Nationalized Curriculum: The Debate
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A 4 page paper which examines the debate over the educational issue of nationalized curriculum. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAnatcur.rtf

NCLB and High Qualified Teachers
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), which was enacted by Congress in 2002, and which requires among its provisions that all teachers, as of end of 2005-6 school year, should be "highly qualified," that is, meet the defining list of requirements listed in the law (Harrison-Jones, 2007, p. 356). This review of literature, first of all, describes the variety of forces that have shaped the public's understanding of the issues involved with the NCLB, using a historical perspective that indicates the impact that this law has had on teacher qualifications. This is followed by a discussion of the positive effects that the NCLB has had on teacher qualifications before addressing the issue of challenges for highly qualified teachers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khnclbtq.rtf

NCLB, View of Teachers
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A 10 page research paper that discusses how teachers see the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act. The NCLB radically changed the nature of the public school system as it serves to deemphasize the local control of public schools, which has been a hallmark of American public education since its inception. The NCLB began to affect schools in the 2002-3 academic years, which means its effects have been ongoing for the last six years. This brings up the question of how do teachers, six years into the NCLB, perceive this legislation and its implications for the future of education in America. This literature review focuses on this question and the opinions of educators, rather than politicians or the general public. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khnclbte.rtf

Need for CTE Education
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An 8 page research paper that examines literature pertaining to career and technical education (CTE) and to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Three research questions are explored via a literature review and the writer concludes that the NCLB Act is not achieving its agenda and viable options for students, such as CTE, are being dropped as a consequence of pressure from high-stakes testing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khctehs.rtf

Needs Assessment & Findings
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A 3 page research paper that offers the student a guide to writing the findings for an action research project that surveyed teacher knowledge and skills pertaining to the basic use of computers. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khnedas.rtf

Needs Assessments And Developing Instruction
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This 3 page paper discusses the need for a needs assessment when designing and developing instruction. The writer reports the six educational needs promoted by Burton and Merrill, the purposes of the needs assessment and the information teachers will want to include in the needs assessment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGnds.rtf

Negative Impact of Large Class Size on Student Performance
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A three-page paper demonstrating the negative effects of large class size on student learning in terms of the impact on both teachers and pupils. Shows that smaller classes improve student achievement and facilitate effective classroom management. Includes commentary on research studies and argues against financial and educational rationales behind large classes. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: jani.rtf

Neurological Issues And Learning Disabilities
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A 10 page paper that investigates the recent neurological discoveries and information as they relate to learning disabilities. The paper discusses the development of the brain and factors that effect its development. The writer also discusses the parts of the brain that have been correlated with different learning disabilities. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PGldbrn.rtf

No Child Left Behind Act
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A 3 page paper that discusses the major elements in this Act of 2001 and signed into law in January 2002. The writer comments on the results of this Act. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGnclb8.rtf

No Child Left Behind Act
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This 11 page paper considers ethical issues related to the NCLB Act. The essay begins with the major provisions of the Act and the funding levels for 2004. The ethical issues raised are: Chicago's refusal to stop their public tutoring program paid for with NCLB funds (they failed to meet the criteria to continue funding their own program). The ethical issue addressed is the law versus the child's needs. Another ethical issue discussed is the fact that every state is sitting on NCLB money they have not distributed to local districts and they have been holding these monies for over three years, in most cases. The essay ends concluding most educational leaders will not face the same ethical issue that exists in Chicago but they will face another issue. This is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGnceth.rtf

No Child Left Behind; Would it Work in the UK?
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President George Bush's education bill the No Child Left Behind Act has been hailed by many as a success in the United States, but other see many flaws with the regime it creates. This 7 page paper considers the Act and if it could be successfully applied to the UK. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEnochild.rtf

Nursing Education: Developing the Plan
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A 6 page paper choosing teaching methods for a class to be titled "How to Deal with Negative Co-Workers." The learner group consists of nurse managers comprised of young adulthood (18-40 years) and middle adulthood (40-65 years) nurses. The paper lists role playing, group discussion and lecture as the methods that will be used, listing the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as means of evaluating them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursEduPlan.rtf

Observation of a Learning Environment
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of the observation of one learning enviornment. Specifically, the learning environment observed was centered around six learning centers, with activities set up in each of these centers.
Filename: MHChiObs.rtf

Observations Of Preschool Classroom
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This 4 page paper reports an observation of a preschool classroom of 4-year-olds. The observation focused on how the teacher and assistants reacted as well as what they did to enhance self-esteem and how they handled problems. The paper includes a description of the school and classroom. Self-esteem theory and Erikson's theory are related to the observations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGpreso9.rtf

Oral Language & Lessons Plans
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A 3 page research paper that offers suggestions for creating lessons plan that foster oral language skills among toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten age children. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khorlles.rtf

Other People's Children - Book Review
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This 8 page paper presents a review of the book Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom by Lisa Delpit (1995). The writer reports the key points of the book and supports some of Delpit's opinions with comments from other authors. The writer concludes by responding to this question: Would you recommend the book to a friend? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGotplch.rtf

Outcome-Based Education
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An 18 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the current literature regarding outcome-based education (OBE). This paper presents the premise and the underlying causative factors of the development of this kind of educational focus and also defines the current perspectives and criticisms of OBE. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHOBE.wps

Outcomes Of Sharks And Rays Course
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A 5 Page Paper That Responds To Specific Student-Generated Questions. The Essay Is A Critique Of A Course And Asks The Writer To Discuss The Most Important Outcomes Of The Class In Terms Of Both Content And Teaching Method. Sharks Are The Focus Of This Essay. The Essay Assumes That Small Group Instruction Was The Teaching Method And Comments On The Effectiveness Of This Style. The Writer Then Presents A Lesson Plan Entitled Are Sharks As Dangerous As We Think? And Provides The Steps Of The Plan. Finally, The Writer Comments On The Adaptations That Are Necessary For Presenting The Information To Elementary School Students. Bibliography Lists 3 Sources.
Filename: PGshrks.rtf

Outdoor Adventure Education
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A 3 page paper hat provides background on the outdoor adventure education movement and explains the activities that may be included in this curriculum. The writer discusses the goals and positive outcomes of these programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGotdr8.rtf

Outdoor Education And Learning Styles
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4 pages in length. Outdoor education encompasses everything that has to do with "'in,' 'about,' and 'for' the out-of-doors" (Ford, 1986). Appreciation for and understanding of the outdoors is available in myriad ways; it is through the collective financial efforts of elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, youth camps, municipal recreation departments and private entrepreneurs that such a program exists in varying levels throughout the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCOutdrEd.rtf

Outings with the Class
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An 18 page paper answering several questions about collaborative play; spontaneity with children at play; and considerations in taking children on excursions away from their Australian out of school service. The paper provides costs for taking a group of 20 children and 5 chaperones to Australia Zoo. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeduEarlFldTrip.rtf

Outings with the Class 2
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A 7 page paper answering questions related to field trips and general care issues when caring for young children in a formal daycare setting. Activities address preparing for field trips and offering encouragement to children. Includes 3 diagrams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSeduEarlFldTrp2.rtf

Overcoming Shyness in the Classroom
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A 6 page exploration of the problems that shyness can bring about in terms of child adjustment and performance. This paper provides several suggestions as to how a teacher can help a child overcome his shyness. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPedShyness.rtf

Overview of Culture and Cultural Diversity
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A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses culture and cultural diversity, which are catchphrases that are frequently banded about in educational circles and also in regards to public policy formation, but examination of these terms brings up questions pertaining to precisely what is meant by these terms. This examination of culture and cultural diversity defines these terms and looks at associated issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khculdef.rtf

Paideia Proposal - Book Report
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A 3 page paper. The book report includes what the word "paideia' means. It also reports the five assumptions of the reform proposal, the five categories of curriculum, the three ways to teach and learn and it discusses which instructional mode is best for which curriculum category. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGpaidi.rtf

Paper 1: Research Perspectives - Cooperative Learning
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A 10 page paper. The writer analyzes a research report in a journal that addresses a comparison study between cooperatively structured groups and unstructured groups and the effects each group has on children with learning difficulties/disabilities. The study was conducted in Australia. The writer then analyzes the report and the study according to appropriate research and analysis techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGclau3.wps

Paralinguistic Features: A Review of Literature
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This 4 page paper relates the fact that a number of different theories reflect upon the nature of paralinguistic features in the development of English language skills for foreign learners. Adams, Orton, Gassin and Pillar all consider the factors that influence assessments of English language development in foreign learners related to efforts at teaching second language speaking skills in the classroom setting.
Filename: MHESLLEA.rtf

Parent Involvement And Student Outcomes - Methodology
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This 6 page paper presents the methodology section for a real study. The paper includes an introduction, which presents some of the research regarding parent involvement and student achievement as well as the types of parental involvement. Hypothesis and purpose of study are identified. Subjects and procedure are described and statistical analyses are explained. The result section presents conclusions. The specific topic has to do with math achievement in First and Third Grades. Tutorial suggestions are included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGprninv.rtf

Parent Volunteers in Education
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A 5 page paper which discusses various effects of parents volunteering in schools. The paper presents an overview of parent participation, an examination of the effectiveness of parent participation in special education, and a look at the importance of parents as teachers, from an early age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAprntvol.wps

Parent/Teacher Communication
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the importance of parent-teacher communication. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khptc.rtf

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.
Filename: PGlrn.wps

Parental Involvement and the Impact on Student Academic Achievement: A Quantitative Methodology
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of a quantitative methodology for a paper that tests the role that parental involvement plays in educational achievement. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MHEdPaQu.rtf

Parenting Practices and Their Impact Upon Academic Achievement
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An 11 page research paper identifying the four patterns of parenting usually used in research studies. Writer then describes numerous studies that have concluded parenting practices do, in fact, affect academic achievement. Extensive bibliography provided.
Filename: Parenpra.wps

Paulo Freire - Pedagogy Of The Oppressed
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This 4 page paper reports the major ideas in Freire's book and some of his more essential comments about education, including his description of banking education and what he proposes in its place. The writer also provides examples of how the major ideas can be translated into the classroom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGfreir2.rtf

Paulo Freire/Banking Concept of Education
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A 6 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the position taken by South American educator Paulo Freire in his essay “The ‘Banking’ Concept of Education.” Freire was one of the first scholarly voices to argue against the conventional paradigm of pedagogy and also one of the first to argue that this outmoded concept, which he terms the “banking concept of education,” should be replaced with a radically different idea, the “problem-posing” view of education. At first glance, the reader may be mystified by Freire’s terminology. However, a careful analysis of Freire’s philosophy reveals why he is considered to be a leading voice in the field of educational philosophy. Bibliography is incomplete.
Filename: khpfesed.rtf

Paulo Freire/Pedagogy of the Oppressed
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A 7 page book review of Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed. This examination of Freire's text, first of all, offers an extensive summation and overview of the book. It then relates this information to practical applications and closes by offering a critique and concluding thoughts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khpfped.rtf

Pedagogy, Andragogy Or Synergogy - Which Is The Best Approach To Teaching ?
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A 7 page research paper which examines the controversy in education about what constitutes the best approach to teaching. The writer explains how research has pointed to a combination of pedagogical methods, such as lectures, and andragogical, self-directed methods as a successful alternative to traditional methods. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: Pedagogy.wps

Peer and One on One Tutoring in Mathematics
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A 7 page overview of the importance of the one on one tutorial approach in improving a student's academic performance. The author emphasizes that the tutorial environment has a long history of success and is becoming a more and more important feature of twenty-first century education. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPedTutr.rtf

PEER COACHING, TEACHING AND IMPLEMENTATION
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This 5-page paper focuses on the concept of peer coaching, and how to implement a workable plan in a particular school. Issues discussed include introducing the plan to other teachers, selecting teams and monitoring the program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpeecoa.rtf

Permission and Assent Forms
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A 3 page paper that consists of 2 sample forms: a permission form for parents/guardians for a child to be in a research study and an assent form for the child. Each is roughly 1 page in length. The third page consists of an annotated bibliography. Bibliography consists of 2 sources.
Filename: khpafrms.rtf

Perry's Model Of Adult Learning
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A 7 page paper. A synopsis of Perry's 9 positions of development is provided. The positions reflect the college/university student's growth as they progress through the higher education institution. The writer comments on Perry's theory. The paper then turns to a specific student who is in a graduate program, describes the student's situation and suggests what position this student is exhibiting. The paper also offers an alternative explanation that suggests a new gradate student is at the very beginning of the process again. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGperry.RTF

Personal Definition Of Video Games
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4 pages in length. Despite the general consensus that video games encourage antisocial behavior, obesity, sedentariness and - some argue - violent tendencies, there is an entirely opposite definition to this animated, interactive entertainment many people overlook: their value as effective learning tools. The extent to which children and adolescents alike connect with the fantasy world of video games is both grand and far-reaching; that this interactive relationship has spilled over into the academic environment as an unexpected - yet highly welcome - educational device speaks to the overwhelming benefit this particular type of technology has had upon reaching and teaching students, inasmuch as being engaged with the overall learning process is half the struggle of achievement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCVideoGms.rtf

Personal Learning Theories: Piaget & Glasser
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7 pages in length. The extent to which educators deal with both internal and external issues is overwhelming when imparting knowledge upon their students. Consider how a single teacher has a classroom of pupils whose individual lives – environmental, genetic and social – inherently impact the manner by which they are able to learn; as such, the instructor must be able to reach each and every student through the same means, while at the same time make the lesson both educational and memorable. Employing Swiss Psychologist Jean Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory and William Glasser's Choice Theory create an atmosphere where the combined efforts of artistic creativity, scientific focus and personal responsibility blend into a comprehensive educational setting. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Personal Learning Theory
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7 pages in length. The need for personal learning theories may appear to some as an unnecessary approach to instilling the principles of knowledge, understanding and cognitive skills, however, this approach to effective learning is not arbitrary; rather, the need for more than one way to learn speaks to the many ways in which people respond to stimuli. Encouraging effective learning must be approached from a number of different directions, not the least of which include the philosophies of Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, Bruner and Wertheimer. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCPernLrnThr.rtf

Personal Observations & Assessment
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A 4 page research paper in which the writer offers a student advise in creating an essay that deals with the student’s opinions and experience with assessment practices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khassper.rtf