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: 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 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

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

Anti Oppressive Training
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This 11 page paper looks at how we can develop anti –oppressive training schemes. Using the ideas of Paulo Freire and then considering the different learning styles such as visual, auditory, and tactile, the paper looks at the issues involved and the way that they may be perceived when a teacher is formulating a course. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEtpnono.wps