Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the definitions of different disabilities, and then considers the implications for programming for children with disabilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This three page paper provides an overview of an experimental research design, which focuses on an assessment of teachers about ADHD. There are two sources integrated into this study, which reflects information about the research design and content.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of the difficulty of retaining non-traditional students. A qualitative approach provides for the analysis of a structured interview. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, describes the perspective of educator Richard Lavoie on children with learning disabilities and "fairness," and then relates this issue to the context and framework provided by IDEA. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of adult learning theories. Cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic theories are presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper is an outline of the impetus for adult learning. The experiences of adult learners are illustrated with a comparison to the movie "The Pride of Jesse Hallam". This three page paper lists no sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of self-directed learning. Theories are expounded to support a self-directed learning project (learning the guitar). Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of learning theories for adults. Cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic styles are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay argues that specific programs that are designed to address the needs of students with Asperger's Syndrome should be implemented. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the research questions, hypotheses and information about a study on teacher attitudes towards children with ADHD. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses a proposed research study that concerns pre-adolescent middle school girls. Issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page essay provides personal reflection on the role of the adult educator and relevant adult learning theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the JROTC changing their program to include special needs children. The author explains how there are two sides of the discussion and some believe it will help include special students and others think they will be too susceptible to the type of training. There are ...

A 3 page paper that discusses issues related to low-incidence schools and that provides some techniques that could be used to help these ELL students. The essay includes an advocacy plan and strategies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the literature concerning choosing college majors. The author of this paper talks about first and second year college students and why and how they choose their majors. There are five sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about leadership and bargaining. The author of this paper gives examples of team leaders, transaction leaders, and transformational leaders. There are four sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about improving the heath of Hispanic adolescents, both physically and mentally. The author discusses how the use of school and health courses may help improve the health of this particular population. There are three sources cited in this paper.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the literature concerning choosing college majors. The author of this paper talks about first and second year college students and why and how they choose their majors. There are five sources cited in this paper.

A 7 page paper that explains why a certain Smartpen will help students with auditory processing problems. The pens are described, the term learning disability is explained, disability laws that apply to colleges are reported, and the proposal to a company to donate these pens is presented with justification. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses lesson plans for adult learners that focus on advocacy as the topic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses the main points in a journal article entitled, Promoting a Positive Cross-Cultural Identity: Reaching Immigrant Students by Tong, Huang, and McIntyre. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay is a reflection on the needs of diverse, underrepresented adult learners. No bibliography is provided.

This 3 page research paper reports on two theories of adult learning and associated instructional strategies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the NCLB, waivers and the effect on dropout rates, as well as issues pertaining to English Language Learners. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper offers an annotated bibliography that summaries and analyses 2 sources that pertain to John Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory. 2 sources are cited.