Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

This 16 page paper is a comprehensive summery of Patricia Dunkel’s article in the Fall 1991 issue of TESOL Quarterly; “Listening in the Native and Second/Foreign Language: Toward an Integration of Research and Practice”. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the need for authentic assessment and several forms of authentic assessment. The writer argues that the goal of teaching and assessment is to instruct students on how to go about the process of becoming self-motivated in their learning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with a scenario of a 3rd grade student who has very poor reading skills. The writer explains how the child is assessed and what program he will participate in. The last part of the essay identifies some of the reading assessments that could be used for such a ...

A 3 page essay that reviews and critiques an article by John Colantonio (2005) that relates how to integrate staff development with instructional supervision. The writer argues that this article provides an effective framework for implementing effective change. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper looks at how and why it is important to evaluate the teaching and the learning resources by looking at the UK exam A’Level photography and applying different curriculum theories and the importance of the teaching and learning resources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the issue of supervision for instructional improvement, including five component areas that can be applied in the educational setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the use of standards based assessment, how it is used, its weaknesses and strengths, the way grading criteria may be set and the benefits to the teachers and students of its use when compared to norms based assessment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that, first, offers methods of building fluency, which are defined and described. Then, the writer offers a brief lesson plan that incorporates Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish in teaching several of the fluency strategies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that presents a hypothetical field observation of two middle school classrooms in relation to the topic of studying microcultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page book review on Patricia H. Hinchey's text Finding Freedom in the Classroom: A Practical Introduction to Critical Theory. The writer summarizes the author's argument, describes principal themes, discusses these themes and their implications for education and offers a positive endorsement of the book. The writer feels that Hinchey's purpose in writing this ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses this topic. Multicultural and diverse literature offers students of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop cultural competency, as well as broader perspective on the world, society and history. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 15 slide presentation examines standards based curricula. The slide show includes two interviews and interview questions on the topic. No bibliography.

A 7 page review of four books, each of which deal with some aspect of the brain and learning. These brief reports summarize the author's main points. The books are: The Right Mind, Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World, Mindfulness and The Optimistic Child. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper focuses on solutions to underperforming inner city schools. Language is given a great deal of attention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses instructional beliefs pertaining to interactive and humanistic models for teaching reading. Within the context of humanistic learning principles, instructional beliefs hinge on the perspective that it is learners that construct their own meanings (Hedberg and Harper). Therefore, it is crucial that teachers match reading instruction to the “specific ...

This 16 page paper looks at the way a second language is learned and the influence of the first or native language. The paper discusses second language acquisition theories and considers their appropriateness and accuracy in the way second languages (L2) are learned. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

3 pages in length. Applying Directed Reading/Thinking Activity (DRTA) to help ESOL students achieve the dual objective of reading and comprehending is an instrumental component in the overall intent toward social, cultural and academic assimilation for those students who struggle with the very basics of English. No bibliography.

This 10 page paper delves into education journals and other materials to examine the questions on standardized testing. The debate about testing is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the implementation of contemporary pedagogical concepts regarding supervision instruction and teacher evaluation in a small rural high school. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 8 paper that reports and discusses the interrelationship of literacy, language, culture and identity. The writer discuses how each relates to the others and the fact that literacy does not mean the same thing in all cultures. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

3 pages in length. While learning is an essential element in a person's overall quality of life, the manner by which teaching is approached is a critical component in the ability to obtain said education. Some students are perfectly at ease with learning in a group atmosphere; others are much more effective when ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between art, creativity and learning within the context of an elementary classroom. The write argues that art, and the creativity associated with artistic endeavor, can open the door to enhanced student learning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at 3 articles. Summaries and analyses are provided for each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper uses a case study to discuss the success of Leapfrog Enterprises. It discusses the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as Leapfrog’s business model. Bibliography lists 1 source.

10 pages in length. Teaching as a social construct has suffered in the transformation from conventionality to politically correct. The extent to which instructors must be reminded of its philosophy and holistic composition is both grand and far-reaching; that teachers today are academically restricted to follow limiting administrative mandates speaks to how the ...