Curriculum Reform in Education in the 1960's
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(14 pp) Everything about the sixties seems to be about change, but it was curriculum reform that was going on in education. This discussion will examine some of those reforms, and note whether they are still in effect, or how they have changed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Curriculum-Based Measurement; A Comparison of Two Studies
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This 4 page paper looks at two separate studies regarding the use of Curriculum-Based Measurement as a tool to help children who have special needs. The paper compares and contrasts the differences and similarities of the ways in which the studies where conducted and the results reported. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Data Analysis in Educational Improvement
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A 7 page discussion of the importance of data analysis in implementing changes in instructional methodology which result in educational improvement. Provides several overviews of research studies in which data analysis was important in identifying correlations in culture or race and educational achievement. Emphasizes that a careful consideration of this data identifies several areas in which change in instructional approach can result in educational improvement. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Descartes' Educational Philosophy
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A 5 page paper which discusses the educational philosophies of Descartes. The paper also discusses whether these philosophies are still evident in our present education system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Developing an Individual Education Plan
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the elements that should be considered in the development of an individual education plan for a 3rd grade child with behavior problems, who acts out in a disruptive manner and demonstrates characteristic low self-esteem. This paper considers the possible factors that could be integrated into his education plan in order to enhance his educational experience and increase motivation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Discipline in the Elementary Classroom
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A 5 page literature review examining discipline and classroom management. Discipline in the classroom always lurks as a potential problem even if one is not currently in evidence. Several authors indicate that discipline and classroom management often are not stressed as much as they could be in teacher training. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Discipline in the Schools: Successful Approaches With Elementary School Discipline
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An 8 page paper outlining the need for more successful discipline in the classroom environment. Emphasizes that three approaches in particular stand out in regard to instilling school discipline. These are the use of peer mediation, a greater involvement of parents, and school uniform requirements. Each of these approaches work for basically the same reasons, they reestablish the limits of behavior which is considered appropriate and that which is considered inappropriate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Distance Learning
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This 12 page paper discusses the pros and cons of distance learning. Several issues are addressed. Paper focuses on distance learning at the university level. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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