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Elementary Curricular History: American Education, 2008.
A comparative look at two curricular education profiles.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper deals with American and French curricular education. The paper discusses the causes and influences upon the curriculum and their major movements.
Outline:
What are the major movements in the curriculum history?
What institution(s) (home, church, school, business, or government) influenced these changes? How has the view of learners changed over time?
Elementary Curricular History: French Education
What are the major movements in the curriculum history?
What institution(s) (home, church, school, business, or government) influenced these changes? How has the view of learners changed over time?
From the Paper
"Despite its relatively short history, America has gone through many shifts in philosophy, from the extremities of curricular difference during the colonial period of upper-class British-style education versus lower-class apprenticeships, to the Common Schools of Horace Mann and their focus on commercial development, democracy, and assimilation, to the free spirited 60s, and the current stress upon remaining competitive internationally in America today. However, a much older nation, that of France, has similarly reflected a fusion of civic concerns with that of philosophy. In the 19th century, Hippolyte Carnot, minister of public instruction and religion before the revolution "sent a circular to all the rectors of the academies (administrative units of public instruction) exhorting them to enlist school teachers in the republican cause. Teachers should prepare manuals, modeled after the Catholic catechism, to teach children the rights and duties of citizens under the republic and 'guarding against ignorance.' This Rousseauian idea of forming man was to have a distinctly secular and republic base, which would supersede religious and local culture" (Chastain 2000). These ideals were later codified into French by the Ferry Laws in the 1880s"
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Autism Interventions in the Classroom, 2008.
This paper looks at therapies and services for assisting autistic students.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how one may be an informed consumer of and referral sources for psychotherapy services for children on the autism spectrum. This work explores the basics of psychotherapy services, including the commonalities across different brands of therapy and the various venues of these services, such as community mental health center in Vermont and individual private practices. Further, the writer looks at what accommodations must be made in standard therapy approaches in order to be effective with an elementary school level of autistic student. This work describes how an educator would integrate this into current work.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Behavioral Interventions and Psychological Interventions
Interventions in the Classroom
Behavioral Therapy & Psychological Interventions
Summary & Conclusion
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"Social intervention includes teaching the child how to start a conversation and how to reply to others as well as how to close a conversation. Children with ASD need practice with social skills much the same as other students need to practice math or writing. The provision of step-by-steep instructions and exercises greatly assist the ASD child. Role-playing social interactions through use of a script with simple steps assist the ASD child in social interactions. Identification of opportunities that the ASD child can work in collaboration with another student is a great method for teaching social skills to the ASD child. The ASD child's effort may be offered support through designation of a helper and teaching the ASD child to become aware of the thoughts and feelings of others is very important."
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Academic Dishonesty, 2008.
This paper examines cheating and plagiarism in academic institutions today.
3,272 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses the degree in which academic dishonesty has become relevant in the educational system and its various means of manifestation. The paper explores the distinction between cheating and plagiarism and contends that plagiarism should be treated with greater awareness and criticism. The paper explains that because it is a matter of personal choice whether to engage in such practices, a personal point of view is also included in the discussion over academic dishonesty.
From the Paper
"There are various forms of academic dishonesty which tend to hinder the creation of a valuable, original academic work. Nonetheless, while some forms of cheating take place with the full awareness of the author, there are cases in which such acts are done without the knowledge of the person engaged in such an act. Still, in order to prevent these situations, it is important to take into account the principles of academic integrity and to respect them in order to allow respect for the works of academics and fellow study partners. This is why an essential issue is the actual consideration of what academic honesty and dishonesty means, and, in the end to respect such principles and to build an education practice based on these norms of conduct in the academic environment."
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Improving Students' Literacy Skills, 2008.
An analysis of four literacy methods and strategies in order to determine which is the most effective.
5,075 words (approx. 20.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper compares the effectiveness of different teaching methods for middle school and high school students. It takes a look at the traditional textbook-based, passive method of instruction. It then introduces four new methods: the experimental method, the concept mapping method, the ABC method of questioning, and the question answer relationship (QAR) method. The paper's primary experimental hypothesis is that a traditional, textbook-based, passive method of instruction is less effective then all four literacy methods tested. Its secondary hypothesis is that all four literacy methods are less successful without an element of hands-on direct involvement with practical learning materials integrated into the lesson. The paper concludes that future avenues of research should include studies designed to identify which of the four literacy methods represent the optimal combination of hands-on active participation lesson materials with instructional elements.
Outline:
Introduction
Experimental Hypothesis
Experimental Method
Class Discussions and Discussion Maps
Concept Mapping
ABC Method of Questioning
QAR Method
The Use of Visuals
Identifying Limitations of Literacy Strategies
Analyzing the Application of the Active Instructional Approach
Conclusion
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"Discussions are useful for teachers in evaluating students' ideas and building excitement for science. Discussions offer windows into students' thinking, provide students who struggle in reading and writing with a chance to participate more actively in class, and create situations where students can express their ideas differently than in traditional school tasks. Discussions allow students to use their own vocabulary to express their understanding and their peers' ideas to drive their intellectual and academic work of understanding scientific phenomena. Many times learning science is focused on learning content-specific terms and not on understanding and explaining phenomena. Discussions engage students in thinking about their personal experiences and schema and reconciling these ideas with new learning. This process is challenging, but peer collaboration is highly effective. Finally, sense-making discussions are fundamentally scientific because they open a forum that allows all students' ideas to be heard, and for these ideas to be evaluated, connected to their personal experiences of phenomena, and compared with scientific explanations of such phenomena. For example, during a discussion about the heart, the students came to the conclusion that the heart is important because it pumps blood. This led to a question about how the heart pumps blood. During this discussion, I took notes so that later experiments and projects could respond to the questions that my students were asking. The students worked together to generate ideas and understanding and collaboratively generated a question that could deepen their understanding."
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Do School Sizes Matter?, 2008.
An analysis of the article "School Size Matters in Interesting Ways" by S. Mertens, N. Flowers and P. Mulhall.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper looks at the article "School Size Matters in Interesting Ways" and evaluates how the authors address issues relating to school size and how this impacts interdisciplinary teaming, school climate and student outcomes. The paper examines the introduction, methods and conclusions of the article. The paper shows the strengths of the study and a minor weakness and concludes that the article as a whole appears to address a significant area of need in school investigations.
Outline:
Introduction and Definition of Problem
Methods
Results and Conclusions
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"The introduction of the topic relates to the sizes of schools in the United States. There is currently a discrepancy between the viewpoint of parents and teachers relating to the benefits of smaller sized schools and the general trend in school size. Specifically, the authors note that shool sizes have shown a growing trend over the period form 1988-1993. Larger schools are promoted by citing benefits such as a greater variety of activities, more grouping options for students, and more diversity among students and teachers."
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Bilingualism, 2008.
This paper looks at the concept of bilingualism and what it means for the U.S. and its citizens.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the entire world is undergoing a major change with the increase in globalization and becoming a flat enterprise. The writer also discusses that it will be pertinent for future generations to know more than one language to succeed in their careers, regardless of what these occupations may be. In addition, the writer maintains that the U.S. is far behind other countries in terms of knowing other languages. The writer concludes that for the U.S. to remain a successful economically competitive country, it will have to promote more language acquisition among children.
From the Paper
"Over the years, as scholars attempted to define bilingualism, different theories were suggested. For example, in order to conceptualize linguistic organization in bilinguals, in 1953 Weinreich made a distinction between compound and coordinate bilingualism. The compound bilingual had one semantic system and two language codes, and the coordinate bilingual had two semantic systems, and two language codes. Compound bilinguals acquire their languages in a joint context and are thought to store linguistic information interdependently. Coordinates instead acquire their languages in separate contexts and are considered to maintain independent linguistic stores. However, this concept was later negated, because semantic systems often overlap and actually sometimes converge. Today, people do not see the difference so much as distinct semantic systems as they do separate cultures."
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The Montessori Method, 2008.
This paper discusses the Montessori method for childhood education.
1,614 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper examines the Montessori method in terms of the cultural conceptions of children and childhood that are essential to the method. The paper looks at the method's ideas pertaining to the emotional development of children that are combined with fundamental learning objectives in order to ensure educational attainment on all levels of development. The paper highlights how the Montessori method is suitable for all children in all cultures.
From the Paper
"The Montessori method, developed by Maria Montessori, is based on the idea that self-motivation is the key to all learning in childhood. Additionally, the method focuses on the emotional development of children through an educational method of learning practical skills through the use of genuine tools (Logan, Frost, and Rosenberg, 2006). This focus allows the instructor to blend emotional, social, moral, and cognitive development into a holistic learning method aimed at providing a complete learning experience."
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Education - Curriculum Reforms - The Past 25 Years, 2008.
A review of the changes in curriculum over the past 25 years.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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The paper defines "curriculum" and states that the educational curriculum has undergone dramatic changes, reflecting the changes in culture today. The paper relates that the educational curriculum has undergone many reforms, as the classrooms of today are filled with students of diverse age, socioeconomic status, etc. and that their diversity is definitely greater today than at any other time in the history of education. This paper analyzes and outlines the reforms in the educational curriculum over the past 25 years and includes a discussion on diversity.
Outline:
Introduction
Definition of Curriculum
Curriculum Reforms
Diversity
Conclusion
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"Diverse educational goals, as well as varying life and economic circumstances, produce different patterns in student attendance. What was at one time the traditional college student, a white male of 18 to 20 years old, attending a four-year, liberal arts college full-time, and living on campus, is now a minority student in higher education. In addition to those students, the current college population also includes significant proportions of older students returning to school due to changes in the economy, women's roles, and work environments. Over half of the undergraduate population is over 21 years of age, and 41 percent are over 24 years of age. Another difference is the socioeconomic status of current students. This ranges from those whose families are able to finance their education fully, to adults whose incomes must also cover family expenses, to low-income students who require financial assistance. Students from lower economic and societal classes during their youth have led many of today's college students to value vocational training over learning for learning's sake. As compared to the past, women currently make up the majority of most institutions' undergraduate student bodies."
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Cooperative Learning, 2008.
A research paper looking at the outcome of cooperative learning in lower secondary level students.
10,458 words (approx. 41.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 209.95
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The purpose and viewpoint of this paper is to examine the outcome of cooperative learning in schools and especially of lower secondary level student. The teaching tactics of cooperative learning were selected by the author as he has knowledge that it is a successful teaching method when carried out among elementary and secondary students. This paper focuses on the identification of the history of immigrants though wall mural paintings and the eyes of the painters of these murals.
Outline:
Abstract
Target Audience
Background of Cooperative Learning
Statement of purpose
Underlying pedagogical principles / theoretical underpinning
Description of pedagogical approach and processes involved (methodology)
Personal Reflections
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"In this paper we will be also be explaining the methodology that will be used in the study. The methodology will encompass the reasons behind choosing a specific tactics, structures and facts that were used as well as explain how they were used. In explaining how a specific method was used, we will emphasize the changing impacts it had when applied in different scenarios such as the classrooms, under and outside my moderation or guidance and in a group scenario.
"Furthermore, we will appropriately mention all additional peripherals that helped us in forming our evaluations like curriculum structures, teaching methods, etc. We will also analyze the results of the difference of impacts along with the expected results and how far these expected results were achieved."
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Faculty Recruitment in Community Colleges, 2008.
This paper looks at methods of recruiting teachers for community colleges.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper addresses strategies to use to attract and retain high-skill employees in a community college. The paper suggests that if community college administrators pay attention to the basics of marketing, recruiting and retention, they can increase their chances of attracting and keep good candidates once they join the faculty.
Outline:
Types of Employees Being Recruited
Constraints
Current Levels of Dissatisfaction
Recruitment Strategies
Management
Conclusion
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"The traditional methods of recruiting teachers, such as tenure and pension benefits, have eroded significantly over time (Holt, 2002). For this reason, employees are finding that private-sector positions offer similar benefits to those offered by community colleges. Budget restraints at the community college level have made it difficult for community colleges to compete for teaching talent with better-funded private and public 4-year institutions (Baker, 1994). Thus salary cannot be competitive with those institutions, and other enticements must be found to find and hire the appropriate employees (SantibaNez, 2004)."
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