Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

An 11 page paper that provides an analytical overview of three articles on educational assessment and then determines their impact on the issue of ethics in relation to this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses nine articles sent by the student, each of which discusses some aspect of assessing students. The overall theme is whether or not standardized testing is useful and beneficial. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page overview of the expanding format and utilization of telecourses. Emphasizes that the traditional video and televised format of these courses is being coupled with a variety of technological formats such as interactive television, video conferencing and the World Wide Web to produce an educational format which is not only workable but ...

An 8 page research paper that discussion this topic. The past several decades have witnessed the growth of the inclusion movement in regards to special education. Rather than segregating students with disabilities within specially designated classrooms, the inclusion movement, in general, refers to the concept of integrating special education students within the context of the ...

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of multicultural education. The paper begins with data about the student population in the U.S. The writer then discusses the lack of a universal definition of the topic, including sample definitions. Other topics discussed include approaches with an emphasis on the advantages of a multicultural literacy program. ...

A 60 page research study that outlines the benefits of learner-based educational programming when compared with information-based or "old-school" curriculum. This paper correlates the current literature to the findings of a research study that outlines outcomes related to the two different teaching styles. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

5 pages in length. There currently exists a crisis in American public education. According to Education: Opposing Viewpoints, the most important reason for this crisis is the situation that exists in American public schools today. Such factors as poorly prepared teachers, low curricula, and multiple inequities including those that are racial and financial all combine to make public ...

In four pages this paper examines how Isocrates can be considered the ancestor of modern education, with supporting evidence provided from his speech entitled “Against the Sophists.” There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the importance of student autonomy in the education of health care professionals. Health professionals within the health care environment are expected to handle autonomous decisions, independent problem solving and administration throughout their careers. When students enter medical or nursing programs however, they have had little or no exposure ...

This 3 page paper considers some of the pros and cons of bilingual education, and argues that the system is necessary, though it can be improved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper examines what Maria Montessori meant by the term ‘new education.’ Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 6 page paper which discusses tracking in education as it involves discipline measures in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines reflective practice and how this applies to the adult educator. The writer defines reflective practice and then discusses how this conceptual model can benefit the teacher of adult students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the need for modification of the educational system to meet the needs of a digital society. This examination of literature examines this need, with particular focus on how this affects the teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper begins by outlining and explaining the different areas of the elements of the educational research process. The writer also provides ethical standards for educational research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page research paper that consists of three 5-page subsections. The first section has to do Carter G. Woodson's 1933 text on African American education, The Mis-Education of the Negro. The second section addresses the failed educational reforms that were implemented in Rochester, New York, in the 1980s and early 1990s. The final ...

This 5 page paper describes constructivism, beginning with a definition and description, including the commonalties among the divergent perspectives in the field and the beliefs upon which constructivism is based. A discussion of Vygotsky's social learning theories and how they acted as a building block for constructivism is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This five-page-paper presents a look at the educational theories and learning theories that were applied to the movie Looking For Bobby Fisher. Bibliography lists one source.

A 20 page paper. Part A provides an overview of education over the last 100 years beginning with the Committee of Ten. The emphasis is on English education. Part B discusses how drama has been and is being used in English and language arts classes. Experts discussed include Heathcote, Spolin, Applebee, and Courtney, among others. ...

4 pages in length. Opportunity abounds for early childhood education in the twenty-first century, given the multitude of academic theorists who pioneered a number of indispensable approaches. The extent to which early childhood education must be tailored to a combination of one's cultural and social environment is both grand and far-reaching; that no ...

11 pages in length. An in-depth analysis of parental involvement and the role of parents in effective education (early childhood). Includes discussion of relevant case studies. Author concludes that parental involvement is a positive, influential factor in the child's education. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses three topics. It first defines both theory and practice and then discusses the application of transformational leadership in educational settings. The paper provides ideas for actions leaders can take to translate the theory of transformational leadership into practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines modern education. Plato and Aristotle's ideas are compared, but the focus is on Plato's thinking in terms of finding the truth and how education is implemented today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Two pages. In the first page, the author discusses teacher preparation of December holiday for an elementary education classroom. In the second page, the author discusses teacher presentation of December holidays for an elementary education classroom. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper that reviews five journal articles that report existing or emerging trends in education. Not surprisingly, technology and the use of the Internet in the classroom is one of those trends. Others include a virtual classroom, cooperative teaching and school-university partnerships. Bibliography lists 5 sources.