Katherine Paterson’s “The Great Gilly Hopkins”: Its Application to Learning about Learning Disabilities
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This is a 4 page paper discussing how Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” is beneficial in the educational system. Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” has become one of the most recommended reading materials within middle schools across North America in its ability to address the character of Gilly who has undergone several transitions throughout the foster care system and is considered an example of a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD). The novel was written for youths aged 9-12 (the central character, Gilly is 11) and within the classroom environment has allowed teachers to introduce mature and realistic subject matter to their students which will lead to a better understanding and tolerance of children who are not from traditional, supportive family environments and who have developed mechanisms or defensive behaviors which allow them to cope with their situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Keeping a Perspective on Research
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A 3 page essay that summarizes and discusses an article by Kohn (2006), in which the author argues that teachers need to be skeptical consumers of literature, even when it comes to information that appears to be founded in empirical data. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education
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A 7 page research paper that examines and summarizes various key concepts in early childhood education practice. The topics addressed are legal issues, characteristics of learners and assessment of young children. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Key Concepts/Phonemic Awareness
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A 3 page paper that summarizes 12 key concepts pertaining to teaching reading and phonemic awareness as discussed in the NRP publication Put Reading First. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Kliebard’s “The Struggle for the American Curriculum 1893-1958”
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A 3 page paper which examines Herbert M. Kliebard’s “The Struggle for the American Curriculum 1893-1958” as it involves humanism, developmentalism , social efficiency, and social meliorism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory
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A 6 page paper. The writer identifies the two experiential learning orientations/perspectives, then, outlines, reports and discusses the four stages in Kolb's model, which have also been referred to as the Learning Cycle along with other titles. The four learning styles based on the Learning Cycle are discussed. The essay then comments on the relationship of Kolb's model to the adult student's specific situation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Kunjufu/Helping Black Boys
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A 6 page critique of Jawanza Kunjufu's Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Volume III (1990). Kunjufu argues that the needs of black males are distinctly different from those of either white males or white or African American girls. It is the black boy who is typically cast as deviant in the public school system and Kunjufu refers to studies that identify many of these traits as simply being unique to the black male experience and development. This critique of Kunjufu's text looks at both its strengths and weaknesses and compares it to other literature dealing with this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Language and Communication Problems Associated with Learning Disabilities (ADD/ADHD) in the School Age Child
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A 5 page review of the impacts these conditions can have in the academic setting. This paper recommends data-based intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources).
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Language Arts
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This 5 page paper defines the concept of language arts and provides an overview. Specific techniques for teaching the art of listening, reading, and writing are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Language Arts Lesson Plans
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A 9 page paper providing plans for three lessons in language arts for eighth-graders. The plans address parts of speech using the Montessori approach; developing tongue twisters requiring prescribed parts of speech; and a study in adjectives. Practice and assessment material originates with history, specifically Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Thomas Paine's "These are the times that try men's souls" quote from "The American Crisis" written in 1776. The plans follow Hunter's eight-step formula; the paper includes two assessment rubrics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Language Intervention/Treatment
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11 pages in length. Each child learns at varied speeds and levels; however, those with mental disabilities are at an automatic disadvantage with regard to standard teaching methods. Indeed, many separate elements comprise the ability of a mentally disabled child who is learning to read. Some of the problems faced by these children consist of a variegated assemblage of potential components; thus, understanding the basis of these limitations will serve to promote a more effective and accurate research outcome. In order to understand more fully the phenomena between language and learning, one must first understand the subtle nuances of the brain and how it processes information. The writer discusses mentally disabled children and the approach to language instruction. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Language Teaching Theories
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This 3 page paper discusses several theories about the way in which people learn new languages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Lauren Resnick And The Principles Of Learning
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This 5 page paper has three sections. The first provides a short academic biography of Lauren Resnick and a brief overview of the Institute of Learning founded by Resnick. The second section explains Accountable Talk, one of Resnick's nine principles of learning and then offers three examples of how Accountable Talk would be actualized in a classroom. The third section explains Academic Rigor, another of Resnick's nine principles of learning and describes three examples of how Academic Rigor has been implemented in schools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Leadership and Education
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the necessity for leadership in education, and outlines possible leadership qualities. This paper also relates these to existing educational models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Learning a Second Language:
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This 5 page paper discusses both the difficulties and successes associated with learning a second launguage. This paper discusses perceptiual saliency, connectionism, information processing, and Noam Chomsky's theory of language among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Learning Activities for Infants and Toddlers
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This 3 page paper provides an evaluation of learning activities for the very young. Structured and non-structured activities are evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Learning and Memory / The Biology and the Culture
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A 5 page overview of the phenomena of learning and memory. Provides a detailed physiological review of how each occurs and supplements that view with a discussion of the cultural and belief components which come into play. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PPLearn.wps

Learning Disabled/Failing Grades
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A 3 page research paper that explores why learning disabled children often fail to achieve passing grades in regular classrooms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Learning Event/Math Lesson Plan for 5th Graders with ADHD
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A 5 page research paper that offers a guide to writing a learning event. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a "childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorder," which is characterized by "developmentally inappropriate and impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity" (Capano, et al, 2008, p. 393). There is an urgent need for mathematics learning events that address the needs of ADHD students. This paper outlines a learning event designed for use by fifth grade students, with a particular focus on the needs of students with ADHD. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Learning Event/Math Lesson Plan for 5th Graders with ADHD
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A 5 page research paper that offers a guide to writing a learning event. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a "childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorder," which is characterized by "developmentally inappropriate and impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity" (Capano, et al, 2008, p. 393). There is an urgent need for mathematics learning events that address the needs of ADHD students. This paper outlines a learning event designed for use by fifth grade students, with a particular focus on the needs of students with ADHD. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Learning from Leapfrog
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This 4 page paper uses a case study to discuss the success of Leapfrog Enterprises. It discusses the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as Leapfrog’s business model. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Learning in the Technology-Rich Environment
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A 4 page paper discussing problem-based, project-based and inquiry-based learning in terms of increasingly electronic environments. All three types of learning are suitable in the learning environment that is not fully electronic, but can be adapted to the totally electronic environment. Technological applications can range from simply using a word processor program to complete assignments to conducting fully-online literature reviews. Interactive multimedia can provide a middle ground between no technological influence and fully online lessons. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Learning Styles
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A 3 page paper that briefly describes some of the many learning styles, including field-dependent/independent; Kolb; Dunn & Dunn; and the coordination of learning styles and multiple intelligences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Learning Styles & First Grade Reading
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An 8 page paper. There is a great deal of information regarding the learning styles approach with higher level students. In fact, there is very little about applying this strategy with primary students. The writer explains what learning styles are and the results of specific studies. The writer then provides practical suggestions for how to use the learning styles strategy to teach first grade reading. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Learning Styles and Technology in a Ninth-Grade High School Population
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of an article on education. Vicki Cohen’s article Learning Styles and Technology in a Ninth-Grade High School Population relates the details of a study on variations in learning styles in technology and the implications for curriculum development. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Learning Tasks
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A 3 page research paper that discusses learning tasks and how technology, specifically the Internet, can aid in making these tasks richer and fuller, aiding comprehension and assimilation of new material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Learning Theories
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Social, Constructivist, Behaviorist : A 4 page paper that explains and discusses each of these learning theories, including their major principles and theorists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Learning Theories
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5 pages. When an 8-year-old boy is given a new task or skill to learn there are several learning episodes that occur. What these episodes are and how they happen as based on theories from Piaget and Vygotsky are discussed in detail in this paper. Included are Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development, the process of internalization, guided discovery and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JGA8yrs.rtf
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Learning Theories - Emphasis On Adult Learning Theories
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A 30 page paper. Part 1 of the paper discusses the learning/development theories of Thorndike Bandura, Rogers, Maslow and Kohlberg. The major points of each theory are presented and discussed, including the contribution of that theory to the field of education. The five theories are also compared and contrasted. The second part of the paper discusses adult learning, specifically, again, relating comments to the five theorists identified. 1 Table is included that shows the differences in focus of each theory. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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Learning Theories And Teacher Practice In The United Kingdom
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This 9 page paper addresses the issue of the relationship between learning theories and teacher practice. The essay discuses the behaviorist perspective, classical and operant conditioning and how these are reflected in classroom practice. Bandura's social learning theory and Vygotsky's social cognitive theory are described and explained. A study that demonstrates that humanism is the national cultural tradition and this is found reflected in the schools. The writer also talks about the issue of transfer. These are all reflected in teaching practices in England. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Learning Theories And Teaching Models
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A 19 page paper. The first section explains and discusses two learning theories: behaviorist and humanist. Theorists included are Pavlov, Watson, Thorndike, Skinner, Maslow and Rogers. Both classical and operant conditioning are explained with examples. The major principles of each theory are explained. The second section explains and discusses two teaching models, cognitive and constructivist. Theorists include Bruner, Gagne, Ausubel, and Vygotsky. Specific instructional approaches and strategies are discussed. The last section focuses on adult learning theories and why experiential models are more effective. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Learning Theories Integrated Into The Online Instructional Approach
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5 pages in length. An online education has become both a viable and legitimate alternative to brick-and-mortar learning; initially questioned for its ability to teach students with the standard learning theories, online schools have proven their credibility by integrating such methods as active, behaviorism, cognitive, constructivism and exploratory. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Learning Theory - Comments On Piaget And Vygotsky
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This 6 page paper begins by providing a brief synopsis of Piaget's major points, including the age range for each stage. The basic tenets of Vygotsky's learning theory are then presented along with his criticism of Piaget. A third article is referenced, which explains the two theories and notes their similarities and differences. Finally, the writer offers an ideal practical educational policy in terms of Vygotsky and Piaget. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Learning Theory: Impacts on Curriculum Development
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the 25 slides in an inlcuded powerpoint presentation on learning theories and their application for curriculum development. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Please contact the office and request MHedtheoryenvppt.PPT to be sent in addition to this paper.
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Learning to Question
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A 5 page overview and critique of the 1969 article by Ralph Thompson, "Learning to Question". Emphasizes the importance of questioning in the educational environment. Criticizes the tendency in the educational system of the nation to instruct students through rote memorization and a blanket acceptance of the facts. Encourages the revision of educational methodologies to encompass the deductive reasoning process, a process based on questioning, and a process in which both formulating a question and knowing when to present that question is important. No additional sources are listed.
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Legal Issues & IEPs
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A 3 page research paper that addresses the legal requirements for formulating an IEP. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a pivotal factor in meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Gartin and Murdick, 2005). It is imperative in formulating an IEP that educators should be fully aware of legal requirements, and the current amendments to the IDEA, which were instituted in 2004. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lesson Plan for a Third Grade “Inclusion” Class
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This 5 page report discusses a lesson plan for a third grade inclusion class learning the story of a Chinese legend about panda bears. The most basic premise behind the establishment of “inclusion” classes is to assure that students in class, regardless of their mental or communication capabilities are able to learn the most basic concepts that are being presented in a lesson. Using the example of the story “Once There Were No Pandas” (a brief story telling the Chinese legend of how pandas and people cared for one another), the lesson plan offers a number of options that are applicable for differing levels of student comprehension. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Lesson Plan for Language Arts
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan in language arts. This lesson plan is based on the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Lesson Plan Rationale
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A 13 page paper discussing a proposed lesson plan for a one-day educational program addressing infection control in the long term care setting. The paper discusses the types of learners and learning styles present in the group and the theory that applies. It also highlights a point that could be a weak link in the ASSURE model of instruction, and explains that the lesson plan that has been devised is the most reliable possible given the setting and the learner mix present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Lesson Plans/NY Standards/Science
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A 4 page research paper/essay that outlines lesson plans that fulfill New York State Learning Standards in regards to science and English for the early elementary grades. The plans addresses the first standard listed with New York State Learning Standards regarding the “Living Environment” for grades 1 through 3, which states that students should know that “Living things are both similar to and different from each other and nonliving things” (Standard 4, Science). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Limited English Proficiency
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A 10 page research paper that examines the literature pertaining to instruction of LEP (limited English Proficiency) students. The writer offers a literature review for a proposed research study that posits that LEP students will learn faster in a literacy-based, rather than phonics-based, program. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Linda Albert/Cooperative Discipline Model
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A 3 page research paper that discusses educator Linda Albert's Cooperative Discipline Model. This discipline approach shows teachers how to work in cooperation with students, colleagues and parents to solve discipline problems and make the classroom a safe and inviting place in which to learn (Albert). Cooperative Discipline is a process that builds a strong partnership with students and their parents that works to maintain a positive discipline approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Listening Techniques
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A 16 page research paper, which includes a 1-page abstract and an 1-item appendix, that addresses the topic of listening, which is a foundational skill to academic achievement at all levels. This literature review explores the topic of listening, both from the perspective of how teachers can improve on their listening skills and also how they can instruct their students in regards to listening skills. Topics covered include the importance of listening; approaches to improving listening; classroom management techniques, getting students to listen; listening in the early grades; listening to music; listening techniques, effective listening; the importance of teachers. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Literacy Case Study
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A 7 page example paper that is intended to serve as a guide for an elementary school teacher in reporting a case study with a third-grade boy in regards to literacy skills. Tutorial language is used. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Literacy Development in Young Children
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This 10 page paper looks at different aspects of literary development of young children by answering a set of questions all concerning the ideas of different educational theorists that deal with the way literacy skills are developed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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