Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

A 4 page discussion of how to address special educational needs while still adhering to the inclusive theory. The author maintains that small group instruction can be a stepping stone to inclusion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses how many schools are banning the use of cell phones. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper. Students with disabilities that range from mild to severe are being included in increasing numbers in mainstream classrooms, rather than being assigned to special education classrooms separated from the general student population. However, the question remains as to whether or not this is the best practice in regards to the ...

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the rights and benefits afforded students with disabilities, as well as provides an overview of IDEA. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. Contemporary education bears little resemblance to its long-ago counterpart where a single group of students was taught by virtue of a singular approach despite obvious - and oftentimes not so apparent - learning and comprehension levels. The extent to which today's classroom reflects the need to accommodate myriad diverse ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the theory of multiple intelligences and then shows a plan for integrating this into classroom practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 24 page paper answers a range of question considering the safety and well being of children when in the care of any form of child services. The paper starts by looking at the way play and different play tools may help children come to terms with stressful events. The paper also looks at how ...

A 3 page position paper on Joel Turtel’s commentary “Homeschooling Saves Your Child From Destruction.” No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper examines the characteristics of self-directed learners and describes some of the problems they face in learning on their own. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of two assessment instruments for adult literacy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing two schools' approaches to reducing bathroom vandalism, improving attendance and increasing rates of homework completion. The paper also discusses high school dress code and cell phone policy. Parents and teachers alike often find bribery distasteful, but it appears to be working well at these two schools. As ...

A 7 page discussion of the growing unemployment rate. The author contends that the changing workplace has resulted in technological demands that entry-level workers are not prepared to meet. Bibliography lists 4 sources. PPunempl.rtf

This 10 page paper discusses the influence of change on adult learners, focusing on the way in which they develop their belief systems, how they filter new information through those systems and what can happen when those beliefs are challenged. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the current research in regards to the use of praise in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines literature pertaining to students with disabilities and transitional education that facilities their entry into the workforce. The ultimate test of any school system is the level of success achieved by its graduates. Over the past 25 years, researchers have realized that young adults with disabilities are frequently unemployed, ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of instruments used to assess individuals in terms of language learning. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the process of second language acquisition and defines programs for language learning. This paper includes lesson plans for second language learners. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 31 page study into the issue of student performance on standardized achievement tests. The call for increased accountability on the part of public schools intensified throughout the decade of the 1990s when educators, parents, legislators and the general public realized that increased spending on schools had not resulted in increased educational results. ...

A 4 page paper consisting of personal reflection on personal attitudes toward science and how they developed, followed by an assessment of personal learning style and ideas of how science should be taught to children. As warning not to operate under preconceptions, the paper includes mention of Dr. Ben Carson, largely ignored by his ...

A 5 page paper that presents a professional development lesson plan for adapting a 3rd grade lesson on the weather for a diverse classroom that includes children with handicaps. The writer includes different sections of the 3rd grade lesson and comments on how these might be adapted for the children with special needs. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the use of multiple intelligences in early childhood curriculum and programming. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that summaries and discusses three articles on strategies for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page research paper that offers an overview of this learning disorder. As with many learning disabilities, dyslexia is an umbrella term that refers to a family of disorders, all of which make reading difficult in some fashion despite the fact that the individual has no deficits in overall intelligence or in language functioning ...

A 5 page research paper that examines 2 scholarly articles on reading and strategies for at-risk adolescents with low-level reading skills. The articles are summarized and related to teacher practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central elements of the Behavior Disorders Identification Scale (BDIS-2). Bibliography lists 4 sources.