Home Schooling: Requirements
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the requirements for home schooling concerning independent home schooling and church home schooling in the state of Tennessee. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Home-School Relations : Book Review
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This 3 page paper presents a review and critique of Home-School Relations: Working Successfully With Parents and Families (2nd ed), edited by Glenn Olsen and Mary Lou Fuller. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Home-Schooling Versus Traditional Schooling
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A 5 page paper that argues home-schooling is better than traditional schooling. The arguments against home-schooling are presented and refuted. Data are presented about the scores and successes of home-schooled youngsters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Homeschooling
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A 9 page paper which examines various elements and issues concerning homeschooling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Homeschooling: Not All its Proclaimed to Be
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A 5 page discussion of homeschooling. Written as a critique of the practice this paper points to the lack of consistency in state and national regulation as the real root of the problem. Points out that while parents might be uncommitted or even ill-prepared to educated their own children state regulated testing would catch problems before they evolved to the point of irrepair. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Honoring Cultural Diversity
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the characteristics of a classroom that honors diversity versus a traditional classroom. Drawing on the work of Parsons (2003), the writer argues that consideration of cultural diversity makes "good" teacher better. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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How Does Perception And Metacognition Relate To What And How Much One Can Learn
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3 pages in length. The process of learning is based upon myriad elements that are both apparent and vague at the same time; given the fact that each individual harbors an entirely personal approach to his or her ability to absorb information, it stands to reason how some of the more esoteric aspects of learning are sometimes the most difficult to address. Perception and metacognition, for example, represent two quite interpretive – yet highly critical - elements directly associated with the notion of understanding. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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How Educators Can Change Students’ Lives
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A 5 page paper which examines how educators shape the lives and souls of students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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How Experiential Learning Theory Impacts Curriculum Design
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8 pages in length. The Kolb Model of experiential learning clearly demonstrates how there is no comparison to seeing something in a book and experiencing it in real life. Students, like sponges, soak up knowledge when placed in the right setting. Clearly, incorporating all the senses is an educational philosophy every teacher should adopt into his or her curriculum, yet not all instructors are experienced enough themselves to be able to lead their students through such an intense journey as the Kolb Model offers. Tangible learning is just that - a journey - because it incorporates so many facets of a person and requires the student to participate fully and completely in such environments as physical education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How High Stakes Testing And The Push For Higher Accountability Changed Reading Instruction In Primary And Secondary Classrooms
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3 pages in length. Standardized – also called high-stakes – testing has turned the educational community into a hotbed of confusion, contempt and considerable consternation because of its blind eye toward minority students. That such testing procedures expect the same scholastic performance from all students no matter their cultural or academic background speaks to an educational system that has come to ask far too much from such a diverse collection of learners. As a direct result, educators are caught in the middle of trying to teach their students what they need to learn while at the same time being pressured by political agendas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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How Literacy and Writing is Enhanced by Science
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A 20 page research paper that offers a discussion and analysis of research findings, as well as suggestions to a student concerning how to prepare a proposal for a planned intervention study that will address the professional development needs of a group of first grade teachers on how to integrate reading and science instruction. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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How Modern Education is Aligned With Plato's Ideals
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This 3 page paper examines modern education. Plato and Aristotle's ideas are compared, but the focus is on Plato's thinking in terms of finding the truth and how education is implemented today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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How Native Americans are Portrayed in History Books
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This 8 page paper evaluates a variety of American history books and focuses on how Indians are portrayed. Many texts ar mentioned. It is noted that there is still scant information on Native Americans in all history books in a variety of decades. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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How Piaget's Learning Theory Impacts Curriculum Design
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10 pages in length. The challenge of education resides within the myriad ways in which students absorb the information. Given the opportunity, one might readily surmise how teachers incorporate appropriate curricula dependent upon the varied learning styles students posses; however, this presumption would not recognize how much of conventional teaching is built around a generalized syllabus that attempts to reach every student in the same homogenized way. Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget considered an entirely different way to reach students through curricula that recognizes each person's individuality when it comes to learning. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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7 pages in length. Discusses Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence and its use within the classroom. Howard Gardner claims there are at least eight different types of intelligence for all human beings and that no two people have the same intelligence profile. This paper explains how educators can make the most of these intelligences by teaching to each type. When an educator goes into topics deeply so that students can make use of their knowledge in new situations, then the theory of multiple intelligences can be extremely helpful in many cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Human Development Theories And Learning
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A 12 page paper that explains Erikson's psychosocial stages of human development and Bandura's social theories of learning. The writer than discusses the factors that need to be considered when teaching physical fitness to elementary school students, middle and high school students and senior citizens. The writer also explains some of the differences between children and adults as learners. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Humanism in Adult Basic Education
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This 10 page paper discusses the reasons why humanism is the basic philosophy underlying much of adult basic education. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Humanistic Education
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A 3 page paper that presents a basic overview of humanistic education, a philosophy found in humanistic psychology. The writer reports how humanistic educators typically describe this approach. The basic components found in humanistic education classrooms is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ideas on Physical Education
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A 3 page literature review on PE. Keeping high student interest and involvement is a goal of every teacher in regards to their subject matter. The following literature review explores the ideas presented in a variety of articles which demonstrate ideas for accomplishing this task in regards to Physical Education (PE). Exploration of these articles indicates that PE teachers and coaches are exploring new conceptual territory in regards to how PE programs and sports instruction should be designed and implemented. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ideas on School Restructuring (Article Review)
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This 3 page paper actually reviews a summary of a report that provides ideas on school restructuring. Specific components of restructuring are critiqued. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Illinois Standard Achievement Tests (Isat)
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An 8 page paper that begins by reporting which grade levels take which ISAT tests. The historical foundation of the ISAT is discussed. How the test items are created and the criteria used for inclusion are explained. Validity and reliability by internal means and by an external auditor are reported. The problems with high stakes tests, such as dumbing down of the test are reported and discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Immigration Issues/Teaching Social Studies
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A 3 page summation and discussion of an article concerning teaching immigration issues in a manner that furthers the social studies curricular goals. The pedagogy that educator Bill Bigelow describes in his article “Rethinking the line between us” (Educational Leadership, 2001) offers a template that shows teachers how the social studies curriculum can promote critical thinking among students concerning Mexican and US immigration issues. Furthermore, the activities described by Bigelow also promote active learning, which goes beyond rote memorization by helping students to assimilate an accurate understanding of the complexity of related positions. No additional sources cited.
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Importance of Trust in School Administration
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the importance of trust in regards to school leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Improving Education
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A 30 page research paper on the problems facing today's educators and methodologies to improve the quality of education delivered to students. The writer describes different ways education can become 'quality teaching' as well as 'quality learning.' A number of insightful theories are presented. Bibliography cites 11 sources.
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Improving Education through Learner-Based Education
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A 60 page research study that outlines the benefits of learner-based educational programming when compared with information-based or "old-school" curriculum. This paper correlates the current literature to the findings of a research study that outlines outcomes related to the two different teaching styles. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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Improving Elementary Schools
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A 3 page research paper. Everyone, from parents to policymakers, are concerned about the state of education in America, particularly in regards to the nation's youngest students, as it is recognized that without mastery of basic skills, additional education becomes problematic, at best, and at worst, is a waste of time and effort. In answer to this concern, educational researchers are exploring how to improve the country's elementary schools on a variety of fronts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Improving High School Graduation Rates for Texas Minorities in the Presence of Exit-Level Testing
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A 19 page review of the numerous factors that interrelate to result in a high Mexican American drop out rate. The author reviews these factors in relation to the standardized exit test that is now required by law for Texas to issue high school diplomas. Includes a brief Methods section for the literature search that was conducted. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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Improving High School Oral Language Skills
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A 4 page discussion of the importance of oral communication and the steps a teacher can take to improve student’s abilities in this arena. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Improving Learning Ability
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This 6 page paper focuses on how one might improve learning ability. Several ideas are discussed. Learning style is contemplated along with dietary changes. The Mozart Effect is also described and evaluated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Improving Public Speaking Skills among African American Students within a High School Institution
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In 16 pages, this topic and how it is influenced through various academic courses of study (most notably reading, English/writing) are analyzed theoretically and statistically with the emphases being on standardized testing and the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Eighteen sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Improving schools from within
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A paper which looks critically at Barth's Improving Schools from Within, with particular reference to the role of the principal, staff development and the function of the school in the community. Bibliography lists 1 source
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Improving Teaching Practice In Diverse Classrooms
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A 4 page reflective paper that discusses three specific topics: Cooperative learning as an instructional approach, Mastery of the course/program competencies relative to diversity, and using the IMPROVE method to improve student performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Improving the Conditions of Teaching
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A 3 page paper which examines implications for improving the conditions of teaching in order to enhance student learning as it involves the issue of organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Inclusion - Costs And Outcomes
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A 7 page paper that begins with a clarification of inclusion and mainstreaming and the controversy surrounding the practice. The essay comments on the foundations for inclusion, the proportion of students with special needs in regular classrooms and the costs of educating a disabled student as compared to a non-disabled student. The writer also comments on the outcomes of inclusion. Statistical data included. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Inclusion And Cooperative Learning
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This 18 page paper includes a 4 page annotated bibliography. The essay presents most of the components of a study proposal, including an introduction and problem statement. The literature review emphasizes the use of cooperative learning in inclusive classrooms and reports data when available, including anecdotal data. Studies reported were conducted at elementary levels or in other high school classes. The question is whether cooperative learning could help high school social studies teachers reach a goal of having all special education classes. Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Inclusion in Childcare (Introduction and Literature Review Only)
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This 10 page paper provides an introduction to a paper on inclusion in early childhood classrooms. Childcare workers are looked at and attitudinal variations as well as experience are aspects discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Inclusion in Education
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An 8 page research paper that discussion this topic. The past several decades have witnessed the growth of the inclusion movement in regards to special education. Rather than segregating students with disabilities within specially designated classrooms, the inclusion movement, in general, refers to the concept of integrating special education students within the context of the general student population. This has been a radical change that naturally generates differences of opinion. However, an examination of the literature on this subject, which explores both the controversial issues of inclusion, as well as its benefits, indicates that inclusion is a policy that produces positive effect and outcomes for both general education student populations and student with disabilities. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Inclusion in Physical Education
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5 pages in length. Inclusion is the fairly new philosophy of merging special and general education and placing all children with disabilities in general education settings. While inclusion has been around for nearly ten years, there still seem to be more questions than ever regarding the success of the theory of inclusion. This paper is focused on educators of physical education and inclusion programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Inclusion Of Special Education Students
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A 10 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of the difference between mainstreaming and inclusion and a discussion of the ongoing controversy regarding inclusion. The paper reports research that focused on teacher and principal attitudes and their effect on students and how well mainstreaming or inclusion is being used in some schools. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Inclusion Program In High School/A Research Proposal
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A 15 page proposal for a research study, which includes a table of content and an abstract as part of this page total. This proposal describes a study that would examine the success or failure of inclusion at the high school level by examining the attitudes of general education teachers and special education teachers as to whether or not inclusion programs are meeting the needs of all students and can, therefore, be classified as successful. The page count also includes suggestions as to proposed methodology and instrumentation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Increasing Diversity & Education
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A 7 page research paper that explores how the models for describing and relating to diversity have changed over the twentieth century. The writer discusses how this has affected classroom instruction and briefly explores models for multicultural instruction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Increasing Motivation in English Lesson Classes in High Schools: A Research Proposal
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal on methods for increasing motivation in English language lesson classes in high schools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Induction Programs And Attrition Rate Of Beginning Teachers
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A 12 page paper. One of the issues faced by the education system is retaining new teachers. Various strategies have been tried to combat this problem. This research paper provides a summary and overview of six journal articles addressing the retention of new teachers and then provides a summary and analysis of two dissertations about induction programs and concerns of new teachers. The writer then offers an outline for a new research study to determine the effects of induction programs and includes an outline of the elements of an effective induction program. Bibliography lists 12 sources. P
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Influences on Maria Montessori
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A 4 page research paper that explores the influence of Jean-Marc Itard and Edouardo Seguin on Maria Montessori and her work. This includes brief biographies on Itard and Seguin, as well as a discussion of their discoveries and how their work influenced Montessori. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Information Literacy
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This 3 page paper discusses the importance of information literacy, providing examples and citing different authors. The essay comments on how information literacy might be obtained/learned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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