Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

A 5 page research paper which contains background information on the subject of literacy/illiteracy. The paper then describes the difference between literacy, illiteracy and functional literacy. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 5 page essay discusses the use of cooperative learning in developing literacy skills. Specific examples of techniques that can be used are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that explores the use of cooperative learning in bilingual and multicultural program classrooms. The writer offers a brief background of cooperative learning, then cites research revealing the benefit of the process in enhancing self-esteem and increasing academic achievement. Interspersed is how cooperative learning becomes a natural conduit for success in the ...

A 5 page overview of the literature concerning multicultural education and its influence on learning. Emphasized that reading skills are often the highest determinant in a student's academic success and that the level of reading comprehension is often determined by background knowledge structure. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

5 pages discussing reading assessment of young children. Excellent overview for those studying early childhood education. No bibliography.

A 3 page paper examining the issue of whether students benefit more from a self-directed (or job-based) learning system versus a formal college program. The paper suggests that students should first learn informally on the job and supplement the gaps with formal education. No sources cited.

A comprehensive 8 page research paper in which the writer focuses upon the variables that affect learning including : self-concept, achievement needs, social aspects, peer influence, locus of control and motivation. Paper emphasizes different motivational factors. Bibliography includes 11 references.

A 5 page analysis of recent research which attempts to show what the effects are of enhanced instruction addressing areas for remedial work on student performance at the university level in course material which is nonsequential in nature. Additionally, this research shows that feedback/corrective techniques are another area which has a positive result on student ...

A 10 page research paper discussing AIDS / HIV awareness education in public schools in America. Several programs are cited, including the American Red Cross program and a multi-media interactive program that is free to all. Bibliography includes 10 references.

A 40 page thesis/practicum investigating the hypothesis that male students exhibit reduced levels of self-esteem in the gifted classroom environment. Solution strategies are presented in full detail. Bibliography lists more than 30 sources. Please write to us for more information.

A 10 page discussion of the textbook, "Total Learning" - a work concerned with offering insight into the total learning concept of developmental curriculum for the young child.

A 2 page essay describing excellence in teaching. Rather than a single model, the writer believes there is a combination of elements that lead to an excellent teacher. These elements include characteristics and personality of the teacher as well as the practices and techniques employed.

A 6 page overview and critique of Bernhard's work. This paper supports the evolutionary perspective provided by Bernhard that demonstrates the social and emotional impacts on learning processes. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of multi-culturalism and change in modern educational philosophy and practice. The thoughts and philosophies of two of western education's leading thinkers (John Dewey, Herbert Spencer) are referred to in terms of how their philosophies actually support issues of change and diversity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers the problems, issues and situations that occur as California classrooms become increasingly bilingual, and also provides an overview of techniques to improve student outcomes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that compares the learning theories of Carl Rogers, Viktor Frankl and Erik Erikson in relationship to the questions: nature v. nurture, common human motivations, emotions expressed, developmental processes, and the roles of gender, personality and parents in learning experiences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

10 pages in length. Educators, psychologists, parents and even children have long known there was 'something' not quite right about standardized intelligence tests. They do seem to be ingrained in our society, but their value has been questioned for more than 20 years. Since 1990, the concept of emotional intelligence has been increasingly ...

A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the physiological processes of reading, memory and comprehension, with a focus on the elements of brain function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Proactive interference during memory recall has been recognized as one of the most prevalent causes of forgetting and the importance of this process in determining memory and cognition has been the focus of considerable research. This 10 page paper reflects the specific components of the process of proactive interference and considers the implications for ...

A 4 page paper defining teacher efficacy and its relevance to student achievement. Writer posits that teachers measure their effectiveness in terms of student response to curricula and that there is a direct correlation between effectiveness and self-confidence. Bibliography lists approximately 4-5 sources.

Approximately 8 pages of analytical research describing the relationship between student attitude and student performance. Good for those studying careers relevant to teaching. 20+ sources suggested in bibliography.

A 4 page research paper investigating the use of standardized testing. One of the studies reviewed suggests that preparing students to take the test has more effect on their success level than a new curriculum. Bibliography included.

A 6 page paper exploring three research designs to answer the question: Does the format of standardized testing affect student success? Models included are experimental, co-relational, and quantitative. Bibliography lists several sources.

A 10 page paper explaining and discussing how the terms active learning and at-risk students are described in the literature. The bulk of the essay discusses the kinds of active learning pedagogical techniques that have been found to be effective with at-risk elementary students. Numerous techniques are provided. Bibliography lists 32 sources.

A 5 page paper providings an overview of the perspectives of Vito Perrone as they relate to Fenstermacher and Soltis' Approaches to Teaching. Bibliography lists 2 sources.