Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

(6pp) The formation of a philosophy sounds like a major assignment, doesn't it? Yet each of us do that daily in the way that we live - that is our personal philosophy. John Dewey (1859 - 1952) took that a few steps farther and looked at the process, or the way, in ...

This 3-page paper analyzes Freire's treatise, "Banking of Education." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper/reaction essay that offers a summary of a web site (www.educationalimpact.com), as well as the writer’s reaction to the site and a discussion of its application to classroom situations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. Teens want to be left on their own to explore and learn about the mysterious world of sex. Not many teen/adult relationships are that open to allow for the intrusion of such a delicate topic; as well, an integral part of the overall learning process of life is to ...

A 10 page paper. Interactive multimedia is being used in all grade levels from kindergarten to post-graduate school to inservice professional development. Is it effective? That is the question discussed in this essay. The writer reports and discusses comments by experts and research studies that illustrate the effectiveness of interactive multimedia in teaching. Some studies ...

This 3 page paper discusses several issues raised in the book “Rereading America,” in particular about the American education system. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page paper. An individual's sex is a biological factor but gender is developed through culture and socialization. This paper addresses the question of whether or not gender affects a teacher's instructional approach in the classroom. Some studies have found specific gender-related differences in teaching style while other studies conclude there are no dramatic ...

An 18 page paper that provides an analytical overview of the current literature regarding outcome-based education (OBE). This paper presents the premise and the underlying causative factors of the development of this kind of educational focus and also defines the current perspectives and criticisms of OBE. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In this 3 page paper, the writer offers an overview of the 'seven by seven' health education curriculum in Hawaii, an introduction to the Personal, Social and Health Education program in the United Kingdom and provides an example using a nutrition unit. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper reports and discusses the six steps in the research process. It also comments on ethical issues related to research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that provides a lesson plan for third graders concerning sun protection and safety. The writer discusses lesson goals and objectives, presentations, and related activities designed to teach children about sunburn and sun protection. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page approach to selecting K-12 curriculum for a comprehensive health program. Suggests a qualitative approach to the problem which first narrows the possible selections down on the basis of sources which compare different aspects of curriculum. Incorporates peer and associate review to further narrow down the playing field. At the ...

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of difficulties Japanese learners face with English pronunciation. Strategies for overcome these difficulties in the classroom are suggested. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses multicultural education, which is of the current trends that has had a tremendous impact on contemporary instruction and educational research. This exploration of this topic looks at the ways in which inclusion of multicultural education principles can benefit health and physical education instruction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses differentiated instruction in general and then focuses on applying these principles to health and physical education classrooms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of two lesson plans in an interdisciplinary unit on water pollution. This paper integrates both science and health units for a 3-4 grade class. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on history curricula and its importance. The paper discusses the curriculum in both the U.S. and UK and discusses potential changes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages. Maxine Greene has written an intriguing book entitled The Dialectic of Freedom. This book delves into the many philosophies, opinions and struggles that have gone on throughout history in the search for our right of freedom. This is a critical review of the book that will focus on the American's right ...

A 14 page paper. In today's world, the school leader is expected to take on and be responsible for a myriad of diverse activities. This essay discusses the impact of school leaders on student achievement, the impact of leadership changes, the history of leadership theories, a description of three specific theories, the differences between and ...

This 6 page report discusses historical fiction and its applications for education and use in the classroom. The point is argued that in many circumstances, history is easier to learn, understand, and remember if a reader feels a connection to a paticular character or story. Creating such a connection is often best accomplished through the ...

A 9 page paper that begins with the origin, history and background of clinical supervision. The model is explained and discussed. The steps in clinical supervision are described with comments from the author. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page overview of Japan’s educational system. Stressing the negativities of “exam hell”, a process through which Japan’s youth determine their suitability in the eyes of their government for pursuing higher education, the author emphasizes that Japan is indeed a multifaceted culture, one which is sometimes more characterized by diversity and conflict that ...

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of difficulties Japanese learners face with English pronunciation. Strategies for overcome these difficulties in the classroom are suggested. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at Japan's flawed university system and makes recommendations as to how matters should be alleviated. Attitude of Japanese students are discussed as well as funding and privatization. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page overview of Japan’s educational system. Stressing the negativities of “exam hell”, a process through which Japan’s youth determine their suitability in the eyes of their government for pursuing higher education, the author emphasizes that Japan is indeed a multifaceted culture, one which is sometimes more characterized by diversity and conflict that ...