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Educational Problems, 2002.
Argues that the failure of the American public school system reflects the problems faced by the American society.
2,373 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at the problems and challenges faced by the American educational system. Although America may want to use its schools to create an egalitarian society where everyone has a chance to advance him or herself, it is still a long way from reaching that point. The paper shows that American schools reflect the country's social structure and that the problems its society faces are reflected in its public schools. The paper uses the 'Social Disorganization' theory to look at social and educational problems in the United States, how they interact with each other and how these problems come to a head in American schools. The paper also explores possible solutions, including a change in bureaucratic structure and improved teacher training.
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"Nevertheless, researchers do see disparities, especially when comparing the performance of minorities to the performance of white students. While many more students graduate from high school now than did at the middle of the 20th century, blacks still drop out at twice the rate of whites (Roscigno, 1998). Since just the fact of being black or white cannot explain such differences between groups, social factors have been considered. Multiple researchers have demonstrated a strong correlation between family income and the achievement of the children in the family (Roscigno, 1998). This is reflected in racial statistics because minority groups tend to earn less money than whites as a group."
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The Education Problem, 2006.
This paper offers an in-depth study of the teacher shortage in California.
6,220 words (approx. 24.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 145.95
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The paper discusses how Californian public school administrators are facing a significant problem from teacher shortages due to both attrition and retention problems. The paper describes the crisis, reviews the available research and surveys and illustrates the many possible solutions. The paper highlights that teacher attrition and retention will continue to be a complex and problematic issue for the next decade. The paper concludes that by addressing the needs and desires of current and incoming teachers, attrition will lessen and teaching will become an attractive profession for future generations.
Contents:
Abstract
The Human Resources Dilemma Confronting Public School Administrations
Introduction
Literature Review
Background
Addressing Attrition from the Profession
Addressing Teacher Migration from California
Current Attitudes Concerning Solutions to the Teacher Shortage
Methodology
Discussion & Recommendations
Conclusions
Final Recommendations
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"In the absence of trained teachers, interns, emergency certified teachers, and otherwise under-prepared individuals are teaching in California schools. This piecemeal solution is causing gaps in the education because under-prepared teachers are more prevalent in at-risk schools. Quick and effective methods of attracting qualified teachers and retaining them in California is necessary to avoid serious long-term problems in education. Addressing areas of dissatisfaction among current teachers is also crucial to maintaining the current workforce."
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Problems in Statistics Education, 2004.
Critical analysis of a current problem in the field of statistics education.
2,681 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines some of the ways to teach statistics that will best overcome some of the main problems that students encounter while learning statistics and offers solutions to these problems.
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"Students do not normally encounter statistics until they are in college--at least not on any kind of practicable level--unless they are in extremely advanced mathematics classes at their high school. Even so, not every high school offers statistics as a course, while almost every college does. Teaching and learning statistics is problematic for most college students and teachers because to learn and understand statistics, it is necessary to first have a grasp of some of the properties and features of higher mathematics. Many college students do not have these skills upon entering college, and many professors assume that they do have these skills when beginning to teach a statistics course."
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Problems with Bilingual Education, 2008.
Argues that a slow transitional approach to bilingual education best suits ESL student's long-term academic needs rather than short-term proficiency to meet narrow standards of literacy.
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the debate over the best way to conduct bilingual classes for children. The paper reviews the literature on different approaches to bilingual education and argues that a transitional, rather than an immersive approach is the superior strategy to pursue with children. It also looks at the problems that there have been in implementing successful bilingual education classes and looks at possible solutions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Stakes of the Debate
Immersion versus other Methods of Instruction
What Approach is Best?
Conclusion
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"A fundamental paradigm shift is needed. Instead of asking what is the correct 'image' of American education, educators must ask what is the best way to teach students, and embark upon long, rather than short-term research studies of a variety of transitional approaches to determine the right way to strike an effective balance between English education immersion and bilingual support in other academic areas. The approaches must be logistically feasible, given the limited resources of many ESL programs, but must attempt to improve student's academic performance in the long, rather than the short term. A slow, transitional, combined approach seems to be supported in developmental theories of linguistic development and the research that exists regarding the different approaches: immersive, transitional, and developmental. Although further long-term study is needed, the currently popular immersive approach and approaches that fast-track ESL students into 'regular' classrooms serve the electoral needs of politicians better than the educational needs of ESL students."
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Equity Problems In Education, 2008.
This paper argues in favor of a standard-based curriculum for public schools.
894 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper begins by discussing some of the arguments raised against a standards-driven curriculum. The paper then makes the argument, however, that a standards-driven curriculum that is implemented appropriately can avoid some of these pitfalls and can have a meaningful impact on education. The paper concludes that standards-driven curriculum can work. Before the inception of the standards-based curriculum, our educational system was a mess. Now, progress is underway. However, there's more work to be done in helping teachers integrate differentiated instruction and standards-based curriculum and for implementing standards across a broader curriculum.
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"Admittedly, standards-driven curriculum is far behind its goals for ensuring that "no child will be left behind". But, while African American and Hispanic students lag whites in achievement as measured by standardized tests, every racial/ethnic subgroup has made gains in achievement during the past few decades (It takes more than testing......closing the achievement gap, 2001). The gap has not narrowed since around 1988 because gains by black and Hispanic students did not exceed those made by other subgroups."
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Problems in Early Childhood Education, 2005.
This paper discusses the major problems to be faced in order to ensure a successful early childhood education.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the problems concerning education in the early childhood years. The writer discusses the importance of the involvement of the parents in a child's early education. Further, the writer points out the difficulty in ensuring such parental involvement. The writer also notes the importance of the involvement of the community at this stage in the child's life.
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""The earliest years of a child's life are keys to predicting ultimate success in school and life". While early education is important to a child's success for the future, a major problem in early education is getting parents involved in their child's education. Another important factor in early childhood education is the community being involved in the lives of these small children. The two major problems in childhood problems in early childhood education are lack of parental involvement and lack of community involvement. While many politicians are discussing cutting back on educational funds such as head start, it is important to look at the success of early childhood educational programs and how these have affected the lives of adults who have attended these programs. It is also important to know why early childhood education is important."
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The Problem Solving Approach in Education Training, 2000.
A practicum proposal presented to programs for Higher Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements or the degree of Doctor of Education. Research conducted for teacher training in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
8,667 words (approx. 34.7 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 182.95
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The author examines the the instructional methods used to train teachers, specifically, Palestinian teachers. The author has determined that although the UNRWA proclaims that the problem-solving approach is the best method, it has not evaluated whether the problem-solving approach produces the same or superior effects to the traditional lecture approach for training for this particular group. The author, thus, designs and proposes a method of research to answer whether student achievement on the comprehensive final examination in the UNRWA's "Teaching Methods" course will significantly differ depending upon whether students were taught using the problem-solving approach or taught using the traditional lecture approach.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
Nature of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance to the Institution
Review of Related Literature
Overview
Theory of Self-Directed Learning
The Problem-solving Approach
Nature of the Approach
Research Investigating The Problem-solving Approach
Effects of the Problem-Solving Approach
Effectiveness of the Problem-solving-Approach
Factors That Maximize The Problem-Solving Approach
Methodological Considerations
Summary
Relationship to the Seminar
Research Questions
Research Hypothesis
Definitions of Terms
Methodology and Procedures
Design
Description of the Instrument
Procedures
Data Analysis
Assumptions
Limitations
Expectations
Anticipated Benefits
Improvement of the Educational Process
References
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"Reluctance to deviate from traditional teaching methods and to learn and incorporate a new teaching philosophy and practices is a major obstacle to adoption of the problem-solving approach to teaching. Garton and Cano (1996) found that cooperating student agriculture teachers devoted less than 20 percent of instructional time to a problem-solving approach to teaching. Classroom teachers cooperating with the study spend most of their time on maintaining subject-matter interest; student teachers focused primarily on seeking information to resolve the problem."
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Collaboration between Special Education and General Education Teachers, 2001.
This paper studies inclusion programs and the way general education teachers and special education teachers collaborate when performing them.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines the benefits and disadvantages of inclusion programs from the point of view of the student as well as the teacher.
Inclusion means keeping special education students in regular classrooms and bringing the special support services to them. It discusses the affect it has on the children's education and on their parents. It details the types of schools where inclusion is more successful and where it is less successful. It discusses psychological and educational research done on this issue and presents its conclusions. It discusses several relevant education models such as: The itinerant model, used for certain categories of special education and the consultation model, when the teacher remains in one or two buildings with larger numbers of students to serve.
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"In schools where collaboration was successfully implemented, the special needs children developed improved social skills, greater motivation to learn, and increased self-esteem. Positive peer relationships developed. In these situations, ?Collaboration brought complementary professional skills to planning, preparation, and delivery of classroom instruction? [Ripley, 1997]. ?The concepts of individualized instruction, multiple learning styles, team teaching, weekly evaluation, and detailed planning are all of direct benefit to students ?[Ripley, 1997] Middle Schools easily lend themselves to the principles of collaboration. Collaboration is an important process of general education of Middle School Students where interdisciplinary teams often share in planning [Hines, 2001]. Middle school structures can be used as a model for special education inclusion."
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Physical Education vs. Educational Achievement, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of physical education and its relationship to academic proficiency.
3,163 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines in-depth the correlation of a sedentary life style and poor academic achievement while stressing the need for implementing a more aggressive approach to physical and nutritional education in America's school systems which would result in greater academic performance. The writer also discusses how the current physical education programs in the nation's schools vary with the affluence of the neighborhoods.
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"The problem with teaching nutrition, for example, lies in Inner city schools, where minorities and children from poor families come to get their one solid meal of the day. How do you teach "nutrition" to such deprived children? And, isn't it a fact that mal-nourished and under-nourished children do badly on exams simply because their bodies cannot keep up, and their attention-spans may be limited if by nothing else than hunger pangs. Over-eating, obese children also tend to have some learning problems, because their over-saturated digestive systems tend to make them logy. However, some elementary nutrition subjects must be taught, and they should be considered part of the Health/Physical Education curriculum."
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Communication Problems in the School System, 2002.
Discusses how communication breaks down between leadership roles in the educational system and how this problem ultimately affects the school's performance.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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Communication problem in the school system is as common as in other work places. It arises out of leadership roles of superintendents and teachers. Poor communication between teachers and support staff results in poor school performance. Group dynamics and racial prejudice in a multi-ethnic setting further contributes to this problem.
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Pro's and Con's of Bilingual Education, 2007.
This paper examines various opinions and research on bilingual education in the United States.
2,458 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper investigates bilingual educational, and evidence that both supports and undermines specific didactic methods. Problems with bilingual education are also be addressed. Special attention is paid to bilingual immersion as a language acquisition tool, and is compared with other bilingual education methods. Additionally, the discussion addresses key issues regarding the failures and problems in bilingual education in the state of California.
Methods in Bilingual Education
Problems and Failures in Bilingual Education
Conclusions
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"There is significant need for effective methods in the teaching of America's growing number of English learners, students who must learn English as a second language. Estimates cite 4.6 million English learners in American public schools in 2000-2001 (Rodriguez, & Higgins 2005). Immense effort and research has addressed this problem, yet many students still struggle. The current status of English learner debate centers on the positive and negative aspects of bilingual programs versus programs that do not use a student's native language in instruction. To be considered a bilingual program, a method must incorporate both the English language and native language of the student into the school instruction. Bilingual programs come in many forms, with varying levels of native language use and English use. Depending on implementation methods and structure, bilingual programs also have varying levels of success."
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Feminist Theory in Adult Education, 2004.
Looks at the issues and problems in female adult education.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper uses several studies to discuss the problem of marginalization and prejudice against women in education. The paper looks at the lack of attention paid to how women learn and how social and cultural aspects affect female education. The paper describes different theories, including the psychological approach, the structural approach, and the post-structural approach, which have been used to analyze the problems in female adult education. It points out that, often, the explanations for the problems include overlapping theories.
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"The problems in female adult education draw on a wide range of Feminist theory and theorists. While the number of women entering adult education is generally increasing, the consensus seems to be that this increase does not mean a concomitant increase in the alleviation of the marginalization and prejudice against women in education. An essential point that is emphasized is that, as Flannery and Heyes state, not enough attention is being given to the understanding of how women learn and to how cultural and social aspects construct the reality of female education."
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Rural Education, 2007.
This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of rural education.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that, in rural areas, class sizes tend to be smaller than those in urban areas, which allows for more individual attention, and there is generally a closer sense of community life in rural areas than in large urban areas, which helps bring the community into the learning process. The author points out that one of the most significant perceived problems in rural education is that teacher education and the resulting teaching standard are low because of the generally low teacher salaries in rural areas. The paper relates that lack of funding and of quality teacher education needs to be addressed through legislation, policy making and financial grants.
Table of Contents:
Advantages of Rural Education
Perceived Problems of Rural Education
Conclusion
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"Furthermore, rural area schooling also offers opportunities for learning about the environment and how natural resources should be protected and cultivated to ensure future sustainability. This, like community projects, can then be integrated with the learning process in terms of academic areas such as the natural sciences. An example of this is the Prairie Science Program by the Fergus Falls Public Schools through which children integrated academic learning with field and environmental experience."
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Theological Education and Technology, 2004.
A research paper examining the implications of distance learning on theological education.
9,850 words (approx. 39.4 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 200.95
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The impact of information technology is now being felt on theological education. Along with the implications for extension education and distance learning, information technology and digital information have the potential of changing the way in which theological discourse is used. Through qualitative research, this paper addresses issues such as the problems the traditional delivery of theological education face in the information technology age. It also questions whether theological education can be delivered effectively via distance learning or the Internet. The paper also shows what makes theological education different from other types of education.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Theological Education and Distance Education
The Modern Theological Student
Challenges Facing Theological Education
Persistent Criticisms of Distance Education
Effectiveness of Distance Education in Theological Education
Conclusion
Methodology
Questionnaire
Bibliography
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"Distance education has the potential to provide a way for churches and religious leaders to develop programs in conjunction with theological institutions?or in place of seminaries where the academy is unresponsive (Williams, 2001). Many of these efforts center theological education around ministry, or around the development of leadership skills, and build on the reality that learning in these areas is more effective when based at a site where it will be used."
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Gender Bias in Education, 2004.
A look at the problems caused by the gender gap in the field of education.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how gender bias in education refers to the persistent gender gap that exists in the field of education and how various strategies have been adopted and several reforms have been introduced to tackle this issue. It looks at how women are always taught to be less aggressive and less assertive than their male counterparts, and for this reason, they tend to stay away from more competitive or professional fields of education. It shows how some changes are needed in the way teachers handle this problem in the classroom and how vast literature on the issue suggests that teachers play a vital role in gender gap issue.
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"It has also been noticed that lower self esteem and confidence in girls is directly connected with teacher?s attitude towards more assertive and confident girls. While teachers permit and even encourage assertive attitude of boys, the same behavior is not tolerant when exhibited by a girl and she is seen as a disruptive element. Reay report suggest that the reason why most girls choose not to enter the more competitive fields of education is because they have been conditioned to do so."
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