Essays and Research Papers on Classroom Management

5 pages in length. John S. Mayher's Uncommon Sense: Theoretical Practice In Language Education dares to delve where few other educational professionals have the courage. Indeed, the author presents an interesting look at issues which others tend to view quite differently; it is in the first few chapters that he lays the groundwork ...

This 7-page paper discusses standardized testing in U.S. education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper answering several questions about teaching special populations as well as providing rationale for a training program targeting racism in schools. The paper provides background on the need for new approaches and makes suggestions of what those approaches could be. It also discusses teachers' personal responsibility to honestly assess how ...

A 3 page paper that briefly discusses 2 assigned readings: chapter 1 from a text by Gutek (1997) on educational philosophy and an article by Stanley (2001) on portfolios in regards to teacher professional development. No additional sources cited.

This 11 page paper reviewed five empirical studies dealing with educational leadership. Topics for each study are: problem/question/hypotheses; purpose; deign; validity; findings; and whether or not the researchers made a compelling argument. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that contrasts direct/didactic instruction with developmentally appropriate instruction at the preschool level of early childhood education. This examination of research and literature demonstrates that most experts in early childhood education do not favor direct instruction, but rather support instruction that is developmentally appropriate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of education in the latter part of the nineteenth century, specifically the contributions of Susan Blow, Dr. Henry Barnard, Dr. William T. Harris and others who were involved in "New Education". Discusses the societal conditions of the time which necessitated the implementation of Kindergarten programs and the influence of ...

A 12 page paper that begins with data regarding the proportion of ethnic and racial minorities in the U.S., the definitions of culture, and the need for multicultural education. Attitudes begin very early in life. The writer then discusses how drama can be used to lead to awareness and understanding of other cultures. Lesson ...

This 5 page report discusses John Dewey's (1859-1944) definition of education as a social function, what he felt the meaning of education to be, and his views on the environment. These ideas are compared to modern views of education as a social function and presents two current and popular views of education in the ...

A 5 page overview of some of the more rudimentary aspects of language acquisition and utilization. Notes that, while some of the most basic aspects of language are learned in the home, the school offers a honing of the skills which have been attained and an arena for the application of language to concepts ...

A 12 page paper. Historically, teachers have worked in isolation but with the popularity of work teams in the corporate world, teams have become more common in the educational system. Simply assigning teachers, administrators or any other group of staff members to a team and expecting them to function as a cohesive group, however, is ...

7 pages. This paper deals with several controversies in education including teacher shortages due to the low salaries, teacher certification problems and retirement. All three topics are well covered and have pertinent facts as to why they are problems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper examining and discussing several research efforts addressing aspects of bilingual education. California’s Proposition 227 effectively ended specific bilingual education in that state in 1999; others can be expected to follow. Changes in policy and law are strong motivators, and there are many studies seeking to determine best practices. ...

This 5 page paper discusses educational models that have cropped up during the twentieth century and how they changed education. Constructivism, Progressivism, and the Inquiry method are each discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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 ...

This 5 page paper examines Freire's "Banking Concept of Education" by providing examples to support Freire's theories that education today is like banking -- with teachers "depositing" information into students heads (the "accounts") and expecting withdrawals at the appropriate times. This essay examines Freire's theories by examining those who did not conform to the "banking" ...

A 3 page paper discussing general concepts in teaching reading to learning disabled students, plus an overview of effectiveness and usefulness of retrospective miscue analysis (RMA). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the central role of an educator and the process of planning and instruction. This paper relates the view that educators must view the planning process as one that is based on the needs of their students and the requirements of their programming design. As a result, no planning ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the changes in education development between 1950 and the present time. Theories, and the effects of those theories are all detailed. Bibliography lists one source.

This 4 page paper reviews three research studies in education. These studies access principal, teacher, and librarian interaction and attitude and its effect on student performance. No additional sources are listed.

This 6-pager paper analyzes educational activist Anita Garland and her ideas for school reform.

A 4 page review of time out as a behavioral intervention in early childhood education. This review is based primarily on one article published in the May 1, 2003 edition of "Intervention in School & Clinic". Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay in which the writer presents an example of an educational philosophy as this might pertain to elementary school pedagogy. The writer favors a constructivist approach to pedagogy, which is mediated on occasion by more traditional methods. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Dewey (1907) said that one goal of social institutions is to meet the changing needs of society in industry and commerce, but that is only one of many goals and should not replace the overall need to educate an individual to become his or her best simply because transient industries must be supported. He reminds ...

A 4 page paper that discusses the initiation of kindergarten by Friedrich Froebel. Froebel's philosophies and premises are explained. The adoption of kindergarten in the U.S. is also discussed. The essay then turns to early childhood education and presents the first attempts with this concept in the early 1800s. The next serious movement towards early ...