Essays and Research Papers on Education-Other Countries

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the use of TESOL as an educational model in Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at how prayer and religious education in school in Malta. The paper looks at the way religion is perceived and taught as part of the educational curriculum and the attitude towards the importance of Catholicism and prayer. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 13 page paper looks at the role of prayer and religious education. The paper starts with a general literature review concerning adolescents and prayer, looking at the impact prayer has on their lives, how it manifests and the results of social reseach that has investigated the presence of prayer in teenagers lives. Reseach comes ...

This 9 page paper discusses the sectors of Australia's post-compulsory education system, their client groups and programs; major forces and trends in education; and recent reforms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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 5 page paper identifies the economic, social and political forces influencing post-compulsory training and education in Australia. Statistical data regarding the numbers of people in VET and ACE programs are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 22 page paper looks at the increasing level of challenging behaviors by adolescent students in schools which is developing into a complex problem. The paper looks at what factors are contributing to these complexities, including theories that look at deviance, the development of challenging behavior and the way in which schools have dealt with ...

This 24 page paper examines the way in which provision is made for adolescents and other children with special needs in education with an emphasis on Europe and the UK. The paper looks at the impact of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, Dyslexia and ADD or ADHD and the way these are dealt with individually ...

This 6 page paper examines the Spanish university system and compares it with the UK university system looking at its strengths and weaknesses. The paper considers the structure and management of the universities as well as regulation of courses entrance and type of courses offered. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 15 page paper. This essay discusses immigration into the United Kingdom with an emphasis on African immigrants in London. Throughout the essay, reference are made to three families, each of which is headed by a single African mother, two of whom are from Kenya and one from Uganda. The writer reports immigration data, English ...

This 4 page paper looks at the environment in which a new educational system in China is to be implemented and considers how this may be achieved.

This 10 page paper examines the potential benefits to student of undertake post compulsory education, known as second level education in Ireland, how these benefits may have changed over time and the way these benefits may or may not be realised dependant on the type of education that is followed by a school leaver. ...

A 3 page contention that these countries have more immediate needs to address than mirroring the long and variegated educational systems of developed countries. Establishing such systems is much more resource intensive than its immediate returns would justify. These countries need to concentrate on meeting their citizens basic needs for food, shelter, and ...

This 9 page paper considers whether the use of race ore ethic origin in the assessment of education attainment should be used or whether it is outdated. The paper considers the justification of the use of race, looking at former research that has studied different in achievement in schools and then consider if this ...

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 6 page paper that emphasizes Australia whenever possible. The impact of globalization is observed in the numbers of international students attending institutions of higher education, in the increase in Internet programs and in the increase in the number of offshore colleges and universities. The writer provides a general overview of the topic. Some ...

This 3 page paper considers how and why Crioulo is important in any plans for the development of education in Guinea Bassau, where the official language is Portuguese. The last part of the paper suggests a simple budget for a school. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the way that the US has a lower level of students taking advanced examinations before entrance into degree programs. The paper examines why this is and presents the findings with a projection on the potential impact on the US in terms of exams take and the graduation numbers if ...

15 pages in length. Obtaining an education does not reflect a level playing field across the globe; rather, the varying nature of cultural and religious influences serve to dictate the who, what, where, when and why of academic achievement. To compare America and Egypt where such influences are concerned is not unlike weighing ...

A 4 page paper discussing the organization, administration and approach to education in Japan. The paper discusses the "typical" path as well as differences in special education between the Japanese and US systems. Bibliography lists 6 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 8 page paper provides an oveview of existing studies of ESL strategies used in the classroom setting. This paper also relates the findings regarding the nature of these strategies and the impacts for learners. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at single parent families in the United Kingdom. Implications for further research is included. Bibliography lists 12 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 ...

This 10 page paper examines the advantages and disadvantages associated with independent education in the United Kingdom. The paper compares and contrasts independent education provided by private schools in the United Kingdom and discusses issues such as greater access to resources, lower administrative burdens and freedom from the national curriculum. The bibliography cites 16 sources. ...