Constructivism in the Classroom
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper discussing the method of learning called constructivism. This method of learning essentially puts a lot of the responsibility of learning into the child's hands for it is the child who constructs his, or her, own agenda in relationship to knowledge. This does not mean that teachers are unnecessary but that the child has more responsibility, and pride, for their own education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Consclas.wps

Constructivism vs. Traditional - A Study in Secondary Biology Education
[ send me this paper ]
A 7 page paper that examines and explores new and innovative learning philosophies designed for the teaching of science on the secondary level. Included is a comparison between the administration and the outcome of teacher centered, or traditional, and student centered, or constructivist, instructional methods used in the teaching of high school biology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCsecbio.doc

Core Curriculum For Each Subject?
[ send me this paper ]
6 pages in length. Implementing core curriculum in each subject is an element of education that is long overdue. Clearly, the methodology of contemporary teaching leaves much to be desired, inasmuch as there exists a vast differentiation with regard to academic access. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCcore.wps

Corporal Punishment
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages in length. Should schools allow corporal punishment? This paper shows both sides of this controversial subject with a listing of those states that have banned it. Gives some statistics as to the numbers of students punished annually as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAcpnsh.wps

Creativity in the Classroom
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper addresses the subject of creativity and how schools can incorporate projects to foster creative outcomes. The focus is primarily on elementary schools but information is also applicable to other age groups, including adulthood. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Creatclas.wps

Critical Thinking in the Science Classroom
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that examines how scientists are helping teachers to create science curricula that encourages critical thinking and reasoning skills. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khcrithi.wps

Curriculum and Aims: Book Review
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages. This review of Curriculum and Aims by Decker F. Walker and Jonas F. Soltis introduces the reader to the view that curriculum affects not only students and teachers, but families, politics and society in general. This viewpoint is not simply opinion by the authors but is backed up with facts and statistics. With questions and answers that are used to stimulate the mind and to bring home certain points, the authors drive home the point that the end results of curriculum and its development is far-reaching and has a lasting effect far beyond what was previously thought. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAcuaim.wps

Curriculum Mapping
[ send me this paper ]
6 pages. Students absorb knowledge willingly when in the right setting. Incorporating all the senses is an educational philosophy all teachers should adopt, yet not all instructors are experienced enough themselves to be able to lead their students through such an intense journey. Through the art of proper curriculum mapping, learning can incorporate many facets of a person and require him or her to participate fully and completely. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAcurmp.wps