Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

This 8 page paper presents a review of the book Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom by Lisa Delpit (1995). The writer reports the key points of the book and supports some of Delpit's opinions with comments from other authors. The writer concludes by responding to this question: Would you recommend the ...

A 3 page paper discussing the method that will be used in an upcoming study, explaining the choice of including both qualitative and quantitative components. The qualitative component will seek to discover teachers' and students' attitudes and perceptions, while the quantitative aspect will assess changes in grades as a result of the action research. ...

A 16 page paper that includes discussions under the following headings: the role of the principal in school achievement, school leadership and urban school achievement, transactional vs transformational leadership and school achievement, and effective leadership styles, characteristics and behaviors. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

This 10 page paper begins by identifying and describing several types of programs being used to teach English-language learners. The writer reports which programs have been found to be most effective at different grade levels. The writer also comments on the effect of the affective filter and using technology in the English language learning classrooms. ...

This 4 page paper examines whether or not teaching is an art or a science. While the paper concludes that it is both, each side is discussed in depth. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of action research, including both the positives and criticisms of AR. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page discussion of how to address special educational needs while still adhering to the inclusive theory. The author maintains that small group instruction can be a stepping stone to inclusion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of competency based assessments in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that provides 6 reasoning questions and 2 essay questions. The questions are based on the content in an Assessment chapter in a textbook and are aimed at college students. Bloom's taxonomy is used for the test questions. Each question provides: learning target, type of question, level of reasoning, the question, acceptable ...

A 4 page essay that summarizes the educational philosophy of John Dewey. The writer discusses Dewey's basic concepts and how they influenced education. Also, the writer relates Dewey's ideas to the present educational environment and political atmosphere. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper. Students with disabilities that range from mild to severe are being included in increasing numbers in mainstream classrooms, rather than being assigned to special education classrooms separated from the general student population. However, the question remains as to whether or not this is the best practice in regards to the ...

A 12 page paper that explains Erikson's psychosocial stages of human development and Bandura's social theories of learning. The writer than discusses the factors that need to be considered when teaching physical fitness to elementary school students, middle and high school students and senior citizens. The writer also explains some of the differences between children ...

A 3 page annotated bibliography of 6 sources. The focus is the outcomes of private high schools. The text includes the type of source, the full citation, a summary and how the article can be used in the final project.

A 3 page research paper that offers task analyses of two procedures for the elementary classroom: homework and the use of Friday folders. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a very brief introduction to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The writer then comments on the need for a more sophisticated student information system and introduces interoperability standards. The essay ends with suggestions for steps for school districts to take as they consider the SIF standard. ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the theory of multiple intelligences and then shows a plan for integrating this into classroom practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 3 page paper which presents the argument for home schooling. The bibliography has 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the ramifications of high-stakes testing on the American educational system. The standards movement has taken hold and has become the dominant paradigm in the American educational landscape. Furthermore, through such various state-mandated legislated standards, as well as the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), high-stakes ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan and reflections on a class on cloud formation and acid rain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 35 page paper presents an overview of the research on after school programs in preparation for a study to be conducted. The Introduction offers an overview and background of the importance of after school programs and the catalysts for them; definitions of specific terms are provided as are four questions for the study that ...

A 4 page paper which examines Coloroso’s theory of inner discipline as it relates to elementary grades 1-4. An overview of the theory along with its major tenets, evaluation (positive/negative), a discussion of choices, consequences, and an application of the theory are presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses problem-based learning, what it is, how it works, and its value. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses educator Linda Albert's Cooperative Discipline Model. This discipline approach shows teachers how to work in cooperation with students, colleagues and parents to solve discipline problems and make the classroom a safe and inviting place in which to learn (Albert). Cooperative Discipline is a process that builds ...

This 7 page paper begins with a definition and explanation of what a developmentally program is and what it emphasizes. The writer then reports the developmental stage for a six-year old according to Piaget and Erikson and discusses social learning principles according to Bandura and Vygotsky. A thematic lesson plan for a first-grade class is ...

7 pages in length. The need for personal learning theories may appear to some as an unnecessary approach to instilling the principles of knowledge, understanding and cognitive skills, however, this approach to effective learning is not arbitrary; rather, the need for more than one way to learn speaks to the many ways in which ...