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"A Man Named Dave", 2008.
A personal reaction to the book, "A Man Named Dave," written by Dave Pelzer.
1,426 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the two main reactions that the writer of the paper had after working through "A Man Named Dave," written by Dave Pelzer. The paper describes events that happened in the writer's life that he was reminded of when reading "A Man Named Dave." The paper also briefly touches on the possible relationship between special education needs and abused children.
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"One day we were playing a game of "horse" on a playground about two blocks from Billy's house. I didn't know that his dad had told him he could not leave the yard, but in this case he had tagged along with his big brother and was watching all of us shoot baskets, and it seemed real innocent. Billy wanted to be like us; he loved sports, and though he wasn't very good, he tried real hard. He had physical and emotional limitations, I could tell. We were having fun - until Billy's dad pulled up in his black SUV on the street next to the playground. We knew that car. And we all new how violent the dad was. His dad left the car running, got out, and opened the back door. We stopped shooting baskets and watched his dad pull a very wide belt out of the back seat. It looked like one of those old fashioned belts that barber shops used to sharpen their razors. If you've ever been in an old-fashioned barbershop you know the kind."
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Due Education Law Suits, 2008.
An review of two court cases in which the special education laws which are designed to protect students with disabilities, are featured.
1,362 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper describes that across the nation students who are covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have rights that must be provided. The paper states that at any time the student or the student's parents believe that his or her rights are not being upheld, they have the right to file for a due process hearing. If the parties involved with the suit do not agree with the results of that hearing they can take it to a court system and have it heard. This paper discusses a detailed description of two court cases that dealt specifically with student due process issues.
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"The court ruling explained that the burden likes with the party seeking relief and in the case of due process hearings it is parents usually in the position of seeking relief. The ruling stemmed from a suit with regard to the Montgomery Alabama school district. "Jerry B. Weast, uperintendent of the Montgomery County Public School System, called the court's decision "a victory for special education teachers in Montgomery County and across the nation who work hard everyday to provide the best possible education for students with disabilities. He added, "We defended this case for one simple reason -- we didn't want our teachers and staff spending more time in the courtroom instead of the classroom."
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Spanking Children, 2008.
This paper presents a detailed analysis of corporal punishment with regard to children and how the use of such action has changed over the years.
1,713 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there are few parenting topics that spark the intensity of debate more strongly than the topic of spanking. For many years parents and experts have argued, studied, and examined the use of corporal punishment on children with mixed results. The writer discusses that in the 1950s corporal punishment was not only an accepted source of punishment, it was also a recommended form of punishment by pediatricians and other child experts across the nation. A few decades ago, the tide began to turn and child experts started to advise against spanking as a punishment for children. Today, for the most part, experts believe that the use of spanking as a form of punishment is at best ineffective and at its worst, harmful. This paper examines the changing views of spanking for punishment over the past few decades and argues that its use has become outdated.
Outline:
Introduction
History
The Bottom Line
Conclusion
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"The bottom line when it comes to the use of spanking children as a form of punishment is that it should never be done. If an adult will go to jail for hitting another adult, why on earth would it ever be acceptable and okay to strike a child for any reason? Children are smaller and more fragile than adults and deserve at the very least the same protections that adults have under the law from being hit any time one does not like that adult's actions. Those who support the use of corporal punishment insist that it is different because the child being spanked is related to the spanker, however that argument is not valid either as it is illegal for related spouses to hit each other as well. It is called domestic violence and when it happens someone goes to jail."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), 2008.
An examination of the growing incidence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper explains that ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by inattention and restlessness and is commonly diagnosed in early childhood. The paper states that there is a growing belief that ADHD is growing in incidence. The paper confirms the fact that attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has increased in incidence over a 10-year span in school-aged children.
Outline:
Introduction
Current Status of ADHD in the United States
Conclusion
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"In November of 1998, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invited 44 experts from across the United States in psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and pediatrics to "develop a consensus statement addressing key diagnostic and treatment issues" on ADHD (NIH, p. 1). What came out of this conference was a confirmation that ADHD is a valid disorder that may be measured, that impairs "functioning caused by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity." They found a 3% to 5% incidence among school-aged children and noted a need to improve diagnosis, to enhance treatment and for better follow-up. There is a need for parents, teachers and healthcare providers to cooperate better in order to bring about the best assessment and treatment for these children. Stimulants appear to be the best treatment to relieve the symptoms of ADHD, though "the threshold of symptoms most appropriate for stimulant therapy had no consensus among the experts."
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Moral Leadership, 2008.
A discussion on the book, "Moral Leadership: Getting to the Heart of School Improvement," by Thomas J. Sergiovanni.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the book entitled "Moral Leadership: Getting to the Heart of School Improvement," in which the author Thomas J. Sergiovanni outlines a blueprint on how to improve schools through the use of moral role models and basic leadership characteristics. The paper highlights that the book discusses how creating a new leadership can transform a school from "an organization to a community" and inspire the kinds of "commitment, devotion and service" that will make society's schools great
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"This failure to understand leadership is referred to as a "managerial mystique". This term was coined by Abraham Zeleznik and refers to the misplaced focus on the leadership process instead of the people, ideas and emotions. Further, Sergiovanni argues that it is because of this managerial mystique that schools have been unable to capture, and build learning communities from, true leadership. Instead, schools have been obsessed with "doing things right at the expense of doing the right things." For example, school improvement plans became substitutes for improving outcomes. Teacher appraisal systems become substitutes for good teaching. In-service takes the place of changes in practice, congeniality substitutes for collegiality, cooperation moves in over commitment and compliance takes over for actual results. The result is that schools become trained in incapacity, or doing only ones job in isolation as opposed to working as a team and the loss of goals, which therefore leads to a standard of mediocrity."
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Divorce or Not, 2008.
An assessment of whether a couple with a four-year old child in an unhappy marriage, should divorce or not.
1,176 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper assesses, through the use of critical thinking skills, the dilemma of a couple who, due to marital unhappiness seek a divorce. The couple have been married for approximately seven years and they have a four-year old daughter. The paper relates that both of the parents have been in marriage counseling, and presently are living separately from one another. The paper assumes that there are no major problems in this marriage.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Divorce and Happiness Outcomes
Investigation of Formerly Unhappy Marriages and How These Marriages Survived
Last Considered But Certainly Not the Least among Considerations
Summary & Analysis
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"Research findings state that adult who were unhappily married and who divorced or separated "were not happier, on average, than unhappily married adults who stayed married." (Waite, Browning, Doherty, Gallagher, Luo and Stanley, 2002) Furthermore, findings state that divorce: "...did not reduce symptoms of depression for unhappily married adults or raise their self-esteem, or increase their sense of mastery, on average, compared to unhappy spouses who stayed married." (Waite, Browning, Doherty, Gallagher, Luo and Stanley, 2002) For the purpose of this present assessment, it is critically necessary to consider the fact that findings of research study show that: "The vast majority of divorces (74%) happened to adults who had been happily married five years previously." (Waite, Browning, Doherty, Gallagher, Luo and Stanley, 2002) Within this specific group findings state "divorce was associated with dramatic declines in happiness and psychological well-being compared to those who stayed married." (Waite, Browning, Doherty, Gallagher, Luo and Stanley, 2002) Just as important to note is the fact that findings show that: "Two out of three unhappily married adults who avoided divorce or separation ended up happily married five years later." (Waite, Browning, Doherty, Gallagher, Luo and Stanley, 2002) Additionally reported is that: "...the unhappiest marriages reported the most dramatic turnarounds. Among those who rated their marriages as very unhappy, almost eight out of ten who avoided divorce were happily married five years later."
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Peers and Parents, 2008.
An analysis of the extent to which peer pressure affects parental influence.
1,501 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper attempt to assess to what extent, if any, the traditional influence of parents has been eroded by peer influence and what questions and problems this raises for the teaching profession as well as for teaching methods and approaches. This research also hopes to show why an awareness of the phenomenon of peer pressure is important for the teacher in contemporary society.
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"On the one hand peer influence is a necessary and positive factor in the development and growth of the adolescent. Mixing with one's peers and being accepted in a group is seen as healthy part of the process of "growing up". It is also important as part of this process for the teenager to develop a sense of independence and self, outside of the sphere and ambit of parental and family influence. (Adolescent Rebellion can be Quelled) Among the positive influences that peers can exercise on the young individual is that the peer group acts as 'sounding board' or a test to ascertain physical, psychological and social development. Approval of their peers is also a form of psychological security for the developing teenager. (Adolescent Rebellion can be Quelled)"
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The Kitchen God's Wife, 2008.
A discussion and analysis of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife".
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper is an examination of Amy Tan's book "The Kitchen God's Wife." Some of the elements discussed by the paper include cultural lessons, relationship lessons and lessons about learning how to live between two cultural beliefs and be content.
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"The story is between Pearl and her mother, who is named Winnie. Winnie is from the old country in China and a lot of the book takes the reader back in time to Winnie's childhood and the culture that she lived in during that time. At the time the book opens Pearl is grown up and married with two children of her own and they have decided to visit Winnie for a family wedding."
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Teen Pregnancy, 2008.
A look at the argument that teen pregnancies can be prevented through sexual awareness programs.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses how some people believe that early sex education or programs making birth control devices such as condoms available to school-age children, promotes sexual activity leading to increased teen pregnancy. It contends that this is a highly erroneous and misleading view as a comprehensive sex education program for the youth substantially decreases teen pregnancy. The author argues why he believes so and also discusses how the problem of teenage pregnancy can be tackled more effectively.
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" On the other hand, sexual education programs in the United States are far-less comprehensive and lack focus. Furthermore, according to Planned Parenthood, an unrealistic emphasis is currently placed in the US on "abstinence-only education" which overlooks the fact that sexual expression is an essential component of healthy human development. Such abstinence-only programs, with retrictive requirements such as parental consent for obtaining contraception that deny confidential access to family planning services to prevent pregnancy, tend to hinder a more effective prevention of teenage pregnancy ("Reducing Teenage Pregnancy" 2006). Moreover, an 'abstinence-only' education program is sometimes perceived by teenagers as providing one-sided and medically inaccurate information. (Studies by Kirby, 1997 and Huberman, quoted in "Reducing Teenage Pregnancy" 2006)"
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Domestic Violence, 2008.
A literature review about domestic violence prevention as it relates to individuals.
1,939 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper attempts to identify the key tools that would be helpful to individuals in the prevention of domestic violence between dating partners. It looks at how, with the evidence the literature provides, it is evident that domestic violence prevention needs to target the provision of more accessible programs. It also stresses the importance of the education of young adults and adolescents to recognize the early warning signs as an important step to the reduction of its incidence. In addition, the paper contends that adults who are victims of domestic violence need to be educated not only on how to retreat from domestic violence relationships but also of the importance of not exposing their children to domestic violence so that the cycle can stop.
Outline
Introduction
Dating Domestic Violence
Children in the Home
Adults
Solutions
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"With the evidence the literature provides it is evident that domestic violence prevention needs to target the provision of more accessible programs. In addition the research indicates that across the board with all victims education to recognize the early signs of a potentially abusive relationship is crucial to the reduction of domestic violence.
Domestic violence continues to be a serious issue in America. Children who are exposed to domestic violence are more prone to becoming victims of domestic violence in their adult relationships. It is important to work with them one on one to help them develop high self esteem and to have a safety plan for themselves in the future. It is also important to teach them to recognize early signs of potential domestic violence in their future relationships and how to walk away from it. "
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