Educational Technology and Computer-based Instruction
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This 11 page paper considers the issue of computer-based instructional models as they apply to the developing area of educational technology. This paper considers the evolution of the area, the role of computer-based instructional models, and discusses the potential and actual benefits for educational improvement. This paper also makes predictions about future trends in computer-based instruction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Educatonal Censorship: elementary style.
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(8 pp) Efforts to make fundamental changes in public schooling for the 21st century face a number of obstacles. Among the significant threats to these efforts are challenges from conservative citizen groups objecting to particular instructional strategies and materials. Challenges by these groups to the public school curriculum are increasing dramatic; according to People for the American Way, the number of reported incidents was 50% higher in 1991-92 than in the previous school year Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Effective Approaches to Teaching
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A 5 page paper providings an overview of the perspectives of Vito Perrone as they relate to Fenstermacher and Soltis' Approaches to Teaching. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Eighth and Ninth Graders and Learning to Write -- Perspective of a Behaviorist
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This 4 page report discusses the processes associated with improving the writing skills of 8th and 9th grade students through a number of behavioral processes combined with actual skills development. The challenge is to establish a program, along with all the many other programs that middle school students and high school freshmen must deal with that will assist in enhancing written language skills. No bibliography.
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Elementary Principals' Views on Administration
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A 5 page paper discussing an interview with two elementary school principals. These principals feel that most of their students' parents care, and they are adamant that all of their teachers do. One pervasive problem is that everyone suffers time pressures today, and everyone - including children - experience frustration over how slowly improvement can appear. One gratifying attitude is that all involved, including parents, appear to be hopeful. Administrators, teachers and parents all are aware that practices need to change, though few have definite ideas of what form those changes should take. No sources listed.
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Elements of Teacher Effectiveness
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This 5 page paper explores studies in teaching methodology and effectiveness. Some helpful strategies are included but the paper focuses on applicable literature.Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Eliminating Ethnocentrism In The Classroom
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A 5 page paper. Despite years of presenting multicultural curriculum, ethnocentrism still exists in our nation's classrooms. This essay discusses approaches and strategies that can be used at the elementary and secondary levels to eliminate ethnocentric attitudes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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ESL and It's Impact
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the history, need, and future of English As A Second Language programs in America. Bibliography lists four sources.
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