Abstract
In this article, the writer examines whether the use of the different DIBELS measures and the results are reliable in predicting the academic outcomes of a bilingual student. An evaluation of the different literature that concerns this study and other related issues are used to attain this objective. The writer maintains that the continuing research on the reliability and validity of the DIBELS measures clearly shows that it is a reliable source in predicting the academic outcomes of the students. The writer points out that the results obtained from the students are valid such that a comparison with other measures may be encouraged for more validation of results. The writer concludes that using the DIBELS in identifying the possible academic outcomes of English language learners is a helpful tool in assessing their English language proficiency.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion and Recommendation
References and Works Cited

From the Paper
"The increasing population growth among immigrants plays an important role in the demographic changes in the United States' school system. Given that the conditions regarding the students' English proficiency - which is a vital element in their academic performance - is not given proper attention, the country may not be able to produce competent students and human resources. This is the reason why the US educational system now works directly in its English language programs, which is a challenging task for them. In Los Angeles, there are already some eighty different languages spoken throughout the Los Angeles school system that addresses this issue.
In addition, in order to develop the US's human resources potential will mean keeping their educational opportunities open to minorities and to educationally disadvantaged students. The manner in which the US government addresses this issue will help shape their economic status and competitive position in the world. It will also affect the social and economic well being of every American in the United States. Emphasis on language training and the preparation of our youth for future jobs will be a critical task for the decade of the 90s."

Tags:measure, evaluate, bilingual, teaching

Abstract
This paper discusses the pros and cons of the DIBELS testing used by the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.

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"The DIBELS assessment will be administered to all kindergarten grade students within the first month of school. The DIBELS assessment or Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills assesses the big ideas of early literacy phonological awareness; alphabetic principle and fluency with connected text. It measures phonological awareness in terms of initial sounds fluency or a..."

Tags:Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, education, school, reading, testing, DIBELS

Abstract
This paper explores the viewpoints of scholars and students regarding academic probation, showing both the strengths and weaknesses of this policy. The paper defines academic probation and further discusses the impact of this policy on students' motivation. Various scholars and their research are cited on both sides of this controversy. The author concludes that the results are mixed, one side seeing academic probation as giving hope and another chance while the other side seeing that students may lose their motivation.

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"Interestingly academic probation is not always suffered by students who are consistently failing their courses. Some very high ability students may have to undergo this because of some courses they find tricky or fail to grasp completely. This is a puzzle which is difficult to understand. Some good achievers will become non-performers in some courses and hence their total grades can range from A to F. these students may be put on probation though it is clear that they are otherwise very good students. "

Tags:motivation, academic failure, accommodation

Abstract
This paper discusses the "notorious" case of academic fraud by Sir Cyril Lodowic Burt as presented by H. Beloff. The research focuses on the ethical problem presented, the ethical principles breached according to the Australian codes of ethics, the motives and justifications of a commitment of this breach, justification for such actions and solutions for dealing with instances of academic fraud. The paper states that while a brief discourse on the case of Sir Cyril is provided, the primary purpose of the case is to prevent fraud from occurring in the future.

Outline:
Academic Fraud
Cyril Burt
Ethical Issues and Disputes
Code of Ethical Conduct
Proposed Solutions and Actions

From the Paper
"The cardinal principles of the Australian Code of Ethics as dictated by the Australian Ethical Society (2003) suggest the following principles must be applied in psychology and in evaluation of academic fraud: (1) professionals have a duty to act using well-informed conscious decision-making, (2) professionals engaged in academic investigation have a duty to act in the interests of the community they serve, (3) professionals and academics have a duty to accept responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of their community before the welfare of their private or personal interests and (4) professionals have an obligation to act with honesty and in good faith to the community, and apply their skill and knowledge in the interests of the community."

Tags:ethics, psychology, academic, fraud

Abstract
This paper examines the social, economic and legal issues surrounding academic integrity in the nursing profession and what happens if and when an administration or a manager determines that a nurse or a student nurse has acted in a manner that damages the reputation of the profession.

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"According to an article by Kimberly Embleton and Doris published in the magazine "Searcher", there have always been individuals who have found ways to engage in academic dishonesty. Some students have purchased papers from companies advertising in their college newspapers or on bulletin boards around campus. Other students have borrowed ideas from writers without proper attribution. Fortunately, the Internet has made academic dishonesty easier and faster for instructors to identify, including the use of plagiarism evaluation software. According to an article by Edward Saunders, published in..."

Tags:Academic integrity, relevance, nursing program, academic dishonesty, plagiarism, test cheating, purchasing text and term papers

Abstract
This paper examines the definitions, understanding of and legal effect of academic freedom in American schools, colleges and universities. The paper looks at how the concept of academic freedom has evolved and inherent tensions that operate within the concept.

Tags:Academic, freedom, in, educational, institutions

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This paper discusses how the explanatory style is a cognitive personality variable that reflects the habitual manner in which people explain the causes of bad events that befall them. According to the paper, researchers believe that attributional style can help provide a better understanding of behaviors and consequences that affect one's performance and actions. The paper further discusses how tests of this relationship have spanned a wide variety of achievement settings including academic, health, athletic, and work settings, and how some of the problems and stresses affect performance, focusing primarily on academics.

Contents:
Chapter One
Performance
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Research Hypothesis
Scope and Limitation of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
Chapter Three
Methodology
Identification of Subjects
Implementing the Study
Gathering and Analyzing Data
Chapter Four
Data Analysis
Chapter Five
Summary, Recommendations, and Conclusions

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"For African Americans, ethnic identity and cultural racism significantly predict life satisfaction (Utsey et al, 2002). The study conducted by Utsey et al (2002) dealt with how African Americans felt about the culture and ethnicity that they belonged to, whether they felt they had been the victims of racism during their lifetimes, and also looked at how satisfied they were with their lives. Those that were less comfortable with their ethnicity and those that had been victimized by racism had lower quality of life scores than those that were comfortable and did not feel as though they had been victims. The higher the victimization score, the lower the quality of life score for these individuals.
Phinney, Cantu, and Kurtz (1997) state that having a poorly developed racial identity can lead to depression, a lack of comfort with oneself, and many other emotional problems that can be avoided when racial identity development theory is more clearly understood. On the other hand, having a racial identity that is well developed and that one is very comfortable with produces the opposite effects. While this is not an overly surprising insight, it is important that the correlation be noticed and recognized as something that should be studied and understood more clearly. This understanding of the link between racial identity and well-being has its roots in counseling psychology. By understanding the process of the development of racial identity, counselors felt they could begin to better understand pathology among black patients. Similarly, in investigating life satisfaction among African Americans, researchers (Utsey et al, 2002; Phinney et al, 1997) theorized that they must be attuned to cultural differences. There are significant potential dangers when researchers are unable to incorporate culture as a variable. Without a good understanding of cultural differences, it is possible for behavior to be misunderstood and even pathologized."

Tags:satisfaction, education, GPA, scores, discrimination, racism, classmates, schooling, prejudice, heritage, academic, women, education

Abstract
The paper focuses on the increase in academic cheating, particularly on those involving plagiarism. The paper examines how the Internet has made cheating easier.

From the Paper
"According to an article by Kimberly Embleton and Doris published in the magazine "Searcher", there have always been students who have found ways to cheat on exams or writing assignments, including term papers. In the past, academic cheaters have purchased papers from companies advertising in college newspapers or on college bulletin boards. However, the Internet has made academic dishonesty easier and faster. Using the Internet, it is easier than ever before for students to purchase academic term papers and pass them off as their own. College professors..."

Tags:Academic Cheating, Dishonesty, College, Tolerance Policies, Psychological Impact, Internet, Term Papers, Testing

Abstract
This paper presents an overview of memory and the different types of memory and then takes a look at the relationship between memory and academic achievement. The paper also describes tests used to measure memory and learning.

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"This literature review, concerning the topic of the relationship between memory and academic achievement, addresses the following areas relevant to this study: history and overview of memory, different types of memory, memory and academic achievement, tests to measure memory and learning and a conclusion. Baddeley reported that whether memory needs to be regarded as a single system or two or more subsystems was a major controversy during the..."

Tags:memory, and, academic, achievement

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This paper provides a summary and interpretation of data collected in a case study of a middle school student showing aggressive behavior and academic problems in the areas of reading and writing. The paper shows how the aggressive behavior is not yet at a critical point, so the reading and writing issues will be addressed first.

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"The Keystone and Hypotheses Problems and Keystone Joe has two problems poor language arts skills in the area of reading and writing possibly due to a disability requiring special education services and low-level aggressive behavior toward both peers and property. Both of these behaviors have been evidenced since grade school. The keystone problem is the reading/ writing behavior. This problem is selected because while certainly undesirable the aggressive behavior does not show the severity levels that would indicate a..."

Tags:case study, psychological consultation, behavior, academic, school, student