Changes In Teacher Education
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This 15 page paper discusses a number of topics relative to teachers and teacher education. Beginning with a discussion of some of the issues teachers face today as compared to what they faced 20 years ago, the discussion then moves into changes and proposals for change in teacher certification, teacher salaries, including data regarding national averages and proposals to change the structure and finally into the diverse student body teachers work with today. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Tcredu.wps

Teacher Burnout / Causes and Prevention
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the causes of burnout, including organizational structure and student behavior. Studies have consistently identified discipline problems, overwhelming paperwork and lack of supportive environments as causes of the stress leading to burnout. The writer offers ideas for improving the support component that have been cited in the literature and suggests there are an infinite number of actions that can be taken to prevent teacher burnout. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Proposal for Research Into New Teacher Preparedness
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A 14 page paper presenting a proposal for researching the question of whether new teachers are as prepared for the classroom as were new teachers of 20 years ago. That new teachers are relatively unprepared for today's classroom is fairly obvious. The question is why? Is it their grasp of subject matter, ability to effectively manage a classroom, efficacy regarding the associated but non-teaching duties of the teaching position, or is it that the old system of teaching children simply is not effective in today's society? Indications point to the inability of old methods to meet the needs of today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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A Working Assessment For Third Grade
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This nine-page-paper presents a model assessment measure for the third grade. It opens with a discussion about various learning and education theories including Howard Gardener's Multiple Intelligence theories and Jean Piaget's developed theory of cognitive abilities. It moves into a detailed outline of the assessment tools to be used including descriptions of the tests in each academic area. It closes with the percentage requirements for grade promotion and several suggestions about what to do if there are deficits found. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Educational Assessment / Benefits From Assessment Informing Educator Decision-Making
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current perspectives on educational assessment, especially as they respond to the constructs of Gerald Haigh's claim that educational assessment must inform educator process. This paper considers the nature of Haigh's assertion that if assessment doesn't inform planning, then it is pointless. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Assesedu.wps

Educational Assessment and Ethics
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An 11 page paper that provides an analytical overview of three articles on educational assessment and then determines their impact on the issue of ethics in relation to this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Stuass.wps

Math Education / Alternative Assessment
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A 7 page paper that discusses the concept of alternative assessment of mathematics. The concept of alternative assessment is the result of concern about what traditional paper and pencil tests really assess. Several alternative assessment techniques are explained, including examples from teachers about what types of assessments they are using in their elementary or secondary classrooms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGaltasses.wps

AIDS Education
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9 page presentation of an educational program designed by the writer to teach adolescents how to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. Includes comprehensive test continuing multiple choice, true/false, matching and short-answer essays to test student's knowledge. Rationales are provided for each of the questions to explain how each of them tests to ensure that students have achieved one of five program goals by correctly answering them. Useful for those studying curriculum/instruction and classroom teaching. Bibliography contains 5 sources.
Filename: Aidsedu.wps