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Teaching Family Values in Schools, 2002.
This paper is a persuasive essay on teaching family values, the basic code for all civilized societies, respect for one?s self and for others.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses that ?family values? goes back to the Founding Fathers and was once as important as intellectual development. The author feels that changes in the ?family? mean that the schools are in a better to explore social issues and citizen responsibility. The author suggests that a child?s curriculum should include honesty, respect, citizenship and a respect for others.
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Introduction
Family Values
Variables Affecting Families
Importance of Teaching Values in Schools
Conclusion
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"Teaching values within the educational system in this country goes back to the days of our Founding Fathers. ?Thomas Jefferson?s ?Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge? argued for an educational system that would fortify citizens with moral probity to resist the schemes of the enemies of liberty? (Bennett 1995). Benjamin Franklin in his ?Proposals Relating to the Education of the Young,? ?prescribed the study of ethics in an instructional program that would seek to instill ?benignity of mind?? (Bennett 1995). Citizenship awareness is as important today as it was in the 18th Century."
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Teaching Values to Students, 2004.
This paper discusses that the ideal role of the contemporary teacher in a public school setting, particularly in the lower grades, has become especially murky in regards to values education.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that the diversity that exists in America presents a problem in developing the best strategy to employ in educating students in how to learn and how to think critically about the traditions they come from and their place in the America of today. The author points out that an American classroom in a public setting cannot be governed by a particular set of rules that will please every ethnic group, every religious group, nor even the personal needs and desires of all the parents. The paper stresses that to foster tolerance is not only to foster a more American or a better system of values, but also to create a more open and wholesome learning environment that is necessary to the American democratic tradition.
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"However, it is difficult to distill morals from aspects of children?s educations in such a clinical fashion, especially when students are just coming to grips with who they are as moral entities. For instance, when a teacher reads the text Charlotte?s Web to her students, students may be provoked to debate the ethics of Wilbur?s fear of being eaten, or of Fern sparing the life of an apparently useless pig on a functional family farm. Children from vegetarian or farming homes with have different perspectives, and perhaps the best a teacher can do is to give students the intellectual structures through which they might debate controversial issues, rather than take one position or another. However, even to stress mutual toleration is itself a position, and something neither the students nor their parents may agree with."
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Teaching in Secondary Schools, 2002.
Education and administration in secondary schools: techniques of teacher assessment.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the development and uses of teacher evaluation techniques at the secondary-school level. Formative vs. summative (Process vs. product) evaluation techniques are explained in depth, as well as the practice of observation. Suggestions for improved observation programs are put forth, and the conclusion reiterates the importance of observation and evaluation as part of a continued effort to improve the quality of secondary education.
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"Teaching and Schooling in America", 2004.
A critical examination Allan Ornstein?s book, "Teaching and Schooling in America".
2,963 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This paper reviews the book, "Teaching and Schooling in America", by Allan Ornstein, and looks at how, although subtitled ?Teaching in a Pre and Post 9/11 World", this work is focuses more accurately on the changes in American culture that have taken place between the centuries and since September 2001. It explores how Ornstein?s book is a wonderful and objective evaluation of the theory that has gone into constructing the current social educational paradigm.
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"In essence, the founders of our national educational system were faced with a multi-cultural society. Poles, Jews, French, English, puritans, Irish and more ? all these individuals came to America with bits and pieces of the knowledge and skills which would be required of them to create a great, free, and unified society. In this evaluation, the founders of our educational system took the opposite approach to what today?s educators select. Jefferson, Webster, Dewey, and more took in the multi-cultural society and worked to give them the tools by which they could form the American society. They did not bow to a multi-cultural agenda and reinforce the difference between the groups. To do so would be putting self interest ahead of national interest and the result would be squabbling groups of Irish, Polish, British and more who would each accuse the other of getting better treatment."
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Learning Versus Teaching: The Home-Schooling Movement, 2001.
A thorough and in-depth study into home-schooling as a viable alternative to America's public education system.
5,300 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 48 sources, MLA, $ 131.95
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An extensive study of home-schooling, evaluating this form of education with a positive outlook based on a large body of evidence including standardized test scores, collegiate performance and expert opinions. The paper explores education theories and the history of public education in America. The author of the paper offers conclusive and thought-provoking arguments in favor of home-schooling.
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"For years, reform within the public, mandatory educational system was viewed by most as the only option for improving education. Now, we have seen the advent of the ?home schooling movement,? a response to educational reform involving complete renunciation of the public school system, and home schooling has received increasing media coverage. Yet the idea of teaching children at home is not a new one. Shaw and others saw the advantages of home schooling over a century ago. ?My schooling [...] prevented me from being educated to such an extent,? he wrote, ?which infuriates me to think of all I might have learned at home by myself? (quoted by Libertarian). In his time, the idea of keeping a child at home, instead of sending them to school, was entertained by only a few radical thinkers, but it is now a viable option for American families, legal in all fifty states (Callaway 6). Given this newfound freedom, we should explore the possibility that home schooling is a superior approach to learning, with better long-term results, than public education -- just as the intellectual elite of Shaw?s day suggested."
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Public Schools vs. Private Schools, 2005.
A look at the accusation that public schools do not produce graduates capable of living and working successfully in their own culture.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper attempts to demonstrate that private schools succeed at preparing graduates to succeed after graduation, whereas public schools do not. The paper puts forth the hypothesis that private schools teach their students to succeed, not because of a great deal of money poured into education, but because the schools are free to teach the curricula they choose and because they prepare students to return to their own cultures and succeed. The paper further hypothesizes that public schools, on the other hand, are not free to teach curricula not aimed at improving standardized test scores, and the successful public school student is not prepared to return to his or her culture in a trade, but to transition out of it into an anachronistic academic culture.
Introduction
Hypothesis
Review of the Literature
Education and Culture
Teaching Dispositions
Outmoded Educational Model
Would Vo-tech be a Better Public School Goal?
Developing the Person Instead of the Mind
Opposition to Change in Public Schools
Alternatives to Public and Private School
Methodology
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"There are two, or possibly even three, co-existent educational systems in the United States. The largest of these is the public education system, followed by the private schools and increasingly popular home-schooling. The third system will be mentioned only tangentially, as the real problems with U.S. education are considered to reside in the public schools. In recent decades, there have been various schemes put forth regarding vouchers for families who want to send their children to private schools but cannot afford the fees; none of these has borne fruit. In any case, it is doubtful that the private schools could absorb the numbers of students who would want to attend if vouchers were a reality. The problem with the public schools has been identified by most of the public and by many researchers as one of curriculum."
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A Comparative Analysis of Public Schools and Private Schools, 2006.
An analysis of public and private schools in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses how education is one of the most important goods in our society. A person's educational achievements to a large extent determine how their life will be, while the educational system a country fosters determines its economic outcomes to a large extent. The paper further discusses how that in Canada, most education is provided by the government and many people would argue that this is the way it should be, as it is only government that has the resources and expertise to take on this important role
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Personal Family Model and Non-Directive Teaching, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of family therapy and the factors that can affect its success.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper analyzes the personal family model and non-directive teaching within therapy. It discusses the importance of family members receiving group therapy to successfully redefine their roles and their interpersonal relationships within the family unit. It also describes the types of problems that may affect the treatment, the phases of treatments and what constitutes successful therapy for the individual within family therapy.
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Abstract
Introduction
Background of the Topic
Personal Problems
Social Problems
Academic Problems
Treatment Phases for Autonomy
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"The second phase of treatment occurs through building a trustworthy working relationship between the client and the mental health professional. This relationship is important, as the mental health professional will be recommending lifestyle changes and various psychological coping strategies to the client as the therapy progresses. This means that the client will have to trust the mental health professional in order to accept these recommendations and integrate changes into his or her personal lifestyle."
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Teaching Mathematics at Secondary School Level, 2004.
An examination and comparison of traditional and modern methods of teaching mathematics.
2,091 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the difference between the traditional form of teaching mathematics that involves the use of traditional materials and of modern teaching channels and instruments. The effectiveness of these two methods is compared and contrasted in order to impart information and ideas on how teaching mathematics has evolved through time.
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"One example where we can see the process of growth in a teaching task is in a mathematics class. Before, mathematics is taught in a more visual manner, ?literally? speaking, where the process involves materials such as chalk and board, and paper and pencils. Now, in the days where technology seems to be an important means of learning, teaching mathematics has gone a long way. Students now learn different things from state-of-the-art gadgets and electronics such as the computer. The classic method of teaching with chalk and board seems to be going out with time."
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School Culture and School Safety, 2004.
Examines the existing and significant relationship between school culture and school safety.
32,586 words (approx. 130.3 pages), 101 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This is a quantitative research study that is designed to assess the impact of school culture on school safety and school violence. The paper looks at what schools can do to create proper environments that are conducive to safety and whether there are identifiable behaviors within school culture that contribute to safety. The paper also analyzes the perceptions of teachers and administrators about school culture and order.
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"Another important point that is stressed when looking at school culture and safety is the fact that strong leaders generally make an effort to express sincere feelings toward students and their lives, and have a real belief that the students have the potential to become successful and productive adults (Kenworthy & O'Driscoll, 2000). Effective leaders create effective schools that are resilient to violence and other risks and promote resiliency in students."
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Home School vs. Public School, 2004.
An opinion paper that states reasons why home-schooling is a better option for one's children.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents arguments on both sides for and against home-schooling. It explains the benefits of parents being the main educators for their children, but also cites reasons, such as social development of the children, being affected. The paper concludes, however, that home-schooling could be the best option for specific people and that the system produces well-balanced children. Includes a thorough annotated bibliography and many sources attached at the end of the paper.
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"Each year more and more home schoolers are rising to the top of their fields and are being regarded as choice recruits for major colleges and universities across the country. Studies have proven that overall home educated children are more mature, well-balanced, and more confident than children educated in the public school system. What appears to be crucial to their success is the one-on-one relationship with the parent-teacher and the opportunity to learn as they are ready."
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Rich School, Poor School, 2002.
A look at the ?Robin Hood? revenue-sharing law used to fund education in Texas.
1,382 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines the history of school funding in the state of Texas and the attempts to fund equitable educational opportunities for all Texas children. In particular, it discusses the the ?Robin Hood? revenue-sharing law, which was signed into effect in 1993 and literally siphons funds from wealthy school districts and diverts them to poorer schools. It analyzes how the plan has been anathema to many, since it was signed into law by Ann Richards, the state's last Democratic governor, and evaluates its advantages and disadvantages.
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"The Texas Supreme Court agreed with the plaintiffs and stated that an efficient system must provide "substantially equal access to similar revenues per pupil at similar levels of tax effort." (Hughes, 2002) Basically, this means that a poor district should be able to operate on the same revenue per pupil from a one-cent tax increase as any other district would from the same one-cent increase. So the Robin Hood plan was implemented in 1993 as a temporary measure to provide funds until a more permanent solution could be devised. The plan was never intended to be permanent, none the less, poorer schools have become accustom to the higher funding levels, and they are hesitant to consider a new plan which would mean a possible decline in income."
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Attitudes and Values of HS Students, 2004.
An in-depth study into the way education affects the attitudes and values of high school students.
9,326 words (approx. 37.3 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 192.95
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This research paper is a chapter of a PhD dissertation. This chapter discusses in-depth literature on the attitudes and values of high school students. Reforms to the high school system in the United States are also explained. Additionally, the reason why students need not be involved in the planning of reforms is elucidated.
Introduction
Attitudes and Values: Who are High School Students?
Reforms
References
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"Of a crucial age, climbing a milestone, conscious to their fullest with no fear of prospects, high school students have interested researchers and policy makers for centuries. They have quite a few common traits?they behave as individuals of their own age group in a rather full-fledged way. They are go-getting to achieve their independence, they are show-offs, impressionable persons desiring to be their best (something to be learned) and to suit the times they live in. Their self-esteem is fragile and they are pretty sensitive to criticism, attention, and dilemmas, for instance, within their families."
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Inter-Faith Religion in Public Schools, 2004.
An examination of the controversy of teaching religion in public schools in the United States.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper is basically concerning the importance of making religious subjects compulsory in schools. This report analyzes the pros and cons of it. It discusses that doing so would benefit those children who lack religious knowledge. This report also includes the guidelines in public school for teaching of religion.
Introduction
The Meaning of Religious Education
The Importance of Religious Education
Against Religious Obligation
Guidelines in Public Schools for Teaching Religion
Teaching about Religion in Public Schools
Conclusion
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"Education plays an incredibly significant part in humanist notion. We suppose that it is the responsibility of every society to make the future enhanced than the present. Education is an asset, not merely or even mostly in a narrow financial sense but also communally as well as ethically. It should endeavor to accomplish as a minimum three basic tasks, the expansion of talents in addition to skills; the development of freedom of thought; and the development in ethical and communal behavior. It is also necessary that children must be trained in a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere to promote them to love as well as be loved, to enjoy a societal life."
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