Bandura's Social Learning Theory
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A 7 page paper that discusses Albert Bandura's social learning theory and comments on its impact on curriculum design. Bandura believed that learning occurs by observing others. His theory became the bridge between behaviorism and cognitivism. The four components or steps in the theory are explained. Bandura's thoughts on self-regulation are also discussed. The writer also discusses the relationship between social learning theory and lifelong learning goals and reports a program that uses the concepts to reduce physical aggression in children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Becoming Good American Schools
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A 5 page paper that offers a review of Becoming Good American Schools : The Struggle for Civic Virtue in Education Reform by Oakes and colleagues. The writer first presents a brief overview of the book, including its major themes. The themes are then analyzed against the concepts of the politics of education and educational policy analysis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Being a Teacher
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A 3 page essay that discusses what it means to be a teacher today and the particular challenges that face teachers in today's world. The writer discusses a personal view of high-stakes testing and the standards movement, expressing the opinion that this does not meet the needs of education in today's world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Benefits of School Uniforms
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A 5 page paper which discusses the many benefits of school uniforms in our public schools. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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BGSchool Policy
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In 6 pages, the author discusses the topic of development of school policy on family/community involvement and support relationships that would be appropriate for a primary school. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling
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This 5 page paper begins with introductory comments regarding scheduling. Traditional scheduling has been criticized for many years. In fact, in 1984, Goodlad advised scheduling be changed to allow more time in each class. The essay then explains what block scheduling is, including three models. The writer then discusses the advantages and the disadvantages of block scheduling. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bottom Up Or Top Down – Phonics Or Whole Language
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A 9 page paper. For more than three decades, a battle has raged over the most effective approach to reading instruction. Is phonics or whole language better when teaching reading? This paper discusses the controversy from each of the perspectives, explaining each along with their respective advantages or benefits. The writer suggests a balanced approach may be the answer to end the controversy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrdphw.rtf

Brimley Et Al's "Financing Education In A Climate Of Change"
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6 pages in length. Financing Education in a Climate of Change by J. Vern Brimley and Rulon R. Garfield strives to illustrate the inextricable components of economic funding and educational opportunity as they exist in contemporary society. That a solid education is becoming more and more difficult to secure with today's ever-escalating costs is a point upon which the authors focus with the intention of drawing attention to just how serious the issue has become for those who want to further their academic standing but are stifled due to financial deficits. No additional sources cited.
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