CURRICULUM REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT: A SAMPLE
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This 3-page paper focuses on a curriculum review and assessment, and poses some recommendations for how such an assessment can be developed for a task force. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Curriculum Standards Overview
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This 4 page paper discuses curriculum-based standards and uses Science Content standards for Grade 5 Science from California as an example. The writer comments on the impact of these standards and if the descriptions on the Web site are adequate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Curriculum Theory: Social-Needs, Child-Centered
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A 5 page paper that describes the Social Needs Child-Centered curriculum theory. This is a theory that falls under the general category of System-Oriented a priori models. The essay offers a general introduction to this theory and distinguishes it from other social-needs models. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Curriculum Trends in Education
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the curricular trends in education and the shape that these trends will take in the next decade. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Curriculum Trends in Education: Changes Over the Next Ten Years
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of plausible curriculum trends in education over the next ten years. Specifically, this paper looks at the impacts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHCurCh4.rtf

Curriculum-Based Measurement; A Comparison of Two Studies
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This 4 page paper looks at two separate studies regarding the use of Curriculum-Based Measurement as a tool to help children who have special needs. The paper compares and contrasts the differences and similarities of the ways in which the studies where conducted and the results reported. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Cycles of activity
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A five page paper which looks at the Montessori theory of child development and education with particular reference to cycles of activity.
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Daily Lessons for Two Disabled Populations
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of this issue. In recent years, the focus on inclusion programming for students with physical and mental handicaps has resulted in the development of different programming options to address the needs of varied populations. This paper provides lesson plans for two populations in a gym class. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Daily Lessons for Varied Populations
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Children of differing physical abilities can benefit from similar educational experiences, including the instruction of daily lessons in the classroom setting. The key to successfully integrating differently-abled children in the educational setting is to define a focus on the development of particular lessons that allows for an active and collective learning experience. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHEdDisa.rtf

Decreasing Drop-Out Rate In Washington State
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A 5 page paper that begins by reporting national drop-out rates and the rates for the state of Washington. The essay outlines some of the strategies that have been used in drop-out prevention programs and reports briefly on three programs in Washington. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Defining 'Curriculum'
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A 4 page discussion of the varying definitions of the term curriculum. The author suggests the term “differentiated curriculum” be used to describe a flexible child-centered curriculum that can be easily modified according to need. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Defining A curriculum for Adult Education
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This 5 page paper considers what may be included in a curriculum for adults, the range of issues as well as the ,any ways in which it may be presented for different style learners. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Defining Inquiry-Based Learning
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A 3 page reaction essay to "Defining Inquiry, Exploring the many types of inquiry in the science classroom" by Lisa Martin-Hansen. The writer summarizes and critiques the article, which offers an overview of different types of inquiry-based teaching for the science classroom. No bibliography is offered.
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Definitions in Reading Theory
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A 5 page compendium of definitions and descriptions pertaining to twenty-five terms and individuals commonly encountered in reading theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Delimitations, Limitations, Summary/Research Proposal
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A 3 page research paper that elaborates on a research study proposal. In previous papers, this writer/tutor has provided guides to a student to aid in formulating a research study whose goal is to determine the effect of absenteeism in the elementary grades. This paper adds to the previous guides by discussing how to formulate the sections of the proposed study dealing with delimitations, limitations, and a study summary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Democratic Education
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Dewey (1907) said that one goal of social institutions is to meet the changing needs of society in industry and commerce, but that is only one of many goals and should not replace the overall need to educate an individual to become his or her best simply because transient industries must be supported. He reminds educators to remember that other societal institutions must also be supported, and for this reason, education is interested in "character-building" for the express purpose of creating individuals who serve a fully integrated democratic society. (Dewey, 1907, 10). To do anything else is to undermine that society. Oakes & Lipton (2002) take Dewey to the next level to include multicultural global democratic cultures. 2 references.
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Denton's Open Ended Questions (Reaction Paper)
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This 3 page paper examines this article regarding the use of open ended questions in the classroom. Some quotes are included. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Depth Psychology/Early Childhood Educational Setting
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A 6 page research paper that discusses this topic. The term "depth psychology" is rather like an umbrella term that encompasses psychological perspectives that "concern themselves with the unconscious" (Reynolds and Piirto, 2005, p. 164). The purpose of this examination of depth psychology is to discuss how a depth psychology, in this case the psychological theory of Carl Jung, can be integrated into the context of working with young children within a school setting. However, before this topic can be approached directly, it is first necessary discuss the parameters of depth psychology and the concepts that it encompasses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Descartes' Educational Philosophy
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A 5 page paper which discusses the educational philosophies of Descartes. The paper also discusses whether these philosophies are still evident in our present education system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Designing a Maths Lesson
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This 9 page paper looks at how a maths lesson may be designed to tech children how to divide a rectangle. The paper uses curriculum design theories and applies them the lesson design. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Designing an ICT Learning Program
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This 14 page paper considers how a program can be designed to allow a student to learn in an ICT environment. The paper begins by considering different learning theories, including social constructivism and social cognitive theory and then considers the different models that could be used to create the program, choosing the best for this scenario The final part of the paper then considers how the learning program should be presented. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism
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A 4 page overview of the means that are available to detect and prevent plagiarism. The author of this paper notes the software that is available to help in this task as well as the steps individual instructors can take to gain the familiarity with their student's capabilities that will allow them to guard against plagiarism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Developing A Multicultural Learning Community
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This 10 page paper outlines Boyer's six principles of a learning community. The writer discusses the variables or elements that must be present in an educational institution for these six principles to exist. Two examples of variables that promote the principles of a learning community are commitment and collaboration. The last part of the paper is a plan for developing one of the principles in a school. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Developing a Study Plan
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This 12 page paper is the development of a guidance plan for study skills to help students aged between 14 – 16 years who are to sit a state exam covering a range of issues. The paper considers how the lessons should be planned and developed, the methodology and delivery and final assessment with the plans backed up by educational theory. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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DEVELOPING A TEACHER ADVISORY UNIT
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This 8 page paper discusses the importance of developing a teacher advisory program unit that focuses on community service and collaborative learning and gives some tips of what to consider when developing a unit of this type. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Developing a Workshop
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A 3 page research paper that discusses developing a workshop for K-2 teachers of diverse classrooms, in which the students are primarily Spanish-speaking English language learners. The workshop details how to go about integrating technology, in the form of a computer diary project, into instruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Developing An Alternative School
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A 21 page paper. There have been alternative schools, in one form or another, in America for centuries. The need for alternative schools has become even greater over the last couple of decades. Although a common definition does not exist for this type of school, most agree the alternative school is the 'last chance' for a public education for those who are referred to them. These students may be referred by the juvenile justice system or by the regular school in the district. A comprehensive report of the history, need, and types of alternative schools and programs is offered. The second half of this paper discusses an alternative school to be established, including student populations, the names of surveys and questionnaires to be completed by parent/caregiver and/or student, the major curriculum areas, annual budget by line item, and student assessment processes. Data included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Developing an Individual Education Plan
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the elements that should be considered in the development of an individual education plan for a 3rd grade child with behavior problems, who acts out in a disruptive manner and demonstrates characteristic low self-esteem. This paper considers the possible factors that could be integrated into his education plan in order to enhance his educational experience and increase motivation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Developing and Using an Original Classroom Observational Instrument
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This 26 page paper presents the use of an original classroom observational tool designed to help peer learning by teachers teaching English vocabulary where English is a foreign language. The paper begins with an explanation of what the tool has been developed and the way it should be used, The paper then considers the different theories that were used in deigning the instrument based on the what the student wants to observe. After this the potential use of the instrument is considered with a fictitious example of the use at different levels. The paper finishes with an assessment and suggested improvements to the tool. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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Developing the Survey
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A 5 page paper reporting on a six-week process of developing a questionnaire for a qualitative research effort in education and curriculum reform. The process begins with a literature review, followed by identifying key questions evident in the literature. The researcher identifies several areas of interest, devising questions from those areas for the trial survey. Independent reviewers assess the questions for content and validity; the researcher incorporates their suggestions and returns the revised questionnaire to them. He will incorporate further comments into what will become the final survey instrument. No sources listed.
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Developmental Supervision Case Studies
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A 6 page research paper/essay that summarizes and analyzes three case studies that deal with examples of supervisory style in education. Each case study discusses how a supervisor handled the problems of a particular teacher. Supervisory styles examined include collaborative, directive informational, an directive control. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: khcassup.rtf

Developmentally Appropriate Thematic Lesson Plan
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This 7 page paper begins with a definition and explanation of what a developmentally program is and what it emphasizes. The writer then reports the developmental stage for a six-year old according to Piaget and Erikson and discusses social learning principles according to Bandura and Vygotsky. A thematic lesson plan for a first-grade class is provided. The lesson plan is followed by an outline of the components that adhere to the developmentally appropriate approach. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Dewey on Education
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This 5 page paper looks at John Dewey's book Experience and Education and evaluates his ideas about education and democracy. Progressivism and traditionalism are two ideas which are contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dewey's Ideas
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A 4 page essay that summarizes the educational philosophy of John Dewey. The writer discusses Dewey's basic concepts and how they influenced education. Also, the writer relates Dewey's ideas to the present educational environment and political atmosphere. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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DEWEY’S PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION CONTRASTED/COMPARED TO JAMES BANKS
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This 3 page paper compares the philosophy of John Dewey to James Banks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Differentiated Instruction
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A 3 page paper that responds to questions: what is differentiated instruction and what does it involve, how can it address learner needs, how does it benefit the student. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Differentiated Instruction In Middle School
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A 20 page paper that provides an overview of differentiated instruction beginning with the recognition that educators are familiar with differences among children but find it difficult to change instruction that would address those differences. Differentiated instruction is defined, the four ways to differentiate the instruction are reported and the areas of difference that need to be considered are outlined. Some of the misconceptions of differentiated instruction are identified as well as some of the obstacles. The key principles in this approach along with the major characteristics of the differentiated classroom. Numerous strategies are offered along with a lesson plan checklist. Most of the information is applicable to all grade levels. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Differing Expectations and Socialization in the Educational Environment for Girls Verses Boys
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A 7 page overview of the many factors which impact child development. The author contends that the different expectations which exist in some aspects of the educational arena for boys verses girls couples with socialization to determine a child’s likelihood to pursue certain careers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dimensions of Learning Model for Teaching
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A 20 page research paper that investigates Robert J. Marzano's "Dimensions of Learning" model for classroom instruction, which offers a comprehensive framework that provides educators with a method for teaching that draws on the latest research concerning how people actually go about the task of learning. According to Marzano (1992) the process of learning encompasses interaction between five types of thinking that the author refers to as five "Dimensions of Learning." The writer outlines two of these dimensions: Dimension 2 (Acquiring and Integrating Knowledge) and Dimension 4 (Using Knowledge Meaningfully). No additional sources cited.
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Direct Instruction/ELL Students
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A 5 page research paper. In the late 1960s and early 70s, S.E. Engelmann and his colleagues designed a comprehensive instructional model, Direct Instruction (DI), for Project Follow Through, a large experimental program funded by the federal government (Stein, Carmine and Dixon, 1998). DI integrates effective teaching practices with a sophisticated curriculum design that includes classroom organization and management, which is augmented by careful monitoring of student progress (Stein, Carmine and Dixon, 1998). This examination of DI, first of all, looks at what, precisely, constitutes DI practices and then investigates whether or not DI holds the potential to increase the academic achievement of English Language Learners (ELLs). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Discipline in the Elementary Classroom
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A 5 page literature review examining discipline and classroom management. Discipline in the classroom always lurks as a potential problem even if one is not currently in evidence. Several authors indicate that discipline and classroom management often are not stressed as much as they could be in teacher training. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Discipline in the Schools: Successful Approaches With Elementary School Discipline
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An 8 page paper outlining the need for more successful discipline in the classroom environment. Emphasizes that three approaches in particular stand out in regard to instilling school discipline. These are the use of peer mediation, a greater involvement of parents, and school uniform requirements. Each of these approaches work for basically the same reasons, they reestablish the limits of behavior which is considered appropriate and that which is considered inappropriate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Discipline Plan for Autistic Students
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A 3 page research paper that discusses a disciplinary plan for autistic middle school classroom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Discoveries of Maria Montessori
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A 3 page paper which discusses the discoveries made by Maria Montessori at Casa dei Bambini. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Discussion of the Inclusion of Exceptional Children in the Preschool and Classroom Settings
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the inclusion of exceptional children within the preschool and classroom settings. The current trend in special education is the inclusion of exceptional children within the daycare or classroom setting. This practice is a transition from the “once-commonplace ideal of mainstreaming children with disabilities for part of the day in a general education classroom” while the rest of the day would involve individual and group sessions. The new practice of inclusion is becoming increasingly common in early-childhood education and studies are still being done in regards to the success or problems associated with full inclusion. There are still many problems which need to be overcome in order for inclusion programs to be successful. Overall, the trend for inclusion of exceptional children in the classroom is a positive one but inclusion must be supported by a financial and professional commitment by the school to provide the necessary resources, the parents and the professionals involved in order to be successful; anything less than a serious effort will effect all the children negatively. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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