Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

A 9 page paper. One type of bilingual program that has been found to be successful if the dual language, or two-way immersion program where half the class is taught in English and half the other language. This paper discusses this type of program and reports the success some schools have had with it. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the status during the 2008 presidential campaign. Views of McCain and Obama are compared. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the complex relationship between instruction and curriculum, and various opinions on what it is. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 30 page paper. The catalyst question is how can the ideas and premises in these three areas help African American students to be more effective in public speaking. The essay is divided into specific sections: a discussion of creativity, how it is defined and described and what it means to be creative; systems ...

A 4 page paper that begins with a brief description of a 5th grade student's sudden change in performance. Attribution theory is explained and applied to the case. Achievement goal theory is then explained and applied to the case, The writer cautions this behavior could be the result of a trauma, which must be ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses 2 scenarios. Fred Jones is a renowned psychologist who is an expert on classroom management. These scenarios draw upon his writing to offer suggestions for addressing the scenario situations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses how the curriculum used in home instruction in New York City could be improved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper. The duties and responsibilities of the primary principal are reported and discussed as is the changing role of the principal and the complexity of the job including brief comments about the teaching principal. The essay discuses the type of leadership styles that have been shown to be effective in this ...

A 9 page paper which examines various elements and issues concerning homeschooling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, looks at 2 curriculum standards for Washington State in regards to social studies and the fine arts. The writer then selects and reviews 4 books that aid teachers in supporting these standards. The first 2 books are for grades K-3; the second two are for grades ...

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, briefly outlines the general content of national standards addressing the fine arts: art education, dance, music and visual arts. Then the writer briefly discusses research on how to accomplish these goals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins by reporting national drop-out rates and the rates for the state of Washington. The essay outlines some of the strategies that have been used in drop-out prevention programs and reports briefly on three programs in Washington. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page analysis of curriculum mapping. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that reacts and reflects on three quotations from Montessori: The work of education is divided between the teacher and the environment. When children find something that interests them, they lose their instability. A piece of work, freely chosen, which has the virtue of inducing concentration . . . Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page paper that explains three of Montessori's essential elements: the absorbent mind, sensitive periods and unconscious, subconscious and conscious mind. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper focuses on an article by Kathy Beland (2007) entitled Boosting Social and Emotional Competence. The author focuses on relationship skills and their necessity for high school students. Suggestions are made on how to incorporate these ideas into real classrooms. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page consideration of how the Montessori method nurtures a child’s spirit and, in turn, encourages learning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper. The paper begins by explaining what productive pedagogy is, which is incorporated into the strategic plan. Productive pedagogy was initiated in Australia, specifically, New South Wales. The plan begins with mission, beliefs and purpose of the plan. The strategic plan is in Table format and includes the area of focus, e.g., ...

This 9 page paper discusses some of the issues, concerns and practices that affect gifted students in the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that reviews two articles concerning ADHD, one discuses natural remedies, one explains symptoms. The next section discusses pre-referral interventions for one behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the potential benefits of teaching American sign language to infants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper on the importance of teaching students strategies that will enable their success at taking tests. The writer offers an introduction to the topic, literature review and conclusions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the problems of New Orleans’ Schools and argues that there are many new opportunities in guiding education in New Orleans since Katrina. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses issues involved with curriculum development with a particular focus on the benefits of curriculum mapping. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by providing a definition for the student's personal name. The second section addresses some issues regarding teaching: definition of teacher, personal comments of writer regarding motives, the first teacher, the degrees, etc. required, job outlook, and the advantages and disadvantages of the profession. Bibliography lists 7 sources.