Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

This 3 page paper analyzes an article by William Heward in which he says that some of our basic beliefs about special education are incorrect, why, and what to do about it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the current research in regards to the use of alternative programs for disruptive students. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an oveview of existing studies of ESL strategies used in the classroom setting. This paper also relates the findings regarding the nature of these strategies and the impacts for learners. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

AThis 10 page paper considers a case where a primary school has gone through a pedagogy audit and the school is performing poorly in area of student learning. There has been a structure and leadership change put into place to improve the organizational culture of school. The next stage is to develop a strategy for ...

6 page research paper that addresses 2 aspects of test preparation for ESL students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that uses the text Second Language Learning Theories by R. Mitchell and F. Myles (1998) to discuss issues in second language acquisition. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an observation and potential behavior interventions for a child with ADHD. No references cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a professional presentation on the Causes of Learning Disabilities. This paper outlines the professional focus of the presentation and the impacts for parents of children with LD designations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of first impressions about teaching and then second impressions following actual teacing experiences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the specific issues that impact school reform efforts, especially as they relate to parent/teacher interactions in the urban setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of interviews with one educator about educating LD learners, including the role of parents. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the emotional struggles that confront parents of Down Syndrome children both on receiving the news that their child has the syndrome and as they try to make decisions about their child’s education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes three articles about distance education very briefly, and discusses what the concept of distance education comprises. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares 2 books. Eva Hoffman, in Lost in Translation, A Life in a New Language and Richard Rodriguez, in Hunger of Memory, make some very similar points concerning the psychological changes that are inherent in learning a new language and assimilating into a new culture. Both authors indicate ...

This 3 page paper discusses the relationship between environmental assessment (the environment/background of the student) and academic success. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper reports and discusses numerous strategies and techniques teachers can use to teach vocabulary to ELL students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that addresses speech therapy strategies for children with ADHD, as well as strategies for drug therapy and behavioral management. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of testing methods and research for ESL learners. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper addressing the problems presented in trying to provide for equality in education while at the same time addressing the specific needs of each student. Insight from Ralph Waldo Emerson and John Dewey interlaces this paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 19 page paper examines the subject of learning. Three different models are the focus of the discussion: behaviorism, constructivism and socio-cultural models. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. Understanding the many difficulties exceptional children may encounter when attempting everyday activities requires one to immerse oneself into the situation and actually experience the struggles inherent to this particular population and their impact upon the academic setting. Undertaking a common task from a disadvantageous perspective - such as making ...

A 4 page paper which examines a hypothetical webpage designed to illustrate itself as an artifact that is connected to childhood education and activity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. There are many strategies for teaching ELL students. This paper reports several of them, including cooperative learning, techniques for vocabulary and writing, using technology. The writer comments on the importance of teaching content vocabulary. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page overview of the article by authors Rhoda Cummings, Cleborne Maddux, and Jack Casey published in the September 2000 issue of “The Career Development Quarterly”. These authors emphasize the importance of incorporating early developmentally appropriate vocational training for learning disabled students.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the reasons adults return to school. Bibliography lists 3 sources.