Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

A 14 page contention that a code of ethics, despite considerable skepticism within the field, is a much-needed intervention in adult education. This paper provides the framework within which that code of ethics must be implemented and emphasizes the importance of training and evaluation to insure that it is. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses possible reasons why so few resident of Kings and Tulare Counties in California attend college. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper addresses this major issue. Educating adult populations has been recognized as one of the challenges in the modern university setting. An increasing population of return-to-school students, students who have been members of the workforce and reentered the educational setting, has resulted in the need to consider teaching approaches for ...

6 pages in length. Reaching the special education student requires considerably more effort in order for that individual to excel at what other students have less difficulty achieving. The extent to which every aspect of the learning experience should be orchestrated specifically toward that student's capacity for instruction is both grand and far-reaching; ...

5 pages in length. The role of workforce development providers in adult education brings with it certain guidelines by which partnerships and articulation agreements are utilized. Because a number of barriers can stand in the way of adults reaching their academic goals, career pathways must be created as a means by which to ...

3 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory speaks to the inherent challenge of ethnic survival within America's culturally-defiant society. The author's primary recollection of how he obtained his stellar education is that it had to be reached by means of significant compromise: Rodriguez all but shunned his Mexican heritage to earn ...

A 5 page paper that discusses a plan for teaching reading to 8th grade special education students. The writer begins with the challenges for the teacher, such as student attitude, and how to approach the issues. The Wilson Reading System is explains and recommended. The writer comments on how the teacher would evaluate their plan. ...

This 3 page paper discusses the connection between immigrant trends and the criticism of multicultural education in the media. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of viewpoints about the issues related to changing assessments in early childhood education. This paper specfically looks at the use of children's portfolios and the implications. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Over the last two decades, debates have been waged regarding the premises of inclusion and full-inclusion programming for children with mild to severe disabilities. Inclusion programs in general have become a popular focus in Special Education programming beginning in the 1980s, when de-institutionalization placed many handicapped students into mainstream education and a focus on ...

A 3 page paper which examines the positive elements of a bilingual education. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper is an annotated bibliography of 9 articles describing the considerations that must go into multicultural education in the elementary classroom. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the African American urban student population and the issues which surround these impoverished students. Furthermore, this paper examines the history of educational policies which affect this special population. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the way education of the indigenous population of Australia has been approached by the dominant population. The shift towards self determination has followed generations of assimilation, but is this too little to late? The paper looks at the shift and the problems with the implementation of the newer ...

A 10 page paper which argues that bilingual education is not costing the education system a great deal in terms of academic achievement and functioning. The problems with the education system in this country is only compounded and further emphasized by the stress bilingual education places upon it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that comments on five journal articles that address multicultural education. The major point each author is making is reported with further comments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the S.A.V.E. program which is in schools across the country. This paper analyzes the impact of this program, how it is implemented, and the results of the program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the learner analysis step of Dick, Carey and Carey's (2004) model of systematic instructional design, which is learner analysis. In this case the learners are five eighth grade regular education teachers entering training in advance of having special education students added to their classrooms. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 7 page research paper that examines and summarizes various key concepts in early childhood education practice. The topics addressed are legal issues, characteristics of learners and assessment of young children. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. Following an introduction to multicultural education, the essay identifies a challenge to this type of program: problem statement, who is involved in problem, who is involved in solution, recommended solution, what is needed, expected outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

70 pages in length. Graduate level research / Model Thesis. The Researcher's Personal Perspectives On And Basis Of Her Personal Interest in Working With Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents. Includes case studies and diagnostic evaluation. Bibliography lists more than 50 cited sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on alternative adult education, some models, and how these models can be adapted to non-profit institutions and cultural audiences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the manner that social workers can be helpful in addressing specific problems in the educational arena. This paper addresses the Hispanic dropout rate and discusses how social workers can be of value in solving the problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the legal requirements where there is a review and a revision of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a special needs child. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A paper which looks at education as a social institution in Australia, and considers whether or not the system encourages equality of opportunity or perpetrates existing inequalities, especially with regard to less affluent and immigrant groups. Bibliography lists 3 Sources.