Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

This 12 page paper discusses the characteristics and standards that are found in effective schools. Following an introduction, the writer begins by commenting on the importance of an effective principal and then explains and discusses the standards of effectiveness as promoted by the Association for Effective Schools. These are the characteristics of an effective, high-performing ...

This 5 page paper begins with introductory comments regarding scheduling. Traditional scheduling has been criticized for many years. In fact, in 1984, Goodlad advised scheduling be changed to allow more time in each class. The essay then explains what block scheduling is, including three models. The writer then discusses the advantages and the disadvantages ...

This 5 page paper discusses the characteristics, knowledge, and skill needed to be an effective ESL teacher. An outline of the skills, knowledge and even personal traits offered by researchers and practitioners is included along with explanations. For example, teachers in this field need to understand the interrelationship between culture and language acquisition and they ...

This 5 page paper examines the benefits and drawbacks of each of these types of curriculum. Furthermore, they are placed within the context of an increasingly diverse student population. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the idea of a Mexican-American teacher in the classroom and the importance of fostering cultural acceptance and tolerance among students. This paper highlights many techniques for teachers to use to encourage such acceptance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the application of Lev Vygotsky's theory to the case of a socially backward 4th grader who has learning difficulties. In this paper, the theory is defined, with suggestions as to how the theory can be used to help the student. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses both the difficulties and successes associated with learning a second launguage. This paper discusses perceptiual saliency, connectionism, information processing, and Noam Chomsky's theory of language among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the importance of play for children. This paper outlines the role of play in terms of development for children and how play is incorporated within a curricullum. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a variety of alternative assessment methods for divergent learners. Characteristics of divergent learners are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the Marco Polo sites. Also provided is a sample lesson plan teaching students how to avoid plagiarism. Finally, ad copy is provided in terms of how the Marco Polo site might be used in a teacher publication. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 50 page paper is a comprehensive study of the issues of inclusion, ethics, morals and educational leadership. The introduction discusses leadership, educational leadership, the moral dilemmas in leadership and the intersection of various forces. The Rationale and Purpose section is short and comments on why the study should be conducted and the purpose of ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing the importance of teacher involvement in curriculum development. Within the last decade changes in curriculum planning in educational systems has led to an adoption of various planning strategies, some which involve teacher interaction and some which don’t, an evaluation of present and proposed systems, and teachers assessment guidelines ...

A 4 page paper which examines the debate over the educational issue of nationalized curriculum. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the current status of student assessment. The writer explains the issue in terms of demands for accountability and notes these demands date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The paper comments on the fact that standardized testing is one of the most hotly debated issues in education, nonetheless, ...

This 10 page paper discusses the benefits of having students participate self-assessment of their work. The writer comments on authentic assessment and some of the techniques and then spends more time discussing rubrics and rubric design. The essay includes a report of one first-grade teacher's experience with portfolios and how this led to designing a ...

This 7 page paper discusses specific issues related to effective school leadership: maintaining high faculty morale, parent involvement, and inservice training. The writer begins with confirmation of the importance of the principal and how the role of the principal has changed. Sergiovanni's nine essential tasks of the principal are also mentioned. Teacher morale is ...

Whole Language Or Phonics : A 2.5 page paper that first reports the debate between supporters of whole language and supporters of phonics instruction. The essay then outlines the benefits of each approach as reported in the literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 4 page paper addressing the issue of diversity in early childhood. Diversity within the educational system must not only address multicultural considerations which are a major concern but also address diversity in regards to populations which may have physical or learning disabilities, bilingual concerns, gender and technological issues among others. Children surveyed ...

This 5 page paper discusses effective technology training. The essay begins with general comments, including some essential components of any effective staff development program. The writer then relates six different programs that were highly successful in training teachers to use technology. The essay concludes with tips to improve technology training. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 2.5 page paper presents the author's own understanding of what it means to be a social justice educator. The writer notes, among other things, that this philosophy goes well beyond the 'color blind' approach and that it takes time for this educator to gain an understanding of the complexities involved in the larger ...

This 5 page paper begins by explaining what a multisensory approach to teaching is, including a description of different modalities. The writer then explains the Fernald method to teaching reading to children with learning disabilities. The four steps of the method are described and explained. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that describes the major components of a thematic interdisciplinary unit for second-graders. The paper begins with a rationale for the unit and then presents the objectives for the unit. (These are also correlated to the Pennsylvania Standards.) Materials and resources are then listed. This is followed by activities for each of ...

This is a 4 page paper discussing how Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” is beneficial in the educational system. Katherine Paterson’s novel “The Great Gilly Hopkins” has become one of the most recommended reading materials within middle schools across North America in its ability to address the character of Gilly who has undergone ...

This 10 page paper begins with a description of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 and the concerns it intended to address. Following this description, the writer uses the Workforce Development Education Program in the state of North Carolina to illustrate how programs are implemented. A focus in placed on business and marketing education at ...

A 16 page paper. The presenting question is: Would interactive activities, such as board games, satisfy the various learning styles in a community college introductory finance class? This essay first provides a brief overview of community colleges for the purpose of establishing a mind-set about this level of education. The overview includes national statistical data ...