Essays and Research Papers on Classroom Management

A 7 page discussion of the growing unemployment rate. The author contends that the changing workplace has resulted in technological demands that entry-level workers are not prepared to meet. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PPunempl.rtf

This 3 page paper provides a synopsis of a journal article entitled: Promising interventions for promoting emergent literacy skills: Three evidence-based approaches. The three approaches are described. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page reflective paper that discusses three specific topics: Cooperative learning as an instructional approach, Mastery of the course/program competencies relative to diversity, and using the IMPROVE method to improve student performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of a method for monitoring student understanding of lesson materials. This paper provides an overview of the portfolio method, which is based on the integration of student materials over the course of instruction. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview discussion of standardized testing, including a definition. The writer discusses the controversy concerning these types of tests and what the research says. The writer also comments on the value of these tests and on their limitations and reports instances of human error that hurt thousands of students. The ...

This 4 page paper argues against the practice and gives reasons why it is ineffective and should be abandoned. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan in language arts. This lesson plan is based on the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper. Everyone, from parents to policymakers, are concerned about the state of education in America, particularly in regards to the nation's youngest students, as it is recognized that without mastery of basic skills, additional education becomes problematic, at best, and at worst, is a waste of time and effort. In answer ...

A 5 page paper that presents a professional development lesson plan for adapting a 3rd grade lesson on the weather for a diverse classroom that includes children with handicaps. The writer includes different sections of the 3rd grade lesson and comments on how these might be adapted for the children with special needs. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper that explains and discusses specific concepts and approaches. The concepts explained are positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment. The two interventions explained are Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) and Response Cost, including examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that summaries and discusses three articles on strategies for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper reports an interview with an 8-year-old, third-grade boy about the topic of science. The child's responses to the interview questions are interwoven into the narrative discussion. The paper concludes with suggestions for using this child's abilities and interests when teaching science. No Bibliography.

An 11 page research paper that offers an overview of this learning disorder. As with many learning disabilities, dyslexia is an umbrella term that refers to a family of disorders, all of which make reading difficult in some fashion despite the fact that the individual has no deficits in overall intelligence or in language functioning ...

A 5 page research paper that examines 2 scholarly articles on reading and strategies for at-risk adolescents with low-level reading skills. The articles are summarized and related to teacher practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page overview of the entitled book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page review of the factors influencing early childhood learning. The author reviews numerous theories on the importance of environment, parental interaction, and culturally sensitive materials. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 4 page paper reports the major ideas in Freire's book and some of his more essential comments about education, including his description of banking education and what he proposes in its place. The writer also provides examples of how the major ideas can be translated into the classroom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. As individual as each and every child is with regard to unique talents, traits and abilities, the manner by which any given child is imparted with knowledge must take into consideration these unique facets of individuality. The extent to which teaching encompasses a vast array of educational theories to ...

This 3 page paper discusses primary and secondary language acquisition. The theory supported by the writer for second language is Krashen's and the five hypotheses are identified and very briefly described. The writer also comments on whether or not the regular classroom teacher should be responsible for developing literate bilingual students. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which examines how these women are affected by the prospect of risk-taking and when do they try to answer questions or participate in discussions without being afraid of making mistakes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper provides lists of strategies and activities to enhance student self-esteem and feelings of security in their classrooms. Creating a safe and secure environment and building self-esteem will lead to higher achievement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper reviewing "Our Journey to Reading Success" (2004) and "M2ECCA: A Framework for Inclusion in the Context of Standards-Based Reform" (2005) for their usefulness in providing real and useable information for improving methods and outcomes in reading. The first article chronicles success in an urban elementary school, where results brought the ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan in language arts, which focuses on the story Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper that explains and discusses several strategies for teaching vocabulary that have been found to be effective and successful, such as the Word Box, repeated exposure, elaboration and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of remdiation strategies for children lacking phonemic awareness. Bibliography lists 4 sources.