Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

5 pages in length. The psychological element of test performance is no myth; myriad people crumble under the pressure of being tested on their knowledge of a given subject, even if they are fully cognizant of the material in question. The stress the culminates from this perceived pressure often leads one to perform ...

6 pages in length. Ebonics, which is a word combined from "ebony" (black) and "phonics" (sounds), has been labeled a genetically based language whose roots reach back to Africa. The controversy remains an issue with deep-seated racial implications: is there a place for Ebonics in today's society, and if not, are those who ...

11 pages in length. The writer provides a literature review of behavioral therapy approaches for scholastic improvement in ADHD students. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

5 pages in length. Target child is a 10-year-old female in fifth grade whose ability to retain lesson material is both fleeting and sporadic. Her attention span equates to that of a two-year-old, and her capacity for processing age-related complex assignments are met with considerable frustration and anger. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

12 pages in length. College is a time for furthering one's academic reach, growing in spirit and mind, establishing new relationships and maturing into an adult. When one considers the extent to which fraternities and sororities play an integral role in these rites of passage, it is with great social, political and cultural ...

A 6 page description of the physical manifestations of Tourette’s Syndrome and an investigation of the physiological reasons behind the condition. The condition is one with neurological, psychopathological, biochemical, and genetic aspects. In particular, it appears to be genetically linked with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD). As such, ...

This 10 page paper discusses the safety problems associated with today's schools. Issues such as building maintenance, school violence, natural disaster protection, air quality and more are presented as evidence that school safety is in jeopardy. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the inclusion paradigm. Ideas on how to train and educate staff is a focus on the paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

6 pages in length. Sociologists and psychologists have long studied the aspect of intelligence as it relates to individual learning aptitude. Establishing such findings is accomplished through a number of testing approaches that attempt to categorize people as to their overall intelligence. However, such approaches are focused more significantly upon general findings, ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses choices and problems as they relate to the notion of educational leadership. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page discussion of one principal’s plans to intercede in the downward spiral of academic failure which is confronting the students of her elementary school. The key to her plan is emphasizing a sense of community at the elementary school and modifying teaching methods to take into account the cultural variability which exists ...

This 5 page paper defines differential instruction and the multicultural classroom. Discussion includes why differntial instruction is preferable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

23 pages. This review of literature analyzes some of the results of standardized testing and whether or not this type of testing is an accurate measure of a student's skills. Sometimes bias can occur in standardized tests whether it be cultural, geographical, or other. This paper reviews some standardized tests as well ...

This 5 page paper discusses the ITBS in terms of how it relates to a classroom where English is taught as a second language. This paper discusses various parts of the test and how these sections apply to ESL students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages in length. What lies at the crux of stereotype vulnerability is the manner by which ethnic populations perceive themselves as being academically subordinate to their white counterparts. This perceived testing arena, where individuals are forced to perform at a certain level expectant to their social status, punctuates this skewed perception, with ...

This paper defines the concept of learning disabilities and some symptoms, and discusses some classroom strategies teachers can use to assist LD students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an informative overview of this puzzling condition. The definition of dyslexia is provided along with a list of symptoms. Etiology is discussed as well, inclusive of the differences in brain function and the brain itself. Finally, many treatment options are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

16 pages in length. Easy access to guns within the family unit is a primary instigator of juvenile violence against other juveniles, say some experts. Coupled with the surge of gang activity in recent years, these factors have greatly attributed to the degradation of childhood morals. Gang mentality is that of looking ...

A 5 page paper that presents a hypothetical case study of an 11 year-old girl with reading problems. The essay provides the child's background, presenting problems, assessments used and what is being done to help her with visual figure ground and visual memory deficits. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Doll's book in terms of how it applies in a classroom situation. Furthermore, this paper discusses the implications of Doll's book for a future teacher. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page paper that describes two approaches to teaching in the English as a second language classroom – the communicative approach and the total physical response approach. Both were introduced in the 1960s and 1970s and both have been adapted and modified to be more effective. Each approach is described, including its origins and ...

A 1 page paper discussing the value of an article from the ERIC database. The paper goes into as much detail as possible within the 250-word limit, and finds that the article is sound in its theory and practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. Each stage of physical and emotional growth is critical to raising a healthy and sound child. Some might debate which echelon represents the most challenging to both parents and children, however, the general consensus indicates that of all the formative stages of childhood, the three-year-old toddler stage can present ...

This 5 page paper looks at the concept of self-fulfilling prophesy in education and argues that labeling children is detrimental. Theoretical material is included in addition to a real life example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the literature about teaching students who are at risk. Some research asserts that one factor that can help these youngsters is a positive teacher-student relationship. Another study reports a project that provided special tutors for middle school students. A third article reviews and synthesizes the factors involved in ...