Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the observation of an ESL classroom during a lesson plan about ordering in a restauarant. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page research paper on ADHD. This examination of literature pertaining to ADHD, first of all, discusses the causes, symptoms, and behaviors that are associated with this disorder, but then concentrates on teaching strategies that have been formulated to address the management of ADHD in the classroom. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. Public schools do not have the same luxuries as their private counterparts, and one of the most glaring illustrations of this is the type of cultural identity it should or should not promote; within the subcontext of this issue, for example, is that of the bilingual debate. Public schools ...

A 5 page paper that begins by reporting national drop-out rates and the rates for the state of Washington. The essay outlines some of the strategies that have been used in drop-out prevention programs and reports briefly on three programs in Washington. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper which argues that high school athletes should be tested for drugs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. Facing challenges is an inherent part of life that simply cannot be avoided; however, most people have a support system in place through friends, family members, religious affiliations and such to help them resolve the issues. For first generation immigrants who have already endured the struggle of multicultural assimilation ...

A 3 page paper that argues high school students should not have part time jobs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper. The full title of the article analyzed is: "Ten faulty notions about teaching and learning that hinder the effectiveness of special education" by William L. Heward. The writer provides a very brief synopsis of each of the ten notions and comments on several of them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses how there needs to be more cultural/racial diversity in the field of education regarding teachers and administrators. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses some of the issues, concerns and practices that affect gifted students in the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. English Language Learners (ELL) are stigmatized twice by their linguistic deficiency: first in their ability to assimilate into America's multicultural society and second in their capacity to earn an education that will increase their economic status. The socioeconomic aspect of being able to speak English is a critical component ...

A 9 page paper. One type of bilingual program that has been found to be successful if the dual language, or two-way immersion program where half the class is taught in English and half the other language. This paper discusses this type of program and reports the success some schools have had with it. ...

A 4 page research paper that addresses several topics in regards to the culture, academic success and English as a second language learners. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of a study guide for teachers for assessment and programming for children with behavior disorders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Educating Rita is about two types of education: cognitive and experiential. Academic education is what drives a civilized society and the fundamental component of success, be that financial, interpersonal or self-worth. Practical education is that which is acquired as one moves through the different phases of life and ...

This 10 page paper discusses how the curriculum used in home instruction in New York City could be improved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper that reviews two articles concerning ADHD, one discuses natural remedies, one explains symptoms. The next section discusses pre-referral interventions for one behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly provides an overview of the first chapters in two books about reading comprehension and instruction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

9 pages in length. As one of the most highly multicultural environments in American society, the educational setting continues to be met with significant struggle maintaining a level of social and scholastic equity in the twenty-first century. The extent to which cultural diversity plays an overwhelming role in how and what a student ...

A 9 page paper which examines various elements and issues concerning homeschooling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. Research-based instructional approaches have afforded teachers and parents alike the opportunity to reach and teach special populations that historically have had few options for educational achievement. In light of the fact that learning difficulties are inherent to autism, it stands to reason how research-based approaches such as applied behavior ...

9 pages in length. The writer discusses two separate cases with regard to ADA and Fourth Amendment rights. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 11 page paper examines this district along with Florida schools in general. Various issues are explored. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the problems of New Orleans’ Schools and argues that there are many new opportunities in guiding education in New Orleans since Katrina. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of some of the problems associated multicultural education. This paper discusses the case of one specific Mexican student who can not speak English yet is in a school with only one staff member that is proficient in Spanish. Bibliography lists 4 sources.