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Contextual Factors Influencing Classrooms, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of contextual factors on the learning and teaching process and the student-teacher relationship.
1,178 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses how, in teaching practice, it has been accepted that teaching and learning do not occur in a vacuum. According to the paper, studies have shown how the remarkable creativity of individual teachers can bring contextual factors creatively to life in teaching and learning.
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Students
Teachers
Resources
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"This could be indicative of the general orientation in the classroom. Because the majority of the school population is black, there may be a tendency to focus on this group and its concerns in the educational effort itself. This shows the importance of inclusivity in the classroom. In terms of context, it is vitally important to make individual students feel like part of the classroom as well as welcome in its proceedings. Hence, in the case of Kansas City, demographic groups in the greatest minority should be the most pertinent focus in classroom interaction. This is one of the ideas echoed by educators such as Paolo Freire. Freire and others promote the ideal of inclusivity in the classroom. When a child is made to feel important not only in terms of the individual self, but also in terms of culture, he or she receives vast motivation to perform. This appears to be substantiated by the provided statistics."
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The Benefits of Mixed-Grade Classrooms, 2001.
This paper describes the benefits of mixed-grade classrooms and questions the established norm of single-grade classrooms.
3,710 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines the research on the effectiveness of teaching in mixed-grade classrooms as compared to single-grade classrooms, with a particular emphasis on academic achievement and an even more specific math performance. The paper investigates the historical and cultural forces that shaped the one-age/one-grade classroom as a way of identifying the underlying pedagogical assumptions about the primacy of single-age teaching in he 21st century.
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"We are now so accustomed to the idea that students should be segregated from each other along narrow age bands that must of us do not question the efficacy and the rightness of doing so. But, of course, the idea that children should be placed into grades defined by age and separated from their peers is a recent trend in education as we well know. The practice is based as much in historical and social beliefs and circumstances as it is in sound pedagogy, and recently some schools have begun to ask whether single-grade classrooms are in fact the most effective atmosphere in which to teach elementary-age students. This paper examines the research on the effectiveness of teaching in mixed-grade classrooms to that of teaching in single-grade classrooms with a particular emphasis on academic achievement and an even more specific focus on how well students in both kinds of classrooms perform in math. Before looking at how these two types of classroom environments serve their students in the 21st century, it will be useful to examine the historical and cultural forces that shaped the one-age/one-grade classroom to begin with as a way of identifying the underlying pedagogical assumptions about the primacy of single-age teaching."
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Contextual Cueing, 2008.
This paper researches contextual cueing, an information retrieval process.
2,218 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper explores the history and development of the contextual cueing effect. The paper explains that this is an information retrieval process that appears to have strong connections to the environment in which stimuli occur, the time in which stimuli occur, the previous cultural experiences of the perceiver and the memory of the perceiver. The paper looks at discoveries in contextual cuing in different areas and the limitations and implications of contextual cueing in theory and in practice.
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Introduction
History and Development of Contextual Cueing
Contextual Cueing For Real-World Scenarios
Limitations and Implications for the Research
Summary
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"The initial research into contextual cueing occurred in 1998, when Chun and Jiang sought to establish whether visual task orientation was governed in part by what they referred to as "global context" (p. 28). The researchers started from the perspective that the complexity of visual images is such that "only a small subset of this information is available to conscious or working memory at any given moment" (p. 28). Yet despite the limited information available, the image was still readily assimilated and processed by the viewer. Moreover, Chun and Jiang (1998) noted that earlier research efforts had demonstrated that visual accuracy was contingent upon traits other than straightforward visual perception, such as training in sight and information processing."
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?Life In Classrooms?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Life in Classrooms? by Philip W. Jackson which focuses on the hidden elements of classroom education.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the themes and ideas in the book, ?Life in Classrooms? by the highly acclaimed psychologist and educator Philip W. Jackson. It shows how although Jackson published this scholarly work in 1968, more than 30 years later, it is still quite relevant to our present-day classroom life and structure. It attempts to explain why Jackson considered life in a classroom quite unnatural and thus unfavorable for the proper psychological and intellectual development of a child.
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"Keeping this in view, we realize that recent incidents of school violence may be subtly connected with this negative aspect of life in classrooms. When a child fails to make his presence felt, he resorts to violent and destructive tactics, which suddenly throw him in the spotlight. We can draw another extremely important conclusion from this group and crowd element. What schools mostly fail to understand is the fact that group operations are not always as smooth to adapt to as it appears on the surface."
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors, 2007.
A discussion on breast cancer risk factors in Japanese-Americans.
7,696 words (approx. 30.8 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 167.95
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The paper discusses how, when Japanese women move to the United States and adopt an American life-style, their risk of getting breast cancer almost doubles. The paper examines the importance of this fact in the search for better ways to prevent and cure the disease. The paper further examines how these factors suggest that the breast cancer rates among these groups may be due to behavioral factors that can be altered to lower breast cancer rates for all women, regardless of genetic make-up or exogenous factors.
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Introduction
The Study Population
Literature Review:
The Risk Factors
Clues from Other Ethnic Groups
Assessing the Risk in Japanese Americans
Meta-analysis of the Studies
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"One of the major problems found among this population is that they tend ignore activities leading to early diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, their cancer is in an advanced stage long before it is diagnosed. For instance, 48% of Filipino women fail to receive pap smears at the recommended time. Nearly 25% of Filipino women and 38% of Korean women do not get colorectal cancer screening at the recommended time (Maxwell, Bastani, and Warda, 2000). No information was found for the Japanese population. Approximately 79% of Asian-born Asian American women who develop breast cancer have greater proportion of tumors larger than 1 cm at the time of diagnosis (Hedeen, White, and Taylor, 1999). This indicates an absence of breast self-examinations among this population and mammography for early detection. This was confirmed by a study conducted by (Tang, Solomon, Yeh, and Worden, 1999)."
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| Term Paper # 96142 |
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Hispanic Immersion in the Classrooms, 2002.
An analysis of mainstreaming language minority students into English speaking classrooms.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper helps to show research studies on the effects of a language minority child in the bilingual education program. The paper outlines the immersion program, a new and controversial program, which is designed to get kids into normal classrooms after one year in a classroom learning English. This paper discusses the pros and cons socially as well as mentally for the child.
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"Immersion is a relatively new development within education and is a form of bi-lingual education. Due to the increase of immigrants from different countries, many states have incorporated in their school systems teaching for the language-minority students. It has required many states to develop a system of bi-lingual education. Immersion programs are being introduced at a variety of levels within educational systems. There is much controversy about whether immersion is good for children that come into the schools without any knowledge or experience with the countries language. Like some researchers, I believe that total immersion or submersion is a ?non-approach? and that it has been described as a ?sink or swim? technique. My claim is that the only sufficient way to teach a language-minority child is to immerse them into English speaking classrooms while they are young and then mainstream them later with the other children after their language proficiency is complete. My intention is to show evidence to my audience that our country is spending billions of dollars every year to promote the bi-lingual classrooms and to persuade them that the only cost effective and learning proficient way is to completely immerse them into English speaking programs."
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Retention Factors of Female Police Officers, 2008.
An analysis of the factors affecting the retention of female police in the United States.
2,351 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper analyzes the unique factors that affect the retention of female officers and the implications for law enforcement. These factors include the effects of gender and race, education, family, and career opportunities. The paper concludes that female officers are unique in the fact that they deal with workplace problems and stressors like men do, but have other issues that are exclusive to their status as women and minorities. The paper also concludes that there is a need for agencies to incorporate and embrace females in policing.
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Introduction
Gender and Race
Education
Family
Career Opportunities
Implications for Law Enforcement
Conclusion
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"Several recommendations can be suggested to law enforcement agencies that desire to retain more female officers. Agencies need to study their organizations to get an idea of the climate and the attitudes of their officers. Organizations should utilize anonymous surveys so that officers do not fear retaliation for their views. Recruitment videos and brochures should portray females being utilized for police work to help attract more women. Also, agencies should educate their employees by providing sexual harassment and discrimination training for all members. By implementing some small changes organizations can save money, time and create a more diverse work force that is representative of their community."
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"Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths", 2004.
A review of the article, "Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths: A Population-Based Case-Control Study", by Jalaludin, et al.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper provides a critical assessment of the 1999 article by Jalaludin, et al., which was published in the Australian and New Zealand Journals of Public Health, entitled ?Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths: A Population-Based Case-Control Study?. It looks at how the objectives of the paper by Jalaludin, et al. were to investigate risk factors for deaths from asthma, using a case-control study design with two control groups and how the study was prompted by a bout of deaths from asthma in New Zealand in 1970 for which the cause was unknown, but suspected to be fenoterol.
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"The Mitchell et al. (2002) questionnaire requested information on demographics, age at first diagnosis of asthma, duration of symptoms before diagnosis, self-assessment of severity, symptom frequency, medication use (by broad category and specific names), history of allergy, exposure to asthma triggers, the asthma trigger for the index episode, and feelings of vulnerability (Mitchell et al., 2002). The article under discussion was, again, not so thorough in terms of the rigor of the questionnaire used, and again, any conclusions drawn from such a questionnaire need to be looked at from the point of view of this caveat."
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Women and Bulimia: A Review of Psychological Factors, 2003.
Explores research concerning the psychological factors that are associated with causing bulimia in women.
1,858 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews recent studies that attempt to identify the psychological factors?body dissatisfaction, self-esteem, perfectionism and abuse?associated with bulimia nervosa and women. While perfectionism and abuse have been hypothesized as risk factors in the multifactorial model of bulimia, body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem seem to contribute more to bulimic behavior. However, the processes that might account for such a link are not yet well understood. The review of literature aids in developing a framework for further research and treatment.
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"In the past 20 years, the prevalence of eating disorders has increased dramatically, where approximately 90 percent of patients suffering from an eating disorder are female aged 15 to 29. The two main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (more commonly known as anorexia and bulimia). Their prevalence estimates tend to range from about 3 to 10 percent of women with bulimic patients outnumbering anorexic patients by at least 2 to 1. Both can lead to a wide range of physical health complications, including serious heart conditions and kidney failure, which may lead to death. In the United States, they appear to be about as common in Hispanic women as in Caucasians, more common among Native Americans, and less common among blacks and Asians."
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Factors for International Retailers, 2002.
This research provides an overview of key success factors for international retailers in nine geographic regions.
2,215 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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An exploration of the many factors which need to be considered by international retailers when deciding to do business in a new country. The paper shows that when considering international marketing, companies must take into account their own internal structure, the role of the governments, the way in which the company would operate in the foreign nation, political situations and the labor situation in the foreign country. These factors are discussed in relation to North America, Mexico, Pacific Rim, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Germany.
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"Taken together, Canada and the United States form one of the most sought-after markets in the world, particularly in the area of consumer goods. Although there are cultural differences between the two countries, they share a common language (despite efforts by some Canadians to create a separate French-speaking country English remains the official language of Canada) and many of the same products are marketed in both nations. Perhaps most significantly, many of the same retailers are found in both Canada and the United States (Rankin, 2001, p. 18)."
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Multicultural Education in Today's Classrooms, 2002.
Emphasizes the importance of multicultural education in America's classrooms today.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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The following paper presents information and statistics encouraging the use of multicultural education in classrooms. The United States has always been very diverse, but its diversity is growing more and more with each passing year. The paper first presents the numbers and statistics associated with this growing diversity as compared to the numbers in the past. Secondly, the paper points out some documented cases promoting the benefits of using multicultural education in classrooms. And lastly it presents some ideas and recommendations, which can be used by educators to implement into their curricula.
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"The first example of cultural differentiation was perhaps one major basis for why the United States was formed. A group of people sailed away from the culture and religion they once knew, and ventured out to a new land, to seek the freedom they longed for. And now as our country grows more culturally diverse it is essential that students be taught to accommodate with our ever-changing cultural landscape. Today, with more than one-fourth of the U.S. population is enrolled in school; the student population is quite diverse. One-fourth of the population accounts for about 72 million people, which were in school throughout the United States in October 1999. Eight million were enrolled in nursery school and kindergarten, 33 million in elementary school, 16 million in high school, and 15 million in college. Among children enrolled in kindergarten, the majority were White non-Hispanics (60 percent), followed by Blacks (16 percent), and Hispanics (17 percent). Asians and Pacific Islanders accounted for 5 percent of children enrolled in kindergarten. (1) The numbers accounting for children enrolled in elementary school are the highest, which is why it is essential that multicultural education be introduced at a very young age. The Institute of International Education estimates that there are 450,000 international students in the United States, and most of these students come from Asian and Latin American countries. (2) The presence of multiculturalism in American education is indisputable, but it is still a minority movement. Many skeptics feel that by integrating diversity into the American education system, it would be impoverishing the ?White European? cultural model, thus doing away with the classics of art and literature, and depriving the students of essential knowledge. However, others have argued for the benefits of multicultural education as an active approach to learning, which encourages the learner to create his or her own knowledge. (3) As teachers prepare for the many educational challenges of the next century, it is essential that they learn how to build bridges between students' home cultures and the cultures of their school environment. These bridges are essential for student academic success, and without them, a serious disservice is done to both students and the larger society in every day life that will ultimately benefit from the development of their special talents. (4) Therefore, because our society has become so diverse, more teachers should implement multicultural education into their classrooms."
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Motivational Factors, 2004.
An examination of motivational factors among employees.
10,254 words (approx. 41.0 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 206.95
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The purpose of this paper is to determine importance of certain factors in motivating employees. The study determines the ranked importance of the following ten motivating factors: (a) job security; (b) sympathetic help with personal problems; (c) personal loyalty to employees; (d) challenging and rewarding work; (e) good working conditions; (f) tactful discipline; (g)monetary compensation; (h) promotions and growth in the organization; (i) feeling of being in on things; and (j) full appreciation of work done. A questionnaire was sent to a random sample of employees to determine how they perceived their jobs and what motivated them. The results are presented here and analyzed in an effort to present a series of recommendations on how to improve employee motivation.
Introduction
Background and Value of Research
Literature Review
Theory Y
Proposed Research Questions and Research Method
Hypothesis and Research Question
Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Envision Software. (March, 2004). Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Software Project Management, Development, and Consulting Newsletter
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"Not so long ago, employees were considered just another factor needed for the production of goods and services (Lindner, 1998). However, researchers have produced very valuable studies that changed this way of thinking about employees. For example, the Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo from 1924 to 1932 (Dickson, 1973), demonstrated that employees are not motivated solely by monetary rewards and employee behavior is strongly correlated to their attitudes (Dickson, 1973). The Hawthorne Studies launched human relations approach to management, in which the needs and motivation of employees become the key focus of managers (Bedeian, 1993)."
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Risk Factors and Children, 2003.
An overview of risk factors that can affect a child's life.
756 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how, for a child, living in poverty can affect every faucet of their being. It looks at how there are certain mediators and moderators that sometimes serve as risk factors that might increase the likelihood of negative outcomes for children. It explains those and moderators and focuses on the micro-level of the child?s world to show what role they play and how life is affected by such factors.
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"Substance abuse is one of the risk factors that are also an aspect of family functioning which directly affects the child within the microsystem. The actions of the parent might not even be focused toward the child, but they may still be affected. If a mother abuses a substance, she will be less able to take cues from her baby or respond to her in an appropriate manor. Parents usually become harsh and authoritarian in their discipline practices, causing children to act out for attention and behave negatively. Some parents may emotionally or physically abuse their children, including neglect. Those are just ways in which this risk factor affects parents."
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