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Trends in Deaf Education, 2008.
A discussion of the challenges facing those who are active in deaf education.
1,173 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the difficulties and challenges educators may face when teaching deaf children. In particular, the paper enumerates the key issues regarding special needs teachers and then examines them from an internal and external perspective. The paper accomplishes this via a thorough examination of available academic literature. In examining the literature, the writer takes into account the internal and external factors that will influence future trends in deaf education in order to provide an overview of how deaf education will appear in the future.
Outline:
Shortage of Qualified/Certified Sign Language Interpreters
Closure of State Schools for the Deaf Due to Special Education Funding Issues
Appropriate Education in the Age of Distance Technology vs Vygotsky's Theory
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"The shortage of teachers for the deaf is an extension of an overall shortage of teachers that is affecting education on a national basis. There are many reasons for these shortages including low salaries and increased stress due to the shortages themselves. The growing shortage is self-perpetuating. The fewer teachers there are to perform daily duties, the more stressed those that are in the profession become. This scenario has prompted several states, such as Wyoming to mandate increased teacher salaries statewide (NEA, 2006). However, salaries alone are not likely to be the single answer to the problem."
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Children's Heart Disease, 2008.
An analysis of the need for prevention of heart disease that begins during childhood.
3,405 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper discusses heart disease in children. It first looks at the improved technology in detecting and treating heart disease in children. In then looks at the fact that children who are obese or at risk for obesity show early signs of heart disease similar to obese adults with heart disease. The paper focuses on the need for prevention and treatment of heart disease that begins during childhood.
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"At the same time, parents have to be encouraged by their physicians and other professionals to follow better diets and reinforce the same in their own children. Childhood offers a unique opportunity for promoting and reinforcing cardiovascular health. Parents actively turn to their primary care providers, especially pediatricians, when their children are newborn and infants. Valuable information offered at this vulnerable time can have a critical impact on a child's future lifestyle. Charting growth patterns, weight and blood pressure and following other health factors over time presents early identification of lifestyle choices that may contribute to the risk of cardiovascular problems in later life. Health promotion has to start by focusing on intervention at the child's developmental level."
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Alcoholism, 2008.
A rhetorical analysis of an essay on alcoholism, entitled "Who are the Real Victims of Alcoholism," by Meredith Newman Blanco.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses the essay entitled "Who are the Real Victims of Alcoholism?" by Meredith Newman Blanco, published in "Reading Literature and Writing Argument." The paper discusses the content of the article and looks at the articles effectiveness in discussing the impact of being a child of an alcoholic. The paper concludes that the essay sheds little additional light on the effect of alcoholism on an alcoholic's children.
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"The author's identity as a writer and a consumer of literature is also subtly conveyed in his note, given that someone without such a background might draw a connection between the 2am visit with a soap opera or move of the week. It unites the personal, literary, and sociological in the connections it establishes through the use of anecdote, poem, and statistics. The author shifts to logos, or the logical element of effective persuasion, when she that it is staggering to think that, not only are there millions of alcoholics in this nation, but there are also millions of children of alcoholics--28 million according to the essay. "
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Occupational Needs of the Adolescent Population, 2008.
Describes a program that will help a team of adolescents organize in a more team-oriented manner so that they can solve a complex mathematical problem for a science project.
1,608 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper describes a program recommended by the writer that will help a team of 12 adolescents, who are trying to solve a mathematical problem, to brainstorm together and contribute ideas about solving the group problem and future problems in a team-oriented manner. The paper recommends an adolescent supervisor that will be named as the occupational therapist or guidance director of the program and then describes the group protocol to be used in the program.
Table of Contents:
Part I - Occupational Needs Assessment
Part II - Proposal
Part III - Group Protocol
Duration/Frequency
Primary Protocol
Description of Meetings
Rational/Outcome
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"Questions in the group will include an open question, allowing each member of the group to introduce themselves, especially when new members are present, and a delineation of the group member's abilities, skills and history. Next, the facilitator will pose an introductory question that will stimulate brainstorming by engaging students in the "why" of their involvement in the group (Bouassida et al, 2006). Next a transitory question will lead to examination of the problem at hand, where the members of the group attempt to answer key questions including (1) what is the foundation of the problem (2) what tools are available to solve the problem (3) what are the most probable outcomes of a problem given the information provided (Bouassida, et al, 2006)."
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School Uniform, 2008.
An examination of the pros and cons of school uniforms.
1,137 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the subject of wearing uniforms at public schools and notes that the practice has become more common in recent years. The paper notes that there are advantages and disadvantages to wearing uniforms and looks at arguments on both sides of the issue. The writer argues that, while it was thought that wearing uniforms would do away with economic and social distinctions and reduce gang participation, research has found that student uniforms actually had no direct effect on substance use, behavioral problems, or attendance. The writer further points out that school uniforms also deprive students of a vital form of self-expression.
Outline:
Introduction and Statistics
Pro: School Uniforms
Con: School Uniforms
Conclusion
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"By allowing students to focus on learning rather than appearance, school uniforms perform a vital educational function. Required uniforms reduce competition based upon appearance and income, enabling less physically developed or attractive students to distinguish themselves upon their academics rather than beauty or flashy clothing. In one district that mandated uniforms, the superintendant explained: "I don't want haves and have-nots...I want kids to come to school and just be here for academic success, and I want teachers to be able to teach' without dealing with the distractions that clothing can create...Because we're here for teaching and learning."
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Television Censorship, 2008.
Explores television censorship, especially for children, and the use of the V-Chip.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the problem of children being exposed on television to massive amounts of violence, sex, drugs, adult language and inappropriate ideas. The author points out that self-policing by the entertainment industry and software locks on set-top boxes have yielded very few results. The paper examines the origin of the v-chip that physically prevents viewing, its role in the popular culture, the technology, and why it has not been successful. The author concludes that, unless a v-chip can be made that operates on some sort of personal or biometric recognition system, children will continue to act out what they see on television to the detriment of themselves and society. Personal policing is the only reliable course of action.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Censorship
V-Chip
Significance / Meaning of Censorship
Success of V-Chip
Statement of Purpose
History of Media Censorship
Definition
History
Non-V-Chip Methods
Legislative
Link between Television Violence and Juvenile Crime
Levels of Violence Shown on TV
Link between Juvenile Crime and Exposure to Violence
Link between Juvenile Crime and TV
Public Policy that Led to V-Chip
National Campaigns
Legislation
Attempts to Get Industry to Self-Regulate
Relative Success of the V-Chip
Technological Aspects
How Vchip Works
Industrial Adoption
Actual Effectiveness
Cultural Adoption
Public Policy Effectiveness
Has Public Policy Paid Off?
Has the V-Chip and Other Methods Actually Changed Society?
Reduction of Juvenile Crime
Underlying Causes
Effects of Reduction
Secondary Effects
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"Ratings, however, are simply not an effective deterrent. The determined child can simply keep his eyes open and watch as people kill each other on the screen. Ratings do not prevent actual viewing and it is viewing violence that creates violence. Therefore, the only course of action remaining, apparently, is to actually prevent children from watching particularly violent television shows. There are two basic ways to accomplish this that the broadcasting industry has agreed to participate in. First there is the "windowing" of television."
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School Uniforms: A Social Problem, 2008.
An analysis of the arguments for and against the school uniform policy.
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the growing tendency in public schools to adopt or impose school uniforms and assesses the pros and cons of this policy. The writer first presents the views of the supporters of the uniform policy, including the arguments that standardized school clothing diminishes the rate of violent acts and reduces peer pressure in schools. The writer then sums up the strongest arguments of the other side, and their responses to the advocates of school uniform. The writer concludes with the opinion that violence, low attendance and low grades cannot be solved merely by forcing students to wear uniform clothing, and that educators and parents must work together towards finding a solution to improve both the academic performance of children and their safety in schools.
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"Standardized clothing for children and teenagers is, according to the supporters of the uniform policy, conducive to learning. Children who wear uniforms are more focused on learning. Supporters also believe that students who worry about their outfit tend to become distracted and lose interest in studying which eventually leads to poor academic results and low attendance. On the contrary, students who wear uniforms are more keen on academic pursuit and do not spend time and energy planning and choosing their clothing for school, but on studying and sleeping which results in overall better academic performance. They also claim that the latter is directly influenced by a sense of belonging to a group, a team which is generated by wearing a uniform in school."
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Social Skills, 2008.
A review of the skills which are important in school with respect to positive interaction with peers, time on task, and academic success.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 72 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a research study that attempts to determine how daily social skills instruction would affect the reduction of victimizing behavior in school and if pro-social behaviors would be demonstrated by students with learning disabilities at a small private school in Sarasota, Florida. The study also attempts to determine if instructing teachers in social skills education would have an impact on reducing victimizing behavior. Data were gathered through surveys to support the need for such social skills instruction in the daily curriculum. The paper includes tables.
Outline:
Restatement of the Purpose
Restatement of the Procedures
Reporting of the Findings
Findings
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" Do the faculty and staff believe social skills education received by the students had an impact on student pro-social behavior? Seventy-five percent of the teachers noticed improved pro-social behavior. When teachers were asked if they would recommend daily social skills training to other teachers/schools, 100% of the teachers stated that social skills are necessary and students must be able to properly read the teacher. "
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Time Management, 2008.
A discussion on the issue of how college students can enjoy their leisure time to its maximum by managing time effectively.
3,933 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 107.95
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The paper discusses anxiety and time management problems and how this causes stress. The paper states that there are many different causes of stress for the college student and that managing time effectively and having satisfaction with their leisure time are issues that must be addressed by many college students. The paper comments that academic stress is also extremely important and this is possibly one of the largest issues that college students face, but this can be lessened by learning to manage time appropriately. The paper concludes that nationwide there has been a strong increase in the stress that college students are feeling and many believe that this trend is rather disturbing.
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"Stress is generally a good thing as all individuals must have some to survive. However, when students have too much stress in their lives or the stress is perceived as being a negative event then psychological and physical impairments can sometimes be seen. There are ways that students can reduce stress in college but they have to work at what they are doing and learn how to get enough social support, enough time for leisure and enjoyment, and manage their time correctly. If students are not able to meet any type of personal need through different leisure activities or hobbies they may feel as though the stress that they must deal with in classes and during exams is actually much stronger than what it really is. In addition, female students appear to experience more anxiety symptoms and benefit less from leisure activities, so the female college student population would seem to be the most at risk for difficulties stemming from the stress of time management problems. In addition, however, female students are seen to be better overall at managing their time effectively than male students."
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Girls' Violence, 2008.
This paper discusses the correlation between girls' violence and social constructions of adolescent femininity.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper refers to several works that argue that violence amongst girls is a manifestation of a larger problem that is a societal marginilization of females, especially young and teenage girls. The paper explains that in order to break from this stagnation, girls have turned inward, creating an artificial hierarchy of power that can serve as a substitute for the real society that they do not feel a part of.
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"This theme of contextual construction of unequal power relations and gender asymmetries as the reason for the increase in the rate of violence among girls is a theme that runs across all the essays found in the anthology entitled Girls' Violence. The book, which is a collection of scholarly articles on the topic of girls and violence, brings together an international view on the subject. Such questions as whether or not violent acts committed by females has actually increased or is the phenomena more akin to a recent uncovering of the truth that has always been there and that the media has recently focused on."
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