Education papers

A look at the research on the efficacy of the Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum in elementary schools.

A personal account of the author's choice of being an educator at the elementary level.

A discussion of the history and benefits of the Montessori style of education for young children.

An in depth look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with historical background.

This paper compares and contrasts Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development with Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of development.

This paper examines whether life skills classes in the special education classroom produce more functional adults.

An argument why even the best approaches may never eliminate school shootings.

An argument against the uniformity and conformity in American education.

This paper looks at effective primary teaching concentrating on the aspect of behaviour management.

A writer's reflection on three articles on homework and classroom management.

Relates the story of the writer's experience as a teacher practitioner, who took on the role of an action researcher in a project to establish a school newspaper.

A review of Jerry Brown's book, "On Coming to School".

Looks at the theories of multiple intelligences (MT) as applied to the classroom.

A proposal to help solve the problem of truancy in special education programs.

An examination of the history and goals of fire prevention in the United States.

An examination of the life of billionaire John Sperling, the founder of the University of Phoenix.

A discussion on the role of education and knowledge in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass".

Describes the author's approach to the creation of a training program for a law enforcement agency

Looks at the banning of books as a form of censorship in the U.S.A.

An examination of the significance and success of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001.

A discussion on the use of standardized testing as a tool for measuring students' academic success.

A discussion on improvements to sexual education techniques and materials.

Looks at the assessment, educational approaches, ability grouping and current issues with programs for gifted and talented students.

A discussion on the cognitive development of deaf children with and without cochlear implants.

A look at the merits and drawbacks of the year round education system.

An in-depth research proposal on online learning versus traditional in-class learning.

This paper examines the use of cooperative learning strategies to attain a higher academic goal.

This paper looks at diversity issues in schools that affect teacher-staff performance evaluation.

A review of the anthology "Tongue-Tied: The Lives of Multilingual Children in Public Schools" edited by Otto Santa Ana.

The paper discusses the development of managerial economics over the past 50 years.

Presents the writer's thoughts on the arts and education after passing up an opportunity to see Michelangelo's "David" while touring Italy.

A discussion on bilingual education in the United States.

Presents the author's past, present and future educational analysis.

This paper discusses the issue of the connection between incarcerated mothers and their children and looks at a program based on helping children experience the positive aspects of education.

An overview of academic plagiarism and how it can be redefined to make it more ethical.

Relates the busy life of photojournalist Grace Witwer Housholder, the author's mentor.

A discussion on grade inflation and the difficulty in measuring it.

Examines online distance education, called E-Learning, especially the use of social networks.

An examination of the benefits of using a geographical information systems (GIS) / ArcView map within problem-based learning (PBL).

An examination and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for the Apollo Group Inc. at the University of Phoenix.

This paper explains the educational concept of scaffolding and how it can be utilized in the classroom.

An argument that mandatory technology and computer courses should not become a part of the American education system.

A discussion of ten methods an educator can use to effectively meet the needs of their students.

A literature review regarding methods for determining and measuring college quality.

A research paper on the impact of college student debt on students' future and the economy in general.

A discussion on the methods of teaching autistic students reading.

A discussion of the way in which reading is taught in first, third and fifth grade of elementary school.

A discussion on whether educating the children of illegal immigrants is a burden to the public school system in the US.

This paper discusses several different theories concerning the strategies that are used in the reading process.

Presents lesson plans to teach phonemic awareness to pre-kindergarten aged children.

A look at ten lesson plans for a group of struggling readers in kindergarten.

An analysis of a teaching practice as either constructivist or non-constructivist.

A timeline of reading instruction in America.

A look at stress and time pressures, particularly in the medical and educational community.

A review of the book "The Blackboard and the Bottom Line: Why Schools Can't Be Businesses" by Larry Cuban.

A review of the potential role, responsibilities and boundaries of a teacher in terms of the teaching training cycle.

A discussion of the merits and drawbacks of Internet usage in the educational setting.

A discussion on the disadvantages with abstinence-only sex education.

A research proposal for a study on how schools have adjusted to the "no sexual bias" provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

A review of literature about the status of vocational courses in high schools.

A discussion on learning theories for the best way to help students learn.

An examination of the changing role of school resource officers (SROs) in preventing crime in schools.

An examination of the effectiveness of school interventions to combat delinquency.

This paper discusses the two hemispheres of the brain and looks at the differences with regards to learning.

A literature review on good leadership characteristics in administrators.

A paper on the effects homelessness brings to children and youths in the United States.

This paper discusses the relationship between a coach and the learner.

An examination of the issue of college students using credit cards.

An examination of the need for public partnership in the public education system, particularly with regard to students with disabilities.

This paper identifies the personality traits, education, experience and skills that are needed for one to become a chief financial officer (CFO).

An examination of the development of the profession of nurse midwife and its role in births.

An analysis of the pros and cons of a professional nursing education program.

A case study of work motivation and job satisfaction among library personnel at a UK university.

This paper looks at the importance of the national Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization with regards to agriculture education.

This paper looks at the multicultural extra-curricular orientation at the university level in the United States.

A discussion of the impact of Title IX on female athletes and on the traditionally male sport of wrestling.

A discussion on "Meno" by Plato.

An evaluation of the inclusion process for autistic students.

A personal discussion of the writer's post-MBA goals and how Columbia Business School will help him achieve them.

A persuasive paper on the necessity of continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers.

An assessment of the various forms of distance education.

A review of the issues presented by John Abbott and Terence Ryan in their article, "Constructing Knowledge, Reconstructing Schooling."

A discussion and review of the impact of capitalism on adult education as discussed in Cheng Kai-Ming's article, "From Training to Education: Lifelong Learning in China."

Discusses methods for teaching English as a second language (ESL)
students.

A discussion of three educational theories at the basis of the social community and the educational system.

A presentation of a lesson plan for a Maori boy in an Australian elementary school, taking into account cultural differences.

A look at the controversies surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act.

An address to a congressional district, explaining the speaker's position in favor of the bill allowing concealed carry permits on college campuses.

A persuasive argument supporting the allowing of concealed weapons on college campuses.

Looks at the history of the social battle of race as related to the politicization and education of African-American teachers in the South.

An examination of the need for a personal code of ethics among professional educators.

This paper researches how continuing education for nurses impacts nursing productivity.

An exploration of the learning and motivation amongst a diversified group of students in the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) program in Australia.

Argues in support of mandatory uniform policies for U.S. public school students.

An examination of the correlation between sex education in schools and declining teenage pregnancy rates in Georgia.

A study proposal to explore the consequences of students receiving a poor, public school education.

A discussion on adult self learning.