Evaluating And Developing Reading Curriculum
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A 11 page paper. The question has to do with developing a reading curriculum program in a rural school district. Thus, the paper begins with some information regarding the performance of students attending rural schools as compared to urban schools. The writer then presents the controversy between whole language and phonics approaches and offers a third alternative. The writer concludes by discussing the importance of assessing performance to determine the impact of the new program. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrdng7.wps

Factors Influencing Cognitive development, Language development, and Social development: Observations from the Classroom and the Literature
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An 8 page discussion of the factors influencing cognitive development, language development, and social development. Written from the perspective of an educator who compliments her own classroom observations with those from the literature, this paper attempts to illustrate the importance of parental involvement and a resource rich learning environment on child development. Provides several examples from Danuta Bukatco and Marvin W. Daehler's "Child Development: A Thematic Approach" (1998) and compliments these authors approach with other research in the field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedPrnt.wps

Fear of Mathematics (Math Anxiety)
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9 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the problem of 'math anxiety' and numerous studies that have attempted to help improve our understanding of its treatment. Among other things, the writer discusses how to quantitatively assess Math Anxiety and concludes with recommendations for helping young children who suffer from it. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.
Filename: Mathanxi.wps

First We Must Understand
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This five page paper presents a discussion on how important it is to understand children in order for them to be as successful as they can be in life's ventures. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWunders.wps

Formal vs. Informal Education
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A 3 page paper examining the issue of whether students benefit more from a self-directed (or job-based) learning system versus a formal college program. The paper suggests that students should first learn informally on the job and supplement the gaps with formal education. No sources cited.
Filename: Formalv.wps

Free Writing Frees The Student To Learn
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the merits of free style or expressive writing in the classroom. The advantages and disadvantages of allowing and encouraging that style of writing are all outlined and discussed. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWfrewil.wps

Freshman Wings
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This 8 page paper considers the creation of freshman wings, where high school freshman are placed in separate wings, that include their classes, meals and electives, in order to improve performance, reduce disciplinary problems and address transition issues for 9th grade students. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHedkent.wps

Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics
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An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ('working') bibliography is included !
Filename: Mathgend.wps