Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

An 8 page paper discussing how assessment, curriculum and instructional methods differ for students from culturally or linguistically different backgrounds, and how the presence of learning disabilities affects those differences. The paper includes a discussion of how teachers can begin to increase their sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

An 8 page overview of the need for zero tolerance policies in our schools. Outlines the declining school environment. Attributes this decline to the increased presence of drugs and violence to the failure of schools to form a unified front against such environmental decline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This-10-page-paper presents an in - depth discussion about alternative educational opportunities for at risk students. varying methods of reaching and teaching students who are at risk for dropping out of school are outlined in detail.. An annotated bibliography listing eight sources accompanies the paper.

A 5 page research paper that examines how scientists are helping teachers to create science curricula that encourages critical thinking and reasoning skills. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers what we mean by test fairness and ways in which a test may be unfair, from the test system to the cognitive differences between male and female respondents. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at two separate studies regarding the use of Curriculum-Based Measurement as a tool to help children who have special needs. The paper compares and contrasts the differences and similarities of the ways in which the studies where conducted and the results reported. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A three-page paper demonstrating the negative effects of large class size on student learning in terms of the impact on both teachers and pupils. Shows that smaller classes improve student achievement and facilitate effective classroom management. Includes commentary on research studies and argues against financial and educational rationales behind large classes. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper that argues home-schooling is better than traditional schooling. The arguments against home-schooling are presented and refuted. Data are presented about the scores and successes of home-schooled youngsters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 15 page paper. What makes an effective high school principal? This is the primary focus on this essay. The high school principalship is an extremely complex and diverse job and it is one that fewer administrators are willing to take. The writer discusses the different roles of the principal and the characteristics and ...

A 5 page paper. Despite years of presenting multicultural curriculum, ethnocentrism still exists in our nation's classrooms. This essay discusses approaches and strategies that can be used at the elementary and secondary levels to eliminate ethnocentric attitudes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper. This essay provides a general overview of the Montessori method of education. The writer discusses the environment and materials, prepared environment, practical life components, a sample day in a Montessori classroom, and the roles of adults in the program. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how students obey their teachers differently in different cultures. Cultures examined are Chinese, Japanese, European, and American. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of the latest research on the brain and how this research applies to learning. Notes the findings of three authors in particular who are instrumental in summarizing the scientific information into a format which is useful to educators. These authors are Eric Jensen, Marian Diamond, and Robert Sylwester. Emphasizes that ...

A 3 page overview of the escalating problem of violence in our schools. Cites statistics from around the nations and speculates as to the cause of this increased rate of violence. Concludes that many times our children’s attitudes are nothing more than a mirror or our own. Suggests that to change the ...

A 5 page discussion of the benefits of portfolio based assessments in education. Emphasizes the need for well-designed criteria in portfolio construction and assessment criteria, that educators must be prepared to specify not only the type of assessment which they intend to use but the purpose to which that assessment will be applied. ...

A 5 page paper. The correct use of prepositions is a difficult to learn due to the myriad of idiosyncrasies associated with the part of speech. This essay discusses how prepositions are used, with examples and then provides a sample lesson plan for teaching prepositions of time. bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at how we can develop anti –oppressive training schemes. Using the ideas of Paulo Freire and then considering the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and tactile, the paper looks at the issues involved and the way that they may be perceived when a teacher is formulating a course. ...

A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would ...

A 5 page paper which discusses research as it relates to changing a school for traditional scheduling to block scheduling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on the fact that children have different learning styles and that teachers should cater to that difference. Ethnic variables are touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the factors which influence language acquisition and development in young children. Describes the cognitive learning process and how semantics can differ even in children which are only a few months apart in age. Emphasizes the importance of interaction with adults in developing language skills in young children. ...

A 5 page paper which reviews and analyzes "Academic Dishonesty: A Student Development Dilemma" by William L. Kibler. the article appeared in the NASPA Journal, v30 n4, in the Summer of 1993. No additional sources cited.

(3 pp) According to Myra and David Sadker (1994), "When girls do not see themselves in the pages of textbooks, when teachers do not point out or confront the omissions," these same girls, and even the ones that some of us may know, " learn that to be female is to be an absent partner ...

An 8 page paper. There is a great deal of information regarding the learning styles approach with higher level students. In fact, there is very little about applying this strategy with primary students. The writer explains what learning styles are and the results of specific studies. The writer then provides practical suggestions for how to ...

A 6 page paper discussing employee dress codes in general with emphasis on teachers' dress and whether preschool teachers should be required to wear a teacher unifom that may not be appropriate in a preschool classroom. In the absence of one appropriate style of dress for teachers of all ages, preschool teachers could be required to dress as ...