Essays and Research Papers on Counseling in Education

A 14 page overview of the academic need for student codes of conduct. The author reviews several key considerations which must be made when designing codes of conduct. Not only must student conduct be delineated as to what is acceptable and what is not, so too must the retributions that will be instigated ...

A 6 page paper that presents comments and a critique of Howard Zinn's book, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. The writer offers an opinion on the most important messages from the book but also criticizes Zinn. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page research paper that examines the possible causes for school violence. The writer profiles suggested causes, such as ostracism and bullying. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper that compares and contrasts the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and a set of Core Values of a University provided by the student. The general structure of the revised Code of Ethics from the APA is explained, followed by the five General Principles. The Core ...

A 7 page paper that discusses Albert Bandura's social learning theory and comments on its impact on curriculum design. Bandura believed that learning occurs by observing others. His theory became the bridge between behaviorism and cognitivism. The four components or steps in the theory are explained. Bandura's thoughts on self-regulation are also discussed. The writer ...

This 6 page paper explains and discusses what the hidden curriculum is. One fact is that more lessons are learned through the hidden curriculum than through the open curriculum. What teachers and students bring to the learning experience affects the hidden curriculum. The symbols of the school culture are also part of the hidden curriculum. ...

An 8 page paper. This class action lawsuit was filed in 2000 on behalf of the more than one million poor students in the state. New Governor Schwarzenegger directed staff to settle the case without further litigation. The allegations are summarized. The major points of the settlement are outlined. The writer then comments on ...

This 4 page paper takes the position that school uniforms create a negative situation. The model stifles creativity and individuality. Both sides are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses the issue schooling for homeless children and youth. Some cities have established special schools for homeless students. This writer disagrees with this practice and offers research to justify the opinion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines whether or not parental involvement plays a significant role in a child’s success at school. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the learning atmosphere at two different schools -- public and private. Based on the literature, suggested survey questions are included to ask teachers and administrators about the atomsphere and environment in their schools Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper reviewing some of the uses of standardized testing. The testing instruments and procedures we currently have are far from being perfect, but they do have value in that they can identify individual students testing well outside median range. Those testing far above and far below the average may have ...

An 8 page paper that discusses the controversy regarding having Pepsi soda vending machines in schools. The root of the controversy has to do with the rising rate of obesity among children and teenagers. Statistics are included. The arguments against vending Pepsi soda pop at schools are provided. The revenue schools receive from contracts with ...

It has been shown that economic factors can have a decisive effect on the ability to purchase a product. The product under consideration is alcohol and its availability to adolescents. Although preventative programmes are in place, statistics indicate that success of deterrent programmes is questionable when used in isolation. Therefore, if a government regulatory agency ...

13 pages in length. Schools are hotbeds of disease and sickness; from preschool to kindergarten and through grade school, children regularly trade illnesses that range from mild and relatively innocuous to quite severe and unrelenting. Tuberculosis and head lice represent each end of this spectrum, with the latter a far more common and ...

This 20 page paper explores the problems international students have using American academic libraries. Typically, when we think of barriers, we think about language but it goes much further than just a different language. There are both nonverbal and verbal communication factors. Another barrier is cultural differences and yet another is the differences between the ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the voucher experiment in New York City Schools. The subject of the paper is policy changes in the school district. This experiment was the largest privately funded voucher program ever conducted. The essay begins by identifying advocacy groups that have had an impact on policy and programs. The ...

A 4 page overview of the boundary problems that are inherent in relationships between students and professors. Using an October 1, 2003 article titled "Love on Campus: Trying to Set Rules for the Emotions" (written by Sara Rimer and published in the New York Times) as a basis for the discussion, this paper delves ...

A 3 page paper. Fifty years ago, segregated schools were declared unconstitutional. Recent studies suggest that segregations is slowly creeping back into some schools. This essay discusses this development and some of the causes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page discussion of one student's motivations for becoming a teacher. The author outlines the events, observations, and experiences that persuaded this student to become a teacher. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper discusses the interrelatedness of intelligence and emotions in the human being. Theories and research by Salovey/Mayer as well as Goleman analyzed and discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper reviewing a study titled "Sexual risk behaviors of young adults with LD and the need for HIV/AIDS education" and published in the Nov/Dec 2000 edition of Remedial and Special Education. This paper outlines the study and its intentions. The conclusion is presented that the study's author, Wanda J. Blanchett, included too ...

This 10 page paper begins by briefly defining what a standardized test is and the importance placed on them. The purpose of these tests, how they can be used and why they are used is discussed at length. The limits of these tests are also reported. For instance, the new requirement to test Head Start ...

This 7 page paper reports some of the many research studies that have confirmed the long-term benefits of children attending a quality preschool. Children are less likely to be retained in a grade and less likely to be referred for special education services while they are more likely to complete high school. Some studies have ...

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting which grade levels take which ISAT tests. The historical foundation of the ISAT is discussed. How the test items are created and the criteria used for inclusion are explained. Validity and reliability by internal means and by an external auditor are reported. The problems with high stakes ...