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.
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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.
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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

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.
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Applicability of Readings to Real Life Situations
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This 4 page essay examines the teaching profession by reviewing three books on education and community. The essay examines how teachers or prospective teachers can incorporate these ideas into their classrooms. The mission of the teacher is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Readreal.wps

Appropriate and Best Practice Curriculum for Pre-School and Kindergarten
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This 5 page report discusses the development of appropriate curriculum for very young children and looks at some of the moist important considerations involved in that development. It also gives a brief overview of three curriculum development programs Teaching Strategies’ Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, Explorations with Young Children from Back Street School of Education, and Young Children in Action from Bright Street. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWkincur.rtf

Around the Nation
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Inclusion Becoming a Way of Life In Classrooms This three-page-paper presents a discussion on the inclusion to regular classrooms of behaviorally and emotionally disordered students. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Article Reviews/ Whole Language
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A 5 page analysis of 5 research articles on the whole language approach to teaching reading. The writer offers a brief summary of each scholarly article. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Assessing Student Learning – Alternatives
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This 6 page opinion paper discusses alternatives for assessing student learning. Tests are historically used to measure student learning but tests are not the only way to assess learning and, in fact, may be the worst method for determining what a student has learned. This essay explains why tests are not necessarily the best assessment method and offers alternative methods, such as portfolios, journals, observation, performance-based methods and others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Assessment Is Essential For Monitoring A Child's Process
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11 pages in length. The fundamental concepts behind traditional (standardized) testing and alternative (nontraditional) testing are the same: to monitor a child's progress through assessment; however, the manner by which each method approaches this shared objective has long been the source of debate within the academic community. For example, English language learners (ELLs) are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to submitting to traditional assessment formats due to the fact that their individual needs and accomplishments are not evaluated. Kleinert et al (1999) note that utilizing alternative assessment methods, however, overcomes the otherwise neglected areas inherent to standardized testing's multiple choice, norm-referenced, automated format and provides children the ability to express themselves in myriad ways – such as short and long answers, observation and performance – that help educators to formulate a more comprehensive view of individual progress. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Assessment Methods In Current Mathematics Instruction
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A 12 page paper discussing traditional assessments of mathematics proficiency in students in light of recent changes in overall goals imposed by government and the public. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
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This 3 page paper provides a thorough understanding of ADHD, as well as how those problems apply in a classroom situation. Furthermore, this paper outlines ways in which these students can be best served in the classroom, and examines what is necessary to address with this disability.
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