Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

This 5 page paper outlines a teacher’s perspective on the American philosophy in education, and considers common precepts like 'teach to the test.' This paper also considers the basic foundation of the philosophy of American education laid down by John Dewey, which defined the necessity for public education and equity in access. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper examines distance learning. The paper argues that distance learning is actually better than a classroom experience because it allows students to learn at their own pace. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Rousseau's educational philosophy through an examination of his book Emile. Emile is discussed in depth and applied to modern education. No additional sources cited.

4 pages in length. It used to be that one's character was molded by the upstanding examples and life lessons passed down from one's parents; if an individual lacked moral fiber, it was often considered a failing on the parental part. Today, however, society has changed so drastically that children and youth are ...

3 pages in length. Dr. Wilson - whose combined skill and proficiency is supported by a blend of program goals, competencies and indicators as evidenced in her work - understands the fundamental nature of reaching students through honesty, reflection and open-mindedness. Based upon her purposeful glance inward, Dr. Wilson is able to relate ...

This 20 page paper looks at the way in which schools in the United Kingdom look after children with special needs. A fictitious case study is used of a boy with ADD and a diary of his attendance and behaviour in school. The different schools which may be used are also considered. The bibliography cites ...

This 5 page paper considers what may be included in a curriculum for adults, the range of issues as well as the ,any ways in which it may be presented for different style learners. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a personal educational philosophy. As a Special Education teacher, one of the most significant issues that must be addressed to improve special education is in the way educators view students. Children in Special Education should not be viewed as a product of their designation, as ...

A 10 page exploration of vocabularly development efforts as they apply to special education students. This paper reviews one program in relation to inclusion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 apge paper which examines and analyzes the work of Alfie Kohn, George Madaus, and James Popham. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses a specific approach to achieve higher academic standards as well as the problems facing instructional supervision. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In this 6 page paper, the various kinds of educational philosophies are explored. One is chosen for a specific kind of educator and reasoning is explained. There are 5 sources in this paper.

5 pages in length. Inclusion is the fairly new philosophy of merging special and general education and placing all children with disabilities in general education settings. While inclusion has been around for nearly ten years, there still seem to be more questions than ever regarding the success of the theory of inclusion. This paper is focused on educators ...

A 5 page paper that discusses some of the challenges educational leaders face today. The essay explains how globalization affects educational systems and the global nature of the challenges. The writer comments on chaordic leadership as a model that seems to apply to public education today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page discussion of several of the factors which must considered when designing adult education programs. The author of this paper defines "adult" and delineates the importance of maturity in learning. An emphasis is placed on the importance of small group instruction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper supports the position that bilingual education is the best way to teach children whose native language is not English. Both sides of the issue are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at John Dewey's book Experience and Education and evaluates his ideas about education and democracy. Progressivism and traditionalism are two ideas which are contemplated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 43 page research report addresses gifted education with an emphasis on the United Kingdom. The report begins with a brief history of gifted education (in the 1870s in New Jersey, USA) and includes the change in focus from intellectual cognitive ability to a broader perspective. Topics addressed in the report include: the definition of ...

This 10 page paper discusses the reasons why humanism is the basic philosophy underlying much of adult basic education. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page contention that although Georgia has implemented a number of measures to enhance its student's academic success, however, many of the state's students still lag behind. The state is the fourth worst in the nation, in fact, in regard to the number of students that it graduates. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper that begins with background and a research question about educational programs and the achievement levels of Black students. Two sections follow, each presenting an outline for a quantitative study, the first is experimental and the second is literature based. The question is: What types of educational programs help Black children and ...

A 13 page paper which examines various subjects that are important to the education of our youth today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper based on information and data supplied by the student. The report discusses the child's intellectual functioning, including planning and organization, oral language, and memory and academic achievement. The report concludes with recommendations for this 7-year-old girl. No Bibliography.

This 3 page paper summarizes three articles submitted by a student. They are "Reconcilable Differences?" by Tomlison, How to Use Standards in the Classroom" by Harris and Carr, and "Moving from standards to instructional practice" by Daggett. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page investigation into the role of emotional development and peer interaction in terms of its impact on student health and welfare. The author reviews five case studies and makes recommendations for teacher intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.