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The Nature of Saudi Education Policy, 2008.
This paper discusses the history and evolution of the educational system in Saudi Arabia, especially in the second part of the 20th century.
9,915 words (approx. 39.7 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 201.95
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The purpose of this paper is to underline the relationship between the elements of the state of Saudi Arabia and the reality these elements shape, with a focus on the educational system the Saudi state set in motion, especially in the second part of the 20th century. The focus of the paper is on a wide account of the education system in Saudi Arabia, with all its stages of evolution, values, and influences. The first part constitutes a brief historical background of the Saudi state. The second aspect dealt with in this paper involves the actual evolution of the education system in Saudi Arabia.
Outline:
Historical Background
The Evolution of the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Current Issues in the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Reformation of the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Women and the Educational Reform
Conclusions
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"Therefore the stand of the official executive branch represents a clear distinction between the need to develop and the spiritual needs of each Muslim. Despite the fact that first and foremost every Saudi thinks himself as a Muslim and then as a Saudi citizen, the recent priorities of the government tend to change focus and develop more initiatives that would eventually develop the country.
"The perspective offered by the reformist attempts that are underway in Saudi Arabia is relatively encouraging because it touches on serious yet sensitive issues dealing with the social and political structure of the state. At the same time it is a democratic exercise, from a double point of view. On the one hand, it promotes compromise among the political and religious forces, which is between the Saudi Family and the Wahhabis; on the other hand, it shows the population the state's desire to modernize and come into agreement with the rest of the democratic and prosperous countries.
"However, an important element most opinions seem not to agree upon is the situation of women in the society and in the educational system reform."
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Workplace Education, 2008.
A discussion of adult education in the workplace.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the fairly recent concept in the theory of teaching and learning - adult education in the workplace. The paper explains the role of the instructor, as well as the important elements that both learners and instructors must be aware of in order to facilitate the learning process. The paper also looks at how adult learners in the workplace tend to be more responsible than school and college learners, in terms of their learning goals. The paper then points out that the focus on student needs is another fairly recent development in education. The writer believes that this is particularly important in the success of workplace education, as the needs of adult students are very different from those of younger learners, for whom such theories were developed.
Outline:
Introduction
Role of the Instructor
Role of the Learner
Role of the Organization
Conclusion
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"Being more mature than school and college learners, adult learners in the workplace also tend to be more responsible in terms of their learning goals. Being very focused on their learning as immediately beneficial in terms of their work life, such learners are therefore more likely to be self-directed in their learning and take responsibility for it. This responsibility, in my view, is then the primary role of the learner, or what Armstrong et al. (2005) refer to as the responsibility of the individual. However, this responsibility towards and of the self is only one aspect of the adult learner's responsibilities."
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Spanish Curricula in Georgia Universities, 2008.
An in-depth examination of Spanish curricula in Georgia universities and the need for change.
25,838 words (approx. 103.4 pages), 58 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper discusses the need to convert the Georgia University system's Spanish departments to teaching a more modern, currently used version of the Spanish language. It explores the teaching of Spanish in the American education system, particularly the history of teaching Spanish in the Georgia University system. The paper examines immigration, business, world trade organizations and society in the quest to illuminate the more recent trends in the Spanish language being used in America. It then discusses the need for the Georgia University system to adopt textbooks, curriculum and classes that dovetail with these trends. Finally, the paper attempts to provide evidence for change and examines how such change can benefit the state's university students and ultimately American business relations.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Synopsis
Executive Summary
Introduction
The Concept Of Linguistic Legitimacy
Critical Curriculum Development in the Foreign Language
Classroom
Problem Posing
Holism And The Critical Curriculum: The Role Of Interdisciplinary Units
Critical Assessment And Evaluation
Implications For Foreign Language Pedagogy
Questions For Reflection And Discussion
Conceptualizing Language Rights
Violations Of Language Rights
The Nature And Purposes Of Language Planning
Ideologies Of Language Policy
The Foreignness Agenda
Why Spanglish or Mexico not Spain language?
History
Introduction
The Research Agenda
Socio-historical Themes
Immigration
Racialization
Gender, Ethnicity, and Race in School and Work Outcomes of Second-Generation Mexican Americans
Conclusion
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"One of the things that a university strives to do is to provide an education that will benefit the graduate in a positive manner after the graduation ceremony. For many years Georgia universities have provided foreign language courses to assist their students in developing the skills they will need after they graduate and enter the career or field of their choice. The immigration population in Georgia with regard to Hispanics is one of the fastest growing in America and the time has come to redesign the Spanish language courses that are being taught."
"NAFTA, American business and public forums are all working with and involved in the Spanish that is spoken in Mexico and Latin America, while the universities continue to instruct in European style Spanish. Evidence is strong and the time has come to incur the cost of choosing new textbooks, developing new curriculums and teaching Spanish in a style that will be useful to the American business world."
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American vs. Cypriot Education, 2008.
A comparison of the American and Cypriot educational systems, specifically exploring their approaches to educating special education students at the elementary level.
2,077 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper discusses how the Cypriot and American educational systems are similar in their approach to special education, but reveals that the outcomes for students engaged in special education programs and integrated classrooms in Cyprus appear more positive than those for students in the American classroom. The paper attributes this to the more positive attitudes of Cypriot teachers towards integration and the little differentiation among Cypriot students with regard to socio-economic status and related factors, which are shown to influence educational outcomes in American students.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Analysis
Conclusions
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"To understand how special education students experience education in Cyprus, one must first understand the culture in which Cypriot students live. Bryant (2002) provides a complex and detailed overview of Cypriot culture; finding Cypriot idealisms and images of gender, family and kinship within the Greek nation are largely contingent on the "notions of a common substance shared between land and people" (p. 509). The author goes on to say that within Cyprus, there is much argument as to what is "natural" and "unnatural" with regard to the "national" kinship of people. This lack of uniformity among citizens tends to lead to an abyss, a variance of cultural logic and traditions, traditions that may influence among other factors, education."
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Motivational Theory and Education, 2008.
This paper examines motivational theories and their relevance to education.
803 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper discusses various motivational theories that attempt to explain what factors motivate one to excel when given appropriate tasks. The paper provides a comparison of classical and modern motivational theories that include Maslow's hierarchy theory, Hertzberg's two-factor theory, Alderfer's ERG theory and McClelland's acquired needs theory. The paper then applies these theories to the field of education and explains why McClelland's acquired needs theory is most applicable to this field while Argyris' theories are also relevant.
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"Maslow's theory focuses on fulfilling needs in this order: physiological, safety or security, self-esteem and actualization, the highest level or state of psychological independence (Geen, 1995). Herzberg takes a more simplistic approach, suggesting that motivating factors such as recognition or responsibility in the workplace ultimately lead to greater psychological satisfaction, whereas secondary factors he labels "hygiene factors" lead to dissatisfaction or a lack of motivation if not readily available, including job security for example or adequate perceived bonuses or compensation. Herzberg's motivational theory is much simpler and thus more easily adopted than Maslow's theory of hierarchical needs (Geen, 1995)."
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Peer Tutoring, 2008.
This paper explores the value of peer tutoring in an academic environment in the United States and abroad.
2,016 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses peer tutoring programs that provide students with the necessary knowledge to support their peers in a cooperative learning environment. The paper focuses on the Scottish model of the 'Paired Reading' method (P.R.) that shows the potential benefits of peer tutoring for a wide, cross-section of students in a variety of settings, including both rural and urban demographics. The paper also discusses the obstacles and resistance facing peer tutoring, but asserts that once these are overcome, peer tutoring can save funds and provide educational and motivational benefits to both tutors and students.
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"Although it is often considered a new-fangled American instructional strategy, born of the overly permissive philosophy of the 1960s and 1970s, peer tutoring has a long and proud legacy in the history of education. "It is likely that peer and cross-age tutoring have been part of human existence since hunter-gatherer times...[when]adolescents instruct[ed] younger siblings about edible berries and roots)" in the first pedagogy of primitive societies(Kalkowski, 2001). There are formal records of peer instruction taking place in Western civilization as far back as Greece in the first century A.D., and later in Rome, Germany, and other European locales. It may finally be said to have emerged fully-fledged in America during the first settlements, religious education and in multi-generational one-room school houses (Kalkowski, 2001). "
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Year-Round Education, 2008.
A research proposal to study the effect of year-round education.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that the objective of this research proposal is to study the effect of year round education on academic performance, attendance, cost, dropout rate and teacher perception and retention.The author points out that the method of research in this study is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design. The paper also relates that the independent variables in this study are whether the student is in the year-round education schedule or the traditional school.
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Problem Statement
General Problem
Need for Study
Specific Problem Proposed for Research
Introductory Words Describing Method and Research Design
General Population
Purpose of Study
Quantitative Quasi-Experimental Study, Research Variables that include Independent, Dependent, Etc.
Specific Population and Geographic Location
Significance of the Study
Importance of
Contribution of the Research
Significance of this Study to the Field of Leadership
The Knowledge This Research Adds to the Literature on Leadership in Schools
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"The school is reported to have had "both year round education and traditional education from 1998-2001." Hall County is located in the northern part of the state of Georgia on the 'urban fringe of the metro Atlanta area." Hall County has been assessed as doing "well in some areas, but could use improvements in other areas. Much opportunity and potential exists for enhancing the community's performance." The population of Hall County is steady and has been for several decades."
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Autism in Children, 2008.
This paper explores teaching methods for working with autistic children.
2,674 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The paper reveals that the prevalence of autism has increased in recent years. The paper then discusses fluency training, precision teaching and direct instruction techniques for teaching autistic children. The paper explains that since there are so many children diagnosed with the disorder each year, professionals, teachers and parents must work together to find solutions and allow autistic children to function in society.
Outline:
Prevalence/Incidence Rates
Meeting the needs of children with autism
Fluency and Precision Instruction
Direct Instruction
Summary
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"The CDC explains a distinct difference between incidence rates and prevalence rates. The Center asserts that incidence refers to the amount of new cases of disease in a distinct group of people over an explicit time. On the other hand, prevelance refers to the amount of existing cases in a distinct group of people during a specific period ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007). The CDC points out that prevalence measures are used to monitor a situation and to plan a response at both regional and national levels ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007). The CDC also points out the difficulty associated with establishing incidence rates as it relates to autism because the exact time a person develops the disorder in unclear ("Prevalence of ASDs", 2007)."
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Early Education: "School Ready", 2008.
This paper completes the discussion section of a dissertation on the evolving elements of school readiness for children entering early education in the United States.
2,718 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper completes the discussion section of a dissertation on what it means to be "school ready" in the United States' educational system. Specifically, the paper states that while education has always been stressed as an important factor historically, in recent years, the actual "learning" process has emerged as a significant causal factor. The poor state of the current educational system in the United States has resulted in much criticism and reform. These criticisms and reforms have led to widespread psychological studies and research regarding best methods and learning processes. This paper gives a review of the literature in this area, indicating that the family background and social experiences of children entering early education in the current decade are very different from those entering kindergarten in prior decades. As a result, the elements of school readiness, parent training and efficacy have new definitions requiring additional research and implementation of new processes.
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"The researchers found that children asked different and more interesting questions at home than they asked at school. Critics of the study stated that the data may have been biased, because the researchers chose to record home conversations starting with the lunch hour, because that was when mothers and daughters did the most talking. No effort was made to select the best time for recording school conversations. In addition, the fact that the intrusiveness of an observer is more likely to change the behavior of mothers than that of teachers, who are accustomed to classroom visitors, was also cited (Chance, 1985). Even with that limitation, the researcher's study results had a negative view of preschool and nursery school. This study compared two teaching methods: tutoring and group instruction. Formal education relies almost exclusively upon group instruction. Even in nursery school, children usually are taught as part of a group of five or more children (Chance, 1985). The mothers in this study, however, taught their daughters one-on-one. Critics of the study note that research has time and time again proved that the average tutored child learns more than almost all children receiving traditional group instruction. This theory even applies to the different categories of learning patterns reflected by young children."
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Critical Thinking Skills in Learning, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of critical thinking skills in a student's learning.
8,176 words (approx. 32.7 pages), 84 sources, MLA, $ 175.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between the knowledge configuration and the buildup of cognitive skills, particularly critical thinking skills. It discusses the bridge that needs to be formed between what the students already know and how this prior knowledge can help them understand and use the latest and emerging topics in the field. It also looks at the use of interactive mechanisms that can relate the theoretical comprehension and the practical use in interaction of these theories.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Using Solo-User Programs In Collaborative Environments
Using Collaboration Process For Learning
Using Networking Tools For Collaborative Learning
Using LAN Systems For Collaborative Learning
Using Electronic Mails For Collaborative Learning
Using Internet For Collaborative Learning
Combining Multi-Program Systems For Collaborative Learning
Synthesis Of Research On CSCL
Using CSILE For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using Belvedere For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using CoVis For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using Telecomunicando For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Conclusions
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"Computer Supported Collaborative Learning is very much related to the advancements and modifications in the approach towards education and teaching. We have discussed how some researchers highly favor the CSCL mechanism and have carried out studies that have made it come across as the most efficient ridge between education and technology. The two most important factors supporting CSCL are that it was the first to initiate the use of computer technology to improve the value of education and broaden the spectrum of the social interaction of students as well as teachers. All computer based programs that that were designed for individual improvement also proved to be useful in group dynamics. Also, when the computer-based programs offer the students and the teachers the opportunity to work in group dynamics through networks or public databases or internet conferencing, the growth and enhancement of the social interaction and understanding does become more apparent. Networking also helps the students and the teachers to indulge in joint ventures and constantly design and construct more and more educational as well as scientific theories, inquiries, tactics, etc (Jarvela et al, 1999)."
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