Abstract This paper examines the myths and the true facts about the Attention attention deficit disorder. The author provides an overview of the causes for and the symptoms of the disorder. Then, he introduces behavioral and drug therapies available to patients today.
From the Paper "Before we turn to a discussion of the ways in which ADD may be treated we must first define what exactly we mean by this term, which is used by the lay public to refer to a wide range of behaviors. The condition that is now referred to as ADD (and which is also rather confusingly called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was until quite recently usually called hyperactivity. It was also believed to be found only in children who exhibited its typical symptoms of being easily distracted, often restless and often irritable, as well as impulsive and easily upset and excited. It was also believed that such symptoms reflected a history of abusive behavior towards the child or consistent poor parenting, Now scientists believe that ADD is a lifetime condition rather than something that affects children alone and that its basis is biochemical and genetic rather than an expression of psychological trauma. "
Abstract This paper attempts to show that the world is changing at too fast a pace and that in order to give students the opportunity they deserve to develop all the skills needed to survive in the world, the classroom must be expanded and the support and cooperation of parents and the community organizations must be solicited.The author of this paper claims that a student confined to the traditional classroom will certainly not make it in society.
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"Schools typically started out in very early days as a one-room, barn-like building, where all the children who lived anywhere nearby came to be taught how to read and write. There was usually one teacher for the whole school. Schools and education today is a far cry from this type of schoolhouse. With the growth in the population and the fast paced growing technology, education has had to develop to what is now very advanced systems and techniques. Schools are now large buildings housing hundreds of students, with a wide variety of specialty teachers, and modern equipment. Since schools have had to produce citizens to work in the organizations and companies which are moving so fast along, teaching has had to expand rapidly beyond mere reading, writing and arithmetic".
Abstract In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at the history of engineering education and the ways that engineering, and engineering schools, continue to improve life. The author investigates why engineering schools began to assume greater importance in the second half of the 19th century in the United States and considers the historical context of engineering and engineering education.
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?As people's understanding of the ways in which the physical world is constructed increased over time, engineering developed a number of subfields that addressed the various problems inherent in different materials and different applications. Thus developed the traditional four primary engineering subdivisions: civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical. Over time specific educational programs would develop to train engineers in each of these subfields.?
Tags: Centennial, Exposition, Frederick, Remsen, American, Civil, War, Technology, Industrial, Revolution, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical
Abstract This paper uses autism as an example of a disability and addresses the issue of allowing children with limited physical and mental capabilities to be allowed into a regular school system. It analyzes laws and legislation which have recently been passed and especially looks at the concept of "Inclusion" which encourages these children to be part of the mainstream education system.
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"The Green Paper, Excellence in Education (1997) describes autism as a condition that disrupts the development of social and communication skills. Those effected by autism are socially isolated from the rest of mainstream society. Children and adults have difficulty relating to others. They do not often develop friendships and they have difficulty relating to the feelings of others. They need order in their life and develop strange behaviors in order to cope with the daily stresses of life. "
Abstract This paper discusses the increase in access to education and the perception that one must get a "good" job to be a success. The writer contends that as the importance of education has grown within American political conceptions of identity, so has the importance of one's perceived class as it is tied to one's education. This paper concludes that although female and minority inroads into the fabric of the American Dream have escalated over the course of the 20th century, there is still much work to be done.
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"According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Website, overall economic mobility has increased over the course of the 20th Century. For instance, about 84 percent of all U.S. adults age 25 and over had high school diplomas and 26 percent had bachelor's degrees or higher, according to the latest census. Both of these statistics represent record highs. Yet these correlations are not perfectly equal in terms of both racial distribution, for instance. Non-white individuals apparently had less access to higher education".
Abstract This paper argues that modern-day students are less likely to read books for stimulation then in previous times. The author argues that television and the internet have replaced books as a source of information, when faced with a choice between reading a book for pleasure or watching television, they will choose the latter. The author argues that books will always exist, but due to the advances in technology, their importance has been in a steady decline.
From the Paper "People of my generation have grown up on television, CD players, videogames, and most recently, computers and the Internet. With all these graphic-intensive, interactive alternative forms of entertainment available to students, it is no wonder why they are less likely to pick up a book to enlighten themselves when they can accomplish much of the same with much less effort and thinking involved."
Tags: books, mediation, internet, computers, encyclopedia, reference, television, entertainment
Abstract This essay examines the uneven distribution of wealth in the United States today, and the resulting rise in poverty. The author looks at why this problem continues to grow and what is or is not being done to solve this issue, including the need for better education in lower income communities.
From the Paper "As the United States of America enters into the new millennium, it brings with it not only the technological advances of today's society, but the economic shortcomings of our nation as well. In a country where you can become a millionaire in an instant by winning the lottery or over time by developing a large-scale company such as Microsoft, it is hard to imagine forty percent of America's children are growing up in poverty. Unfortunately, this figure is reality. The number of families living in poverty today is far greater than it was thirty years ago. The main reason for poverty in America is due to the uneven distribution of income between groups of people, and although this problem cannot be solved immediately, it can be improved over time."
Abstract In this essay the writer explores how the things parents say and do in front of their children affect the children and their learning. The writer then takes the reader through a discussion about the importance of body language in the classroom and some examples of effective use suggestions.
From the Paper ?We have all heard the saying ?Do as I say and not as I do,? and we know it is a statement about hypocrisy. Unfortunately many parents don?t understand that is the exact message they sometimes give to their children by their actions and deeds in front of them. We all want our children to learn the proper values and morals and we hope hey grow to be value filled compassionate and honest individuals.?
Abstract The paper reviews Zick Rubin's book titled "Children's Friendships" on the importance of friendships for children's social and educational development. The paper notes that Rubin forms his thesis based on a narrow sampling of children, disregarding cultures in which friendship is viewed differently. The paper then analyzes the case of children from multiracial backgrounds, for which friendship based on similarity is difficult to form. The paper concludes with advice for educators about discussing the issue of friendship with children.
From the Paper "Rubin states that children's relationships with their peers not only provide important social skills but contexts in which children can develop meaningfully and compare themselves to others. Friendships also provide children with a sense of group belonging. Friendships provide unique benefits and skills to children, Rubin writes, that parents and educators cannot provide. Some social scientists, such as David Riseman, as cited by Rubin, have argued that an overemphasis on children 'making friends' and 'relating to others' in our 'outer-directed society' has proved detrimental. But regardless, says Rubin, 'the fact that children's friendships can be harmful only serves to outline their importance.'"
Abstract This paper is a guide to companies when executing the training of a new work force. The author shows how job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. He indicates that companies are paying more attention to the training and development then to recruiting. There are many changes that are being made to the process of training and developing a new work force mainly towards developing existing skills and acquiring new ones. The paper examines several factors that affect this process such as: government intervention, wages, diversity, globalization...and much more.
From the Paper "When a company or enterprise consider workforce development it is not merely to polish existing skills or image standards. Job training is crucial for the workers as well as for the corporations. On the job it means reaping profits and for the nation it means creating human resources. Thus for this reason enterprise are paying more attention in training and development then in recruitment. The focus therefore is to "change" and the trend is towards developing existing skills, acquiring new ones.
In the recent years this has been treated as part of human resources training where individuals were recruited and "TRAINED" to the organization. Those who have skills would benefit less from the training and those who don?t learn to acquire some. The overall outcome is not what the skills the employee has but rather what skills the individuals have instilled those are congruent to the environment in which they work. Hence, the training process has been morel like an educational process, where individuals were given lectures on development of skills instead of acquiring the true skills required."
Abstract This paper studies the issue of grouping students into different levels for the purpose of academic study. It provides research for and against the idea, as well as raising sociological issues such as the effects on children from disadvantaged backgrounds and parental opposition to such a policy.
From the Paper "The questions at the core of the ability grouping and 'tracking' dispute is how to best educate large numbers of students with different backgrounds and aptitudes. It is hard to determine validity, for every opponent of ability grouping and tracking there is a supporter. For every research study contradicting ability grouping or tracking, there is research stating that the idea is best for all students. It seems that logic, emotions, research, and bureaucracy all clash on the advantages and disadvantages of this issue. For the purposes of this paper ability grouping relates to when students are clustered together within classes based on their skill, such as Level 1 readers and Level 2 readers. Tracking refers to the cluster of students between classes that take courses in subjects that convey a difference in a childs' talent. Classes that are considered in the tracking realm would be Advanced Placement (AP) English, College Prep (CP) English, and Regular English. Classes that follow that pattern are also referred to as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Parents of students involved in higher-level classes think that those classes are the only ones in which their child can succeed. Parents of children in lower level classes sing a different tune. In the end who is right? It becomes a tennis match; sadly the students are the ones who lose. "
A business plan presented to the British Government for the establishment of an electronic university following proposals by the government for a boost in the higher education figures in the country.
Abstract In this business plan a proposal for the establishment of an electronic university in Britain is put forth. The business plan includes an introduction, and an extensive discussion of the specifics of the plan. Following this, the options, benefits, costs, impact and risks are outlined. A financial case for the electronic university is presented, along with a recommendation for the implementation of the electronic university concept.
From the Paper "This proposal for the development of an electronic university resulted from several, salient considerations. First, the British Government has set a goal of encouraging half of British citizens, over the age of thirty, to participate in higher education by the end of the year 2010. This ambitious and admirable higher education initiative will require the re-education of a significant portion of the existing workforce within Britain.
"This governmental higher education initiative is designed to meet the current explosion of jobs that require highly skilled and educated workers. Accordingly, the jobs that require a lower skill set are decreasing at a similar level. As a result, the British government has developed initiatives to try to increase the number of skilled workers within the British population, in order to support economic growth, especially in high tech industries within Britain."
The following paper examines Eliza Haywood's "The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless" and Henry Fielding's "Joseph Andrews and Shamela" 18th century novels that explored the social mores of high and low society at the time.
Abstract This paper explores how Haywood and Fielding approached the subject of education, particularly through Haywood's "The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless" and Fielding's ?Joseph Andrews and Shamela.? The differing objectives to educating the sexes as well as the possible consequences of obtaining an education are also explored.
From the Paper "Education is indirectly explored in Haywood's ?The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless.? The heroine spends her formative years in a boarding school, ?the governess of which had the reputation of a woman of great good sense, fine breeding, and every way qualified for the well forming of the minds of those young persons who were entrusted to her care. [Her father] was so well pleased with having placed his daughter where she was likely to improve in all the accomplishments befitting her sex." (Haywood, 9) Through the misadventures of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, Haywood implies that one of the reasons why a girl should be educated would be to enhance her chances of securing a good marriage (then the only means of climbing the social ladder or attaining an accomplishment recognised by society)."
Abstract The writer of this paper discusses the censorship of books in schools and how some books are condemned and challenged by schools because of the use of curse words or violence, homosexuality, sex, rebellion, the occult or countless other things. The writer stresses his opinion against censorship in the paper and also his feelings on how it is not only a violation of our freedom of speech, but it infringes on our education and our right to choose what we read.
From the Paper "Freedom of speech is the cornerstone upon which the United States was founded. So essential is it to our national identity that it is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It is essential to democracy. Without it all other rights are diminished to the point where there is no real freedom whatsoever. The freedom to read is a necessary corollary to the freedom of speech; it is also integral to democracy. Yet this most important constitutional liberty is constantly under attack by those who (ironically, often in the name of "freedom") would restrict the rights of others to read what they choose - often for the most ridiculous of reasons. This is a matter of great concern to our society."
Abstract Community colleges traditionally offer two-year degrees. This paper explores the possibility, costs, advantages and disadvantages of these same colleges offering four-year degrees as well. It discusses accreditation, student make-up and college classification.
From the Paper "Recently, the post-secondary educational market has seen many changes. Recent years have seen the advent of on-line schools, distance learning and a variety of two-year and community colleges have appeared on the market place. Many two-year community colleges currently offer transfer programs into four-year degree programs. Attending a two-year community college to complete the general requirements of a four-year degree program is quite cost effective. There are also several pitfalls, such as accreditation differences between the two programs. As a result, many times students waste valuable time and money in having to repeat work already completed at the two-year program because the four-year program will not accept the credits. For many students the idea of attending a four-year program is not possible because of cost restraints, yet they still wish the benefits afforded by a four-year degree. This raises an important question, should community colleges offer four-year degrees?"
