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Educational Computer Games, 2007.
A grant proposal for computer games in the classroom to improve the math, science and engineering skills of students.
1,001 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper presents a grant proposal for a project endeavoring to measure the impact of computer games on problem-solving mathematical and engineering situations faced by children in everyday life. The paper discusses the National Science Foundation's chief aim of uncovering new ways of using information technology to bolster learning and describes how this proposal will meet its criteria.
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Abstract
Computer Games as a Means of Bolstering Mathematical and Engineering Skills
Need
Goals
Description of the Activity
Evaluation
Key Personnel
Dissemination and Supplemental Materials
Budget
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"Goals: The goal of this project is to ascertain the extent to which computer games in the classroom can improve the math, science and engineering skills of students; at the same time, the games will also permit children to interface with computer software and hardware, thereby introducing them to information technology. In this regard, the project clearly satisfies the National Science Foundation's efforts to find new ways of improving the STEM skills of American youth."
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Internet Research, 2007.
This paper discusses using the Internet as a historical source.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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In this article, the writer explores the pros and cons of using the Internet as a historical source by looking at the Hindenburg tragedy of 1937. The writer then looks at the web sites which appear when a "Google search" is done of the event and of its aftermath. In a closely-related vein, the paper also appraises the authors/creators/backers of the pertinent sites that one comes across in the course of this exploration. Finally, the paper concludes with a look at the usefulness of the Internet (especially with regards to this topic) as a historical tool and a brief mention is made of the likely future for Internet research. In the final analysis, it may be said that the Internet really only functions as a productive research tool if it is utilized with scrupulous care and plenty of critical thought.
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"For one thing, while there are many online locations dedicated to the Hindenburg Crash, there is little evidence to suggest that academics had a hand in all but a few of them. To put it another, a cursory view of the first five pages of site findings in Google reveals mostly "home-made" web pages and illustrations depicting merely what amateur sleuths or enthusiasts have been able to learn about the crash. Given that reality, it is difficult to escape the conclusion that any researcher looking into the Hindenburg disaster should only use the internet if he or she is seeking to uncover hard-to-find illustrations about the crash or if one is looking for audio descriptions of the crash from reporters alive at the time. At the risk of seeming uncharitable, the works seem generally to be only one or a few pages in size, are riddled (in most instances) with grammatical errors, and are written and presented in a casual, non-academic manner."
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Anti-Israel Palestinian Textbooks, 2007.
This paper looks at how Palestinian textbooks perpetuate anti-Israeli sentiments among Palestinian youth.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper demonstrates the culpability of Palestinian educators in creating a climate that is intolerant, contemptuous of civil debate and which openly seeks the destruction of the Jewish state. The paper discusses what can be done to change the course of Palestinian education. The paper concludes that if Palestine can be prevailed upon to produce textbooks emphasizing basic numeracy and literacy instead of revenge, there is hope that the future of the Middle East can be less bloody than its past.
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"To begin with, it is worth noting that Palestinians have been using Jordanian and Egyptian curricula and textbooks since the early 1950s. In light of the fact that Egypt has been a pretty virulent enemy of Israel for decades, it may be said that someone else's hatred not only found its way into Palestinian textbooks but actually complemented and amplified the antipathy Palestinians already felt towards Israel. In any case, Dr. Sami Adwan of Bethlehem University also writes that the aforementioned textbooks were subject to "complete censorship" by the Israeli military governor in the years between 1967 and 1993. Even when this state of affairs was modified in the 1990s, Adwan - who is Palestinian - writes that the Israelis continue to restrict the freedom of Palestinian students and teachers to move where they wish - and that the production of a new wave of Palestinian textbooks since the dawn of this decade has been done against a backdrop of violence and hopelessness."
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Art Education, 2007.
This paper analyzes the learning difference between the knowledge-based classroom setting and the internship experience.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the basis of this formal art analysis is to provide the various differences that occur in learning environments. The writer notes that although the classroom offers a knowledge based criterion for learning; the internship work environment offers a different, more realistic application of these knowledge-based principles through experience. In this manner, the writer points out that both applications for learning are necessary, but they offer different approaches to understanding insular and external environments in interior design.
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"The major difference between these two different learning methods is the insular learning within the classroom, and the external facets of the working environment in an internship. In this manner, the knowledge that I had gained in the classroom could not replace the complicated experiences that I encountered in the workplace. For instance, at my internship, I was asked to answer phone calls from possible clients. Although I had learned much about interior design in the classroom, there was a great deal more learned by simply talking with clients and their highly varied stylistics. The demands of their artistic vision, the complexities of their style tastes, and other factors brought an experiential and real world application of knowledge into action. In many cases, what I had learned in the classroom often seemed like rigid method guidelines, which forced me to be more creative and intuitive with customers. Although one can expect the classroom to teach everything there is to know about interior design, the necessity of an internship helped me to get real world experience and forced me to adapt to design principles that rely on intensive adaptivity, not book knowledge."
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Breaking Confidentiality in a Rural Teaching Environment, 2007.
A case study presentation discussing the confidentiality rights of students.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents a case study of a teacher in a rural environment who broke the confidentiality of a student. It explains the case and then discusses the rights of students in general. The paper presents and discusses laws that exist to protect those student rights. Finally, the paper describes how this particular case was resolved with the teacher and presents the writer's personal concluding remarks.
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Introduction
Rights and Law
Reflection
Concluding Remarks
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"Also, a farmer who taught school as a young man called on Ms. X at the school and just happened to speak of his own days as a teacher and how one had to learn to maintain confidentiality regarding each and every student as one of the profession's challenges. Naturally, all of these events were known to us because we heard our parents and family friends discussing them, in the spirit of a decent approach to correcting an unthinking teacher, letting her know that the community expected her to respond to the boy who could be difficult, in awareness of his home life. In hindsight, it is obvious that Ms. X received the message kindly yet clearly that her remarks were intolerable, must never occur again, and that the community expected her to address the student and his classmates differently."
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Asperger Syndrome, 2007.
A research proposal to study children with Asperger Syndrome.
1,041 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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Asperger Syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's Disorder, is a neurobiological disorder in which individuals can exhibit a variety of characteristics. This paper proposes a study to examines the mainstream educational environment in connection with the AS child's social skills and language development.
Outline:
Statement of Problem
Purpose of Study
Review of the Literature
Connection to Area of Concentration
Research Questions
Design of the Study
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"In a discussion on the "hidden curriculum," Myles and Simpson (2001) discuss various interventions to help teach the AS child the skills that "we are not taught directly yet are assumed to know" such as social skills, actions, modes of dress and how to interpret slang or the use of idioms. The AS individual is very literal and thus does not understand the use of euphemisms. Bock (2001) also discusses the use of strategies to enhance social interaction skills in the AS child, with strategies similar to those discussed by Ganz (2001) through games for the AS child on how to interpret and subsequently use nonliteral English phrases."
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Staff Development Issues, 2007.
This paper discusses the importance of staff development for teachers.
725 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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In this paper, the writer relates that, through staff development sessions, teachers should gain knowledge that they can utilize in a manner that increases the effectiveness of the learning environment. The writer also interviews two educators who stress the need to produce caring students and the need for endless, constant, acquiring of new knowledge. Further, the writer maintains that, as a team, the faculty must learn from one another so that these times of change lead to positive outcomes. The writer concludes that staff development should be approached in a manner that will ensure that all teachers succeed, and that students benefit in every way possible from the training that teachers deem necessary throughout the school year.
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"In recent months, however, staff development has not been successful in functioning in this manner. Yet, with the new requirements set forth by the No Child Left Behind Act, staff development is crucial to all teachers within the district. This is because teachers are often pulled in two different directions. First, teachers must concentrate on the material that students are tasked to learn in the specified period of time. Second, teachers must determine how the elements of caring, the craft of teaching, psychology and other knowledge can be incorporated into the very structured time that is available in the classroom. Attempting to address both of these issues can be a daunting task, especially for teachers with minimal experience."
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Human Patient Simulators, 2007.
An evaluation of arguments against the use of human patient simulators (HPS) in nursing education.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the current use of human patient simulators (HPS) in nursing education. It analyzes various student and faculty opinions of their role and use in nursing education. It then describes the pros and cons of their use and the ways in which they are currently used in nursing education. The paper concludes with a recommendation for further evaluation into HPS's use at all levels of learning.
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Problem
Sample and Methodology
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"The authors found that despite its expanding use in student evaluations, teaching of skills and critical event management, the faculty's reluctance to use HPS (due to the additional time and effort spent to learn to use, let alone integrate HPS into teaching and evaluation) contrasts with its widespread acceptance by students for learning. They recommend further evaluation into its use at all levels of learning, particularly regarding "critical incident nursing management" and provisions for regional access of equipment and program development to students and faculty (Nehring & Lashley, 2004)."
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Education and Unemployment in South Carolina, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between levels of education and unemployment in South Carolina.
2,754 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses whether the relatively high level of unemployment in South Carolina is related to the relatively low levels of educational attainment in that state. It analyzes what kind of education South Carolina employers see as important when making hiring decisions. It also looks at whether, from the perspective of the unemployed person, their unemployed status is related to their level of education.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Context Of The Problem
Statement Of The Problem
Research Question And Sub-Questions Or Hypotheses And
Sub-Hypotheses
Significance Of The Study
Research Design And Methodology
Overall Methodological Approach
Research Methodology
The Organization Of The Study
Methodological Approach To Component 1: The Scan Of Expert Sources: The Literature And Key Respondents
Methodological Approach To Component 2: The Scan Of South Carolina Employers
Methodological Approach To Component 3: The Scan Of South Carolina Unemployed People
Final Research Report
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"This is a very significant study, in that unemployment and associated poverty levels cause human suffering throughout the USA. The National Centre for Children in Poverty reports that nationwide, 17% of American children live in poverty. This represents some 12 million children who will not get a good start in life, in terms of important formative factors such as nutrition and access to resources. This is unacceptable in a country that is as advanced and affluent as the USA. Further, it is self-evident that poverty is frequently linked to unemployment. Thus, any efforts to reduce unemployment can be expected to ultimately lead to the reduction of the number of people living in poverty in the USA. It is proposed that this study is one such effort, as the key to reducing unemployment is to discover its causes, so that they can be effectively addressed."
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School Nurses, 2007.
This paper explores the implementation of a nurse practitioner role in the student's local environment.
2,761 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper presents a case study which explores the roles and status of the advance practice nurse in relation to school nursing. The paper discusses the need for school-based clinics run by advance practice nurses and examines budgetary considerations. The paper outlines a series of evaluations, both pre-development and post-development to be used for audit purposes, to assess program efficacy and measure original goals and objectives against current measures of success.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Organizational Aims and Objectives
Description of Services Provided
Potential Benefits
Key Outcome Criteria
Audit and Research Plan
Position Description
Budget for the Position
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"Research tells us the school nurse must possess skills in more than theory and clinical knowledge, that skills in political awareness and activism, public relations and management are essential for today's school nurse (Oda, 2001). Competencies in "program planning, research and evaluation skills, management by objective techniques and statistical data collection and compilation" are additional skills required and are only found in the educational preparation and requirements consistent with the Advance Practice Nurse (APN)(Oda, 2001)."
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Anti-Racist Education in Ontario School Cultures, 2007.
A review of the policy of anti-racist education that has been introduced in Ontario, Canada.
3,473 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the concept of anti-racist education that has been introduced in Ontario, Canada. It describes the historical context of the policy and discusses the possible positive and negative outcomes of adhering to it. The paper argues that school leaders need to do more than adhere to policy guidelines or the adages of public interest groups working to end racism's sway in society. Instead, the paper contends that school leaders must be able to approach anti-racist education creatively and in a manner that respects and encourages student and staff interest in difference while also stressing the reality of racism or discrimination.
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Introduction
Understanding the Historical Context
Racial 'Identity'
Proactive and Constructive School Cultures
Canadian Variations
Who is Responsible for Racism?
Generating a School Culture
Anti-racism and Multiculturalism
Concluding Remarks
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"Anti-racism and anti-racist education should be operative ideals promoting a dynamic or spirit, within school settings, beyond a mere ideology of anti-racism. The term of 'inter-racism' mentioned earlier may be helpful towards a vision of desired diversity that is respectful and appreciative in its philosophy and idea of civil society. Educators, as ever, need to lead by example, and should engage in outreach to the surrounding community in ways providing information and activities to explain what a school promotes in its particular culture. Attention to specific histories is conducive to recognition, expanding anti-racism well beyond sloppy notions of 'white' or 'mainstream' versus the non-white or 'marginal', all the while cultivating a sensitivity to difference that may shape opportunity and life experience."
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"Wuthering Heights", 2007.
This paper discusses how to teach Emily Bronte's novel "Wuthering Heights" as romantic literature.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper suggests that a teacher define a romance novel in order to allow the students to formulate their own opinions of how well "Wuthering Heights" conforms to this definition. The paper advises the teaching of the main elements of the Romantic period of writing. The paper also notes the importance of students understanding the emotions driving the main characters.
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"Finding a context into which most modern seventh-grade students can place this story can be difficult. Boys of this age tend to dismiss "romances" or "romantic" stories. Girls of this age are attracted to books such as The Babysitter's Club series and Young Adult genre novels that occasionally have romantic elements; therefore, they are not as quick, in general, to dismiss such stories. However, they frequently perceive the romance novel as being restricted to the format used by the genre romance novel publishers, such as Silhouette or Harlequin."
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Dental School Application Letter, 2007.
This paper provides an application letter for entry into dental school.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer offers a letter requesting that the admissions committee of a dental school consider her admission to the school. The writer explains why she chose to apply to dental school even though there were so many other career options available to her. The writer states a desire to give whatever talents she possesses to the public good through health care service, as well as a wish to share expertise with local communities and young families so that they can develop the habits and skills they will need to prevent oral diseases from negatively impacting their lives.
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"Beyond simply possessing a humanitarian ethic and an abiding love for the health care profession in all its manifold forms, I also feel myself well-qualified academically to become a highly successful entrant with your dental program. For one thing, I was an excellent undergraduate student with a strong concentration in both Biology and in Health Sciences. Additionally, I am naturally inquisitive and this has fostered a personal interest in the biological, psychological, sociological, historical and physical aspects of medicine. In light of my strong work ethic, my unwavering commitment to developing my talents to the full, and my studious nature, I feel that I will be an exemplary student and a model for others while a student at your institution."
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Behaviorist Views of Learning, 2007.
This paper explores the theory of behaviorism in an educational context.
1,014 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper explains the rationale and the processes of behaviorism, specifically within the context of pedagogical application. The paper clarifies the systematic approaches to training students in the classroom through behavior modification.
Outline:
Introduction
Rationale of Behaviorist Theory in Education
Application of Behaviorism in the Classroom
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"In the study of development of pedagogical strategies for an effective, well-balanced classroom, many different theories of development are used to observe the actions of students and identify causes of both positive and negative behaviors. One of the most straightforward of these observational theories is that of behaviorism (Ormrod, 2004). In psychology, behaviorist theory indicates that the actions of all persons can be interpreted according to outcome. This process can also be equated towards affecting learning, wherein a student who receives education through behaviorist pedagogical strategies will learn through being taught actions that are deemed appropriate by the educator."
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Teaching "Othello", 2007.
A look at how a teacher might approach teaching a sixth grade class William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses how teaching a text as complicated as "Othello" is not easy and looks at how a teacher should approach this work with the idea of making it accessible to a sixth grade class. In particular, the paper explores issues like "teaching structure", character development, theme and how students should cite evidence to support their conclusions. It concludes that in the final analysis, while Shakespeare is a challenging work, a well-organized pedagogical approach can allow novice students to gain an appreciation for the work and for the important ideas contained therein.
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"Theme is another matter that can be taught in any classroom discussion. Assuming that the text is written at a grade-six level, the focus should rightly shift to the question of honor and why Othello is eager to shout down Desdemona in the final scene of the play even as she attempts to explain to him the error of his ways (Othello, Act 5, Scene 2 lines 1-200). The students should be asked what is wrong with this sort of thing and they should be asked if they kind find other instances in the play where Othello's considerable pride and stubbornness get in the way of his judgment. "
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