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Equity Problems In Education, 2008.
This paper argues in favor of a standard-based curriculum for public schools.
894 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper begins by discussing some of the arguments raised against a standards-driven curriculum. The paper then makes the argument, however, that a standards-driven curriculum that is implemented appropriately can avoid some of these pitfalls and can have a meaningful impact on education. The paper concludes that standards-driven curriculum can work. Before the inception of the standards-based curriculum, our educational system was a mess. Now, progress is underway. However, there's more work to be done in helping teachers integrate differentiated instruction and standards-based curriculum and for implementing standards across a broader curriculum.
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"Admittedly, standards-driven curriculum is far behind its goals for ensuring that "no child will be left behind". But, while African American and Hispanic students lag whites in achievement as measured by standardized tests, every racial/ethnic subgroup has made gains in achievement during the past few decades (It takes more than testing......closing the achievement gap, 2001). The gap has not narrowed since around 1988 because gains by black and Hispanic students did not exceed those made by other subgroups."
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Schools, Admission and Race, 2008.
A discussion of the "Parents Involved In Community Schools V. Seattle School District" 2007 Supreme Court ruling.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explains the "Parents Involved In Community Schools V. Seattle School District" lawsuit when parents of students who were denied admission to schools of their choice due to their race sued the District, arguing that their policy of racial tiebreaker violated the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee of equal protection. The paper discusses the majority decision and maintains that it is an accurate reflection of the recent swing in the US Supreme Court towards conservatism. The paper does point out, however, that Justice Kennedy's separate opinion keeps the door partially open for public schools to consider race for ensuring equal educational opportunity in certain circumstances.
Outline:
Background
Facts of the Case
Questions Before the Supreme Court
Decision
The Conservative and Liberal Aspects of the Decision
Conclusion
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"The Seattle School District had adopted a system of 'tiebreakers' to decide admissions in schools that were oversubscribed. An important tiebreaker was a racial factor intended to maintain racial diversity. The system sometimes prevented students from gaining admission to schools of their first choice due to their race, if the racial demographics of a school deviated substantially from the overall white to non-white ratio of Seattle's total student population."
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Social Skills in Alternative Education, 2008.
A research proposal to explore the specific characteristics or social skills required of children in alternative education environments.
2,991 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The paper provides an in-depth review of the literature that clearly indicates a need for social skills development education in the alternative classroom environment. The paper finds that cognitive-behavioral instruction is highly effective in this area of development for students with learning disabilities. The paper identifies several instruments used in previous studies for measuring social skill levels among students. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research.
Outline:
Research Aims and Objectives
Methodology
Literature Review
Methodology
Summary and Conclusion
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"The aims and objectives of this research proposal are focused toward understanding the requirement of social skills specifically for children who are placed in alternative education courses. Certainly, there must exist most specifically within the attentive education environment a requirement that children in these classrooms be capable of tolerance related to the individual differences of other children in this education environment, which is inclusive in nature. This works seeks to make identification of the specific characteristics or social skills required of children in alternative education environments."
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Promoting Community College Student Successes, 2008.
A look at the successful practices that promote community college student success.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper provides a review of the current, relevant peer-related and scholarly literature to identify a set of best practices that can promote the success of community college students. A discussion of the programs and strategies considered to be most appropriate for Hispanic students' success is followed by supporting rationale. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Both community colleges involved in the transfer program maintain (a) high profile transfer advising programs, (b) actively seek out innovative arrangements with a variety of institutions and institutional types, (c) invite a variety of campus recruiters to visit, (d) visit a variety of campuses themselves, and (d) invest resources in advertising themselves to potential and current students as being places that facilitate transfer. In sum, the transfer program helps Smith diversify its student body while providing minority students with the opportunity to attend a four-year college they might not have otherwise considered. For example, For Smith, "It is helpful for the academic image of the community colleges involved to be able to say they send students to four-year institutions such as Smith."
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Student Retention, 2008.
An analysis of the factors impacting student retention for institutions of higher learning and possible solutions to the problem.
5,323 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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This paper discusses the problem of student retention for institutions of higher learning. The paper first discusses the factors that contribute to low retention levels, from the point of view of the institution and the individual. The paper then looks at ways that may improve the situation. It focuses specifically on personal coaching as a means of helping individuals set their personal and career goals.
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Literature Review
Conclusion
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"Presently, the main problem facing the coaching industry is the lack empirical research supporting the efficacy of coaching. The personal advantages of coaching remain mostly anecdotal in nature and the majority of studies done to date are based on phenomenological research. Grant (2004) argues that coaching has outgrown its current proprietary knowledge-based status, and many coaches are advocating a shift toward more research that will provide theoretically grounded, evidence-based knowledge to support it. It is necessary to collect and analyze what is presently known about coaching into a coherent, well-defined body of knowledge with shared terminology and theoretical base so that consumers, researchers, professional associations and interested individuals can have a concrete and verifiable source of information to which they can turn. Life coaching is a supportive intervention that, when utilized to enhance performance and achieve satisfaction, holds the potential to prevent dysfunction and enhance the quality of life for many. To assure that life coaching will have a positive social impact, more empirical outcome studies are needed to validate its usefulness and provide evidence based knowledge for both consumers and coaches (Maynard, 2006)."
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Qualitative Research Methods in Education, 2008.
A review on qualitative research in the field of education.
2,501 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper addresses the question: What has the greatest negative
impact on children's learning?: (1) socio-economic status or, (2) race. The paper states that to explore this issue, the following qualitative data collection approaches are used: (1) interview studies (2) participant observation, and (3) historical review. The paper describes the sampling and data collection procedures used to capture information on student learning, and analyzes the findings in this area.
Outline:
Interview Studies
Participant Observation
Historical Studies
Conclusions
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" A key distinguishing feature here in historical analysis is the fact that many other methods fail to consider two plausible solutions to a question or problem. The historical approach suggests that both race and socio-economic status may be equally to blame for negatively impacting children in education and in life situations. This idea is not touched on in the works of other researchers analyzed for this study. This confirms the theories presented by Lin who suggests that a combination of approaches in qualitative research is most likely to provide the most accurate outcomes. "
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Promoting Self-Esteem Through Mentoring, 2008.
This paper assesses the effectiveness of the "Tall Buddy" mentoring program in elementary schools.
4,875 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 124.95
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The paper relates that the 'Tall Buddies' program provides younger children with older mentors in hopes that it will encourage them to improve their self-esteem, resolve behavioral issues and improve their reading scores. The paper provides a literature review that supports the theoretical basis for the 'Tall Buddies' program. The paper shows how 'Tall Buddies' is an excellent resource for schools that wish to improve their reading scores, boost student self-confidence and reduce behavioral problems.
Outline:
Section 1: The Problem
Section 2: Literature Review
Section 3: Procedure
Section 4: Evaluation
Conclusion
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"Teachers struggle to find new methods to help at-risk students. Reading proficiency is closely tied to self-esteem and the absence of behavioral issues. The theory behind "tall buddies" is that students learn best from their peers because they can relate to them. Tall Buddies provides younger children with older mentors in hopes that it will encourage them to improve their self-esteem, resolve behavioral issues and improve their reading scores."
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Science and Math, 2008.
This paper discusses the teaching of math and science and looks at both traditional and more innovative ways of teaching.
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how the reform movements impacted the teaching of math and science. In addition, the writer looks at the differences between traditional teaching and current practices in mathematics and science. The writer notes that the absence of a national curriculum means that how children learn varies greatly, yet the increased demand for accountability through frequent national standardized assessment limits curricular innovation on the part of teachers, as more conceptual learning may be more time-consuming and take longer to show immediate results. Additionally, the writer points out that current educators may not be familiar in the ways to teach such subjects. The writer concludes that when contemplating educational reform in math and science, America seems to be caught in a paradox--America demands quick, demonstrable improvement but is unwilling to relinquish local control, current testing standards, or different ways to fund and teach scientific and mathematical concepts.
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"Ever since Horace Mann began his innovative educational reforms in the public schools programs of the 19th century, American education has tended to stress practical skills in its curricular approach and local control of schools. These two impulses have often existed in tension, as Americans have strived to remain competitive in math and science education and wish to see gains in the performance on standardized tests by its nation's youth. However, there is often great resistance to changes in the ways that such subjects are taught and standards are set by government agencies.
"Math and science education is seen as vital for the nation, economically, and also in terms of its national security. The resolve to put a man on the moon was accompanied by a new emphasis in technical education. "
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ADD/ADHD Students, 2008.
A brief psychology study skills guide for ADD and ADHD students
737 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper provides a study skills guide for the subject of psychology in the high school setting for students with ADD/ADHD. Specifically, the subject students study is applied psychology, which focuses on applying psychological principles for psychologists working as social, sports, developmental, organizational or clinical psychologists.
Outline:
Study Skills for Remembering Basic Information on Topic
Study Skills for Graphically Organizing Information
Physical Changes Student Can Make to Improve Outcomes
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"ADD/ADHD students often find it difficult to organize time efficiently to complete tasks. One way to assist them so learning is maximized is by creating a calendar, and on each day of the calendar outlining what skills and information the student should study or learn on those dates (Dennison, Schwiebert & Sealander, 2002). The authors note it is important that teachers work with students in multiple classes to help them learn a teacher's unique learning style so the student can better track materials, "course content and assignments" and even work with students to "modify tasks and instructions to help a student stay focused" (Dennison, Schwiebert & Sealander, 2002, p. 3). "
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Nursing Staff Professional Development, 2008.
Stresses the importance of instituting a system of professional development for the nursing staff.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper describes instituting a system to provide the nursing staff with opportunities and conditional monetary incentives to obtain higher levels of professional development. The paper points out that providing the time and reimbursement to seek adult professional development will enable retaining and recruiting employees and will create a base staff with greater skills to meet the ultimate goal of excellent patient care. The paper also encourages creating tuition reimbursement contracts, which are offered to employees with more than one year employment. Thus, upon achievement of their educational goals and agreement upon a contract commitment to a certain number of years service following the completion of any degree or certificate, the nurses would be reimbursed by the employer.
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"Given the nature of the facility, with its overarching emphasis on psychosocial care and the nature of the growth in information in this area, seeking employees who are capable and willing to seek out cutting edge development associated with such care could be the determinant factor of success. Making those employees from those who are already committed to serve this facility would be the best possible solution to any perceived shortcomings. Conditional reimbursement frequently emphasizes time and success contracts that are best employed when the individual is offered support from the institution to allow growth."
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Accountability for Schools, 2008.
This paper explores the use of testing and data to measure school improvement.
1,614 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper discusses the accountability movement in schools, which is a relatively recent trend that associates reward and praise with success on exit data. The paper refers to the No Child Left Behind Act, which is a federal guideline of requirements that offer incentives as well as punishments for failures in the data. The paper discusses the arguments about the use of high-stakes testing but points out that data is not simply one set of test scores; creative ways to create and use data can be accomplished in any learning environment to help reward learners as well as call attention to their individual needs.
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"Educators and school administrators are continually being asked to master a new set of skills with relation to understanding and hopefully improving the school environment within which they work, but more importantly the ability of the students whom they work with. The development of the accountability movement has led to a distinct emphasis on data as a rich source of solutions for whatever ails the school. With careful interpretation of the data on the part of the administrators and other educators the school will learn what can be done to strengthen such weaknesses, as are found in the date and develop better strategies to achieve greater success. This in turn means better data, at which point the process begins all over again with a new set of data for a different period."
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Community College Success Programs, 2008.
This paper explores the challenges facing Hispanic students within the current community college system.
3,080 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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The paper provides a review of literature that details successful practices for the improvement of the educational attainment of Hispanic students in the community college environment. The paper seeks to understand successful programs in the earlier grades, as successful preparation is often the key to success for any student seeking higher education. The paper also shows the testing and financial trends in colleges that present major barriers to the Hispanic population. The paper suggests that the answer may lay in specific cultural resource offerings from outside sources such as additional family and peer/mentor support that can make the difference in these students' academic success.
Outline:
Introduction
Review of Literature
Conclusion
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"Social and cultural diversity is clearly one of the United States' most promising cultural circumstances, as such cultural diversity affords the nation opportunities for growth and development beyond the status quo and if embraced opportunity for a broader world view in the modern global environment. Valuing such cultural diversity is a talking point in any discussion regarding civic social responsibility and national development and yet such discussion has not currently led to major strides in development and growth of the individuals who comprise such diversity and this is particularly true of the Latino population."
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Special Education, 2008.
A discussion about the problem of retention and turnover rates of public school teachers, which is an issue of continuing concern in education.
756 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper states that one of the most concerning issues with regard to education in the United States is the fact that there is an increasingly alarming shortage of teachers in the system. The paper mentions that the difficulty associated with this problem would seem to some to be that there are too few quality teachers to fill the available positions, but the reality, statistically, according to many educators is that teacher retention and turnover rates are astounding. This paper discusses that this creates a demographic group of teachers who are highly skilled and effective but who resist working in their original field of choice for many reasons and the attrition rate among special education teachers is particularly troubling.
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''In an interview study of beginning special educators, Kilgore and Griffin found that novice special educators reported different problems from their beginning colleagues in general education. They often described themselves as insufficiently prepared, frustrated, and exhausted. The compounded pressures unique to inexperienced special educators have also been noted by Rosenberg.''
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Learning Styles and Student Achievement, 2008.
An examination of several learning and teaching styles and how student achievement can be maximized by the choice of appropriate styles.
10,296 words (approx. 41.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 206.95
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This paper presents and discusses the implications of the findings of a study of two high school classes, one taught in the traditional way, and one where different learning styles were used. The author discusses the importance of reaching students and opening up to them, and different kinds of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that can be used by their educators. Effective use of motivation and rewards can contribute to a student's success both in high school and in life. The author explains that diversity in teaching styles allows all of the students to benefit from the lesson, instead of only those students that have a particular, specific learning style. The author points out the limitations of the study and provides recommendations for further research. The paper includes tables.
Outline:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Description of Findings
Summary of Results
Summary
Chapter 2
Introduction
Conclusion
Implications
Recommendations
Summary
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"Opening up to students is very important for teachers. While it is obviously not appropriate for a teacher to confide intimate personal details to the class, or gossip about others to try to be more accepted, there are ways that a teacher can seem more 'real' to the students. For example, crying over something very sad or letting the students know when the teacher is getting angry with their misbehavior goes a long way toward having students see teachers as real people. Children in the second and third grades often react very positively to this behavior, but there are ways to reach high schoolers and older students as well."
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Plagiarism, 2008.
An analysis of the problem of plagiarism in colleges and schools and possible solutions to the problems.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the growing problem of plagiarism, not only on college campuses, but also in middle schools and high schools. The paper shows all sides of the arguments surrounding plagiarism and presents incriminating data about plagiarism that cries out for a solution. The paper provides literature reviews of articles that discuss the issue.
Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
Article #1: Education Digest
Article #2: College Student Journal
Article #3: Time
Conclusion
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"The Education Digest article offers several ways in which teachers may discourage or prevent cheating in classrooms, and offers opinions from students on why they cheat. But the salient point of the piece is that younger students are developing habits involving plagiarism and it's reaching a point of national disgrace. To wit, The Center for Academic Integrity surveyed middle schools nationwide and discovered that 73% of 7th graders and 66% of 6th graders admitted to"...regularly borrowing materials" - in a cut-and-paste style of cheating from Internet sources - without giving credit."
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A Peer-Assisted Learning Program, 2008.
Presents an evaluation of a peer-assisted learning program for elementary schools called 'Tall Buddies'.
6,715 words (approx. 26.9 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 153.95
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This research study provides a critical review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning peer-assisted learning in general and how these programs have been used to help young readers in particular. The paper also presents a case study of the effectiveness of this initiative at an elementary school that provides services to at-risk 6th graders due to emotional, social or behavioral problems and 1st grade struggling readers. The paper explains that the product of the study will be a best practices guide to help educators at all levels identify which peer-assisted technique might be best suited for their individual needs, how to implement it, and how to monitor its effectiveness to ensure long-term success.
Table of Contents:
The Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Review of Literature
Introduction
Background and Overview
Benefits of Mentoring
Table: Key Benefits of Mentoring in Peer Tutoring Settings
Implementation
Evaluation and Monitoring
Summary
Procedure
Development, Purpose and Approval of Project
Who did You Involve in the Developmental Process and Why?
Implementation
Evaluation
Table: First and Sixth-Grade Teacher Feedback Concerning Efficacy of Tall Buddies Reading Initiative
From the Paper
"The benefits of mentoring are also well established. According to Barton-Arwood and her colleagues (2000), a wide range of benefits have been cited in the literature for differing professions, ages, and populations that have used mentoring; these benefits include: (a) development of emotional supports and friendships, (b) improved self-esteem and confidence for mentor and mentee, (c) an increased set of knowledge and skills (e.g., academic achievement), and (d) an improved social network. While methods and roles differ, the reported outcomes and benefits are similar across populations."
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Promoting Classroom Discipline, 2008.
An informative account on good teaching strategies to promote classroom discipline.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper states that classroom discipline has been a topic of much research for many years. Many scholars have offered their discipline models each believing it would provide a classroom that is well-managed and one that would provide a maximum learning situation. The paper records the names of many great teachers of discipline and comments that they all offer a focus, logic, and implementation strategies. The paper states that these models appear very effective, but they cannot stand by themselves without good classroom teaching practices. The paper concludes that with good teaching practices and one or more of these models, teachers can create the best classroom setting for learning.
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Abstract
Co-operative Learning
What Research Shows
Differentiation
The Gifted Learner
Classroom Practice
Differentiated Learning
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Research shows there are many benefits to this teaching practice. Cooperative learning, the Johnsons discovered, has many positive outcomes. Their research shows that cooperative learning improves students' efforts to achieve. They work harder, achievement levels go up, material is remembered longer, higher-level reasoning is used more, and it provides not just external motivation but also intrinsic motivation. What interests the Johnsons even more is that cooperative learning methods also improve interpersonal relationships among those working together. Students working cooperatively tend to like each other better, including groups with both able-bodied students and students with disabilities, groups with students of different ethnic backgrounds, and groups with both genders."
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A Review of Multicultural Issues in Deaf Education, 2008.
This paper gives an overview of multicultural issues relating to deaf education in the U.S., identifying relevant issues and citing practical implication of the current research.
4,649 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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This paper provides a critical review of the peer-reviewed and scholarly literature to identify relevant multicultural issues involved in the education of deaf children in the United States today. A discussion of the practical implications for a deaf education classroom based on the critical review of the literature and application of the research is provided in the conclusion.
Outline:
Review and Analysis
Background and Overview
Deaf Education in a Multicultural Classroom
Steps to Improve Education in the Deaf Classroom
Conclusions and Implications for Classrooms
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"In recent years, as deaf adults began participating in and directing the policymaking deliberations concerning the education of deaf children, these longstanding concepts and erroneous assumptions concerning the needs of deaf students were transformed somewhat, but the process has taken longer and required more effort than anyone might have expected. For instance, in recent years, 'Descriptions of deaf children as disabled persons needing auditory and speech rehabilitation began to fade. In their place, descriptions of deaf people as an ethnolinguistic group arose, where the young need 'bilingual education' using ASL as the medium of instruction, not 'special education' using invented or artificial languages or mechanistic methods. This cultural view of deaf people, existing alongside recent realizations of the multicultural nature of contemporary American life, has given rise to a new deaf education pedagogy, termed bilingual-bicultural (or bi-bi) education' (Flood et al., 2005, p. 313). The introduction of these educational techniques has also introduced yet another misconception concerning the education of deaf children. The implications of these trends on education in an increasingly multicultural deaf classroom are discussed further below."
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Learning Disabilities, 2008.
Explores the relationship between learning disabilities and emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper explores learning disabilities that affect academic performance. Some of the more common forms of this category of learning disability is dyslexia (problems reading, or understanding what is written), dysgraphia (problems with handwriting or writing in a way the makes sense), and dyscalculia (problems with abstract math or calculations). The paper discusses how children with learning disabilities may be affected, how depression is often the primary cause of learning disabilities in children, treatment approaches, and the importance of the teacher in obtaining help for children with learning disabilities.
Table of Contents:
Understanding Learning Disabilities
Effects on the Home and School Environment
The Teacher and the Child with Learning Disabilities
Treatment and Help
From the Paper
"The connection between learning disabilities and depression needs to be taken seriously by teachers. Students with poor reading skills are more likely to drop out of school and have a suicide rate that is three times that of the normally reading population. The school plays an important role in the development of the child's emotional development. Difficulties at school can lead to difficulties in the emotional, social and family functioning of the child. It is estimated that only 1/4 to 1/3 of the children needing school receive the needed treatment."
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