B.F. Skinner And Programmed Instruction
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An 18 page paper. B.F. Skinner has often been called the most influential behaviorist in history and definitely the most influential in the field of learning theory. His operant behaviorism laid the foundation for learning theories that have been used in our classrooms for the last forty years both in terms of managing classrooms and in terms of instructional strategies. One of the offshoots of his work was programmed instruction, also called programmed learning. This paper explains Skinner's theories and provides a history of programmed instruction. It then discusses the integration of the two. The writer also makes a point to discuss the fact that Skinner's theories are theories and not processes. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Bandura and Weiner
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the theories of Albert Bandura and Bernard Weiner in the field of education.
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Basal Materials & The Classroom
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A 3 page paper. There are always a variety of materials available for classroom use that change with years and with changing views of precisely what should be the outcome of classroom education, how one level should prepare for the next, how students truly do learn, and even the value of the 'hands on' theories. One of the duties of the teacher is to determine the learning style of each student, and how those materials can best be used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Basic Management Functions in the School System with the Context of Bolman and Deal’s Organizational Frames
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the primary management practices within the school system in the context of Bolman and Deal’s four organizational frames. Bolman and Deal’s text “Reframing Organizations” (2003) deals with the concepts of frames within the workplace which employs the “usable knowledge” available from a management perspective and also addresses the failures within organizations “due to lack of imagination”. Organizations are broken into the four conceptual “frames” of structural, human resources, political and symbolic which account for the various aspects of planning, staffing, organizing, directing and controlling within any organization. The management functions within school systems can also work within these frames as they include all of the same vital components which must be managed and maintained as within corporations. A study published by Souchet (2001) is used to show the management practices within the school system in regards to the role of a principal within a small urban setting in the Mid-Western United States. The school principal within the school setting is “also known as the middle manager and the site administrator” in organizational terms and is considered as the major managerial influence within the school as he or she must determine “whether the education is effective or ineffective, whether morale is high or low, whether the school climate is positive or negative; whether personnel are satisfied or dissatisfied; whether students achieve or don’t achieve; whether parents and the public are cooperative or uncooperative; and whether there is effective or ineffective management and leadership”. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Beginning High School History Teacher's Tips
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A 5 page paper presenting general comments about being a new history teacher. Tips regarding the kinds of strategies a new teacher needs are included as is an example that focuses on the Revolutionary War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Behavior Management in the Classroom
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This 6 page paper looks at various theories concerning behavior management in education. Several contemporary books are reviewed along with the theories of progressivism and reconstructionism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Behavior Modification in the Classroom
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first four chapters of a book on behavior management by Walker and Shea. The book utilized is aimed at educators and provides useful suggestions. No additional sources cited.
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Behaviorist Learning Theories
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An 8 page paper. Three of the four major initiators of behavioristic theory are discussed: Pavlov; Thorndike and Watson. These were the early theorists who demonstrated that conditioning can change or evoke a specific response. The theories are described, compared and contrasted. Short examples of how these are used in the classroom are offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bilingual Education And ESL – Article Reviews
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A 5 page paper. Four articles are reviewed providing the author's main points and a brief summary of the article. Two articles focus on bilingual education – one provides an argument opposing bilingual education, the other supports bilingual education. The other two articles reviewed address teaching English as a second language. Each offers ideas for the teacher to use. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bilingual Education – The Controversy
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This 8 page paper explains the controversy regarding bilingual education, a controversy that has lasted for more than 30 years. As the writer points out, research studies regarding the impact of bilingual education on the academic learning of participants is contradictory. Some studies demonstrate great benefits while others suggest it does more harm that good. Some of the research is reported in this paper. Bibliography lists 7 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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Book Review / 'On Becoming A Leader' / Leader Or Teacher
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points of Warren Bennis' book, On Becoming a Leader, and considers their application for teaching as a form of leadership. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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