Essays and Research Papers on Teaching Methods

This is a 7 page paper that discusses the issue of whether or not the educational system favors boys over girls or vice versa. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the curricular trends in education and the shape that these trends will take in the next decade. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

(14 pp) Everything about the sixties seems to be about change, but it was curriculum reform that was going on in education. This discussion will examine some of those reforms, and note whether they are still in effect, or how they have changed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of gender inequality in the public school system. There are strong arguments supporting socialization as a key factor in gender differences between boys and girls and schools are a major center for socialization. The first imbalance observed by children is the number of female versus the number of ...

A 3 page exploration of the ideological basis of this organization. Two specific questions are addressed: What does the NAEYC say about DAP that fits in with the philosophy of education? and What does the NAEYC mention in its code of ethical conduct that will help to frame someone's professional behavior?

Fundamental Need For Trust And Collaborative Culture In High School Education : 5 pages in length. The art and element of teaching is a uniquely autonomous occupation whereby educators are not only allowed but encouraged to pursue individual theories of instruction that are oftentimes completely divergent from one another. Such structural incongruity, which ...

A 4 page paper that begins with a discussion of the major catalysts for standards-based reform. The writer explains the three categories of standards and the main changes in the education system since these changes. The writer also comments on the effectiveness of this approach. bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper begins by describing Sleeter and Grant's five approaches to multicultural education. The essay then discusses how to move forward from the Human Relations approach. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of plausible curriculum trends in education over the next ten years. Specifically, this paper looks at the impacts of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages. There is an urgent need for educational reform in our schools and it needs to take place now. Instead of trying to fill student's heads with facts and information without making them part of the learning course of action, the educational process should be reversed and make the student the focal ...

A 5 page paper that discusses a plan for teaching reading to 8th grade special education students. The writer begins with the challenges for the teacher, such as student attitude, and how to approach the issues. The Wilson Reading System is explains and recommended. The writer comments on how the teacher would evaluate their plan. ...

A 3 page essay that provides an example of a personal educational philosophy that follows a postmodernist orientation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper outlines two specific segments on the creation of an educational philosophy: the philosophy statement and the application of learning theories in the classroom setting. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6-page paper compares comprehensive sex education to an abstinence-only approach. The argument is made that comprehensive sex education proves to be much more beneficial delaying students from having sex while reducing the alarming teenage pregnancy rate in the United States. There are 8 sources cited.

A 20 page research paper that offers a detailed discussion of factors contributing to the formulation of a personal philosophy of education. This discussion, first of all, examines the historical and philosophical trends that have led to the present moment in education, as well as social theories that influence educational philosophy. This information is drawn ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current perspectives on educational assessment, especially as they respond to the constructs of Gerald Haigh's claim that educational assessment must inform educator process. This paper considers the nature of Haigh's assertion that if assessment doesn't inform planning, then it is pointless. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 4 page paper that comments on five journal articles that address multicultural education. The major point each author is making is reported with further comments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper hat provides background on the outdoor adventure education movement and explains the activities that may be included in this curriculum. The writer discusses the goals and positive outcomes of these programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses several educational philosophies, and suggests that postmodernism, for all its difficulties, might be best in meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay/research paper that examines and applies the theories of three motivational models to education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page examines the potential use of robots and robotics in education, considering how the technology may be utilized, the benefits to the students, the teachers and the education industry as well as the challenges that are inherent with the use of robots. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 3 page paper identifying and analyzing a belief or value in education. There is a persistent believe that if we value our schools, teachers and children, then we should be willing to spend more on those things we say are important to us. Though increasing school spending superficially appears to be noble, ...

A 7 page research paper that examines and summarizes various key concepts in early childhood education practice. The topics addressed are legal issues, characteristics of learners and assessment of young children. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 13 page paper that begins with an introduction to the matrix structure, including when it first emerged and leading to a statement of the problem. The literature review explains the matrix structure in more detail, three types of project-based matrix frameworks, the elements and characteristics needed for successful matrix management and three driving forces ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses multicultural education—its goals, how they should be achieved, and how schools should transform to accommodate these goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.