Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

A 4 page discussion of the causative factors surrounding teen pregnancy. Examined the role of the parent and of society as a whole in shaping the teen’s perception of the rights and wrongs of premarital sex. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the various stances taken by labor in regards to education. The writer explains how two basic viewpoints battled for supremacy. On one side were the leaders of organized labor who favored vocational training and universal public education. Other labor advocates, however, argued that formal higher education, the established ...

This 11 page paper explores the issue of equity in school funding. In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee education as a fundamental right. Since that time, state courts have been flooded with school funding equity cases. About half the time, the court rules in favor of the plaintiff. ...

This four-page-paper supports the need to maintain vocational education programs in the nation's high schools Bibliography lists two sources.

In 5 pages, the author discusses different techniques that may be used for the problem of middle school discipline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper that addresses the question: who is responsible for a student's motivation to learn in the classroom, the parent or the teacher? There are valid arguments on each side of this question but there is another alternative that is more effective (and truer). The writer discusses this third alternative supported with research. ...

A 5 page paper that looks at some of the numerous variables that affect learning processes. The emphasis is on physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of the student. Theorists mentioned include: Freud; Piaget; Vygotsky and Erikson. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the relationship among factors like vulnerability, risk, social problems and the search for safety. This paper specifically looks at school dropout and alcohol consumption as reactionary responses to fear and degradation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper which presents an overview of Howard Gardner's book, "Frames of Mind" and then illustrates five strengths and five weaknesses within the book. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that presents a summary and critique of a research article. The paper was delivered at the American Educational Research Association and reports the results of a study of the correlations between and among SES, parental involvement and student achievement. The writer also offers a critique and opinion. Bibliography lists 1 source. ...

A 12 page paper which examines why so many teens are dropping out of high school these days. The paper discusses reasons for dropping out, academic and community conditions that worsen the rate, and what is being done, or can be done, to change the situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the increase of juvenile offenders in the corrections system, and asks how their educational needs are being met. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses tardiness of high school students. Topics include reasons students are late and effects of their tardiness on themselves and the rest of the class. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 15-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the origin and implementation of a student based survey regarding school violence. The purpose of the survey was to assist in the design of a curriculum for a pilot program in the prevention of school violence. It includes discussions about the significance of the investigation as well as the instrument used and the validity ...

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

8 pages in length. The focus of this paper is the withholding of elementary school students when they fail a grade; covers several articles and looks at some of the studies done on the retention of elementary students. Annotated Bibliography lists 10 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 ...

In 1990 in the United Kingdom the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 laid out plans to integrate individuals with learning disabilities back into the community, even if they had been institutionalised for many years. Further guidelines were given five years later in "Signposts for Success". The policy has been greeted with mixed ...

7 pages in length. Many schools today offer school-to-work initiatives which serve the purpose of helping students prepare for their futures outside of the classroom environment. School-to-work initiatives have been found to be extremely productive in giving students a chance to try different occupations and get an idea of what they want to do with their lives. But do ...

(5pp) Carol Gilligan is associate professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her 1982 book, In a Different Voice, presents a theory of moral development which claims that women tend to think and speak in a different way than men when they confront ethical dilemmas. Gilligan contrasts a feminine ethic of care ...

This five-page-paper presents an overview of Janet Woititz's , Adult Children Of Alcoholics. Bibliography lists one source.

(5pp)Janet Geringer Woititz's (1990) Adult Children of Alcoholics synthesizes the signs that may enable any substance abuse counselor to recognize a client who is an ACoA, as many individuals, unfortunately, particularly students caught up in the roles or behaviors, are not forthcoming with this information, and a counselor unfamiliar with characteristics of ACoAs ...

A 7 page paper. The initial question was: would a background in counseling be helpful when teaching? The writer explores the characteristics of effective teaching and effective counseling as presented in the literature, then compares the similarities. The writer also demonstrates that many of the qualities cited for effective teaching are not included in teacher ...

A 10 page paper. Self-esteem has been a concern and a focus of research for many years. There is a good reason for writers and practitioners in different fields to emphasize this aspect of the personality. Self-esteem is the core of a person, often dictating what that person will accomplish in his or her life. ...

( 5 pp) The federal mandate of racially integrated schools began over forty years ago. Some schools, particularly in the South, were able to ward off compliance, for decades. Unfortunately, the desegregation of schools has been predicated on a case-by-case base and racially identifiable school systems continue to exist today. But recently, ...