Essays and Research Papers on Classroom Management

A 5 page paper which discusses the challenges the urban teacher faces today. Multicultural issues are discussed as well as technological concerns.

An 8 page paper. Three of the four major initiators of behavioristic theory are discussed: Pavlov; Thorndike and Watson. These were the early theorists who demonstrated that conditioning can change or evoke a specific response. The theories are described, compared and contrasted. Short examples of how these are used in the classroom are offered. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper which presents an effective inclusion model for middle school students through a core curriculum of integrated studies in the predominantly constant areas. The argument is presented that an inclusive program, which integrates all subjects and addresses the needs and abilities of the individual student, is the only method of approach that can serve to see ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first four chapters of a book on behavior management by Walker and Shea. The book utilized is aimed at educators and provides useful suggestions. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page paper. The writer provides: Unit focus; unit objectives; extensive materials and resources list; and three integrated/multidisciplinary lessons with activities and discussion topics. One extra activity is provided as is ideas for evaluation of learning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. Two separate issues are discussed. The first is a scenario about a student who makes a derogatory comment about a culture that is being discussed in social studies class. The issue is how the teacher should handle the situation and where normative reasoning comes into play. The second part of this ...

This 5 page paper is a review of two articles which evaluate the use and role of repeating a year in grade school. The first article is based on a wide variety of secondary information collected over a wide time frame, which indicates it is not beneficial to students. The second article is a single ...

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 ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the theories of Albert Bandura and Bernard Weiner in the field of education.

A 5 page paper which defines middle schools and considers their distinctiveness by examining what other schools throughout the United States are doing, in terms of core curriculum, block scheduling, and organizational structure. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses a lesson plan for a third grade inclusion class learning the story of a Chinese legend about panda bears. The most basic premise behind the establishment of “inclusion” classes is to assure that students in class, regardless of their mental or communication capabilities are able to learn the most basic concepts that are being presented in ...

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.

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.

Inclusion Becoming a Way of Life In Classrooms This three-page-paper presents a discussion on the inclusion to regular classrooms of behaviorally and emotionally disordered students. Bibliography lists four sources.

This six-page-paper presents a detailed discussion about the way humans learn according to theorists BJ Skinner and Jean Piaget. Bibliography lists two sources.

This 8 page paper considers the perspectives of Alfred North Whitehead in his work The Aims of Education, and Haridas Chaudhuri in his work The Evolution of Integral Consciousness. This paper outlines these 2 different perspectives on education, creates a critical analysis of both and then identifies the beliefs of each of the authors ...

(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 ...

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.

A 5 page paper which discusses various effects of parents volunteering in schools. The paper presents an overview of parent participation, an examination of the effectiveness of parent participation in special education, and a look at the importance of parents as teachers, from an early age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses how educational games support the learning process for children in Kindergarten and the first grade. Most of the best memories one has of their childhood educational experiences are the lessons they learned while having fun. While teachers of all age groups make every effort to make learning fun, they often do it because happy students make ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion regarding the use of computers in preschools for toddlers. Bibliography lists four sources.

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.

This nine-page-paper presents a discussion on the reason public school teachers deserve higher pay. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 5 page exploration of the importance of curiosity in the education process. Discusses the contentions expressed in "What Every Yale Freshman Should Know" by Edmund Morgan and supports those contentions with an evaluation of the learning process. Concludes that curiosity is central to this process and without curiosity both learning and maturation ...

A 7 page discussion of the importance of chess. Chess is much more than a game. It can be contended, in fact, that chess can be of benefit to cognitive development and learning. Cognitive learning is the process in which knowledge is acquired. It involves an individual being cognizant of his ...