"America Dreams": An Evaluation of an Example of Web-Based Curriculum
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A 4 page exploration of the Library of Congress' "America Dreams" site. This paper explores the positive features of the site and comments on how it leads the student to a full understanding of the American Dream and how it has faced many challenges through the ages. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: "America Dreams": An Evaluation of an Example of Web-Based Curriculum

"Bridging the Gap Between School and Home Using Children's Literature"
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A 5 page review of the online article by online article by Emsme Raji Codell. This article is chock full of innovative strategies for making reading a life-long enjoyable habit for children. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: "Bridging the Gap Between School and Home Using Children's Literature"

"Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis
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4 pages in length. The authors present a number of viable methods for implementing a school-wide system of early identification and intervention, not the least of which includes evaluating existing theory, knowledge and practice; providing ongoing professional development; screening young children in a proactive manner if they are at risk for learning problems as well as behavioral or emotional issues. No bibliography.
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Paper Title: "Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis

"Finding Forrester": Reality or Hollywood Glamour?
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A 6 page paper which examines the film "Finding Forrester" and discusses whether such a portrayal could be real or whether it is nothing more than Hollywood glamour. The paper utilizes Richard Rodriguez' work titled "The Achievement of Desire" which discusses aspects of educating the minority. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: "Finding Forrester": Reality or Hollywood Glamour?

"Hunger Of Memory : The Education Of Richard Rodriguez"
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3 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory speaks to the inherent challenge of ethnic survival within America's culturally-defiant society. The author's primary recollection of how he obtained his stellar education is that it had to be reached by means of significant compromise: Rodriguez all but shunned his Mexican heritage to earn the economic and social status he ultimately achieved. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: "Hunger Of Memory : The Education Of Richard Rodriguez"

"Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol
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A 6 page paper which presents a basic book report, discussing each chapter briefly. The paper also discusses the sociological theoretical perspective presented in the book, and a personal reaction to the book. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: "Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol

"Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the article "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni

"Stand & Deliver" – Learning Theory
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4 pages in length. Unmotivated, rebellious and without any understanding of how education represents their only way out of existing social and economic circumstances, the students of Stand & Deliver experience a metamorphosis unlike any before them: Through the unyielding dedication of a teacher who knows there is more to these teenagers than contempt and failure, they achieve academic success supported by nothing more than the steadfast faith a single man has in their ability to do so. This ability to influence the students is based upon the observational learning theory of Albert Bandura. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCStandDelv.rtf
Paper Title: "Stand & Deliver" – Learning Theory

"Teacher"
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This 3 page paper discusses Sylvia Ashton-Warner's book "Teacher" and the approach she took to teacher her Maori students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: "Teacher"

"The Water is Wide" : A Review of the Novel by Pat Conroy
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A 5 page review of "The Water is Wide", a novel chronicling the experiences of writer and educator Pat Conroy in 1969 on the near deserted island of Yamacraw off the South Carolina coast. Relates Conroy's trials, tribulations, and successes when charged with educating a largely illiterate group of student consisting of black fifth graders and older students. Recounts his innovative methods and perseverance which serve as an example to educators of the fact that one man can make a difference. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: "The Water is Wide" : A Review of the Novel by Pat Conroy

"Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"
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A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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Paper Title: "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"

'Learning Together'
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A 5 page paper which reviews the book 'Learning Together: A History of Coeducation in American Schools' by David Tyack and Elisabeth Hansot. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: 'Learning Together'

'Multi-Age' Or 'Ungraded' Classrooms / How They Compare?
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A 10 page paper on the evolving organization of schools,which has come full circle in the way in which students are moved through the educational system. Starting with nineteenth century 'common schools' that did not separate children by age, through the introduction of graded schools in the mid-1800s which resulted in 'ungraded classrooms' for non-achieving students, the writer covers the twentieth century equivalent of these separate but unequal classes in 'special education' arrangements.for students not matching the lockstep of an age-graded system. Most recently, inclusive, multi-age classrooms and non-graded schools embody the philosophy that all children can learn--at their own pace and in their own way, with the help and example of peers of all ages. Bibliography lists 24 references.
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Paper Title: 'Multi-Age' Or 'Ungraded' Classrooms / How They Compare?

'Normal' Schools (State 'Teacher's Colleges')
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A 10 page paper on the Normal Schools. The writer describes the history of the normal schools and why and where they were begun, their evolution into teachers colleges, and finally into today's four year colleges and universities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: 'Normal' Schools (State 'Teacher's Colleges')

'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation
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This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: 'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation

(The) Intellectual Development of Children
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8 pages discussing the intellectual development of children. 9 references cited. Excellent for those studying child psychology, child development, theories of learning etc; Paper makes many reference to the works of Piaget.
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Paper Title: (The) Intellectual Development of Children

2 Article Critiques/Studies w/Elementary Students
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A 4 page paper that offers 2 article critiques. Each critique begins with an abstract of the article and then offers evaluation. The first article pertains to a study about social skill instruction to disabled students and the second article deals with reading fluency instruction with students who have emotional and behavioral problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: 2 Article Critiques/Studies w/Elementary Students

25 MISTAKES TEACHERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID MAKING THEM
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This 5 page paper discusses the 25 mistakes teachers make, according to Carolyn Orange, and discusses how teachers can remedy situations including discipline, personal conduct, poor administration, and class room policies, among others. Bibliography cites 1 source.
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Paper Title: 25 MISTAKES TEACHERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID MAKING THEM

3 Theories Applied to a Learning Activity
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A 12 page research paper that examines a learning activity and applies three theoretical perspectives to its context. Specifically, the theoretical approaches explored are content area learning, motivational theory and self-regulation theory. Examination of related science activities, all having to do with the topic area of bats, within this framework demonstrates how each perspective addresses a different area of learning. Collectively, however, this examination also shows how each theoretical perspective contributes to creating a rich science environment. Bibliography list s 5 sources.
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Paper Title: 3 Theories Applied to a Learning Activity

4th Grade/Endangered Animals Web Quest
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A 5 page guide/research paper that, first, discusses various web sites on the topic of endangered species that can be characterized by their approach. Then, the writer offers a lesson plan using some of these sites. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khensp.rtf
Paper Title: 4th Grade/Endangered Animals Web Quest

6 Objective Questions/2 Essay Items
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, describes a lesson plan for an elementary classroom that focuses on bats. Then the writer presents 6 objective questions and 2 essay questions that address this material and discuss how these answers should be evaluated. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: kh6bats.rtf
Paper Title: 6 Objective Questions/2 Essay Items

A Case Study in the Classroom: Mathematical Instruction Through Nature
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A 9 page presentation of one teacher’s experience working with a mathematically challenged boy. This paper provides an overview of the theories of Piaget and Spelke and ties them in to a classroom experiment which capitalizes on a child’s fascination with a bird nest in order to successfully introduce basic mathematical concepts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedBird.rtf
Paper Title: A Case Study in the Classroom: Mathematical Instruction Through Nature

A Challenging Learning Experience
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A 5 page research paper that offers a first-person account of a challenging learning experience personal to the writer/tutor. This account discusses the writer’s feelings and attitudes toward the experience in terms of classical conditioning and negative reinforcement. The writer then relates how the learning was finally accomplished in terms of the constructivist paradigm. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: A Challenging Learning Experience

A College Degree: A Prerequisite for Success?
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A 5 page discussion of the relevance of a college degree to success. Emphasizes that while a degree might be necessary as a prerequisite to pursuing certain occupations, it is not a prerequisite to success. Stresses that the real prerequisite to success is determination. Outlines the importance of communications skills to success in numerous occupations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: A College Degree: A Prerequisite for Success?

A College Education or a Job?
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This 4 page paper takes the form of a letter to a young person, comparing working vs. going to college, and arguing in favor of going to school. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: A College Education or a Job?

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