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.
Filename: MHeducat.wps

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.
Filename: MHcomdis.wps

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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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.
Filename: PGracism.wps

Bilingual Education
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In 5 pages, the author gives a research proposal in which a specific problem is selected that the student conduct an original research experiment to test. The selected problem is Proposition 227, which has taken bilingual education away from students in California. The hypothesis is that doing so is detrimental to the educational development of those students that are attempting to progress in reading, writing, and understanding English. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Pcbiled2.doc

Bilingual Education
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This 5 page paper uses a fictitious case, provided by a student, in order to explore the subject of problems in the bilingual education curriculums. A specific, sample proposal is created with the intent of inviting change. The ramifications of said policy are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA28BiEd.wps

Bilingual Education / Review of Literature
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In 9 pages, the author critiques five research articles on the theme of whether bilingual education is necessary. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCbiled.doc

Autism And Applied Behavioral Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses the use of applied behavioral analysis with young autistic children. Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas of UCLA pioneered this process in 1987. It is also intermittently referred to as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) because it involves the use of discreet trials that break learning down into very small steps. The writer reports the original study, the follow-up study six years later and a replication study conducted by other investigators. A brief explanation of a critique of other programs used to treat young autistic children is also offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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