Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

A 10 page research paper that discussing ESL instruction. The field of “teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)” brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to exchange knowledge on the topics of “teaching, learning and research” (Kubota and Lin, 2006, p. 171). This is an extremely complex field, and one fascinating aspect of this ...

This 2 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan selected from an online database. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a lesson plan for high school grammar instruction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the so-called "hidden curriculum" and its importance in the educational arena. This paper emphasizes that students should be approached as individuals and teacher expectations and approaches modified accordingly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper provides an overview of an action research project on the issue of parental involvement and the impacts for bilingual 3rd and 4th graders in a multicultural classroom. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that defines, discusses, and offers the writer’s personal reaction to several models of teaching. Models addressed include the inductive model, direct instruction, direct interactive, problem-based, and others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page compendium of definitions and descriptions pertaining to twenty-five terms and individuals commonly encountered in reading theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a behavioral observation and a plan for implementing behavioral strategies in the classroom.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Assessment of Interpersonal Relations by Bracken (1993). This paper outlines the use, administration, and the pros and cons of this assessment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that explores the idea of same-sex classrooms and whether or not they are beneficial to achieving academic excellence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that, first of all, defines cultural policy; then, discusses why school systems need a cultural policy and then offers a brief discussion as to cultural policy content. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is an article review that examines one research project published in 2003. The usefulness of the material, and how students learn in respect to curriculum and early experience, are things discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper/ essay that examines Chickering and Gamson's "seven principles of good practice" and Thomas Angelo's fourteen teaching strategies. The writer argues that these educators, with these recommendations, provide a solid foundation for teaching practice and personal philosophy. This examination explores how these principles and strategies might relate to middle school English ...

A 6 page paper answering 5 questions of how a school principal might respond to parent and teacher complaints. The questions address matters generating anger in teachers; parental complaints of unfair treatment; teachers being late for morning duty; and how to handle a cheating honors student. No sources listed.

This 8 page paper considers the role of a primary school teacher in the UK following the DfES document Excellence and enjoyment: A strategy for primary schools. The paper looks at the importance of creating the right environment and culture for learning, as well as planning, delivering and assessment for learning and progression in ...

A 3 page research paper in two-parts. The first section summarizes a lesson plan for teaching pre-algebra concepts. The second section discusses how to adapt this lesson plan for special needs students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that outlines lesson plans that fulfill New York State Learning Standards in regards to science and English for the early elementary grades. The plans addresses the first standard listed with New York State Learning Standards regarding the “Living Environment” for grades 1 through 3, which states that students should know ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of three lesson plans, and then provides an additional lesson plan along the same lines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines implications for improving the conditions of teaching in order to enhance student learning as it involves the issue of organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper focuses on dyslexia and also talks about LD in general. The IEP and other aspects of teaching students with disabilities are included as well. Classroom strategies are the focus of attention. Many suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the philosophy of educator and child psychologist James P. Comer, who argues that child and adolescent development are integral factors in achieving school success and that innovative approaches to curriculum, instruction and assessment will have little chance of being effective if these factors are overlooked (Comer 757). This ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses culture and cultural diversity, which are catchphrases that are frequently banded about in educational circles and also in regards to public policy formation, but examination of these terms brings up questions pertaining to precisely what is meant by these terms. This examination of culture and cultural diversity defines ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses key elements that K.M. Zeichner identified in 1993 as essential to teacher education in regards to culturally diverse student populations. The writer summarizes and examines these elements, and discusses whether they remain applicable to teacher education today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Robert W. Howard's article entitled "The Shrinking of Social Studies: As Standards-Based Reform Gains Ground, Social Studies is Getting Squeezed" takes a bold stand on a fast growing concern: Will this critical foundation of education ever regain its much-valued status amidst the changing climate of academia? Clearly, standards-based teaching ...

A 4 page paper that begins with the demographics of a hypothetical 6th grade classroom. the bulk of the paper describes an integrated watershed lesson plan that demonstrates the importance of clean water. Bibliography lists 3 sources.