Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

A 12 page research paper that examines a learning activity and applies three theoretical perspectives to its context. Specifically, the theoretical approaches explored are content area learning, motivational theory and self-regulation theory. Examination of related science activities, all having to do with the topic area of bats, within this framework demonstrates how each perspective addresses ...

A 15 page paper answering questions related to positively supporting cognitive and social development in early childhood. Questions address physical development and activities teachers can use to support that development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first, offers a brief summation of these standards and then offers specific strategies that can help fifth grade students in mastering these standards. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines four lesson plans: Temperature - here and across the world; Weather patterns; How large bodies of water affect climate; and How location affects the temperature. Each lesson outline includes outcome, activities and assessment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper reviews the Alan Hoffman article "Teaching Decision-Making to Students with Learning Disabilities," focusing on how educators can help students with learning disabilities to better move toward self-determination and independent decision making. Bibliography lists one source.

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, offers a 1 page guide on assessing one's personal views toward the processes of student assessment. Then a 3 page essay follows, which offers a defense of authentic assessment measures, such as use of portfolios. Then the paper concludes with suggestions on self-evaluation. Bibliography lists ...

This 7 page paper discusses methods for teaching literacy in a second grade inner city classroom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at numerous issues involved in gaining QTS in the UK and how these may be seen in school policy and trainee teacher practice. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 21 page research paper that discusses various play activities for preschool children, including numerous examples of both indoor and outdoor activities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Programming This 10 page paper examines the use of NLP. The paper starts by explaining what NLP is and the concepts that underlie its use. The paper then looks at how this can be applied in the teaching of English language, including the advantages and disadvantages of its use. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

A 5 page research paper. In the late 1960s and early 70s, S.E. Engelmann and his colleagues designed a comprehensive instructional model, Direct Instruction (DI), for Project Follow Through, a large experimental program funded by the federal government (Stein, Carmine and Dixon, 1998). DI integrates effective teaching practices with a sophisticated curriculum design that includes ...

This 8 page paper offers a description of a new school system. The essay begins by discussing the hidden curriculum and how one author related the hidden curriculum to the social classes each school served. The writer also comments on the impossible demands placed on schools today and the fact that schools cannot solve the ...

This 4 page paper evaluates the Highlander Folk School, a school that existed in the early part of the twentieth century in Tennessee. The book Unearthing Seeds of Fire: The Idea of Highlander by Frank Adams is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper evaluates teacher training and mentoring and how this differs by district. An article by Grossman & Thompson (2004) is discussed in depth. Other literature is used to support claims. The article is critically evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 18 page paper answering several questions about collaborative play; spontaneity with children at play; and considerations in taking children on excursions away from their Australian out of school service. The paper provides costs for taking a group of 20 children and 5 chaperones to Australia Zoo. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses groupthink and its position in the standard academic organization. The paper discusses how groupthink manifests itself in the classroom, and how it could be avoided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the experiences of adult learners and the way they prefer to have their classes conducted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addressed the topic of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, which involves treating various learning disabilities with colored lens. Developed by psychologist Helen Irlen in the 1980s, the writer looks at empirical evidence pertaining to her method's efficacy and concludes that scientific research does not support the use of this popular ...

This 4 page paper examines the concept of distance learning. While the paper favors DL, drawbacks are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper answering questions related to field trips and general care issues when caring for young children in a formal daycare setting. Activities address preparing for field trips and offering encouragement to children. Includes 3 diagrams. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is based on a scenario provided by the student. The scenario describes a teacher's approach before and after attending a Master's program that focused on constructivism. The writer suggests that while a cooperative or constructivist approach should be emphasized, there is still a time to use the traditional approach to ...

This 10 page paper emphasizes three aspects of second language acquisition: optimal age, Krashen's theory and Waqui's theory. Krashen's five hypotheses are identified and discussed, including the distinction between acquisition and learning. Walqui's contextual factors are identified and discussed. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the effectiveness of time out in behavioral modification. The author explores the various categories of time out and discusses them in regard to their effectiveness, ethics, and legalities. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper addresses NLP (Neurolinguistic programming) first, offering an overview of NLP and then, providing examples of NLP strategies that can be used in the EFL/ESL classroom. The second section addresses Cooperative Learning using the same format, first, a brief explanation and then activities for the classroom. bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses how to assess reading abilities, grouping students, and a recommended literacy program. The Four Blocks program is recommended because it is a multisensory, multilevel literacy program that incorporates and integrates reading and writing. The four blocks are explained. A literacy block lesson is outlined. Although entitled for the beginning teacher, ...