Against Corporal Punishment in Schools
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This 4 page paper argues against the practice and gives reasons why it is ineffective and should be abandoned. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVNoSpnk.rtf

Alfie Kohn's Beyond Discipline Model
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7 pages in length. Kohn (1996) considers conventional methods of assertive discipline to be nothing more than "a collection of bribes and threats whose purpose is to enforce rules that the teacher alone devises and imposes" (p. PG) that do little else but teach the student how everything in life can be negotiated by way of manipulation. The fundamental purpose of Kohn's model is to encourage responsibility and self-discipline without the use of what he perceives as controlling methods of reward and punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCKohn.rtf

Alternative Assessment Methods for Divergent Learners
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This 3 page paper looks at a variety of alternative assessment methods for divergent learners. Characteristics of divergent learners are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA313dl.rtf

Alternative Assessment v. Standardized
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A 4 page research paper that looks at alternative (or authentic) forms of assessment and compares these to standardized forms. While the majority of educators agree that assessment should play an integral role in the education process, many educators feel that this role is too important to restrict it to the use of standardized testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khalass.rtf

ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
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This 8 page paper discusses the alternative testing methods for the Elementary student. The philosophy of Vygotsky and scaffoding are examined. Statistics from National Testing Center, offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBalttest.rtf

American Dreams/Evaluating a Website
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A 4 page essay that evaluates the WebQuest site America Dreams...through the decades. The writer argues that this site exemplifies how goals, sub-goals and objectives can be designed to meet both the individual needs of students and those of society as well. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khamdrwb.rtf

An Analysis of Interviews with Principals
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the basic roles of leaders in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHPrincipal.rtf

An Analysis Of Research For Improving Student Performance
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A 5 page analysis of recent research which attempts to show what the effects are of enhanced instruction addressing areas for remedial work on student performance at the university level in course material which is nonsequential in nature. Additionally, this research shows that feedback/corrective techniques are another area which has a positive result on student test scores. Only the source research article is cited.
Filename: Rsle.wps

An Analysis of Ronald Doll's "Curriculum Improvement":
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This 6 page paper discusses Doll's book in terms of how it applies in a classroom situation. Furthermore, this paper discusses the implications of Doll's book for a future teacher. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: GSRonDol.rtf

An Assessment of Curriculum Design Strategies
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This 12 page paper looks at different curriculum design models outlines their framework and assesses their strengths and weaknesses for application in educational establishments. The models include the product or objectives model associated with Tyler, but subsequently improved, Hirst’s curriculum content model, the process model associated with Stenhouse and the situational model Lawton and Skilbeck. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEcurdes.rtf

An Early Reading Program As an Intervention to Reduce the Need for and Negative Effects of Social Promotion Among African American Males Grades K-12: A Research Proposal
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of a proposal for a study of An Early Reading Program As an Intervention to Reduce the Need for and Negative Effects of Social Promotion Among African American Males Grades K-12. This paper includes a outline of the proposal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHAAEd33.rtf

An Evaluation of School Culture
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This 3 page paper examines school culture. One school is the focus of attention but the bulk of the paper uses general information. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA651sch.rtf

An Evaluation of Teacher Workshops to Increase Technology Use in the Classroom
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This 100 page paper provides an overview of a evaluation of teacher workshops and educator training programs designed to enhance the use of technology in the classroom. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: MHEdCo66.rtf

An Evaluation of the Open Court Reading Program
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This 8 page paper evaluates the effectiveness of the early reading instructional methodology. The author traces the program's history and its success in the Sacramento California public school system. The programs advantages in terms of a phonics instructional approach and its conformation with the inclusion requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act are emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPedReadOpnCrt.rtf

An Exploration of Various Ways of Learning
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This 7 page paper examines various ways of learning, learning styles and other factors related to learning. individual styles and unique teaching methods are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA619lrn.rtf

An Inquiry into Standardized Testing: A Research Proposal
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This 4 page paper provides a research proposal in examining standardized testing and its affect on curricula. A proposal is made. A review of literature is included. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: SA450tst.rtf

An Integrative Summary of Literature on Special Education:
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This 5 page paper discusses a variety of special education topics from the perspective of a special edcuation director. This paper highlights the importance of a person in this position in regards to the information provided in these articles, and asserts that the director necessarily must be informed on these issues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSSpeced.rtf

An Interdisciplinary Unit for Science and Health
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of two lesson plans in an interdisciplinary unit on water pollution. This paper integrates both science and health units for a 3-4 grade class. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHEdScHea.rtf

Analysis Of 5 Education Journal Articles :
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This 16 page paper analyses five journal articles by answering specific questions about each article. Most of the articles focus on teacher attrition and induction programs. One article recounts the changes and constants of one teacher over a five year period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGartrv.wps

Analysis Of Lesson Plans
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A 6 page paper. Two lesson plans are analyzed according to specific criteria. The first, which is a 7th grade math lesson plan is analyzed according to Gagne's nine events of instruction. The second, a 6th grade social studies lesson plan is discussed in terms of the ADDIE model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGggade.rtf

Analysis of The Iowa Test of Basic Skills:
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This 5 page paper discusses the ITBS in terms of how it relates to a classroom where English is taught as a second language. This paper discusses various parts of the test and how these sections apply to ESL students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSStandrd.rtf

Analysis/Paterson Public Schools Tech Plan
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A 10 page research paper that offers a summary and analysis of the Paterson Public Schools District Technology Plan, which is a school district in the State of New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpattec.rtf

ANALYSIS: THE BANKING OF EDUCATION
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This 5 page paper examines Freire's "Banking Concept of Education" by providing examples to support Freire's theories that education today is like banking -- with teachers "depositing" information into students heads (the "accounts") and expecting withdrawals at the appropriate times. This essay examines Freire's theories by examining those who did not conform to the "banking" concept, such as Albert Einstein and Robert Goddard.
Filename: MTbanedu.rtf

Analytic and synthetic phonics
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A paper which compares these two methods of teaching literacy, with particular reference to the work of Johnston and Watson, and considers its relevance to the teaching of adult dyslexics. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: JL2phoni.rtf

ANALYZING FREIRE AND LOEWEN: A COMPARISON
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This 5-page paper compares the learning theories of Paulo Freire and James Loewen, and determines which is more practical on the higher education level. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTfreiloew.rtf

Analyzing Lesson Plan
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A 2.5 page paper that analyzes a lesson plan provided by the student. The lesson plan is not incorporated into the essay, only the analysis of it is given. The information, however, is adequate as an example of analyzing a lesson plan. No Bibliography.
Filename: PGanls.rtf

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Effects on Verbal Aggression in the Classroom
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A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would hint at success in reducing verbal aggression as well. Designs a questionnaire-based experiment to assess the existing degree of pet/student interaction in classrooms and teacher interpretation of that interaction on episodes of verbal aggression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPpetThr.wps

ANITA GARLAND AND THE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
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This 6-pager paper analyzes educational activist Anita Garland and her ideas for school reform.
Filename: MTanigar.rtf

Annotated Bibliography/Assessment, Portfolios & Grading
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A 3 annotated bibliography that describes 5 articles on portfolios and their use in assessment processes.
Filename: khporbib.rtf

Annotations on Books Concerning the Mind
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A 7 page review of four books, each of which deal with some aspect of the brain and learning. These brief reports summarize the author's main points. The books are: The Right Mind, Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World, Mindfulness and The Optimistic Child. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh4bks.rtf

Anti Oppressive Training
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This 11 page paper looks at how we can develop anti –oppressive training schemes. Using the ideas of Paulo Freire and then considering the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and tactile, the paper looks at the issues involved and the way that they may be perceived when a teacher is formulating a course. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEtpnono.wps

Apollo Group: University of Phoenix
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A 5 page paper discussing the grand strategy of the Apollo Group, of which University of Phoenix is a part. The advantages of the grand strategy far outweigh the disadvantages. As one of the first organizations to offer extensive distance education using the Internet as a medium, University of Phoenix is the country's leading online university. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSstratApollo.rtf

Applicability of Readings to Real Life Situations
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This 4 page essay examines the teaching profession by reviewing three books on education and community. The essay examines how teachers or prospective teachers can incorporate these ideas into their classrooms. The mission of the teacher is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Readreal.wps

Applied Behavior Analysis With ADHD Students
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A 4 page paper that reports the key steps in the applied behavior analysis approach to behavior management. Examples are used to illustrate the positive outcomes of this approach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGapamg.rtf

Applying Senge's Five Principles
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A 3 page paper. This brief essay identifies Senge's five principles as reported in The Fifth Discipline. The essay offers a description of the organization, a school, where the principles are to be applied. Each is described along with how the principal may achieve the final goal. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGsngsc.RTF

Approaches to Literacy
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This 4 page paper defines the behavioral, sociological and naturalistic approaches to literacy; and then considers how these approaches influence classroom practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVAppLit.rtf

Appropriate and Best Practice Curriculum for Pre-School and Kindergarten
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This 5 page report discusses the development of appropriate curriculum for very young children and looks at some of the moist important considerations involved in that development. It also gives a brief overview of three curriculum development programs Teaching Strategies’ Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, Explorations with Young Children from Back Street School of Education, and Young Children in Action from Bright Street. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWkincur.rtf

Are Alternative Assessments Better than Standardized Testing
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of views on the use of alternative assessments in comparison to the use of standardized testing. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: MHTestEngClas.rtf

Are Teachers Prepared For Multicultural Education
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A 20 page paper that presents a modified research proposal, including an abstract and purpose of study. The literature review reports scholarly articles related to the preparation of preservice teachers in multicultural education. The purpose of the present study is to obtain information from teachers as to how prepared they feel to implement a multicultural education program. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGtchmced.rtf

Are They Wrong? Or Did They Just Answer A Different Question?
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A 3 page paper that reviews this article by Pamela J. Wells and David C. Coffey. The article focuses on how children may provide the correct answer but to the wrong question. Reflection and discussion can determine how the student interpreted the question. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGwngqs.RTF

Arem/ Math Anxiety
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A 3 page book review that offers a summation of Cynthia Arem's text Conquering Math Anxiety: A Self-Help Workbook, which is designed to aid the reader in overcoming the often heady emotions that many students associate with math and math tests. This research also includes suggestions for how the student can relate personal experience to Arem's text. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kharem.rtf

Around the Nation
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Inclusion Becoming a Way of Life In Classrooms This three-page-paper presents a discussion on the inclusion to regular classrooms of behaviorally and emotionally disordered students. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWinclus.wps

Art & Creativity/Elementary Classroom
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between art, creativity and learning within the context of an elementary classroom. The write argues that art, and the creativity associated with artistic endeavor, can open the door to enhanced student learning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khartel.rtf

Article Analyses/Delpit & Ogbu
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A 3 page essay that offers analyses of two articles on multicultural education. Lisa Delpit's essay "Education in a multicultural society, our future's greatest challenge" (1992) and John Ogbu's "Understanding cultural diversity and learning" (1992) both address the difficulties of meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Examination of these two articles shows that these two experts in the field of multicultural education are in agreement that American schools still have a long way to go before the US educational system will be in a position to address the needs of children whose backgrounds are outside the white mainstream. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdelog.rtf

Article Analysis/Standards-Based Teaching
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A 3 page article analysis that examines "Reconcilable differences? Standards-based teaching and differentiation" by C.A. Tomlinson (2000). In this article, Tomlinson outlines one of the most prevalent problems in teaching today, which is how to reconcile the needs of differential teaching, that is, teaching to the abilities and needs of each student, with the rigorous demands of standards, which often makes teachers feel that they have to forego differential teaching in order to "teach to the test." An overview is offered and then the writer's reaction to the author's argument. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsbvd.rtf