Essays and Research Papers on Education

A 5 page overview of the phenomena of learning and memory. Provides a detailed physiological review of how each occurs and supplements that view with a discussion of the cultural and belief components which come into play. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 5 page paper makes recommendations for accommodations for ESL students in elementary grades. Specific materials from the area of marine biology are used to provide examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page research paper offers a brief overview of test scores in America, an explanation of group investigation, an advanced cooperative learning model that is founded on inquiry and problem solving. Three overviews of model lessons in the general area of biology and a short list of other ideas for using group investigation in ...

A 5 page summation of a science article by Roger Lock (1993) that appeared in Journal of Biological Education. The article discusses several content-based teaching strategies in regards to teaching biology. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that discusses William Gibson's play, The Miracle Worker, which is a biography of the early years of Helen Keller. A very brief synopsis is provided. The writer then discusses what moral lessons students can learn from this work. The essay concludes with four specific activities a teacher can use after ...

A 5 page overview of the phenomena of learning and memory. Provides a detailed physiological review of how each occurs and supplements that view with a discussion of the cultural and belief components which come into play. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 5 page paper makes recommendations for accommodations for ESL students in elementary grades. Specific materials from the area of marine biology are used to provide examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page research paper offers a brief overview of test scores in America, an explanation of group investigation, an advanced cooperative learning model that is founded on inquiry and problem solving. Three overviews of model lessons in the general area of biology and a short list of other ideas for using group investigation in ...

A 5 page summation of a science article by Roger Lock (1993) that appeared in Journal of Biological Education. The article discusses several content-based teaching strategies in regards to teaching biology. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that discusses William Gibson's play, The Miracle Worker, which is a biography of the early years of Helen Keller. A very brief synopsis is provided. The writer then discusses what moral lessons students can learn from this work. The essay concludes with four specific activities a teacher can use after ...

A 4 page paper placing the phrase, “Why I want to be a teacher” in more academic terms. The paper concludes that teachers always have had the opportunity to have lasting influence in students’ lives, but it appears that today’s educational environment holds more promise for that outcome than existed in previous generations. ...

This 5 page report discusses the scholastic aptitude test or “SAT.” For decades, high school students have had to perform well on their scholastic aptitude test, or SAT, if they were to be considered for the best college placement and advanced education opportunities. In the past few years, college admissions directors have come to see the SAT as less than ...

An 8 page discussion of our biological and societal definitions of sexuality. With very few exceptions, exceptions which will be noted below, definitive biological criteria determine our sex. Those criteria are whether we have testes or ovaries. While biology determines our sex, however, our sexuality and our concept of gender can be ...

A 6 page paper. This essay begins with a brief educational autobiography. It discusses adult learning theories such as Kolb, Freire, and Mezirow and relates them to the biography. It then briefly discusses Socrates and Plato. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the current literature in regards to the nature of customer service and the changes in customer service in recent years. This paper integrates a view of customer service in retail, call centers, and in e-commerce, and the reasons and causes of poor service. Further, this ...

A 4 page paper placing the phrase, “Why I want to be a teacher” in more academic terms. The paper concludes that teachers always have had the opportunity to have lasting influence in students’ lives, but it appears that today’s educational environment holds more promise for that outcome than existed in previous generations. ...

This 5 page report discusses the scholastic aptitude test or “SAT.” For decades, high school students have had to perform well on their scholastic aptitude test, or SAT, if they were to be considered for the best college placement and advanced education opportunities. In the past few years, college admissions directors have come to see the SAT as less than ...

An 8 page discussion of our biological and societal definitions of sexuality. With very few exceptions, exceptions which will be noted below, definitive biological criteria determine our sex. Those criteria are whether we have testes or ovaries. While biology determines our sex, however, our sexuality and our concept of gender can be ...

A 6 page paper. This essay begins with a brief educational autobiography. It discusses adult learning theories such as Kolb, Freire, and Mezirow and relates them to the biography. It then briefly discusses Socrates and Plato. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the current literature in regards to the nature of customer service and the changes in customer service in recent years. This paper integrates a view of customer service in retail, call centers, and in e-commerce, and the reasons and causes of poor service. Further, this ...

This 3-page paper discusses how health information management curriculum helps with various areas including information management, communication and organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

(10 pp). For the first time in history, most teenagers and young adults are more experienced in a computer based technology than the majority of their caregivers or parents. Rather than be frightened by this new skill employed by Generation N"e"XT, we should see it as a creative challenge to learn more ...

A 15 page paper that provides a substaintive overview of the literature on the progression of technical preparation in educational settings and considers the impact of the partnership between education and technology in preparing students to enter a more technical world. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the processes experienced by an individual student in taking a class in a variety of Internet and online-related topics such as website construction, HTML, electronic design, and others. Written in a tutorial style, the paper discusses areas that a student taking such a class and learning such skills may want to consider. No sources. ...

This 5 page report discusses the expanded reach of distance learning due to telecommunications technologies. Based on an article by Ahmed S. Khan’s article “Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Learning” it is clear that “the dissemination of knowledge is no longer limited to physical constraints.” Along with being able to eliminate distance as a barrier to education, long distance ...

A 4 page paper placing the phrase, “Why I want to be a teacher” in more academic terms. The paper concludes that teachers always have had the opportunity to have lasting influence in students’ lives, but it appears that today’s educational environment holds more promise for that outcome than existed in previous generations. ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses recent University of Michigan case decisions where affirmative action was ruled acceptable with regard to admission policies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper arguing in favor of the University of California's move to abandon affirmative action efforts in regards to college admission. This paper illustrates the ways in which affirmative action has failed to meet its true goals. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 15 page overview of the many factors which affect institutional image. The author emphasizes that not only does institutional image affect the quality and number of students that an institution can attract, it also affects the future of the students themselves. Institutional image permeates every aspect of the educational institution. Everything ...

A 4 page discussion of the controversy surrounding teaching religion in our schools. This paper reviews the pros and cons as is reflected in case law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper makes recommendations for accommodations for ESL students in elementary grades. Specific materials from the area of marine biology are used to provide examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that reviews two journal articles on integrating ESL in content classes. One article reports the success of biology teachers and the other article looks at adult learners. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Article review focusing on the content of the title article by Ted Pollock and also the writing style as it supports the main concept of handling stress in the workplace. Bibliography lists 1 source. jvStrs06.rtf

A 12 page paper providing rationale and plans for a public speaking training program to be offered to middle school students ages 12-15. Based on the successful approach of Toastmasters International, this program will focus on developing public speaking, persuasion and listening abilities. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing possible approaches to a problem of classroom management in a military setting. The first classroom experience following boot camp has led one student to be alternately rude and seek to be the "class clown." It is the instructor's responsibility to determine the best course of action to regain ...

A 3 page essay for admission into a PhD program in nursing. The paper addresses previous professional experience; personal career goals; research interests; goals in pursuing graduate study; and educational objectives. The applicant’s research interest is Persistent Vegetative State (PVS). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of college admissions and the law. Several cases pertaining to non-discrimination are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer provides a brief admissions essay for an economics major. No bibliography.

This 11 page paper discusses the legacy admission to collages and universities, looking at what it is, the advantages and disadvantages associated with the practice, the way it has evolved and how it impacts on admission and then uses the arguments to support the position that legacy admissions are a form of discrimination and ...

A 3 page admissions essay addressing why one student has chosen to transfer to Occidental College. This student seeks numerous skills and is particularly concerned about honing his communication skills and establishing an important network of contacts. Bibliography lists sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the development of a physical education program that establishes fitness development objectives, incorporates health education, and interests a specific group. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the necessity of physical education in the schools. Lack of funding is discussed. Also the benefits mentally, emotionally, and physically are detailed. The writer's primary purpose is to show that proper Physical education is beneficial for the children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page research paper exploring studies regarding children's level of fitness, health status, and whether or not physical education exercise improves their health. Educational studies have been conducted on the effects of exercise and physical education since the 1950s, yet, despite the results of the studies, PE programs are historically reduced or eliminated as ...

In this 5 page research paper, the writer discusses approaches to managing the physical education classroom. Differences between the PE classroom and others are discussed. Emphasis is on establishing a cooperative environment. Bibliography is provided.

A 10 page research paper that discusses various aspects of the tremendous advances made in health education in the first part of this century. This is when John Dewey and others of the ‘‘progressive education movement'' protested against the regimented ways of the past and brought significant change to health education and education as a ...

This 5 page paper discusses the development of a physical education program that establishes fitness development objectives, incorporates health education, and interests a specific group. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the necessity of physical education in the schools. Lack of funding is discussed. Also the benefits mentally, emotionally, and physically are detailed. The writer's primary purpose is to show that proper Physical education is beneficial for the children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page research paper exploring studies regarding children's level of fitness, health status, and whether or not physical education exercise improves their health. Educational studies have been conducted on the effects of exercise and physical education since the 1950s, yet, despite the results of the studies, PE programs are historically reduced or eliminated as ...

In this 5 page research paper, the writer discusses approaches to managing the physical education classroom. Differences between the PE classroom and others are discussed. Emphasis is on establishing a cooperative environment. Bibliography is provided.

A 10 page research paper that discusses various aspects of the tremendous advances made in health education in the first part of this century. This is when John Dewey and others of the ‘‘progressive education movement'' protested against the regimented ways of the past and brought significant change to health education and education as a ...

A 20 page research paper discussing all aspects of education in Brazil and making comparisons to the U.S. Including are methods of evaluation, exam styles, deliverance & training, forms of governance and much more. Bibliography lists 14 scholarly sources.

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of Mexico's educational systems and a review of background in the development of their primary and secondary school programs. This paper demonstrates that their are major issues hindering reform efforts, including the more than 100 indigenous communities with different languagues and different cultures. Bilbiography lists ...

A 9 page research paper discussing the French system at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. It also summarizes recent changes and innovations which includes a more realistic approach to teaching French history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page research paper that compares the educational system in the United States with it's counterpart in Germany. It looks at the structure , teacher education and funding of both systems. It concludes by delineating four aspects of the German system that would be a positive addition the U.S. system. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central points of comparison between the United States system of education and that of China. This paper considers the nature of educational philosophy as well as the structure of the modern public schools and defines the influence of modern trends, including the call for privatization ...