Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

A 3 page research paper that discusses teaching English Language Learners using the Structured English Immersion approach. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The reason there are many different shoe sizes is the same reason why myopic academic policies consistently fail when they evaluate all student performance based upon a single format: there are many different "sizes" of educational learning that administrators refuse to accept. Standardized – also called high-stakes – testing ...

This 10 page paper is an outline of a plan to teach a class on diet and nutrition with the aim of reducing obesity. The plan outlines the target audience, the learning objectives and desired outcomes, the course contents. The approach to delivering the lesson is considered and there is a review the materials needed. ...

This 10 page paper begins with a lesson plan to teach autistic children to read. The plan follows Madeleine Hunter's model. The rest of the paper discusses autism in general and teaching autistic children reading, in particular. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the entitled hypothesis. This report includes comments from both sides of the question - is there a critical period for achieving native-like proficiency a second language. The research would suggest the question is too simple, there are many different variables to consider. Some aspects of the second language do ...

This 3 page paper reviews three articles on this topic. The writer discusses the ideas and research and suggests what might be useful from each article. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explains the need for effective classroom policies designed to equip the mentally disabled student to ultimately take their role in life as productive adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a definition and explanation of intelligence and the difficulties of assessing mentally retarded children in the classroom. The second section discusses the characteristics a teacher would observe and what qualifies a child for special education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins by explaining three TEFL teaching methods, PPP, ESA and Cooperative Learning. The writer explains the communicative approach and discusses role play and its benefits. A role play example is provided as part of the communicative approach. The writer discusses techniques for developing learner autonomy and independence. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 4 page paper that addresses sociocultural influences, bilingualism and building partnerships between ELLs' families and schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses several concepts and methods for adapting lessons for ESL/ELL students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The first part of the paper describes a study using a specific behavioral rating scale to differentiate ADHD from other behavior disorders. The second part of the paper discusses the use of a goal orientation model. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper draws on education literature in order to discuss teaching and learning within the framework of the typical tasks in a teacher's workday, i.e., lesson planning, preparing materials of instruction, classroom management, discipline, and lesson delivery, with a particular emphasis on the difficulties inherent in ESL instruction. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the concept of EI. This paper includes the views of Goleman (1995). Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the factors that would be involved in teaching a multicultural/multilingual classroom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that defines, describes and discusses ADD and ADHD, focusing on strategies that can be used to aid these students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses fine and gross motor skill development in the elementary grades. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. The student is a third grade ADHD student who has poor word attack skills and poor sight vocabulary. The writer discusses some techniques for helping this student, including comments on two reading programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the research articles by Dykeman, investigating the benefit of pre-referral intervention to improve the behavior of children recently suffering the impact of a dissolved family. The significance of the research and a critique of the statistical analysis is presented in this paper. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the methods for creating self-directed learners, including habits of mind. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper presents an Individualized Education Plan for a first grade student who has been assessed and been determined to qualify for special education based on assessment results provided by the student. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with two goals for a student who has suffered TBI. The paper goes on to explain what this type of injury is, how it is causes, symptoms, treatments and rehabilitation. The writer comments on the cost for educating a TBI student. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer provides seven sources in the annotated bibliography as well as discusses the foundation of behaviorism in the final two pages. Total number of sources is 10.

This 4-page paper reviews three articles concerning English language learners. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. The basis for the essay is four journal articles. The writer discusses the relationship between the method, roles of teacher and roles of learner. The writer identifies which of the roles they are most comfortable with and then, which of ten emerging methods are most appealing and why. Bibliography lists 4 ...