An Inquiry into Standardized Testing: A Research Proposal
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This 4 page paper provides a research proposal in examining standardized testing and its affect on curricula. A proposal is made. A review of literature is included. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: SA450tst.rtf

An Integrative Summary of Literature on Special Education:
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This 5 page paper discusses a variety of special education topics from the perspective of a special edcuation director. This paper highlights the importance of a person in this position in regards to the information provided in these articles, and asserts that the director necessarily must be informed on these issues. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSSpeced.rtf

An Interdisciplinary Unit for Science and Health
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of two lesson plans in an interdisciplinary unit on water pollution. This paper integrates both science and health units for a 3-4 grade class. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHEdScHea.rtf

Analysis Of 5 Education Journal Articles :
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This 16 page paper analyses five journal articles by answering specific questions about each article. Most of the articles focus on teacher attrition and induction programs. One article recounts the changes and constants of one teacher over a five year period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGartrv.wps

Analysis Of Lesson Plans
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A 6 page paper. Two lesson plans are analyzed according to specific criteria. The first, which is a 7th grade math lesson plan is analyzed according to Gagne's nine events of instruction. The second, a 6th grade social studies lesson plan is discussed in terms of the ADDIE model. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGggade.rtf

Analysis of The Iowa Test of Basic Skills:
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This 5 page paper discusses the ITBS in terms of how it relates to a classroom where English is taught as a second language. This paper discusses various parts of the test and how these sections apply to ESL students. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSStandrd.rtf

Analysis/Paterson Public Schools Tech Plan
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A 10 page research paper that offers a summary and analysis of the Paterson Public Schools District Technology Plan, which is a school district in the State of New Jersey. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpattec.rtf

ANALYSIS: THE BANKING OF EDUCATION
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This 5 page paper examines Freire's "Banking Concept of Education" by providing examples to support Freire's theories that education today is like banking -- with teachers "depositing" information into students heads (the "accounts") and expecting withdrawals at the appropriate times. This essay examines Freire's theories by examining those who did not conform to the "banking" concept, such as Albert Einstein and Robert Goddard.
Filename: MTbanedu.rtf

Analytic and synthetic phonics
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A paper which compares these two methods of teaching literacy, with particular reference to the work of Johnston and Watson, and considers its relevance to the teaching of adult dyslexics. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: JL2phoni.rtf

ANALYZING FREIRE AND LOEWEN: A COMPARISON
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This 5-page paper compares the learning theories of Paulo Freire and James Loewen, and determines which is more practical on the higher education level. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTfreiloew.rtf

Analyzing Lesson Plan
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A 2.5 page paper that analyzes a lesson plan provided by the student. The lesson plan is not incorporated into the essay, only the analysis of it is given. The information, however, is adequate as an example of analyzing a lesson plan. No Bibliography.
Filename: PGanls.rtf

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Effects on Verbal Aggression in the Classroom
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A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would hint at success in reducing verbal aggression as well. Designs a questionnaire-based experiment to assess the existing degree of pet/student interaction in classrooms and teacher interpretation of that interaction on episodes of verbal aggression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPpetThr.wps

ANITA GARLAND AND THE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
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This 6-pager paper analyzes educational activist Anita Garland and her ideas for school reform.
Filename: MTanigar.rtf

Annotated Bibliography/Assessment, Portfolios & Grading
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A 3 annotated bibliography that describes 5 articles on portfolios and their use in assessment processes.
Filename: khporbib.rtf

Annotations on Books Concerning the Mind
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A 7 page review of four books, each of which deal with some aspect of the brain and learning. These brief reports summarize the author's main points. The books are: The Right Mind, Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World, Mindfulness and The Optimistic Child. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh4bks.rtf