Comparing and Contrasting Theories of Pedagogy:
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This 8 page paper discusses some theories of pedagogy which refers to teaching. Theories are described and then compared and contrasted with each other. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Comparision of Three Theorists
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6 pages. This paper compares and contrasts the works of three philosophers. Takes into account the issues and trends in differences among three major philosophies: constructivists, behaviorists, and humanists. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Comparison Of Existenialists / Humanists On Learning Development
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An 8 page paper that compares the learning theories of Carl Rogers, Viktor Frankl and Erik Erikson in relationship to the questions: nature v. nurture, common human motivations, emotions expressed, developmental processes, and the roles of gender, personality and parents in learning experiences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Computer Educational Project
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(6 pp). This education project addresses the use of the computer as a valuable learning tool. Major areas of study will be 1) access to technology in the classroom; 2) cognitive learning and technology; 3) multimedia learning combined with 4) instructional software (Toolbox); and 5) ethics and technology in the classroom. Activities, games, and projects done individually, with a partner, and in a group have been incorporated into the design of this educational project. The six levels of Bloom's taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, will be used as c onstants throughout the project. Bibliography lists 4 sources; includes abstract.
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Computer Educational Project
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(6 pp). This education project addresses the use of the computer as a valuable learning tool. Major areas of study will be 1) access to technology in the classroom; 2) cognitive learning and technology; 3) multimedia learning combined with 4) instructional software (Toolbox); and 5) ethics and technology in the classroom. Activities, games, and projects done individually, with a partner, and in a group have been incorporated into the design of this educational project. The six levels of Bloom's taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, will be used as constants throughout the project. Bibliography lists 4 sources; includes abstract.
Filename: BBcmpEdR.doc

Considerations for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learning Disabled
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An 8 page paper discussing how assessment, curriculum and instructional methods differ for students from culturally or linguistically different backgrounds, and how the presence of learning disabilities affects those differences. The paper includes a discussion of how teachers can begin to increase their sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Constructivism in Education
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This 5 page paper describes constructivism, beginning with a definition and description, including the commonalties among the divergent perspectives in the field and the beliefs upon which constructivism is based. A discussion of Vygotsky's social learning theories and how they acted as a building block for constructivism is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Constructivism in the Classroom
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A 5 page paper discussing the method of learning called constructivism. This method of learning essentially puts a lot of the responsibility of learning into the child's hands for it is the child who constructs his, or her, own agenda in relationship to knowledge. This does not mean that teachers are unnecessary but that the child has more responsibility, and pride, for their own education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Controversies in Education
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7 pages. This paper deals with several controversies in education including teacher shortages due to the low salaries, teacher certification problems and retirement. All three topics are well covered and have pertinent facts as to why they are problems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Cooperative Learning And Classroom Management
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This 10 page paper provides a description of cooperative learning, a model that has been accepted as an exceptionally effective teaching methodology since the mid-1960s. Elements and goals of this instructional methodology are included as is some of the research validating this method as effective. For example, research consistently concludes that students in cooperative learning classrooms achieve higher academic test scores, higher self-esteem, learn more positive social skills, hold fewer stereotypes of individuals of other races or ethnic groups, and gain greater comprehension of the content and skills being studied. The writer also discusses why and how cooperative learning is also an exceptional classroom management technique. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Cooperative Learning And Complex Thinking Skills
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A 5 page paper. Cooperative learning has been found to enhance and increase performance in many different areas, including thinking. In this paper, the writer discuses how cooperative learning improves higher level thinking skills. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cooperative Learning And Learning Disabilities
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This 8 page paper discusses a number of theorists, including Piaget, Dewey, Vygotsky, Bandura, Lave, Pask and Smith. The purpose of the discussion is to set up the rationale for using cooperative learning when teaching reading and writing to students with learning disabilities. The writer also offers comments regarding the behaviorist approach as promoted by Skinner. Two examples of cooperative activities to enhance reading and writing skills are included. bibliography lists 11 sources.
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