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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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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.
Outline:
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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Multiculturalism in Schools, 2008.
A discussion on how debates regarding multiculturalism in schools affect the relationships between educators and parents.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses the issue of how debates regarding multiculturalism in schools affect the relationships between educators and parents and how the debates can be utilized as a bridge to developing communication between the two. The work utilizes scholarly articles and expressed beliefs to develop the idea that regardless of the acceptance of multicultural classrooms in any given school or district, the disconnect between immigrant parents and culturally diverse parents must be recognized and altered to offer better education to diverse and dominant culture children. Parents of all children are a crucial teacher of information that is core, and not associated with language proficiency and understanding of this is key.
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"Experimentation, such as that done in this classroom expresses through secondary thought that the United States is very much a nation of immigrants, and determining prejudices based upon when one or another population arrived is contradictory to human social progress and civic responsibility. The lessons and activities outlined in the work embraced those who were fourth and fifth generation immigrants, fully assimilated into dominant American culture and those who were first or second generation immigrants seeking acceptance from the dominant culture through awareness."
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Three Films about Education, 2008.
This paper examines how three films, "Dead Poet Society", "Renaissance Man" and "Dangerous Minds", reflect the American belief in individualism.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that the Hollywood films "Dead Poets Society" (1989), "Renaissance Man" (1994) and "Dangerous Minds" (1995) represent distinct educational environments with different cultures in different eras. The author points out that, despite these differences, a common assumption of all three films is that education, whether in the 1950s or in the 1990s and in any society, is radically flawed. The paper argues that, while this assumption may be shaped primarily by the narrative need of all films for a dramatic "protagonist" whose intervention propels the plot, the fact that all three films depict cultures of teaching to be flawed and excessively institutionalized is reflective of the American belief in individualism.
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"As such, it is not surprising to note a very similar structural motif in "Renaissance Man". The flawed educational institution in this film is the U.S. army, which is shown to have failed in teaching a group of recruits who are placed in the charge of outside teacher Bill Rago. This is evident in the scene when the teacher learns of the nickname his students have been given: "The whole fort calls us Double Ds. Dumb as dog shit." In many ways, the educational strategies in "Renaissance Man" are a midpoint between "Dead Poets Society" and "Dangerous Minds".
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Professional Development/Innovative Change, 2008.
An examination of education plans for teachers and persons involved in the field of education.
1,349 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper discusses a school's professional development and continuing education plan for educators and compares the professional development plan with other schools. It also evaluates the original plan in terms of its scope, its accessibility, its relevance to teachers and to staff, and its use of professional resources. The paper includes an educational initiative and evaluates its success as an "innovative change" specific to the original school district's professional development plan. The paper finally concedes that there is always room for improvement.
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" With regards to relevance, Long Beach is clearly in the ascendancy. Compared to Philadelphia's rather generic approach, the LBUST specifically lists a host of programs aimed at teachers teaching specific subjects - "The Content Institutes;" the "Math Institute;" and the program called, "Basic Literacy Training," being chief among them (Long Beach Unified School District, 2007). Turning to the use of professional resources, the LBUST is not quite as explicit as Philadelphia seems to be when it comes to how monies will be allocated or resources will be used (for more, please see School District of Philadelphia, n.d.). Nonetheless, Long Beach is still the best of the three programs discussed above because of its attention to programmatic detail."
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Jaime Escalante: Teacher Extraordinaire, 2008.
A paper on the life and work of the influential educator Jaime Escalante.
1,579 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a biography of Jaime Escalante and describes how his perseverance, ideals and work ethic enabled him to succeed both in his personal life and in his chosen career as teacher. The author then contrasts the way in which Escalante became an inspiring and successful teacher by transcending language and cultural barriers with the refusal of many current Latino immigrants to learn English and the consequent trend in major American metropolitan areas to provide Spanish-speaking services for them.
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"Currently the United States is experiencing a major influx of Latino immigrants, many illegal, that do not have the fortitude or the tenacity of Jaime Escalante. If each immigrant were to espouse the ideals and work ethic of Escalante, the controversy would surely diminish as such individuals, immigrants and otherwise, are sorely needed in many industries in the United States. It seems they broke the mold when they made Jaime Escalante and many teachers now teaching in tough, urban areas would do well to follow his excellent example of treating students with respect, pride, and care no matter what their economic, racial, or social background may be."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2008.
An Instructional Technology Plan for the use of technology in teaching maths.
1,338 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 44.95
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The paper looks at an article "Enhancing Curriculum and Instruction Through Technology" by S. Rigeman and N. McIntire that outlines some ways in which computer technology can help students in middle and high school classrooms bolster their math skills and give classroom instructors a tool with which to be more responsive to the varied needs of their pupils. The paper discusses some of the limitations inherent in using the Rigeman and McIntire math program and presents an alternative Instructional Technology Plan. The paper supports interactive computer technology which allows students to move at their own pace and in an individualized context.
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"To begin with, Sally Rigeman and Nancy McIntire (2005) state that Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA) district superintendents met recently to discuss how technology could be applied to the augmentation of classroom instruction. 17 of Iowa's 21 AEA districts chose to participate in the implementation of a "technology-rich, research-based, National Science Foundation (NSF)-designated 'exemplary' mathematics program - Cognitive Tutor Algebra I" (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005, p.31). The other four districts stayed with their existing math programs (all of which were NSF-approved) and acted as controls (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005). The Cognitive Tutor Algebra I curriculum used 6 research -based strategies in shaping student learning: "real-world situations; mastery learning; cooperative learning; direct instruction; group and individual presentations; and student use of technology" (Rigeman & McIntire, 2005, p.31). Within the Cognitive Tutor Algebra I classrooms of the participating districts, teachers actually guided classroom instruction about 60 percent of the time while students used the other 40 percent of the time to progress sequentially through sections of the Computer Tutor program at their own pace; the program, apparently, is also geared to accommodate the individual needs of students, as well."
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Comparison of Reports of Two Teaching Methods, 2008.
This paper presents and discusses detailed abstracts of two reports on teaching methods.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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In this paper, two essays, "Student Perceptions of Two State Universities in Texas - a Comparative Analysis" by F.U. Kamuche. (2005) and "Environmental and Personal Factors Affecting K-12 Teachers' Utilization of Technology" by R.F. Hanks are presented as detailed abstracts. The paper then critically analyzes each paper pointing out both strengths and weaknesses.
Outline:
Critical abstract 1
Critical abstract 2
Reflective essay
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"The papers' subjects given their referrals to individual preferences, whether in university students asked to rank university programs and services, or school teachers requested to state their use of computer technology in the classroom, might be conducted and organized differently towards inductive studies asking students, for example, to state their five most appreciated university programs or services, and five of those of which they were somewhat or very critical. (Kamuche:2005) They might also have been asked to respond to a question of what factors would induce them to drop out of school. Given that the study was introduced as querying the satisfaction of women in relation to organizational effectiveness in two universities, the shift to statistics of ethnic designations, or places in which women are discussed as a minority in the coeducational setting, are somewhat puzzling. Similarly, the second paper by Hanks (2002) might also have reported on an inductive study of women's self reported use of computer technology, indicating why they did or did not use it, or what their intentions were for the future as a very few guiding questions can encourage significant reportage of information concerning school or school district facilities or their promotion of technology in the classroom."
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Technology in Instructional Delivery, 2008.
This paper explores the use of technology in instructional delivery in nursing schools.
710 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how technology allows for innovative and creative teaching methods as well as allowing students to attend nursing school via a virtual classroom or through pod cast, CD and DVD technologies. The paper notes the need for instructors to be thoroughly educated in the technologies and their many uses and discusses how support systems must be in place. The paper concludes that the use of technology can create a unique and rewarding learning experience for the student as well as an advanced method of teaching for the instructor.
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Hardware, Software, and Support Considerations
Technology Competency Skills Required by Educator
Conclusion
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"The use of technology in instructional delivery in nursing schools has become more and more common in this interconnected world. The Internet provides immense opportunities for the use of such technologies, as many educational institutions are now using these methods to teach those who may not be able to attend traditional classes in a normal classroom setting. The next logical step for many nursing schools has been "expanding their program...to find a solution that would allow them to make their course available via the Internet" (Dimaria & Ostrow, 2004, p. 42).
"The use of web-based conferencing is becoming much more popular today, and in essence is a virtual classroom. This is a great advantage for students who have educational conflicts due to employment schedules, childcare, and/or transportation considerations, which have been common barriers to achieving an education for many.
Since the advent of the "iPod", "pod casts" have been a popular means of obtaining video and audio from the Internet. A student can access and download a lecture from a designated website at the student's leisure, and listen to or view the content at their convenience."
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Preschool Child Development, 2008.
An examination of the various theories of childhood development.
1,471 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper discusses and describes the observation of a preschooler, explaining that the purpose of the observation was to focus on one child and the developmental issues that revolved around that student. The paper then goes on to appy the theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky on the child development processes to the preschooler observed.
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"Diana was a healthy, vibrant child that appeared to be quite intelligent and socially active with her peers. She was capable of receiving abundant amounts of information and using that information to attempt new concepts in her play and class work. However, Diana also asked the teacher to consistently repeat some ideas and she was concerned with her own needs on a consistent basis. Nevertheless, as Diana continued to function in the classroom, she was influenced by the actions of her peers, which often changed her focus from herself to activities that her peers were involved with."
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Substance Abuse, 2008.
This paper discusses drug trends on college and university campuses.
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer notes that it is a fact that college students and their alcohol and drug use are almost inevitably linked, at least in the minds of the general public. Prospective students rate educational institutions not only for their value in terms of academics, but also in terms of their reputation as being "party" schools. The writer maintains that as a result, alcohol and drug use are an ever present force in college students' lives. The writer discusses that even though the presence of drugs on campuses might be a constant, the manner in which they are present is inconsistent. The trends that are seen in student drug use can lead to policy changes, both on and off campus. This paper is used to examine some of these trends, as well as the policy changes that might have resulted from them.
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"This trend seems to be consistent on a national basis among college athletes. A report on Infofacts states that a study run in 2001 indicated that 81% of student athletes used alcohol in the preceding year. This figure had dropped from the 89% that had been reported in 1989. The percentage of student athletes abusing alcohol was almost twice that of students in the general population. Interestingly, this trend seems to be contradicted in Williams which indicates that student athletes report less frequent drug and alcohol use over their non-athlete peers. It is possible that these results are due more to the National Collegiate Athletic Association's drug testing policies, however, rather than from any voluntary trend of use. It is also possible that this trend is a result of under reporting the use of drugs and alcohol."
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The 'Elemiddle' School, 2008.
A discussion of the 'elemiddle' school structure and its benefits.
761 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper explains the 'elemiddle' school, in which grades K through eight are combined, rather than separated into elementary and middle school. The paper looks at the literature and data available on the 'elemiddle' school structure and posits that it seems to be a viable alternative to traditional schools. The paper then enumerates the reasons why the 'elemiddle' concept is successful and beneficial for children and teachers alike. The paper relates, however, that a fear of change and comfort within the traditional structure is delaying a nationwide move to the superior 'elemiddle' school structure.
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"There are those who assert that traditional middle schools have failed because inconsistent practices and policies not in line with middle school philosophy have been in place, therefore the concept of middle itself cannot be faulted. Others have been quoted as stating, "Elemiddle is a term we neither endorse nor recognize." (Hough, 2005, p. 13). However, the data is clear students in elemiddle even outperform students in "well-implemented" middle schools (p. 12). Student improvement may also be attributable to younger children having the opportunity to interact with older children (Burkam, Lee, & Michaels, 2007, p. 303). Hough (2005) surmises research over the past 15 years has indicated that schools with the elemiddle concept do not adhere to a strict middle school philosophy, but instead implement a "complete array of middle-level" programs (Hough, 2005, p. 12)."
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The Effects of Globalization, 2008.
A personal perspective on how globalization impacts American society.
3,210 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper reveals that globalization has been more beneficial to people in higher income levels, but has harmed people in middle and lower economic classes. The paper then discusses the beneficial aspects of globalization that include improvements in education, medicine, consumption, work and technology. The writer concludes that he expects these beneficial aspects to only improve, but he is concerned about the negative aspects of globalization, especially in terms of the burgeoning economic inequality it is generating.
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"Our readings and class discussions indicate that globalization is controversial, for its advocates claim that it promotes general prosperity around the world and is socially benign, while its critics blame globalization for the widening gap between rich and poor throughout the world. It is evident that globalization has been beneficial to people in higher income levels, but has been much less beneficial to people in middle and lower economic classes, many of whom are in fact being harmed by globalization."
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Elementary Education and Religious Diversity, 2008.
A reflective paper on religious diversity and elementary education in Canada.
2,341 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper discusses how studies of different religions in elementary education encourages an introduction to world religions or the religions apt to be encountered by young people. The paper focuses on the many benefits that a religious diversity education has for a child. The paper looks at Quebec's education programme as an example.
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Introduction
The Example of Quebec's Education Programme (2000)
Benefits of Religious Diversity Education
Encouraging Respect
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper
"Rather than providing students with a rigid 'rule' in favour of respecting others faiths, or of not discussing religion, at all, taking an always very secular approach as though religion and religious differences did not exist, elementary school students can be helped to discuss religions ably. They can learn to ask questions respectfully and generally understand human beings as products of religious traditions that may be slightly different. There is also the promise of students learning to seek universals in terms of spiritual values and decision-making. Since the 1970s, in the Province of Ontario, a variety of enforced secularism may not have served elementary students well, as in an assumption discussed by Hogarth & Crothers (2001) to do with Christianity or the Judeo-Christian heritage as being 'the Canadian' backdrop that need not be explained, no observances required in state schools for Christian observances assumed to be already in place. (pp. 3-4) This variety of sloppy assumption in the future may be overcome by the contribution to be made via religious diversity studies as an elementary school enterprise."
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