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Industry Assessment Of Peer Mediation
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13 pages in length. The writer compares and contrasts 7 journal articles that address the concept of peer mediation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Is Care in the Community Working?
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In 1990 in the United Kingdom the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 laid out plans to integrate individuals with learning disabilities back into the community, even if they had been institutionalised for many years. Further guidelines were given five years later in "Signposts for Success". The policy has been greeted with mixed responses, and the results in some instances have been controversial. This 5 page paper looks at the current situation and discusses the concepts of care and partnership in the care of those with learning disabilities in relation to these two aspects. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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J.Anthony Lukas: Common Ground, A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of Three American Families. (1985)
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(5pp) Common Ground: covering a great deal more than its subtitle suggests, is a huge non-fiction study of Boston in the 1970's, when it was under the pressure of court-ordered busing to achieve school desegregation. The three families J. Anthony Lukas focuses on include only a handful of the hundreds of people in a multilayered account of the moral fabric of a city and the vastly different social universes of its neighborhoods. Eventually the turmoil surrounding the desegregation efforts is seen in the context of history, not just national history, or that of Boston, but the history of the little villages cities are made up of, and in many cases even the histories of individuals.
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Johnny in Jail
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This 5 page paper examines the increase of juvenile offenders in the corrections system, and asks how their educational needs are being met. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Kozol and Kidder
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A 5 page paper comparing the perspectives from which these authors wrote their books, "Savage Inequalities" and "Among Schoolchildren." Kozol has some scathing words for teachers, but he points his accusing finger at school administrators and state legislators more than he does teachers. Kidder tells the story of one inner-city elementary teacher that takes a far more positive approach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Kozol And Savage Inequalities
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Jonathan Kozol has become the 'Ralph Nader' of education, only his message is centered on the inequalities brought about by disparities in educational opportunities rather than finding the defects of products on the market. This 5 page paper answers a series of questions concerning the book, Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lives on the Boundary / The Struggles & Achievements of America's Underprepared
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A 10 page exploratory essay based on Mike Rose's book Lives on the Boundary that not only reflects upon the information provided by Rose, but also considers the controversies as they apply to the American education system. Rose essentially suggests that the decline in educational efficacy, especially among racially diverse populations, is a result of the social phenomenon of acceptability in being average and the imbeddedness of grading and valuations in the educational process. No additional sources cited.
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Living Away From Home: Adjusting to College Life
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A 7 page paper. While most freshmen are excited to be going off to college for the first time and experience being on their own, away from home and away from the watchful eyes of their parents, many don't realize the series of adjustments they are going to have to make. Some of these changes are more serious than others. Many students find the first semester of college so disconcerting that they drop out. This paper will cover some of the most important adjustments that are made when attending college for the first time, as well as some solutions on how to deal with those changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Low Birth Weight, Premature Birth And School Readiness
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A 24 page research paper that investigates the validity of this statement: Low birth weight or premature birth results in school problems. The writer reports numerous studies that compared the performance of low birth weight, extremely low birth weight, premature, and full-term children. The different areas reported were cognitive, motor and social development. The writer then makes a conclusion based on the literature reviewed and reported. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Master's or Ph.D.? A Cost Benefits Analysis
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6 pages in length. If one is considering going for a graduate degree this is a must-have paper. The information contained within this essay can help an individual make the right choice. Based upon the author's own experience and with a bibliography of 6 sources, this is a hot topic whether for those who are currently students or for somebody considering going back to school.
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Middle Schools as Grounds for Prevention of Hate Crimes
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A 35 page proposal for researching whether middle schools can be instrumental in reducing the incidence of hate crimes in the community. Given the greatly increased attention to violence and the potential for violence within schools of all types, the fact that this many in-school crimes can occur is more than only disturbing. It also leads to speculation of how much of the violent intent that cannot be carried out in school spills out to the surrounding community after school hours. This overflow effect affects not only other students. Once the violence leaves school grounds, all members of the community are potential victims. Any population groups belonging to any form of "otherness" - differences in color, religion, values or any other real or perceived difference are at greater risk. The purpose here is to investigate the ability of middle schools to positively affect incidence of hate crimes in the surrounding community. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
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Missouri School System
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A 10 page paper which outlines what is available on the DESE's website, http://www.dese.state.mo.us. This website offers a variety of information concerning Missouri schools. In addition, an outline of available information and services for Francis Howell School District, one of many school districts in Missouri, is also provided. No additional sources cited.
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Multiculturalism and Pluralism / Similarities and Contrasts
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A 3 page comparison of the concepts of multicuturalism and pluralism as presented by Donna Gollnick and Philip Chinn in 'Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society' (1998). Presents multiculturalism as the better approach to education. No additional sources cited.
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Music and Youth Development
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A 5 page paper which discusses how music has a powerful influence on the learning and developmental abilities of our youth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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No Place for Religious Prayer in Public Schools
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This 6 page report discusses the issue of school prayer in America and makes the argument that there is no place for school prayer in a public school. From the time an American child is in the first or second grade he/she has learned that “America is a melting pot of people.” This means different religions and beliefs as well as ethnicity. Apart from the creative connotations children have made from that phrase, they are indoctrinated with the idea that one of the things that makes the United States both more unique and stronger than other countries is the fact that so many different people of so many different backgrounds have contributed to the ways in which America has evolved. Those different viewpoints have ostensibly led to a collective attitude of tolerance and respect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Observation Six-Year Old Child: A Tutorial
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A 6 page paper. This essay provides a hypothetical observation of a six-year old boy. The observation and comments are provided for each hour. This essay is tutorial with numerous suggestions for the student when conducting their own observation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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One City - Many Stories (Covering the 1992 Riots of Los Angeles)
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(5 pp) When the Los Angeles riots were finally contained the world became aware of the magnitude of the destruction. In the 72 hours between April 29, 1992 and May 1, 1992 sixty people died, and over twelve hundred were injured. There were over 5000 incidents, 650 fires and almost a billion dollars in damage. The facts are explored by an artist, Anna Deavere Smith, a journalist Lou Cannon, and a sociologist, Kyeyoung Park. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Outside the Classroom
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A 6 page paper which discusses the fact that what happens outside the classroom, in may countries around the world, is often more important that what happens inside a classroom, especially in relationship to a child's development. The focus is primarily upon developing countries and where an how classrooms fit in. The United States, the Middle East, Morocco, South America, and Malaysia are part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper 2: Research Proposal And Analysis
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A 10 page paper that proposes a research question and provides some literature background regarding the question: In what ways do teachers gain more knowledge about teaching and their own educational situations when they are interacting in a collaborative way about the practice of teaching with other teachers? The writer then analyzes the approach to researching the question, identifying problematic with some approaches. Bibliography lists 12 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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Parental Involvement in Education -- Journal Articles Review
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This 16 page report discusses recent research conducted regarding the issue of parental involvement in their children’s education. According to the U.S. Department of Education (1997), “research over the past thirty years has consistently shown that greater family involvement in children's learning is a critical link to achieving a high-quality education and a safe, disciplined learning environment for every student.” Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Participation in Extracurricular Activities and School Achievement
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This 13 page paper provides an overview and review of literature of participation extra-curricular activities and the link to school achievement. This paper asserts that participation in extra-curricular activity improves educational performance, rather than detracting from a focus on educational goals. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Peer Mediation
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12 pages in length. Discord among students is a normal, daily event at all stages and types of educational institutions, but it is the manner in which such antagonism is addressed that varies from school to school. A fairly new and acclaimed method of dealing with student strife employs the very students themselves. Peer mediation -- a method by which students counsel one another in order to overcome problems and conflicts -- is gaining momentum within school districts across the country. The writer discusses the various aspects of peer mediation, as well as includes an interview with students who currently take part in such a program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Piaget and Middle Cildhood.
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(5 pp). Jean Piaget wanted to understand how kids think. His reasoning was that, if he observed children's cognitive skills development carefully some patterns would develop. Recording and being aware of those patterns would then help him make some decisions about how we think and accrue knowledge as adults.This discussion will consider Piaget's theories of development for middle childhood. And for the sake of discussion we will define the age of that child between 7 to 11. It should be noted that humans, particularly children, seldom fit in any given development category one hundred percent of the time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Population Changes: Affect Upon California's Latino Students
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9 pages in length. As a result of the changing demography of Latino students within California's school system, it has become apparent that other changes have also taken place due to this shift in population that adversely affect the academic needs of the Chicano/Latino population at the elementary, secondary and post secondary segments of the educational pipeline. Humanity has been enduring an ongoing battle for centuries: the strained relations among the races. Despite efforts to put the past behind, signs remain at nearly every juncture that there still exists a strong sense of racial dissension. While many Caucasians do not see the problem being as severe as it is represented, Latinos angrily reply that the lighter skinned race has not had to endure such prejudice and, therefore, cannot begin to identify with the situation. Caucasian Americans do not interpret racism as a big problem, therefore, they do not see a need for government intervention. Similarly other United States minorities believe they often receive unfair treatment, as well, because of their race. However, assimilation into the California school system presents yet another obstacle for the growing Latino population. The writer discusses issues of academic interference, as well as addresses potential solutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Possible Lives / Mike Rose's Perspectives on the Possibilities of the Young Mind
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This 5 page underscores the importance of Mike Rose's perspectives on children and the future of public education. It is Rose's assertion that children, especially children of color in impoverished communities, have had their possibilities stunted by the conditions of their upbringing and their exposure to underfunded public schools. But Rose's arguments are hopeful, and he views the opportunity for change and the possibility for success as major elements in his almost philosophical view of the current status of education. No additional sources cited.
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Preparing Students for the Job Market
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(5 pp) Looking for work is a full time job in itself, and not many people tell us that when we begin the job search. Students who are entering the job market must be aware of the job seeking process, as well as have tools at their disposal to avoid discouragement while they look for employment. Are there ways which students can be better prepared for this task? Our discussion will examine that question. Thesis statement: SCANS skills should be incorporated into multi-discipline lesson plans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Professional Development/Middle School Principals
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A 6 page research paper on career development for the post of being a middle school principal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Promoting Parents Involvement in Schools
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A 5 page paper which considers how schools should promote parental involvement in their children's education by examining how to encourage involvement, a budget proposal and plan to help remedy the current situation, and discuss whether public relations is an adequate solution to the problem. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Reading At Home
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Parents are generally concerned about the health, welfare and development of their children. This includes the cognitive development associated with learning. This 10 page paper explores the issues surrounding the effect of having children being read to before entering kindergarten. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Research Methodology
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A 6 page paper providing only the methodology section of a qualitative study. The topic is special education, specifically how high school teachers manage mainstreaming duties with bilingual students who have varying backgrounds in formal education. The study employs a focus group followed by individual interviews in an effort to determine active teachers' attitudes and percepetions for application to the study seeking to determine how equality, social justice and human rights contribute. No sources listed.
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Research Outlines
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A collection of five one-page outlines addressing mathematics education history and how the learning disabled have been accommodated in the past century, but also the changes in technology and society that have made the teaching and learning of mathematics increasingly important in today's world. The final outline addresses these issues in an international context; the one before it addresses the same information focusing on the US. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Research Proposal: Correlation between Poor Grades and Aggressive Behavior in High School Students
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A 5 page paper discussing a proposed investigation. Aggression in high school students has been studied from several different perspectives, but it appears that there has been no attempt to relate grade expectations with aggression levels. In light of the increase in the incidence of violent events within high schools, the possibility that grade performance could have effect on the problem makes is worthy of study. The paper provides a hypothesis to be tested, a literature review, proposed methods and anticipated limitations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Researching A Controversial Topic Using Library Sources
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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.
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Retention Based on Standardized Testing in Elementary Education: Test Anxiety, Aggression and Resistance
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This 30 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to the use of standardized testing in elementary education to determine grade retention and the implications. This research study asserts that the use of standardized testing, including the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) to determine whether children go on to the next grade can create considerable problems for children who are retained. The use of this standardized testing can result in test anxiety, displays of aggression and resistance to standardized tests, and children that are retained because of these tests suffer considerable from a psychological and psychosocial perspective, and the focus of school psychologists in reducing the impact of standardized tests. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Retention of Students
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8 pages in length. The focus of this paper is the withholding of elementary school students when they fail a grade; covers several articles and looks at some of the studies done on the retention of elementary students. Annotated Bibliography lists 10 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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Savage Inequalities / Children in America's Schools
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This 5 page paper considers the arguments presented by child advocate and social theorists Jonathan Kozol, who asserts that there are disparities in public education based on socio-economic status and race. This paper underscores the importance of Kozol's argument against unequal funding in public education and support his assertions regarding the resolution of this problem. No additional sources cited.
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School & Community Partnerships
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This 20 page paper explores the merging of school and community to effect better public relations and a stronger curriculum. Included in the analysis are the unique role of the Principal and the roles of students as well. The role of government and communities, inclusive of religious and secular organizations, is a part of the discussion. The future of education in terms of community involvement is also addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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School And Community Relations
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A 10 page paper. There are two different relationships an effective principle must establish in terms of the school and the community. One is between the school and the general community, or the community at-large, and the other is between the school and the home community, i.e., the parents of students who attend the school. These are described as is the recent reconceptualization of the community as proposed by neoinstitutionalists. Ideas for how an effective principal can involve the communities and thereby establish good relations with them are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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School Dropout Prevention Programs
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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.
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School Uniforms: A Utilitarian Answer to What Appears to be a Complex Question.
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(11 pp) The issue of school uniforms in public school remains a debated one. Those in favor of a uniform method of dressing for school feel it aids in discipline and student attitude. Those who are opposed to public school uniforms are basing their decisions on an emotional premise, which does not have much validity. This discussion is in favor of implementing public school uniforms (within our district.) Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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School Uniforms: To Have or Not to Have, That is the Question.
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(11 pp) The issue of school uniforms in public school remains a debated one. Those in favor of a uniform method of dressing for school feel it aids in discipline and student attitude; those opposed claim it takes away a child's individuality. Let's examine both sides of the issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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School Violence: A National Epidemic
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A 12 page paper examining this issue in the light of the shootings in Littleton, CO. The paper delves deeply into the many conflicting theories on the causes and solutions of the epidemic of school violence, and concludes that parents, schools, and society share the blame. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Self-Esteem And The Elementary School Child
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A 10 page paper. Self-esteem has been a concern and a focus of research for many years. There is a good reason for writers and practitioners in different fields to emphasize this aspect of the personality. Self-esteem is the core of a person, often dictating what that person will accomplish in his or her life. This paper defines self-esteem and provides the research and comments from several journal articles. The different topics include body image and self-esteem in young children; gender and age differences of Chinese children as these relate to self-esteem; three approaches to help enhance self-esteem; and measuring self-esteem in the young child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Sex Education For The Developmentally Disabled
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This 10 page paper presents a review of the literature concerning the need for sexual education for the developmentally disabled and suggests factors to be considered in developing such programs. Bibliography lists 11 sources, an outline is provided.
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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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Sexual Harassment In Schools
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A 10 page paper. Sexual harassment is a serious problem in schools. It is one that is difficult to address due to the reluctance of students to report it. One of the problems is that the law does not clearly delineate exactly what sexual harassment is. This essay discusses these and other issues related to the subject. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Social Changes & Their Impact on Public Education / 'The Cult of Efficiency'
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A 10 page paper that reflects the historical and sociological impacts on the development of early public education as outlined in Raymond Callahan's book Education and the Cult of Efficiency. No additional sources cited.
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Social Impact Analysis Applied to the Restrictive Environment
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A 6 page paper discussing a plan to analyze possible changes to current practice in including disabled students in the mainstream classroom. The scenarios discussed are those of (1) making no changes at all; (2) allowing no restrictions corresponding either to number or degree of disabilities present; and (3) instituting the fully segregated classroom in which normal and disabled students are not combined. The three points in which each of these scenarios is discussed include assessment, mitigation and audit. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Social Promotion Policy
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This 9 page paper is a proposal to a fictitious school board. In this hypothetical case, the district has no formal policy regarding social promotion. The writer provides background and then two alternatives - one policy for and one against social promotion. Each alternative is analyzed with pro's and cons. The writer then offers a modified policy proposal that might satisfy those who oppose it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Standardized Tests: Research Proposal
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A 10 Page Paper. Controversy has surrounded the practice of using standardized tests to measure student performance for many years. This controversy is especially heated when young elementary age students are concerned. This paper represents a research proposal to determine if the format of standardized tests has an effect on the 3rd and 4th grade student scores. The investigator provides an introduction to the problem, hypothesis, methodology, literature review and discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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State Control of Public Education: A Multiplicity of Issues
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A 5 page discussion of the issues surrounding state control in public education. Examines the funding concerns which revolve around this issue and discusses the feasibility of privatization as a means of freeing the nation’s educational system from the stranglehold in which it currently exists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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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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Survival In Our Schools
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A 7 page paper dealing with the issues at hand involving youth of today in inner-city schools. Problems include gangs and drugs. Studies are examined and methods described. Family is a large factor in success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Teachers Salaries In Louisiana
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A 5 page paper. Teachers in Louisiana earn more than $10,000 less than the national average. The writer provides the background on the problem, offers and proposed solution and then justifies the proposal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Teaching 8th Grade / Methods And Strategies
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This 11 page paper discusses instructional methodologies and strategies that are effective with 8th grade students. The writer first offers an introduction, then offers a description of different approaches that have been shown to be successful with this grade level. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Teaching Diversity Awareness
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This 12 page report discusses the issues surrounding the teaching of diversity awareness. The impact of all diversity awareness programs is of fundamental concern in virtually every aspect of the modern world. Awareness of different races, different physical abilities, different cultures is important because they form the context of social interactions and relationships. Clearly, part of any student’s comprehensive education is the awareness of the people around him or her and what makes their perspective unique. There is no question that the whole issue of social, educational, and workplace diversity is a challenging and complex one for many schools, school administrators, and teachers. Those most successful in implementing an effective diversity awareness program approach it not as a bureaucratic mandate but as a broad-based social imperative. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The 'Banking' Concept of Education
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A 5 page analysis of the essay 'The 'Banking' Concept of Education,' by Paulo Freire. Freire illustrates how our education system, and that of most of the world, is subject to conditions where the children are nothing ore than vacant receptacles for the information the educators wish to give them. They are not taught to evolve with any level of consciousness as human beings, and are controlled, for the most part, by the system. In addition to detailing Freire's essay, education in this country, and in Hong Kong, is discussed as it relates to the essay. No additional sources cited.
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The Advantages of Charter Schools for At-Risk Middle School and High School Students
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A Cost-Benefits Analysis: This 4 page paper is a research proposal for a study on the advantages of charter schools for at-risk student populations. This proposal demonstrates the benefits of using a cost/benefit analysis in relating student performance outcomes to different school programs. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The American Indian Minority Student.
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(36 pp). Although the motivating question for this discussion was to examine those factors, which motivate minority students, in choosing to look at American Indian students, I was surprised that I could not isolate "motivating factors" for this minority group. It seemed illogical that any given group would be too small for motivation. Then I began to wonder if the idea of "motivation" is in accurate. What if motivation is a cultural assumption that does not apply to this minority group? If that is true, than a "western" definition of motivation would be applied to a group of people, for whom the concept was or is erroneous, and it would appear that the group would be then doomed to fail, in relationship to that definition. That is not to say that certain individuals might be self-motivated, or motivated by a relative. However as a group generality, that did not seem to be the case. The author continues to look at motivation in a cultural light in reference to educational needs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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The Case Against School Vouchers
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A 5 page paper that discusses the controversial issue of school vouchers. The writer takes a position in opposition to vouchers and offers research and court cases in support of that position. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Crisis in American Public Education
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5 pages in length. There currently exists a crisis in American public education. This paper examines the fact that the current crisis is affected by poorly prepared teachers, low curricula, and racial and financial iniquities among students. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Educational System of Texas and Teacher Loss
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This 8 page paper explains why the educational system of Texas is gradually losing teachers and what needs to be done about it. Low salaries and the demanding exit exams are causing public school teachers to change their occupations, which in the long run hurts the students. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Effects of Divorce on Children
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A 10 page discussion of the effects of divorce on children. Emphasizes that these impacts are numerous and diverse and include both short and long-term psychological, social, academic, and behavioral problems which vary according to a number of factors specific to the divorce. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Effects of Student Race on the Quality of Education
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An 8 page overview of the literature concerning the quality of education when multi- racial students are concerned. Links race with culture and emphasizes that reading comprehension is often determined by background knowledge structure which is determined by an individual's culture. Concludes that a student's race is very relevant to potential academic success and emphasizes that this success is directly related not only to the method of presentation but also to student attitude. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Elementary School Guidance Counselor
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A 10 page paper. This paper discusses the changes in the world that have led to a greater need for elementary school guidance counselors, the roles the counselor assumes, and an overview of how the counselor can help children deal with the stressors in their lives. A focus is placed on enhancing self-esteem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Environment of South Bronx Middle Schools
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An 11 page paper discussing what could, without the dedication of parents and teachers, amount to a picture of hopelessness in New York City's poorest borough. Commonly touted as the poorest congressional district in the nation where average per capita income is just $8,000, the entire area often is referred to as a 'war zone' where dropout rates exceed 25 percent and the sound of intermittent gunfire commands little notice. As the South Bronx suffers more than any other portion of the city's school districts, so do the area's middle schools and their students bear the brunt of the fiscal deficiencies of the city-wide school budget. Elementary students are not yet of an age that they feel the need to question life as they see it; high school students already have eschewed the option of dropping out. Middle school students are indeed stuck in the middle, and are subjected to conditions both at home and at school that can give them little reason to strive for more than what they can see around them. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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The Evaluation of Principals by Teachers
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of teacher evaluations and the benefits that these evaluations can have for opening lines of communications between teachers and principals. This paper considers the functional nature of teacher evaluations and the value for overall performance in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Framing of Educational Issues
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This 7 page paper looks at the range of ways in which educational policies may be framed. From national political and economical frameworks to the internal contexts framing issues they can all be seen to influence education at many different levels, from the general policy through to the more local issues such as the subjects taught and the methods used to teach them. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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The Gender Gap in Schools / Does it Exist?
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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.
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The History of School Violence May Be Telling The Future
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This seven-page-paper presents a discussion the history of school violence and the reasons for increased school violence in recent decades. Bibliography lists five sources.
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The Influence of Religion on American Education
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(5 pp.) When we try to break down the influence of religion on American education, it would almost seem easier to try and determine those times that religion did not have an influence on the education system in the United States. This discussion will look at historical influences of religion on American education, and project some possible reconsiderations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBinflre.doc

The Interplay Between Education And Occupation
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that education remains crucial to occupational achievement. The write primarily deals with the fact that a shift to a knowledge economy can only occur with an increase in the supply of educated people. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Life Long Learning Movement and the Increased Use of Technology in Education
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This 5 page paper considers the nature of the life long learning movement in education and the integration of computer technology. This paper considers the role that technology plays in both society and in education and suggests reasons why the current learning philosophy embraced by many educators and school systems supports the continued use of technology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Manufactured Crisis by David Berliner
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(5 pp) In 1996, authors. David C. Berliner, Bruce J. Biddle, and James Bell defended the American school system in the book, The Manufactured Crisis: Myths, Fraud, and the Attack on America's Public Schools. They debunked "The Nation at Risk" education report commissioned by President Regan in 1983. This discussion will examine how the authors go about this task.
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The Nature of Paradigms
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5 pages in length. Because of the specific goals, assumptions and beliefs associated with a paradigm, educators have many paradigms which are working against one another at any given time. This paper will help put a focus on this problem as to what is causing students to be retained or withdraw from school. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Need for Vocational Education in Schools
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This four-page-paper supports the need to maintain vocational education programs in the nation's high schools Bibliography lists two sources.
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The Problem Of Violence In Schools
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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.
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The Psychology of Learning: The Impacts of Repetition in Learning and Memory
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the process of learning and memory and the impacts of repetition. This paper considers the process of language acquisition as well as the impacts on mathematical processes as representations of the use of repetition to impact learning. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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The Scholastic Aptitude Test -- Is the “SAT” Worthwhile?
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This 5 page report discusses the scholastic aptitude test or “SAT.” For decades, high school students have had to perform well on their scholastic aptitude test, or SAT, if they were to be considered for the best college placement and advanced education opportunities. In the past few years, college admissions directors have come to see the SAT as less than an accurate predictor of a potentential student’s true abilities and potential. This paper looks at the positive and negative characteristics of the test. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The School Nurse and their Frequent Visitors
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This 6 page paper looks at the role of the school nurse and how he or she can handle the frequent visitors some call FVSNs. A description of the problem is noted. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA125FVN.rtf

The Similarities Between Counseling And Teaching
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A 7 page paper. The initial question was: would a background in counseling be helpful when teaching? The writer explores the characteristics of effective teaching and effective counseling as presented in the literature, then compares the similarities. The writer also demonstrates that many of the qualities cited for effective teaching are not included in teacher preparation programs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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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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Uniforms for Students Make a Better Learning Environment
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Implementation of uniforms in public schools means that all students are wearing the same thing as everyone else - what are the positive points for doing this? This 5 page paper looks at the positive aspects of school uniforms for students. Bibliography lists 5 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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Use of Puppetry in School Guidance Counseling
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A 10 page research paper that explores the use of hand-puppetry in school guidance counseling. The writer explores the research that has shown puppetry to be an invaluable tool in communicating with young children relative to their emotions and the underlying conflicts in their lives that may be the cause of disruptive or antisocial behavior. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Using Literature To Promote Gender Equity
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A 10 page paper. Despite the fact that Title IX was enacted nearly three decades ago, researchers state that gender bias is still rampant in our schools. It is found in interactions within the classroom as well as in the materials that are used. Literature is one area where both teachers and parents can make selections that will display gender equity. The writer discuses questions that can be asked in terms of any printed material to determine the level of gender equity/inequity. The writer also uses these questions with the Harry Potter series. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Utilization-Focus Evaluation & Academic Programs
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A 25 page research paper that examines the field of evaluation. This literature review of program evaluation theory focuses on a particularly intriguing and efficient evaluation method developed by M.Q. Patton – utilization-focused evaluation – and how it can be applied towards understanding what information is required by key informants in order to evaluate the academic success of their programs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Violence in Our Schools / What Can Be Done ?
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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.
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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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Vouchering Our Way to Better Education
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This five-page-paper explored the new voucher system in public schools. The vouchering system allows parents a $1,500 credit if they want to send their child to private school . The social impact of this program is discussed as are the standard test scores between public and vouchered students. Bibliography list four sources.
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Vulnerability, Risk, Social Problems and the Search for Safety
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This 6 page paper considers the relationship among factors like vulnerability, risk, social problems and the search for safety. This paper specifically looks at school dropout and alcohol consumption as reactionary responses to fear and degradation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development & The Reggio Emilia
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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.
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What is Worth Fighting for in Public Education?: The Children
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A 5 page paper which argues that the children are the most important concern of public education. We should be less concerned with test scores and more concerned with the individual needs of each individual child. If we focus on the children we will likely find all other problems, such as academic scores, fall into place. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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When Personal Bias In Counseling Is A Good Thing
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A 5 page paper discussing it is impossible to avoid personal bias or personal values in a counseling setting and why that is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as the counselor does not project his or her biases onto their client. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Why are Teens Dropping Out of High School?
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A 12 page paper which examines why so many teens are dropping out of high school these days. The paper discusses reasons for dropping out, academic and community conditions that worsen the rate, and what is being done, or can be done, to change the situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Wollenstonecraft & Burke: Rights and Reflections
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(6 pp.) This discussion will examine Mary Wollenstonecraft's idea of individual self development especially as it applies to women in her essay the Vindication of the Rights of Man and Vindication of the Rights of Women (1792), in relationship to political thought as it is expressed in Edmond Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France (1791).
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Working Students: Effects on Grades
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A 5 page guide in designing a study that will support the hypothesis that students who work have lower GPAs than students who do not. The paper includes a literature review selected to support the hypothesis; the recommended method of data collection is a self-reported survey. In conclusion, the paper recommends that the final work include a consideration that greater attention to studies in high school could result in higher grades that could bring academic scholarships for college. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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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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