognitive differences between male and female respondents. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEtestfr.wps

The ABCs of a New Century - Combining Whole Language & Direct Phonics in Teaching Language Arts
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A 6 page paper that examines both the direct instruction phonetic approach and the whole language approach to teaching elementary language arts as well as the debate that currently exists regarding the effectiveness of each. Discussed are the merits as well as the shortcomings of each of these approaches and the possibility is presented of combining the two in order to arrive at a more effective overall teaching approach. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCABCs.doc

The Crisis in American Public Education
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5 pages in length. There currently exists a crisis in American public education. According to Education: Opposing Viewpoints, the most important reason for this crisis is the situation that exists in American public schools today. Such factors as poorly prepared teachers, low curricula, and multiple inequities including those that are racial and financial all combine to make public education currently seem to be in a crisis situation. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Differentiated Classroom
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This 6 page paper focuses on the fact that children have different learning styles and that teachers should cater to that difference. Ethnic variables are touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Education of Bobby Fisher's Double
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This five-page-paper presents a look at the educational theories and learning theories that were applied to the movie Looking For Bobby Fisher. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWbobbyf.wps

The Effect of Teacher Absenteeism on Student Achievement
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An 8 page research paper which demonstrates through a review of empirical research on this subject that teacher absenteeism has a negative effect on student performance. Additionally, the writer addresses the possible causes behind teacher absenteeism according to current research. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Tchabs.wps

The Effects of Mentoring Programs on First Year Teachers
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School administrators have recognized that new teachers require more than education and positive teaching skills to be successful in the educational setting: they need the support of administration and other education professionals to assure their process of development. This 10 page paper considers the impact of mentoring programs in the high school setting and the proposes a study for evaluating the impacts of mentoring programs as perceived by first year teachers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Mentorpr.wps

The Foxfire Approach to Learning
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Foxfire educational curriculum and its importance in the field. Methods employed, as well as examples of what the original curriculum included, are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Fundamentals Of Learning / Bernhard's 'Primates in the Classroom'
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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.
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The Game of Chess and Cognitive Development
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A 7 page discussion of the importance of chess. Chess is much more than a game. It can be contended, in fact, that chess can be of benefit to cognitive development and learning. Cognitive learning is the process in which knowledge is acquired. It involves an individual being cognizant of his or her environment and gaining knowledge from that environment. This involves both thinking and problem solving which in turn results in memory formation and learning. In order to learn how to play chess an individual must be able to both form memories and to learn how to correctly plan their moves. Chess is instrumental in both the physiology of this development as well as in the social aspects of cognitive development. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPcogDev.wps

The Importance of Bilingual Education
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A 5 page overview of some of the more rudimentary aspects of language acquisition and utilization. Notes that, while some of the most basic aspects of language are learned in the home, the school offers a honing of the skills which have been attained and an arena for the application of language to concepts and uses which might or might not be touched upon in the home. Contends, however, that expecting a student to communicate solely in one language in the home and another in the school can be detrimental to more than one aspect of academic progress. Utilizes observations on second language acquisition in relation to academic performance to emphasize the importance of bilingual education. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPlngEdu.wps

The Importance Of Private Tutoring
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6 pages in length. Today's society is producing kids who cannot read, write or perform basic mathematical functions. Some argue it is frightening to think that these students represent the future of the United States. But private tutoring is a way to provide these failing students with the supplemental instruction they need. The writer addresses the essentiality of tutelage for students of all ages, as well as why some parents are opposed to such academic assistance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tutor.wps

The Kolb Model And Physical Fitness
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20 pages in length. Fundamental to the Kolb Model of experiential learning as it relates to physical fitness is identifying two distinct learning activities: perception and processing. Both of these elements represent the various ways in which individuals learns, with some perceiving through tactile stimulation and others doing so by way of abstracts (visual or mental). These divergent perceptive approaches share a common denominator in that they both must be processed; however, there are two different styles for this aspect, as well, with some people utilizing active experimentation (action) and others applying reflective observation (thinking). The writer applies the Kolb Model to physical fitness. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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The Lack of Social Skills in Students With Learning Disabilities
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the problem. Studies are cited showing that there is a relationship between social skills deficits and learning disabilities. The importance of learning social skills is emphasized and some techniques are provided for a variety of age groups. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA140LD.rtf

The Montessori Method
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A 10 page paper. This essay provides a general overview of the Montessori method of education. The writer discusses the environment and materials, prepared environment, practical life components, a sample day in a Montessori classroom, and the roles of adults in the program. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this phonics-based method of reading. The method uses a multisensory approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Philosophy Of Teaching
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9 pages in length. Despite what many expert scholars may decree, there is not merely one right philosophy of teaching. Educating the masses requires a vast array of techniques, rather than just one that is utilized for each and every instance. Indeed, variety is the key to a well-rounded education. The writer attempts to show her preference with regard to the philosophies of teaching.
Filename: Philtea.wps

The Role of the Government in Our Children’s Education: The Need for Privatization
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A 5 page overview of the degree of governmental involvement in our school systems. Discusses the pros and cons of privatization and summarizes that while governmental involvement is sometimes negative it is often necessary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Saving of At Risk Students
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This-10-page-paper presents an in - depth discussion about alternative educational opportunities for at risk students. varying methods of reaching and teaching students who are at risk for dropping out of school are outlined in detail.. An annotated bibliography listing eight sources accompanies the paper.
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The Success in the Use of Grade Retention; A Review of the Evidence
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This 5 page paper is a review of two articles which evaluate the use and role of repeating a year in grade school. The first article is based on a wide variety of secondary information collected over a wide time frame, which indicates it is not beneficial to students. The second article is a single case study when repetition was at the request of the child, and although limited due to its' singular nature it does show us that retention may be beneficial in the right circumstances. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEgrader.wps

The Use of Buddy Journals to Enhance Reading and Writing Skills
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This 10 page paper considers the impact of the use of buddy journals in elementary education as a means of enhancing reading and writing skills. This paper outlines the views presented in the current literature and then incorporates a proposed study. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHbuddyj.wps

The Value of Web Sites in the Supporting of the Learning Process
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This 20 page paper considers the way that the role of a web site may be examined in a project to consider how it may be proven to increase test results and improve student attitudes. The paper undertakes a literature review before proposing the study. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEwebsit.wps

Three Journal Articles Regarding the “Severe and Profoundly” Disabled
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This 6 page report discusses three separate articles addressing education of the severely disabled population. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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To Sir with Love: A Teaching Tool
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(4 pp) The 1967 movie staring Sydney Poitier is used as a tool for teaching communication skills i a classroom setting. Suggestions and reasons for the development of a lesson plan are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBcommov.doc

Total Learning
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A 10 page discussion of the textbook, "Total Learning" - a work concerned with offering insight into the total learning concept of developmental curriculum for the young child.
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Tracking in Education: Discipline Measures
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A 6 page paper which discusses tracking in education as it involves discipline measures in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Trends In Teacher Evaluation
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A 12 page paper. Districts across the nation are changing their teacher evaluation procedures. This paper discusses some of the trends that are happening, including parent and student surveys, portfolios, differentiated evaluations, rubrics and other methods. Examples are given. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Triggers for Proactive Interference in Memory
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Proactive interference during memory recall has been recognized as one of the most prevalent causes of forgetting and the importance of this process in determining memory and cognition has been the focus of considerable research. This 10 page paper reflects the specific components of the process of proactive interference and considers the implications for memory and cognition. In addition, this paper proposes an experiment and evaluations to demonstrate the link between specific triggers and the process of proactive interference for a subject population. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Proint.wps

Two Theories One Goal
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This six-page-paper presents a detailed discussion about the way humans learn according to theorists BJ Skinner and Jean Piaget. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Urban Teaching
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A 5 page paper which discusses the challenges the urban teacher faces today. Multicultural issues are discussed as well as technological concerns.
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Using Problem-Solving To Learn Algebra: Article Review
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A 5 page paper. A journal article entitled Effects of a Problem-Solving Strategy on the Introductory Algebra Performance of Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities by Paula Maccini and Charles A. Hughes (2000) is summarized and analyzed. The authors of the article describe a research study in which specific interventions were used to help secondary students with learning disabilities learn algebra. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Variables Impacting The Ability To Learn
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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.
Filename: Psylearn.wps

Violence in Our Schools: A Sociological Perspective
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A 3 page overview of the escalating problem of violence in our schools. Cites statistics from around the nations and speculates as to the cause of this increased rate of violence. Concludes that many times our children’s attitudes are nothing more than a mirror or our own. Suggests that to change the situation of violence in our schools we must change the message that we as parents, educators, and indeed a nation, are transmitting to our young. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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What Every Yale Freshman Should Know
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A 5 page exploration of the importance of curiosity in the education process. Discusses the contentions expressed in "What Every Yale Freshman Should Know" by Edmund Morgan and supports those contentions with an evaluation of the learning process. Concludes that curiosity is central to this process and without curiosity both learning and maturation would be severely hampered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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What Makes An 'Excellent Teacher'
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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.
Filename: Exceltea.wps

William Gibson / The Miracle Worker
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A 5 page paper that discusses William Gibson's play, The Miracle Worker, which is a biography of the early years of Helen Keller. A very brief synopsis is provided. The writer then discusses what moral lessons students can learn from this work. The essay concludes with four specific activities a teacher can use after the class reads this work. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Working with Youth: Interventional Considerations and Experience
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A 10 page discussion of the variety of problems facing the youth worker in today’s complex environment and the variety of approaches which can be taken to address those problems. Today’s youth are disenchanted with the status quo, they yearn for something different and something invigorating. As a result they often rebel against the standardized educational programs which have been in place for generations as well as other aspects of their environment. Youth leadership can take the form of academic outreach programs which are designed to motivate youth and to prepare them for college, or it can take a variety of other forms. These programs can make a tremendously positive impact on youth. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Zero Tolerance: A Unified Approach to Violence and Drugs
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An 8 page overview of the need for zero tolerance policies in our schools. Outlines the declining school environment. Attributes this decline to the increased presence of drugs and violence to the failure of schools to form a unified front against such environmental decline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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“Hooked on Phonics” -- A Product Designed to Take Teaching Reading Back to Basics
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This 14 page report discusses the reading program “Hooked on Phonics” that is used to help children in learning to read and write. Proponents of the program believe that it is vitally important to understand that a great number of the children who appear to be unable to understand a concept or a set of directions are actually having problems recognizing actual words. As a result of having to direct their focus so carefully and devote so much attention to slowly and carefully figuring out the words, they focus less attention on what the text means. Children who recognize words more readily can focus more attention on meaning. That recognition can be enhanced through understanding the relationship that exists between sounds and letters in an alphabetic code. Phonics then establishes the basis for that process of decoding words. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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“Summary and Commentary on Article on the Constructivist Model of Maths Teaching”
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A six page paper which summarises Constructivistic Math Instruction for Diverse Learners, by Mercer, Jordan and Miller (1996) and gives a commentary on the educational strategies described in the article. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLmathsconstruct.wps

“Teacher Certification Tests”
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A paper which looks at various aspects of teacher certification, in terms of the nature and scope of the tests, the ways in which they are implemented on a national level, and the extent to which the tests provide a valid assessment of teacher capability in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLteachcert.wps