The Philosophies of Maria Montessori
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This 5 page paper explores the philosophy behind the Montessori method of teaching and most notably its creator. Dr. Montessoris ideologies are compared with the philosophies of Marx, Hegel and Mill. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: The Philosophies of Maria Montessori

Connecting Literacy with Social Content: The Use of Social Studies to Help Students with Cultural Differences
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This 6 page paper considers the application of social studies coursework for the process of developing cultural literacy. This paper argues that in an increasingly diverse multicultural environment, the commonalties of social studies coursework can have positive implications for bridging social and cultural differences and integrating literacy as it is defined within a social content. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Connecting Literacy with Social Content: The Use of Social Studies to Help Students with Cultural Differences

Bored Gifted Students
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A 9 page paper. Gifted students are bored and dropping out of school at a terrible cost to themselves and to the nation. Yet, the loss does not seem to be understood by the general public who seems to believe that these youngsters, because they are bright, should be able to make it on their own without special services. By not addressing this issue more directly and forcefully, the educational system is, in effect, giving tacit approval for an entire group of students to become underachievers. This essay discusses the results of gifted students not receiving special services. A brief overview of students who are both gifted and learning disabled is also provided. The writer concludes that the school system must address this issue to allow these students to develop their potential. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: Bored Gifted Students

Morals Education / Should Schools Teach Morals ?
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A 5 page essay discussing the controversy surrounding the inclusion of morals/character/values education in the school curriculum. The separation of State and Church prohibits schools from teaching religion yet some educational theorists would have schools teach morals and values. The question arises: how can values and morals be taught without reference to their Christian and Jewish origins. Research has revealed that previous character education and values clarification programs have had no noticeable effect on students. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Morals Education / Should Schools Teach Morals ?

Student Freedom of Expression
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This 13 page report discusses the freedom of expression available to and exercised by students. Repression of student expression in the United States is still present in the daily life of both educators and students ranging from elementary school through university. This report examines the overall issue, as well as litigation that has taken place regarding student freedom of expression at both the state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Paper Title: Student Freedom of Expression

The Promise Action Research Can Hold
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A 7 page paper discussing potential benefits of action research in education. In attempts to categorize and classify children and teachers, learning styles and behavior patterns, much of the focus of actually teaching children has been eclipsed by theory and mushrooming of cases in which learning disabilities have been diagnosed for any of those children not conforming to a specific teacher's teaching style or simply undergoing difficulties at home that make it difficult for the child to shift into a mode his teacher views as acceptable school behavior. Some researchers maintain that our psychology-based epistemology of human behavior fails to impart the whole story of its mechanism, and ultimately fails the entire educational system in achieving real classroom-based results. The paper discusses action research of training students to elicit positive attention from their teachers as a beginning point for diminishing the trend of labeling all non-conforming students as learning disabled. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Paper Title: The Promise Action Research Can Hold

Theoretical Elements of Learning
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This 6 page paper addresses three specific aspects of education and learning: the notion of schools and brain compatibility; the role of emotions in learning; and a basic philosophy of learning. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Theoretical Elements of Learning

Using Computers to Increase Self-esteem, Motivation and Success in Learning Disabled Students
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This 12 page paper with 1 page abstract outlines the increasing use of computers in Special Education classrooms and the attempts by educators to use computers to increase self-esteem, motivation and success in learning for children with learning disabilities. This paper considers a number of different programs and research perspectives and underscores the importance of new techniques for integrating computers into the learning model. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Paper Title: Using Computers to Increase Self-esteem, Motivation and Success in Learning Disabled Students

Let the Judge Decide: Evolution or Creationism
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In this 5 page paper, the argument whether evolution or creationism should be taught in school is taken up by the Supreme Court. In this case however, two of the Supreme Court justices are imagined to be Reverend Jesse Jackson and Steven Hawking. Interesting arguments are presented for both sides. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Let the Judge Decide: Evolution or Creationism

Racism In Higher Education
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This 7 page paper focuses on Spanish/Hispanic racism in colleges and universities. Research indicates that there is little overt racism but that it has taken on subtle characteristics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Racism In Higher Education