Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

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.

Montessori: Children Have Their Own Laws Of Development : 4 pages in length. The foundation behind Maria Montessori's approach to teaching is based upon the child possessing his own laws of development and as such, it is imperative for adults to allow this individual progression to occur at its own pace and not impose ...

This 5 page paper investigates team teaching as a concept and provides an introduction to models of team teaching, research regarding the approach and anecdotal comments from teachers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. There are always a variety of materials available for classroom use that change with years and with changing views of precisely what should be the outcome of classroom education, how one level should prepare for the next, how students truly do learn, and even the value of the 'hands on' theories. ...

4 pages in length. The foundation behind Maria Montessori's approach to teaching is based upon the child possessing his own laws of development and as such, it is imperative for adults to allow this individual progression to occur at its own pace and not impose external pressure upon him (Montessori, 2009). Children are ...

A 6 page paper. The NCLB law requires schools to meet annual yearly progress criteria. This paper compares and contrasts how two New York and Maryland determine the criteria for Annual Yearly Progress and what the criteria are in each state. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper addresses the subject of creativity and how schools can incorporate projects to foster creative outcomes. The focus is primarily on elementary schools but information is also applicable to other age groups, including adulthood. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the method of learning called constructivism. This method of learning essentially puts a lot of the responsibility of learning into the child's hands for it is the child who constructs his, or her, own agenda in relationship to knowledge. This does not mean that teachers are unnecessary but that the ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), which was enacted by Congress in 2002, and which requires among its provisions that all teachers, as of end of 2005-6 school year, should be "highly qualified," that is, meet the defining list of requirements listed in the law ...

12 page paper answering questions related to safe procedures when caring for young children in a formal daycare setting. The paper includes information on meal and work breaks according to Australian law, specifically that of the Northern Territory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In 16 pages, this topic and how it is influenced through various academic courses of study (most notably reading, English/writing) are analyzed theoretically and statistically with the emphases being on standardized testing and the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Eighteen sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page report discusses Enzensberger’s The Number Devil (1998) which is a “mathematically minded fantasy. In it, the adventures of 12-year-old Robert with the enigmatic “Number Devil” leads him to reach certain understandings about mathematical concepts that no teacher had ever demonstrated for him. Bibliography lists only one source.

6 pages in length. Today's society is producing kids who cannot read, write or perform basic mathematical functions. Some argue it is frightening to think that these students represent the future of the United States. But private tutoring is a way to provide these failing students with the supplemental instruction they need. ...

A 10 page research paper that discusses the career of Jaime Escalante, the real-life mathematics teacher that inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver. Escalante consistently prepared inner-city, disadvantaged students for the Advanced Placement Test in calculus for college entry, with the vast majority of this students passing this grueling test. Bibliography lists 8 ...

A 25 page research paper that examines several key issues that are facing the teaching profession, and--in particular--how these issues impact the training of teacher candidates in the nation's educational programs. The writer addresses the topics of multiculturalism, computers and technology and teacher liability. Bibliography lists 40 sources.

A 10 page paper on the evolving organization of schools,which has come full circle in the way in which students are moved through the educational system. Starting with nineteenth century 'common schools' that did not separate children by age, through the introduction of graded schools in the mid-1800s which resulted in 'ungraded classrooms' for ...

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points of Warren Bennis' book, On Becoming a Leader, and considers their application for teaching as a form of leadership. Bibliography lists no additional sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the causes of burnout, including organizational structure and student behavior. Studies have consistently identified discipline problems, overwhelming paperwork and lack of supportive environments as causes of the stress leading to burnout. The writer offers ideas for improving the support component that have been cited in the literature and ...

6 pages in length. Among other equally important reasons, teacher burnout is a major component in the downfall of the American educational system. Riddled with apathy, instructors are feeling abandoned by the system that is supposed to support them, creating attitudes of resentment and indifference. The writer addresses various entities of teacher ...

A 25 page research paper that investigates the factors and skills involved in learning to read and comprehend focusing on beginning readers. Topics covered include the decades-long debate about the value of whole language versus phonics; semantics; syntax; lexical and sublexical routes; phoneme awareness, phonological awareness and the alphabetical principle. Numerous research studies are reported. ...

Teaching reading can be a difficult process for primary educators and Special Education educators alike. But the problem of teaching reading is compounded for at-risk populations, which include children with emotional and social disorders, individuals in impoverished communities and children who are speakers of other languages (SOLs). This 17 page paper considers the ...

This 4 page essay examines the teaching profession by reviewing three books on education and community. The essay examines how teachers or prospective teachers can incorporate these ideas into their classrooms. The mission of the teacher is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that proposes a study on the effects of the accelerated reading program designed by Advantage Learning Systems on the reading comprehension and retention of middle-school students. It also proposes to study the effect of that program on the motivation of the students to read outside the classroom. Bibliography lists ...

A 12 page paper discussing theory and technique underlying both students' intrinsic motivation and the extrinsic factors of motivation supplied by the teacher and peers. Finally, research has shown what seasoned teachers have known for years—only the students remaining active and involved will retain sufficient levels of intrinsic motivation for enhancing their learning activities. ...

A 6 page paper that explores the use of Big Books to improve literacy in young children. Little research has been conducted to date on the specific topic but extrapolations can be made based on research focusing on methods to improve different factors in literacy development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.