Critical Period Hypothesis - Second Language Acquisition
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A 5 page paper that discusses the entitled hypothesis. This report includes comments from both sides of the question - is there a critical period for achieving native-like proficiency a second language. The research would suggest the question is too simple, there are many different variables to consider. Some aspects of the second language do not have any age limit, while with other aspects, proficiency does seem to decline as one gets older. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Critical Reflection Of First Chapters In Two Books
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly provides an overview of the first chapters in two books about reading comprehension and instruction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Critique of "Supporting and Facilitating Self-Directed Learning"
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A 1 page paper discussing the value of an article from the ERIC database. The paper goes into as much detail as possible within the 250-word limit, and finds that the article is sound in its theory and practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Cultural Communication Learning Styles
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A 27 page paper. This essay has four sub-headings: structure inequality as it applies to the general society, cultural influences on education, organizational change and summary and conclusions. Each discussion is as comprehensive as possible in the space limitations. Each reports research findings to demonstrate how that topic is related to the whole. The essay provides data to support the assertion that stratification exists at all levels in society. A Table is also included to illustrate the risk factors and ratios of White students, African American students and Hispanic students relative to their placement in special education programs. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Cultural Mediation/High School Teaching & Learning
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A 7 page research paper that discusses the need for culturally mediated instruction. This examination of culturally mediated teaching explores literature on this topic and what this body of information indicates relative to how the teacher and the learner can go about the process of mediating culture in order to establish communication that informs and benefits both parties. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Culturally Responsive Instruction
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A 4 page overview of some of the problems associated multicultural education. This paper discusses the case of one specific Mexican student who can not speak English yet is in a school with only one staff member that is proficient in Spanish. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Culturally Sensitive Math Classrooms
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A 12 page paper. As schools become even more diversified, teachers face daunting challenges in creating a classroom that meets the needs of all students. Math is typically viewed as the subject area in which culturally and linguistically diverse students would have the fewest problems. This is not true. Upon more careful review, we find that mathematics has its own language and includes terminology that can easily cause confusion to culturally diverse students. This essay begins with general comments about teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students and provides suggestions within that discussion. The essay then discusses issues concerning classroom environment and then, language and materials in the teaching of math. Suggestions for improving math instruction for students from different cultures are included. There are also specific discussions about African-American and Hispanic students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Culture and Teaching ESLs
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A 4 page research paper that addresses several topics in regards to the culture, academic success and English as a second language learners. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Culture and Urban Schools Intertwined
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This 10-page-paper presents a discussion about the impact cultural differences are having on our urban schools. Both the positive and the negative impacts are detailed. Bibliograpy lists five sources.
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CURRICULAR INNOVATIONS AND REFORM FOR AT RISK STUDENTS
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This 3 page paper examines the curricular innovations and reforms which need to be examined as pertains to the at risk student. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Curriculum Development for Home Instruction Schools
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This 10 page paper discusses how the curriculum used in home instruction in New York City could be improved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Curriculum Development Strategies For Disabled College Students
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4 pages in length. The writer discusses the ever-growing need to restructure standard curricula in order to accommodate the special needs requirements of learning-disabled college students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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.
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Data Collection for Assessing Failure Statistics for Children with Learning Disablities
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a data collection process for assessing statistical failure rates for children with learning disabilities. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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DBA: The Challenge
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What it takes to be a database administrator is in this paper, which explores both the generalist and the expert categories of being a DBA. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvDBAdm.rtf
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Deaf children - communication barriers
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A paper which looks at some of the communication barriers facing deaf children, using the social model of disability, and considering the kinds of therapy, support and educational facilities available to deaf children. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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Deaf Education
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the issue of whether or not deaf education teachers should be deaf themselves. The writer relates this to the importance of being fluent in American Sign Language, and also addresses the controversy surrounding alternative methods to ASL. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Deaf Like Me by Thomas and James Spradley
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A 4 page review and analysis of Thomas S. Spradley and James P. Spradley's "Deaf Like Me." No additional sources cited.
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Deaf Schools vs. Mainstreaming
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An 8 page paper which examines the pros and cons of mainstreaming deaf children into regular classrooms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Deafness & Serious Hearing Impairments In Children
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The problems of educating children with these problems is discussed in this 6 page paper. Main issues which surface concern decisions in mainstreaming and effects of exclusion on self-esteem. Recommendations are made for both parents and teachers. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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DEALING WITH THE BLIND STUDENT: A GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS
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This 3 page paper outlines the basic problems facing teachers who work with the blind student. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Decisions on the Educational Needs of Children With Down Syndrome
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A 3 page discussion of the emotional struggles that confront parents of Down Syndrome children both on receiving the news that their child has the syndrome and as they try to make decisions about their child’s education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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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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Design of a Phonemic, Web-based Instructional Approach for Teachers and Tutors of Adult Learners of English as a Second Language
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A 7 page pre-proposal paper addressing the development of a phonemic, online instructional approach to teaching adult ESL learners. The paper discusses the phonological-loop model and characteristics of adult learners, as well as the digital learning environment. That environment typically is asynchronous, but the influence of technology is such that there are synchronous environments emerging now that adds audio and whiteboard capabilities, facilitating the development of a collaborative learning environment in which those involved can build a true community of learners. The paper concludes with three potential research questions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Designing a Curriculum for Adult Learners
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This 4 page paper is written to provide instruction on how to design a curriculum for adult learners. It draws on theories, reading materials and personal experiences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Designing School Facilities For Special Education
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A 4 page paper. Students with special needs may be challenged with physical barriers at school. This essay discusses some of those barriers and identifies issues new schools need to consider when designing them and existing schools may also consider. Bibliography lists 3 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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Development Age 4: Down Syndrome
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This 9 page paper discuses developmental milestones of preschool children who have Down Syndrome and those who do not. The paper discusses some of the differences in development from infancy to age 4. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Developmental Differences That Can Be Expected In Language Acquisition For Preschool, Kindergarten And Primary Aged Children
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses why there are differences among age-related learning, as well as talks about DISTAR and Reader Rabbit as beneficial learning tools. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Developmentally Disabled
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A 5 page paper discussing the realities involving the developmentally disabled in our society today. A review of the major facts that relate to these individuals and their position in society is discussed, as well as some relevant information pertaining to intervention on the part of the social worker. Examples of how people can make a difference are also discussed. And information is given that helps the student know where to look for such useful research material. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Disabilities: Incorporating The Learning And Physically Disabled Into Mainstream Education
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14 pages in length. There is an increasing consensus among both parents and school administrators that the best place for students with mild learning disabilities to severe physical disabilities is within the mainstream system so that they might absorb a broader and more comprehensive education. Advocates of inclusion believe that all children with disabilities belong in a regular classroom, because they are not given the same critical exposure as other abled students. The writer discusses the efforts made to incorporate learning and physically disabled students into mainstream education. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Disciplinary Actions and Laws: Education System
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A 6 page paper which discusses how the education system has approached disciplinary problems, in terms of action and law, since the case of Honig v. Doe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Discussing The Life Of A Person With Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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11 pages in length. Since childhood, Jeff has had to live with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This affliction represented quite a significant challenge in many ways, not the least of which included learning and social interaction. Now that he has reached the age of legal adulthood, he has gained a better perspective of this frustrating condition by working through various situations and applying potential resolutions upon a trial-and-error basis. The writer discusses problems and solutions inherent to Jeff's situation. No bibliography.
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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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Disproportionality In Special Education
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A 5 page paper that begins by explaining what this term means, both generally and specifically in education. Data are reported that reveal overrepresentation of Black students in certain categories in special education. The writer discusses some of the causes as proposed by researchers and the contrary evidence about the issue. The essay also comments on the impact of teacher expectations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Disproportionate Drop Out Rates for Black Males verses Whites
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A 3 page exploration of the statistics demonstrating that black males are more likely to drop out of school than whites. This paper presents a problem statement, purpose of study, and hypothesis and limitations that pertain to this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Disruptive Behaviors, Delinquency and Adjustment in Schools: A Synthesized Review of Research Studies
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For decades, researchers have attempted to determine the underlying reasons for disruptive behaviors and juvenile delinquency, especially in male populations. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Disruptive Students and Alternative Programs
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the current research in regards to the use of alternative programs for disruptive students. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Distance Learning and Online Degrees
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A 4 page paper discussing the types of online degrees becoming available, and the ability of online education to effect social change. There are those who hold tightly to the belief that online degrees are somehow worth less than those gained from traditional, on-ground schools. Those involved in accredited degree programs, however, will hold firm to the fact that, if anything, online degrees from “real” schools can be more demanding than more traditional classes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Distance Learning is Ideal for Stay at Home Mothers
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This 3 page paper examines distance learning and how it has made it easier for stay at home mothers to earn their degrees. Online learning is discussed. Its applicability for this population is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Diversity and Inclusion in Education
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of diversity in the educational setting, with a focus on the issue for two dominant subcultures. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Diversity and the Community College
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This 3 page paper looks at the population that community colleges attract. Community colleges accept everyone, which is why much attention to diversity is necessary. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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