Essays and Research Papers on Higher Education

A 6 page paper. The writer identifies the two experiential learning orientations/perspectives, then, outlines, reports and discusses the four stages in Kolb's model, which have also been referred to as the Learning Cycle along with other titles. The four learning styles based on the Learning Cycle are discussed. The essay then comments on the ...

A 4 page research paper that offers 3 short papers: a 1 page discussion of aspects of leadership offered by a school principal; a 2 page summation of the phases of ethical consciousness model developed by Brian Hall; and a 1 page essay on ethics in the school. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that emphasizes Australia whenever possible. The impact of globalization is observed in the numbers of international students attending institutions of higher education, in the increase in Internet programs and in the increase in the number of offshore colleges and universities. The writer provides a general overview of the topic. Some ...

This 8 page paper discusses the benefits of diversity in the college setting. Particular attention is paid to having diversity and encouraging retention for minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the importance of information literacy, providing examples and citing different authors. The essay comments on how information literacy might be obtained/learned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page research paper that discusses the importance of principals exhibiting transformational leadership. There are healthy school cultures, in which teachers and students feel valued and respected. However, there are also school cultures that are toxic, in which teachers feel unsupported, which seriously compromises the teachers' ability to create positive learning environments for their ...

A 13 page paper. Theorists have consistently commented on the need for experiential learning in adult education. Many also comment that adult learners are self-directed, capable of determining their own goals and taking responsibility for their own learning. Some theorists argue that this is not always the case. It may depend on why the ...

An 11 page research paper that addresses various topics in regards to curriculum design. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 12 page paper examines Title IX with particularly emphasis to the community college setting. Community colleges in the U.S. are explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page paper. The first part of this paper presents several Web sites that offer free resources, materials and/or lesson plans for teachers. The writer describes each site with its hyperlinks and provides an example of the type of free information/materials. The last page is a lesson plan intended to teach college students how ...

A 4 page consideration of what it takes to be successful in graduate school. This paper emphasizes the importance of clear goal delineation, time management, and quality control. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. The essay is about how the missions and goals of the student's college program supports the student's professional objectives of becoming a facilities director, academic instructor and possibly a consultant in organizational leadership. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses factors and strategies that provide a realistic approach to adult learning. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The foist part considers the inquiry models of inductive and deductive, discovery learning, and problem solving learning. The second part of the paper considers the main drivers for IT over the next five years and the way IT is likely to be used in higher ...

This 4 page paper considers the way European and American tradition in education differ by looking a Allan Blooms chapter “The Clean Slate” in his book “The closing of the American mind” to discuss these differences and the way that US students have changed in a matter of a few decades. The bibliography cites ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that addresses use of behaviorism in the college classroom. As Russell (2002) points out, educators search for the environment and teaching approach that is “ideal,” that is, which aids students in learning efficiently and effectively. One of the principal approaches to creating the “ideal” learning environment, which dominated much of ...

This 12 page paper looks at the way ion which personal development planning can take place. The paper is divided into three sections; time management, learning styles and performance in seminars. Each of the subjects is considered from the context of a student, looking at its’ importance and the way it should be managed. The ...

This 6 page paper discusses and explains the BSI initiated by the California Community College system. The essay reports the reasons for the BSI, purpose, goals, components, strands with examples of effective practices, and examples of how technology might be used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses primarily how to address the needs of adult, non-traditional college students. However, the writer argues that by addressing the cognitive needs of all students, the instructor can also address the needs of a diversely-aged group. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the problem of student retention in higher education. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses the writer's personal learning experiences with an anatomy and physiology course. The essay comments on the learner's attitudes towards taking the class, the type of learning experience it was, whether classical conditioning was involved, the obstacles for the student, and what could have made it a more positive experience. ...

A 5 page paper which examines academic honesty and plagiarism in higher education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that begins by defining the mature learner in higher education degree course. The paper discuses the advantages and challenges for this student and reports and discusses Kolb's Learning Cycle and Honey and Mumford's learning styles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that answers interview questions regarding obtaining a GED diploma from Edgecombe Community College, North Carolina. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms, and argues that they are not appropriate at the college level. Bibliography lists 2 sources.