Abstract This paper explains that the court case of "Tinker verses Des Moines Independent Community School" (1969) stated that students do not shed their constitutional rights at the school house doors; therefore, a student's freedom of expression in school must be protected unless it would seriously interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline. The author points out that advocates for school uniforms base their need on the rationales that uniforms save money, time and undue stress to both students and parents, prevent students from wearing gang related clothing hiding the ability to conceal weapons and identify students who belong to the school and prepare students for the conservative dress of the real work-world. The paper relates that the opponents against required student uniforms base their arguments on the fact that there is no supporting evidence that uniforms improve school success, the uniforms are expensive and uniforms do not cut down on school violence.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pro Uniforms
Con Uniforms
My Neutral Voice
From the Paper "Because of the lack of statistical data, both sides of the uniform issue have strong points and are correct. There is no right answer and the debate will continue on forever unless both sides agree on a mutual acceptable consensus. Some possible solutions would be for both sides to agree to disagree and develop a dress code that highlights the needs of both sides, for example respects human rights but at the same time teaches students to dress for success. Both sides of the debate will gain in the long run, as well as the student. Parents will teach their children the art and skill of collaboration, working together, and reach consensus to achieve a common goal."
Abstract This paper explains that, prior to the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA - Public Law 94-142), upon which the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (Public Law 105-17) is based, over half the children with disabilities in United States did not receive appropriate educational services. The author points out that today IDEA ensures that every child with a disability is given a free and customized public education, with the least restrictions, granting of certain rights to parents; the law guarantees that the children are not segregated or removed from the classroom altogether on the basis of their disabilities. The paper stresses that the six principles of IDEA can not be truly implemented and benefited unless all affected parties including parents and the schools have an understanding of the law and implemented it fully.
Table of Contents:
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Appropriate Evaluation
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Parent and Student Participation in Decision Making
Procedural Due Process
Conclusion
From the Paper "It used to be a common scene for parents to be told by school administrators that they did not have any plan for their disabled children. But not any more. With the introduction of new amendments in the form of IDEA, all children (ages 3 to 21) with disabilities are entitled to a free, and appropriate public education. The state and local school systems are made responsible to organize and pay for the education even if it is provided in a private or residential school outside of the local public school system. "
Abstract This paper looks at budgeting for schools, giving an overview of different methods, and how it should be approached. The paper explains the main purpose of budget development and its relation to overall management of the school.
Abstract This paper discusses the increasing diversity of the American school population and how teachers can promote multiculturalism in the classroom. The paper further explains that promoting multiculturalism in the classroom necessitates adopting a new approach to teaching and then looks at the implications that multiculturalism and diversity have for issues of literacy.
Tags: Teaching, in, a, Multiculral, and, Diverse, Society
An overview of federal aid given in the form of a supplement to local schools based on their conformity to established guidelines under the No Child Left Behind Act.
Abstract This paper addresses several issues relating to the No Child Left Behind legislation. It compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of federal aid, discusses what legal opportunities or consequences accompany receiving federal aid, examines and evaluates the meaning and implications of supplanting and examines how someone could prepare for changes in the different areas on the revenue and expenditures of a school district based on in demographic and economic factors.
Tags: Federal aid, local schools, federal regulation, No child left behind, federal funding, NEA, union opposition
Abstract The paper addresses questions concerning educating children of illegal immigrants. It asks whether the United States should be responsible for educating the children of illegal immigrants and whether tax payers should be responsible for paying taxes so these funds can go to schools that educate illegal immigrants.
The paper further examines the consequences of not educating these children.
From the Paper "Should the United States be responsible for educating the children of illegal immigrants? Should tax payers be responsible for paying taxes so these funds can go to schools that educate illegal immigrants? Certainly, these are important questions. However, consider these questions: Should children be punished for what their parents do? Will failure to educate children make them responsible adults that can contribute to society? Should colleges offer lower tuition costs? While the first two questions sound important, many people fail to consider the consequences of what might happen if children of illegal immigrants were not educated. Educating children regardless of who they may be is vital to their future. The Issues Involved in Illegal Aliens and Children Many illegal aliens live in the United States. "The Attorney General recently estimated the number of illegal aliens within the United States at between 3 and 6 million" (Sutherland)."
Assesses whether there is need for arts education in the public schools in light of the recent federal and state focus on standardized testing, which has caused school districts to reduce or eliminate arts programs in public schools.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 8 sources, 2006, $ 89.95
Abstract In an attempt to determine the validity of the hypothesis that arts education is an essential inclusion in the learning experience of secondary students in the public schools, this paper conducts a need assessment through a review of existing documents. The paper contends that, based on the research, new and revised programs are need to allow all students in the American public school systems the opportunity to participate in the arts as part of their regular academic programs.
Abstract This paper discusses the writer's personal beliefs about teaching, learning and students, as well as her views on knowledge, what is worth knowing and her personal educational philosophy. The writer then discusses how to implement the philosophies into her professional and personal goals and describes how she will use these beliefs as a basis of her instructional practice. The writer also relates her personal educational philosophy to the established educational philosophies and explains how they are connected.
From the Paper "My hope is that I can take a little from each of the philosophies I have learned about and evaluate my students individually to adapt those philosophies into a successful teaching style. My day-to-day classroom will not consist of hours of lecture or mundane busy work that does not engage my students. When I find myself at a loss to how to reach my students, I will communicate with them and incorporate their feedback to the best of my ability to insure they are constantly learning. My ideas may seem unrealistic and my expectations of myself and my students probably come across as arrogant, but if we start out with ideas of failure and low expectations that is exactly what we will get."
Abstract In this article, the writer notes that an educational needs assessment identifies the gaps between the knowledge, skills and abilities or competencies people have and those they need to do their work. The writer then discusses a needs assessment that was conducted on registered nurses working for Winthrop University Hospital, on a combined general and intensive care pediatric unit. The writer concludes that a need for mock codes on the pediatric unit at Winthrop Hospital was identified. Direct observation and informal interviews confirmed this need. The writer maintains that there are institutional forces both in favor and acting against this idea and it must meet the approval of those in a certain chain of command within Winthrop's nursing and education departments. The writer concludes that this project will prove beneficial to all those who participate.
Outline:
Introduction
Institution
Sample
Data and Analysis
Institutional Forces
Conclusion
From the Paper "A select sample of six registered nurses, one of whom is an assistant nurse manager, from the pediatric unit was chosen. These six were chosen to be the representative sample of thirty full time registered nurses, two nursing educators and three nursing managers. Of these six, four are new graduates, recently hired for the unit, one is a staff member of seven years who deals strictly with general pediatrics and one is a manager who functioned as a staff nurse for twelve years in both the general pediatric and pediatric critical care setting. After the sample had been chosen, data was collected and analyzed regarding the educational needs of the unit."
An examination of learning theories, formed as a result of physiological research, which have have provided a basis for our understanding of what learning is and the activities that can help explain learning.
4,366 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 16 sources, 1999, $ 115.95
From the Paper "Education is the act of helping someone develop or improve on their physical fitness, and social relationship in the workplace. It involves the development of the intellect so as to acquire new skills and techniques with the aim of improving human development, productivity and efficiency. Education can be thought of as being a value added activity that once gained is not easily lost. To be ignorant of a process is to be uneducated. Workers therefore learn directly or indirectly as a result of education and this helps improve workplace performance and efficiency.
Learning enables us to adapt to our environment and we learn to anticipate and prepare for significant activities such as eating and handling sophisticated equipment. Learning theories which have been formed as a result of physiological research have provided a basis for our understanding of what learning is and the activities that can help explain learning."
Abstract This paper discusses the theory and effectiveness of constructivism as the appropriate methodology for facilitating the intellectual development of students.
From the Paper "Piaget's constructivist approach focused on the ontogenesis of causal explanation and it's logical and empirical justification. His theory provided a means of analyzing children's methods of explaining and of justifying their explanations."
Abstract This paper discusses the learning styles of African-American students and addresses the need for teachers? to consider these styles when teaching to a diverse population. It provides a discussion of the various types of learning styles, in general, and African-American learning styles in particular. The paper also discusses the need to implement teacher education programs that address diversity in the classroom.
Abstract This paper discusses the pros and cons of physical education and whether or not it is really necessary to include this in the curriculum. It includes the author's own personal experiences with the class in high school so as to give the paper a casual feel rather than a stiff "point vs. point" view.
From the Paper "However, some people believe that students need to learn about physical fitness, and for this reason, gym classes are a very important part of public education. It has been proven that the rate of overweight children has grown significantly in the past few decades and some believe this is due to lack of physical stimulation and entertainment for children that does not require them to exert any physical energy. It is hoped that by requiring students to take gym classes, they will learn proper fitness and how to keep themselves in shape.
Abstract This paper details the student development theories of Alexander Astin, Vincent Tinto and Arthur Chickering. Several programs at institutions of higher learning are given and critiqued.
From the Paper "Since learning is cumulative, it can be said that it is the total picture of the college experience that is what really counts. The best administrators, teachers and students make the link in learning between the traditionally separated parts of a student's life: academia and society. When academic, interpersonal, and extracurricular involvement are mutually utilized and relevant to a course, a greater impact on learning is achieved."
Abstract This paper re-examines Plato's "Republic X" as it attempts to denounce the poets from Plato's "perfect" republic. It argues for the expulsion of poetry that is not of lyric or historical importance and in doing so attacks some of the very important ideals that modern poetry is founded upon. The paper takes Plato's arguments that the poet does not actually "create" in his craft and is therefore, basically, a liar, and attempts to further this argument by using quotes from James and Wordsworth in an attempt to re-argue Plato's point.
From the Paper "In the Republic, Book X, Socrates, through the pen of his brilliant pupil Plato, argues for ?our refusal to admit the imitative kind of poetry, for it certainly ought not to be received.? (p. 21) However, although Plato is widely regarded as a man of unquestioned genius, and his Republic a work of infinite possibility, this single phrase that sums the whole of the tenth book up has become the topic of heated debate in western literary criticism."
