Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

A 5 page literature review examining discipline and classroom management. Discipline in the classroom always lurks as a potential problem even if one is not currently in evidence. Several authors indicate that discipline and classroom management often are not stressed as much as they could be in teacher training. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper reviewing an article appearing in Phi Delta Kappan. Glasser's (1997) article holds much wisdom for today's teachers faced with changes in approaches to education. The wave of multiculturalism in which little learning took place but students came to know each other better has largely passed, thankfully. Cultural issues do need to be ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this phonics-based method of reading. The method uses a multisensory approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper considers the way that the role of a web site may be examined in a project to consider how it may be proven to increase test results and improve student attitudes. The paper undertakes a literature review before proposing the study. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at teaching techniques, and philosophy, regarding the integration of ESL in fine arts. Several schools are provided as examples. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. Language exists within the external world as an artifact that is a collection of symbols in admissible combinations. It is also an embodiment in the brain of the symbols used and the principles that determine their combinations. The brain uses the same machinery to represent language that it ...

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between school facilities and student achievement in public elementary schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 16 page paper analyses five journal articles by answering specific questions about each article. Most of the articles focus on teacher attrition and induction programs. One article recounts the changes and constants of one teacher over a five year period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terell"s Natural Approach to second language acquisition. The writer provides a synopsis of their method and its classroom applications. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 14 page report discusses the reading program “Hooked on Phonics” that is used to help children in learning to read and write. Proponents of the program believe that it is vitally important to understand that a great number of the children who appear to be unable to understand a concept or a set of directions are actually having ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Foxfire educational curriculum and its importance in the field. Methods employed, as well as examples of what the original curriculum included, are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper delineating the behavioral characteristics of two students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia. Defines dyslexia and describes its various manifestations. Explains observed student behavior by utilizing explanations of dyslexia found in the literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 16 page research paper. This essay begins with an illustration of the ratio of ethnic groups within the United States, then provides a definition of culture, race, and ethnic group because these are often vaguely defined. The writer then discusses the aims and needs for multicultural education, i.e., teaching different ethnic groups. The subjects ...

A 10 page paper. The writer analyzes a research report in a journal that addresses a comparison study between cooperatively structured groups and unstructured groups and the effects each group has on children with learning difficulties/disabilities. The study was conducted in Australia. The writer then analyzes the report and the study according to appropriate research ...

11 pages in length. Each child learns at varied speeds and levels; however, those with mental disabilities are at an automatic disadvantage with regard to standard teaching methods. Indeed, many separate elements comprise the ability of a mentally disabled child who is learning to read. Some of the problems faced by these ...

A 10 page paper. Identifying and classifying learning styles of students has been a topic or interest and research since at least the early 1970s but teachers have always known that different students learn better in different ways. Is it beneficial for a teacher to match his or her own teaching style to the ...

A 11 page paper. The question has to do with developing a reading curriculum program in a rural school district. Thus, the paper begins with some information regarding the performance of students attending rural schools as compared to urban schools. The writer then presents the controversy between whole language and phonics approaches and offers a ...

(5PP) In the past, we have been led to believe that being "colorblind" in relationship to race from the perspective of education is a good thing. Now that "good thing," is being reexamined in the light of a clearer reality. This discussion will focus on the racial perspective of the past, compared ...

A 12 page paper. One of the issues faced by the education system is retaining new teachers. Various strategies have been tried to combat this problem. This research paper provides a summary and overview of six journal articles addressing the retention of new teachers and then provides a summary and analysis of two dissertations about ...

A 10 page discussion of the variety of problems facing the youth worker in today’s complex environment and the variety of approaches which can be taken to address those problems. Today’s youth are disenchanted with the status quo, they yearn for something different and something invigorating. As a result they often rebel against ...

A 7 page research paper that explores how the models for describing and relating to diversity have changed over the twentieth century. The writer discusses how this has affected classroom instruction and briefly explores models for multicultural instruction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages. This review of Curriculum and Aims by Decker F. Walker and Jonas F. Soltis introduces the reader to the view that curriculum affects not only students and teachers, but families, politics and society in general. This viewpoint is not simply opinion by the authors but is backed up with facts and statistics. With questions and answers ...

A paper which looks at various aspects of teacher certification, in terms of the nature and scope of the tests, the ways in which they are implemented on a national level, and the extent to which the tests provide a valid assessment of teacher capability in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources

A 5 page discussion of techniques for achieving behavioral modification. Spanking as a form of correction is viewed very differently by different people. The more traditional approach to child rearing incorporates spanking as a mild form of punishment. Spanking is employed as a means of correcting inappropriate behavior. The more contemporary ...

6 pages. Students absorb knowledge willingly when in the right setting. Incorporating all the senses is an educational philosophy all teachers should adopt, yet not all instructors are experienced enough themselves to be able to lead their students through such an intense journey. Through the art of proper curriculum mapping, learning can incorporate many facets of a person ...