Essays and Research Papers on Education & Social Issues

A 7 page paper that begins with an introduction to Piaget and Erikson. The essay first outlines and comments about Piaget's stages of cognitive development, followed by an outline and description of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. The writer then comments on specific issues, such as empirical evidence for theories, which is better for social ...

A 4 page paper that presents an argument for and against teenagers working part-time while still in high school. The writer's point of view is that teens should be allowed to work under certain conditions and within certain parameters. Arguments for and against this position are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 19 page paper. This paper discusses the trend to use standardized tests with younger and younger children. The paper reports nine articles, six of which report empirical data related to kindergarten children's achievement. The focus assessment instrument is the Stanford Early School Achievement-2 (SESAT-2) test. However, the paper discusses the general issue of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between environmental assessment (the environment/background of the student) and academic success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper uses the 1984 film “Teachers” as a springboard to discuss major issues facing the U.S. educational system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page address of the assets that schools provide that help children become productive adults. This paper discusses the importance of such assets as dress codes, grading systems, and extracurricular activities. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. This is a general discussion of the question. The essay points out some of the ways school is not at all like the real world but the writer also asserts that school is the real world for students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This four-page paper discusses how it is possible and beneficial for preschoolers to be bilingual. Three sources are included.

A 3 page discussion of the emotional struggles that confront parents of Down Syndrome children both on receiving the news that their child has the syndrome and as they try to make decisions about their child’s education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page satirical essay that tells student how to study. In his essay “Cyberschool,” Clifford Stoll offers a satirical argument that, if it were taken seriously, would destroy education. Stoll’s true feelings are stated overtly in his text “High Tech Heretic,” in which he responds to the argument that computer literacy is essential with ...

This 5 page paper emphasizes that while we have had drug awareness programs in our curriculum for decades, these programs have been largely ineffective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

In three pages this paper provides a review of this informative text about teen career planning. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper explores how a teacher's misunderstanding of a young student's actions and intents can be counterproductive in education. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper begins by identifying the stakeholders in this issue. The paper focuses on the strategy a negotiator would use to address the concerns of the parents. The writer provides a step-by-step process for the negotiator. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper discusses how school systems can meet the needs of multicultural students and the obstacles they face on a daily basis. There are 2 sources cited.

This 11 page paper reviews the importance of career counseling in helping a young adult select a career for which they are not only suited but will likely excel in. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many problems inherent in standardized testing. Despite these problems, standardized testing is a requirement in the contemporary classrooms and as such must be embraced as a tool to help students develop and succeed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the basic roles of leaders in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses language and critical thinking as they relate to standardized testing, persuasion and thought expression. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper presents the story of a child's first day at school and relates his experiences to the importance of being adequately prepared by his family to undertake his new adventure. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses middle childhood developmental needs, with a particular focus on the influence of the school environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper condemns the censorship of this phenomenally valuable novel. The author discusses using the book to impart important life lessons in the high school classroom. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes the importance of early childhood assessment in optimizing outcome for special needs children. The author cautions, however, that in order to be effective this assessment must be carefully designed and implemented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper encourages educators and parents alike to step up to the plate to eradicate bullying. The author discusses the factors that contribute to bullying and suggests educating people to be more proactive can help eliminate the problem. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of cross-cultural competency in the classroom. The scenario of a homeless student is used to explore various potential strategies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.