Abstract This paper discusses whether otherwise gifted students with linguistic disabilities (e.g., hearing or speech impediments) are overlooked by teachers for nomination to gifted programs, thereby placing a "hidden" hurdle in their academic path.
From the Paper "Commonly gifted students with some type of disabling condition are referred to as twice-exceptional ..."
Abstract This paper discusses different perspectives of leadership and ethics in Ciulla's 2004 book, "Ethics, The Heart of Leadership." The paper examines the key concepts, the scope of issues and the moral relationship between leaders and followers.
From the Paper "The first five chapters of Ethics The Heart of Leadership edited by Joanne B Ciulla serve to establish the scope of the issues in two chapters and to consider the moral relationship between leaders and followers the next three chapters ..."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts cognitive development and learning theory. The paper first describes the concepts of each theory. Then the paper examines how the two theories differ in their orientation and focus. Finally, the paper discusses ways in which the two theories overlap.
From the Paper "This research paper presents a comparison of cognitive development and learning theory. Articles from recent professional literature pertaining to the two theories are reviewed and findings related to the theories..."
Abstract This paper begins by explaining what technology integration means and what its function is within the school system. The paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of technological tools and looks at how teachers can effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.
From the Paper "Technology integration refers to the integration of technology into the curriculum along with the instructional and learning processes in the classroom. More than just a tool for calculating student marks and a time filler, computers can assist teachers in increasing the quality of the learning experience. Technology essentially enables teachers and students to transcend the limitations that have been imposed upon them by conventional learning materials such as standardized textbooks. However, the incorporation of technological tools within the learning setting does not..."
Abstract This paper compares formal assessment tests to informal reading and writing inventories. The paper looks at how the tests are prepared and administered.
From the Paper "Tests used as a basis of academic assessment have been characterized as falling into one of two categories. Formal assessment tests are norm-referenced or criterion-referenced tests that are administered in a controlled setting in which directions cannot be altered and students respond to items they have not seen in instruction. Informal reading and writing inventories are commercially prepared or teacher student-made tests in which students read orally and retell and or answer comprehension questions over a passage."
Tags: Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Bader Reading and Language Inventory
Abstract This paper describes four areas of a school wide professional development program: instruction, curriculum, organizational effectiveness and standardized testing. The paper explains how schools can improve their capacity to cater to student learning needs.
From the Paper "The school wide professional development program that is described in this paper addresses four inter-related areas: instruction, curriculum, organizational effectiveness and standardized testing. Using the following components- planning, implementation and dissemination - as an organizing framework, this paper will clearly define how schools can improve their capacity to cater to student learning needs. In the planning stages of the professional development program, the school leadership team that consists of members from the administration and the teaching staff should conduct periodic needs assessments of the students teachers..."
Abstract This paper describes a method for improving instruction in multicultural classes that uses the classroom learning environment. The paper discusses the effect of the classroom learning environment on student performance and the components of such an environment that should be taken into account.
From the Paper "With the growing diversity of the student population in the United States, almost all teachers are likely to be confronted with the challenge of at least one student who comes from a minority background during their career. In order to ensure that teachers are able to cater to the diverse needs of the students in multicultural classrooms, researchers have highlighted the importance of the classroom learning environment in students' overall performance. In addition to the organization of the physical classroom environment..."
Abstract This paper discusses the topic of adolescent peer pressure and bullying. The paper looks at the causes of bullying, how adolescents can protect themselves against bullying and how adolescents can resist peer pressure. The paper also discusses what parents can do to help their children resist peer pressure and protect themselves from bullying.
From the Paper "As children grow up they are influenced more and more by the world outside their home and by their friend, parents, teachers and others they meet and interact with in the outside world. Young children learn from their parents and they are influenced by their genetic makeup, which influences their personality type e.g., shy outgoing, smart, athletic or neurotic. They will also be influenced by where they live, a busy city or a small town, by what their parents do, whether they are..."
Abstract In this article, the writer explores the value of obtaining a college education. The writer argues that a college education makes students more competitive and prepares them for professional life. Further, the writer claims that obtaining a college degree is not just beneficial, but it is a necessity in today's society.
From the Paper "For many people a college education gives students an edge in society, competitive job market and prepares students for professional life. More and more jobs require a bachelor's if not an advanced degree. Without a college education, many will find themselves unqualified to gain access to the jobs of their choice. In today's highly competitive society, a college degree is not only beneficial, it is also a necessity. A college education also gives students the unique experience of achieving a degree in ... '
Tags: college education, professional life, competition in today's society
Abstract This paper shows the balance between the negative and positive aspects of public schools. Similarly, it reflects that home schooling provides an ideal atmosphere for a child under close supervision but has certain limitations too.The biggest advantage the home schools offer is the protection from the violence, sex, drugs and other social ills that is now a common phenomenon in the public schools. The public schools may be infested with serious problems, but they are still indispensable to the intellectual, emotional and psychological growth of young minds. The intellectual growth at homes and social grooming at public schools are shown to be equally important. Both these options provided are shown to provide endless opportunities to learn and grow.
From the Paper "Education is most important facet of any society. Educated youth is an asset which contributes to progress, development and evolution of civilization. Human beings are naturally blessed with enormous potentials. Education is the knowledge of putting one's potentials to maximum use. When we think of education, the first thing which comes to our minds is the educational institution or the school. Since centuries, the most common form of getting formal education is through Public Schools. However, it has been observed that in last two to three decades, the Public School education is going down the slope. There are numerous questions raised as to the quality of education being imparted and the illicit extra-curricular activities the students are indulging while attending Public Schools. Parents are now getting apprehensive of sending their children to Public Schools and are forced to think of safe alternatives."
Abstract This paper discusses certain theories of second language acquisition especially about the development of grammar over time. The author review theories of Long, Anderson, Vygotsky, Bialystok, and Pulvermuller and Shumann. The paper relates that these theories do not necessarily contradict each other but do emphasize different parts of the process, such as some theories emphasize the neurological process while others emphasize interaction with other speakers.
From the Paper "The theories of Long, Anderson, Vygotsky, Bialystok, and Pulvermuller and Shumann all explain second language acquisition (SLA) with a different emphasis, but interestingly, not all of these theories are mutually exclusive. That is, because some of them simply emphasize different parts of the process as being of primary importance, or they see the process as happening in a certain part of the consciousness, rather than directly contradicting one another. However, it would be an exaggeration to say that these theories complement and complete each other and give us a complete picture of language acquisition."
Abstract This paper describes peer-to-peer youth program, which is designed to provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities to acquire basic educational and life skills that will promote success at a difficult stage of life. The author points out that the program will pair a high school senior with an adolescent aged 13-16 for a 90-minute period every other week. The paper relates that the education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter.
From the Paper "Today's youth face many difficult challenges as they attempt to seek support for their problems. Peer-to-peer counseling has been known to provide an effective means by which young people may express any personal or academic concerns that they might have. The proposed program will provide peer-to-peer interaction for disadvantaged individuals aged 13-16 who are in need of additional support at a particularly vulnerable stage of life. High school seniors will serve as peer leaders, and they will also provide their younger counterparts with basic skills and training, divided into two primary components: Education and Life Skills. The education component offers students basic study skills, test-taking strategies, and tutoring if the peer leader is knowledgeable in the subject matter. "
Abstract The paper examines Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers and explains that they are all in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change. The paper discusses that Knowles has noted how the fate of humanity depends upon the intelligence, skill and compassion of average citizens, so it is incumbent upon us to pursue adult education throughout our lives, for we should never stop learning. The paper adds how knowledge is our best tool, and it can best be gained through education.
From the Paper "In their own ways, the adult learning theorists we have studied in class and in our assigned texts have identified and offered basically similar theoretical principles concerning the adult learning process. In the broadest sense, they agree that in social terms,\ adult learners should strive to understand the human experience, and familiarize themselves with the knowledge, great ideas and hallowed traditions of human civilization. Jean Piaget, Carl Rogers, Jack Mezirow, Lev Vygotsky, Robert Maslow, Malcolm Knowles and their peers are in agreement that adults should seek to understand society and develop the skills required to influence social change."
Abstract This paper presents a classical argument that the current policy towards arts education is harming the arts discipline. Specifically, this paper argues that by stressing the usefulness of an arts education, policy makers and educators who are trying to get more funding are actually marginalizing and undermining the arts by making the arts into a supportive skill set rather than a discipline in its own right.
From the Paper "In today's education system, the arts are often either minimized as unimportant or are translated into a "useful" discipline on par with the sciences in order to justify continued spending on arts courses. This places educators in a difficult position. Either they must make claims that the arts are utilitarian or risk facing program cutbacks or even shut-downs of arts programs. Although policy makers and educators can gain funding in the short term by depicting arts education as practical and useful, and although there can be little doubt that the arts do have useful applications, this approach tends to marginalize and harm arts education in the long run by making the arts into an auxiliary solution rather than a valuable discipline in its own right."
Abstract This paper examines the theories of discipline and obedience in the Montessori method of education for children. It begins with a definition of terms intrinsic to this philosophy, and them moves to explain how they are central and interconnected to the Montessori philosophy. It concludes that self-control and personal freedoms allow each student to develop into a normalized person.
From the Paper "Discipline and Obedience in the Montessori Philosophy Dr. Maria Montessori came to develop her philosophies regarding discipline and obedience from her work with both children with and without special needs. From her beliefs that one must enable and observe the child to interact with the environment stemmed a school system which involves supporting the student in their own natural surroundings, yet transfiguring this environment to allow the student to achieve higher levels of success. As thus her ideas surrounding the models of discipline and obedience are central in allowing the young student to aim towards their inner potential. As discipline and obedience are connected through the natural growth and aims of each individual student and teacher, the normalization of each child is fostered by the freedoms allowed to them in the environment prepared and cultivated to be replicated the natural environment by the teacher. For Montessori followers, disciple and obedience are truly linked to"
