Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

A 5 page discussion of the factors which enter into effectively addressing multicultural and multiracial students in the educational system. Emphasizes that factors such a cultural schemata and linguistic familiarity must be addressed if education is to be successful. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page paper answering several questions about teaching special populations as well as providing rationale for a training program targeting racism in schools. The paper provides background on the need for new approaches and makes suggestions of what those approaches could be. It also discusses teachers' personal responsibility to honestly assess how ...

This 4 page paper looks at case law and laws on the books which protect disabled children. A history of special education is used to evaluate why special education has evolved as it has. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of a study of retention rates in education, especially third grade retention plans. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. American elementary school children who have learning disabilities have long been taught apart from the mainstream; however, the concept of inclusion is to educate the special needs student right along with the rest of the other students in an attempt to eliminate the emotional and societal boundaries that have been erected ...

This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of some of the more rudimentary aspects of language acquisition and utilization. Notes that, while some of the most basic aspects of language are learned in the home, the school offers a honing of the skills which have been attained and an arena for the application of language to concepts ...

A 10 page research paper which examines some strategies which teachers are employing to instruct students in cultural diversity which serves to break down prejudices and stereotypes while given a wide context to a traditional curriculum. The writer briefly examines some of the points which cloud this controversial issue in education before taking a look ...

This 10 page paper examines the reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 and the future of education in general. How IDEA affects education is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page review of the causes and interventions for pediatric asthma. Concentrating on identifying important information for inclusion in a peer education program in Harlem, this paper defines the conditions and delineates its impact in New York, noting that lower socioeconomic classes are apparent more at risk for the condition than other classes. ...

A 6 page paper examining and discussing several research efforts addressing aspects of bilingual education. California’s Proposition 227 effectively ended specific bilingual education in that state in 1999; others can be expected to follow. Changes in policy and law are strong motivators, and there are many studies seeking to determine best practices. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the elements that should be considered in the development of an individual education plan for a 3rd grade child with behavior problems, who acts out in a disruptive manner and demonstrates characteristic low self-esteem. This paper considers the possible factors that could be integrated into his ...

A 9 page paper. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997 require schools to address the transition needs of students who are identified as students with special needs. There are numerous barriers and challenges local school districts face when attempting to comply with the spirit of the law, not the least of ...

A 3 page discussion of the attempts which have been made to insure equal education in the twentieth century. The author contends that these attempts have fallen short, that our schools are not meeting the dual goals of equality and excellence . Part of the reason is an almost myopic concentration on equality ...

A 4 page research paper that offers a hypothetical scenario in order to discuss the ethical ramifications of a work place situation involving a special education student. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the status of reaching the goal of equality of education in the U.S. The writer addresses this question in relation to black student achievement and the gap that exists between black and white academic achievement. The writer concludes that equality has, thus far, not been achieved. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page paper discussing general concepts in teaching reading to learning disabled students, plus an overview of effectiveness and usefulness of retrospective miscue analysis (RMA). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the numerous discrepancies in today’s society leading to differences in levels of education between blacks and whites. While some of these discrepancies can be attributed to factors such as discrimination, others can be traced to a sense of inferiority among blacks themselves. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issues of adequately instructing bilingual students in the classroom setting and implementing strategies to prevent in the inappropriate referral of bilingual students to Special Education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

35 pages in length. Despite the understanding that every child in the United States is entitled to an education, the quality of that education does not fall within the guidelines of this birthright. As such, the variance between and among levels of academic accessibility leaves a tremendous amount of students in its wake ...

An 11 page paper that begins by presenting a great deal of data regarding demographics, including the proportion of minority students receiving special education services. The essay reports investigators' opinions regarding the causes of the overrepresentation and about the race gap in achievement. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 2 page paper providing the introductory matter for a group project. This introduction discusses the importance of research in special education and the elements of an effective problem statement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses the initiation of kindergarten by Friedrich Froebel. Froebel's philosophies and premises are explained. The adoption of kindergarten in the U.S. is also discussed. The essay then turns to early childhood education and presents the first attempts with this concept in the early 1800s. The next serious movement towards early ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses special education, which is a topic that covers a broad array of topics. This overview of special education looks a few of these topics, offering definitions and discussion of relevant issues. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper examines adult education in the United States and how it is important in terms of workforce development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.