Essays and Research Papers on Special Populations & Conditions

A 6 page paper that addresses the controversy surrounding the use of computers and other media in early education, as early as infancy. The paper reports several articles that offer opinions and research results that focus on this controversy, including some empirical studies that conclude computers help preschoolers learn. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper providing an annotated bibliography of 11 sources primarily from the ERIC database. There are many studies investigating the use of technology in the classroom, but far fewer directly addressing the issue of teachers’ training needs in the use of that technology. This paper is an annotated bibliography of several ...

A 22 page overview of the importance of assistive technology in the educational setting. Providing an outline of the legal setting, the author traces assistive education from the late 1980 emphasizing the radical ascent of computerized technology in the classroom. This paper includes a complimentary one page Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper. The writer discusses strategies for teaching and organizational structures for the classroom that will enhance teaching writing to students with special needs. Included among these are cooperative learning, the writing process, and metacognition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing multimedia, computer-based learning systems for self-directed learning by adults. The paper also discusses learning management systems, which bring uniformity and accountability into the mix. The systems can be expected to gain in importance in the future, as the need for training and re-training grows and as the economies ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses developing a workshop for K-2 teachers of diverse classrooms, in which the students are primarily Spanish-speaking English language learners. The workshop details how to go about integrating technology, in the form of a computer diary project, into instruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at this elementary education topic. How to teach reading and writing properly is explored and the importance of individual evaluation when necessary is emphasized. The whole language versus phonics controversy is discussed as well. Dyslexia and other learning disabilities related to reading are included. Bibliography lists 9 ...

A 3 page paper. This report begins with a struggling reader’s profile. It then identifies a software program that can help this student learn to read more effectively. The program selected is Read 180. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper answering three questions about incorporating technology into the adult learning arena. The questions address topics that include decision-making on what form electronic learning environments should take; how institutions can achieve interactive and collaborative learning experiences in the electronic environment; and the importance of continuous improvement using evaluation and critical reflection. ...

A 3 page essay discussing how technology and diversity will affect the writer's teaching ability. Technology is discussed in terms of its benefits for specific reading and speech deficits. The need for sensitivity in the classroom becomes more imperative as our classrooms become more and more diverse.

A 4 page paper discussing some of the discoveries of recent brain research and how that information can be used in the classroom, specifically how teachers can use technology to take advantage of students’ specific stage of brain development. The bottom line is that the use of technology not only can assist in maximizing ...

A 14 page paper that discusses the transition from oral language to written language. Three disabilities are discussed: ADHD, Asperger’s, and developmental dyslexia. Each is explained and why writing is so difficult is discussed. Tips are included to help these young children. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 20 page discussion of the importance of incorporating assistive technology for special needs students. Special education students require certain considerations if they are to advance to the best of their capabilities. An extremely important factor in preparing these students to take productive roles in society is the integration of assistive technology into ...

A 5 page paper which examines the use of technology in school security. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that considers the effect of information technology on the lives of the visually impaired. It lists many of the software and hardware alternatives available and cites a few of the most productive and reliable. It briefly looks at adaptations made specific to the academic and employment settings and concludes ...

An 8 page discussion of the importance of employee training. Based partially on a literature review this paper presents its points as though many were obtained in an interview with a fictional human resources manager at a medium-sized high technology organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses a number of theorists, including Piaget, Dewey, Vygotsky, Bandura, Lave, Pask and Smith. The purpose of the discussion is to set up the rationale for using cooperative learning when teaching reading and writing to students with learning disabilities. The writer also offers comments regarding the behaviorist approach as promoted by ...

This is an 8 page paper on the learning disability dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a developmental mathematical learning disability which is often considered part of or the same as dyslexia, the developmental reading and writing disability. While dyslexia has been known to cause some dysfunction in the understanding of mathematical elements, dyscalculia is much more complex ...

This 5 page paper includes examples of and general instructions for the writing of an imaginary screenplay, including reference to Race, Class and Gender: An Anthology and relating those scenes to scenes from the movie, The Joy Luck Club. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of special education and its political underpinnings. Whether or not Special Education is overemphasized is discussed. Inclusion is also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the problem of education in New York City and what is being done about it. New ideas from 2004 are explored, inclusive of the concept to get rid of middle schools altogether. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at a specific school district in Colorado. The case study provided by a student looks for recommendations in terms of research in order to alleviate weaknesses in the current program. Bibliography lists 1 source.

One of the most challenging aspects of addressing student needs in Special Education is the process of student assessment to determine eligibility for services by Special educators and extended support personnel, to determine the student-oriented educational process that will be incorporated into a child's individual education plan (IEP), and to reflect gains, improvements and specific ...

A 24 page paper which examines whether or not universities and colleges are providing a successful learning and living environment to the physically disabled of the nation. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page book review of Stacey York’s Roots & Wings, Affirming Culture in Early Childhood Programs (2003). This examination of this text offers an overall summation of the book’s content and structure before concluding with a personal recommendation. No additional sources cited.