Teaching the Handicapped
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A 10 page research paper that examines the latest information and techniques for teaching language skills to the mentally handicapped. The writer particularly focuses on children who have Down's Syndrome since these children are almost always mainstreamed into today's classrooms. Techniques, strategies, and how technology can be utilized to teach the handicapped are included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 90menhan.rtf

Motivational Techniques for Elementary School Students
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A 12 page paper discussing theory and technique underlying both students' intrinsic motivation and the extrinsic factors of motivation supplied by the teacher and peers. Finally, research has shown what seasoned teachers have known for years—only the students remaining active and involved will retain sufficient levels of intrinsic motivation for enhancing their learning activities. It is essential that teachers maintain an atmosphere of creative expectancy rather than encouraging only learning by rote in the elementary years, particularly for the gifted student. While most students' interest in school subjects wanes with age, allowing a gifted student to languish in boredom ahead of his classmates almost assures losing that student far too early in his age progression. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: Motistud.wps

Teaching Science to Gifted Elementary Students
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A 14 page study on methods for teaching science to gifted students. Report contains an explanation of study's importance, literature review, methodology, and several illustrative charts. The writer goes into great detail concerning the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of various teaching methods. Approximately 20 sources are listed in bibliography.
Filename: Gifted2.wps

John Dewey
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In 6 pages, the author discusses John Dewey, his education, his influences on education, and the parts of his influences that are prevalent in school systems today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PCjdew.wps

John Dewey and the Education as a Social Function
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This 5 page report discusses John Dewey's (1859-1944) definition of education as a social function, what he felt the meaning of education to be, and his views on the environment. These ideas are compared to modern views of education as a social function and presents two current and popular views of education in the 1990s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Deweysic.wps

John Dewey: Reflex Arc
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Dewey's interpretation of the reflex arc, as well as addresses the Units of Behavior and the Practical Character of Reality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCDewey.wps

The Philosophy of American Education: A Teacher’s Perspective
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This 5 page paper outlines a teacher’s perspective on the American philosophy in education, and considers common precepts like 'teach to the test.' This paper also considers the basic foundation of the philosophy of American education laid down by John Dewey, which defined the necessity for public education and equity in access. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHedphil.wps

Cooperative Learning / Bilingual & Multiculture Programs
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An 8 page paper that explores the use of cooperative learning in bilingual and multicultural program classrooms. The writer offers a brief background of cooperative learning, then cites research revealing the benefit of the process in enhancing self-esteem and increasing academic achievement. Interspersed is how cooperative learning becomes a natural conduit for success in the bilingual and multicultural program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Coopl.rtf

Cooperative Learning Applied To Mathematics
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5 pages in length. Cooperative learning is a great benefit to the overall method of teaching. By its very principle, it enables students to flourish within the academic system by implementing a balanced degree of separate and assembled interaction. The purpose of cooperative learning is to encourage student accomplishment by coupling individual accountability with group incentives and recognition. This teaching technique is utilized in many aspects of schooling to aid in the overall improvement of learning; the writer addresses the fact that mathematics is yet another subject where cooperative learning can be applied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Coopmath.wps

Instructional Delivery Methods and Strategies: A View of Cooperative Learning
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the instructional method of cooperative learning, including a presentation of the pros and cons of this method. This paper also outlines tips for the more effective use of this method and describes a situation where the method would be most appropriately utilized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHinstr7.rtf

Using Group Investigation To Increase Hands-On Instruction
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This 14 page research paper offers a brief overview of test scores in America, an explanation of group investigation, an advanced cooperative learning model that is founded on inquiry and problem solving. Three overviews of model lessons in the general area of biology and a short list of other ideas for using group investigation in the science classroom are listed. Ideas can be modified for any subject area. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Grpinves.wps

Classroom Management / Journal Article Reviews
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Two 1 page reviews (2 pages total) of education-related journal articles. Specifically examined are classroom discipline and the importance of classroom climate for at-risk learners. Full citations are provided for each article.
Filename: Educarti.wps