“The Skillful Teacher” by Stephen D. Brookfield
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A 5 page report of the book “The Skillful Teacher” by Stephen D. Brookfield. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbrook.rtf

“The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes”: A Review of the Contentions Presented by Author Alfie Kohn
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A 5 page overview of Kohn’s view that the utilization of a reward system in education and other social arenas results is more deleterious than positive results. Kohn contends that rewards-systems lead to extrinsic motivation, behavior in which the reward is obtained by any means possible even if that means is counterproductive in either the educational sense or in the ethical sense. The obvious consequence is a decrease in intrinsic motivation such as interest and a concern for quality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPedRwrd.rtf

“Writing and the Writer” by Frank Smith
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A 5 page paper which examines the book “Writing and the Writer” by Frank Smith, and discusses its validity in terms of students and writing. The paper also uses other sources in examining Smith’s perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsmthwr.rtf

"Bridging the Gap Between School and Home Using Children's Literature"
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A 5 page review of the online article by online article by Emsme Raji Codell. This article is chock full of innovative strategies for making reading a life-long enjoyable habit for children. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPedReadAtHome.rtf

"Failing at Fairness: How America's Schools Cheat Girls."
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(3 pp) According to Myra and David Sadker (1994), "When girls do not see themselves in the pages of textbooks, when teachers do not point out or confront the omissions," these same girls, and even the ones that some of us may know, " learn that to be female is to be an absent partner in the development of our nation. And when teachers add their stereotypes to the curriculum bias in books, the message becomes even more damaging." Is there anything we can do?
Filename: BBchgirl.doc

"Teacher"
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This 3 page paper discusses Sylvia Ashton-Warner's book "Teacher" and the approach she took to teacher her Maori students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVTeachr.rtf

(The) Intellectual Development of Children
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8 pages discussing the intellectual development of children. 9 references cited. Excellent for those studying child psychology, child development, theories of learning etc; Paper makes many reference to the works of Piaget.
Filename: Childdev.wps

2 Scenarios & Fred Jones Model
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A 3 page research paper that discusses 2 scenarios. Fred Jones is a renowned psychologist who is an expert on classroom management. These scenarios draw upon his writing to offer suggestions for addressing the scenario situations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh2fjm.rtf

25 MISTAKES TEACHERS MAKE AND HOW TO AVOID MAKING THEM
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This 5 page paper discusses the 25 mistakes teachers make, according to Carolyn Orange, and discusses how teachers can remedy situations including discipline, personal conduct, poor administration, and class room policies, among others. Bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: Mb25tch.rtf

3 Theories Applied to a Learning Activity
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A 12 page research paper that examines a learning activity and applies three theoretical perspectives to its context. Specifically, the theoretical approaches explored are content area learning, motivational theory and self-regulation theory. Examination of related science activities, all having to do with the topic area of bats, within this framework demonstrates how each perspective addresses a different area of learning. Collectively, however, this examination also shows how each theoretical perspective contributes to creating a rich science environment. Bibliography list s 5 sources.
Filename: khbats3.rtf

4th Grade/Endangered Animals Web Quest
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A 5 page guide/research paper that, first, discusses various web sites on the topic of endangered species that can be characterized by their approach. Then, the writer offers a lesson plan using some of these sites. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khensp.rtf

6 Objective Questions/2 Essay Items
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, describes a lesson plan for an elementary classroom that focuses on bats. Then the writer presents 6 objective questions and 2 essay questions that address this material and discuss how these answers should be evaluated. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: kh6bats.rtf

A PHONICS CURRICULUM IN THE CLASSROOM
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This 8 page PowerPoint slide presentation includes 24 slides. The topic is on creating a plan to implement a phonics based curriculum. Recommended reading and web references to secure worksheets for instruction are items included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA806Ph.ppt

A Case Study
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A 3 page research paper/essay that answers questions that pertain to a case scenario in which a fourth grade Cuban-American boy is recommended by his teacher for special education classes and suspension. The writer discusses the boy’s background, the circumstances, and recommends that the child should be kept in a general education classroom, but could benefit from a classroom in which the teacher takes a constructivist approach to learning. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: khalcast.rtf

A Case Study in the Classroom: Mathematical Instruction Through Nature
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A 9 page presentation of one teacher’s experience working with a mathematically challenged boy. This paper provides an overview of the theories of Piaget and Spelke and ties them in to a classroom experiment which capitalizes on a child’s fascination with a bird nest in order to successfully introduce basic mathematical concepts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedBird.rtf