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Goals for My Students, 2008.
This paper outlines a teacher's three statements regarding his educational goals.
1,671 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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In this paper, the writer relates that he hopes that his students will become life-long learners and use the learning skills he teaches them in higher education and in their professional lives. The writer further relates that he wants his students to approach every classroom they enter thereafter with joy, not with dread and that he aims to encourage students to become more creative in their ability to think outside of the box and view issues from many different perspectives.
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"As a result of my teaching, my students will become life-long
learners, and use the learning skills I teach them in higher education and in their professional lives. Many educators and researchers note continuing education is an important element of success; nearly all professional and executive candidates engage in some level of continuing education (Olson & Smith, 2000). I believe it is through continuous education that students will grow as higher-order students and as professionals. To help students realize opportunities in continuous education outside the classroom, I intend to teach students the boundaries of an established curriculum and "extra-curricular" activities they can engage in, allowing students the ability to make choices that will promote greater success."
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Poverty and Education, 2008.
This paper explores the research on the relationship between poverty and student achievement.
2,774 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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The paper reveals that it has been demonstrated by research that the most important reason for substandard educational, health, social and other issues is poverty, especially poverty during early stages of childhood. The paper explores the relevant studies and research and discusses the Head Start program that has done some progress in enhancing the readiness of the preschool children who are disadvantaged for entry into public schools. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
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Discussion
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"The most important cause for low levels of educational, health, social and other issues is poverty, especially poverty during the early stages of childhood. A distinct correlation exists between achievement on the educational front and income. What majority of the Americans are unaware is that around 40% of American children are brought up in families having low-income with stark realities weighed against them. Even though the youth account for just 25% of the population, they account for nearly 40% of those individuals categorized as poor. Bulk of these poor children belongs to the Black community representing 43.1% or Hispanic of 39.6%."
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Education and Culture, 2008.
A comparison of educational systems in Japan, France and the United Kingdom.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper describes the different approaches to education and schooling that are taken by three different cultures. It focuses on comparing three national educational systems from Asia, Continental Europe and the United Kingdom, specifically Japan, France and the UK. The paper shows how education is as much a social construct as any other facet of a culture.
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"Still, there is less flexibility in United Kingdom curriculum planning than in America. Compulsory national testing is routine at the ages of the ages of 7, 11, 14, in England and Scotland. Students at state schools are also tested in science and math. Like Japan and France, students must take state exams to exit from university, and there are advanced level exams one must take to attend universities ("Introduction to School Life," Woodlands Junior School, 2007). However, while most students attend state schools, private schools are much more common in England (called 'public schools'). Often these schools are extremely expensive and criticized as vestiges of the English class system, as only the very wealthy and connected members of British or Scottish society can attend such schools as Eton."
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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.
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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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Evaluation of Webquest, 2008.
An evaluation of the task, process and appropriateness of the webquest, "The American Revolution: Was it worth it?" by Judy Chang.
836 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper evaluates the webquest, "The American Revolution: Was it worth it?" by Judy Chang. The paper describes the aim of the webquest and its appropriateness for Grade 5 students and discusses the task that is required to be completed and the process that the students must go through. Finally, the paper looks at the grading evaluation guide for the webquest for students and teachers.
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Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
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"The evaluative process, graded on a scale from 4-1 is clear and thoroughly described. It also allows students to be graded on a variety of competencies, including the sophistication of the student's position statement, the support the student provides for the position, and finally the literary or persuasive appeal and the sense of the audience. For teachers who must use an A-D grading scale, the grading evaluation guide could easily be transposed to a different format, thus it could be used by a variety of teachers, in a variety of school districts."
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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.
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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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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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