English Language Learner and Dyslexia
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A 5 page paper which examines the similarities and differences between an English Language Learner and a dyslexic student, how teachers can distinguish between a language problem and dyslexia and considers the factors involved in being dyslexic and learning a language. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGelldys.rtf

ESL and It's Impact
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the history, need, and future of English As A Second Language programs in America. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWesltea.wps

ESL: Communicative Approach And Total Physical Response
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A 5 page paper that describes two approaches to teaching in the English as a second language classroom – the communicative approach and the total physical response approach. Both were introduced in the 1960s and 1970s and both have been adapted and modified to be more effective. Each approach is described, including its origins and how it has been adapted over the years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGeslcatp.rtf

Evaluating And Developing Reading Curriculum
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A 11 page paper. The question has to do with developing a reading curriculum program in a rural school district. Thus, the paper begins with some information regarding the performance of students attending rural schools as compared to urban schools. The writer then presents the controversy between whole language and phonics approaches and offers a third alternative. The writer concludes by discussing the importance of assessing performance to determine the impact of the new program. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGrdng7.wps

Experiential Learning
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An 11 page paper that provides the theoretical background for experiential learning in the adult classroom. With its foundations in Dewey and Rogers, experiential learning is dependent upon reflection as a critical element in the process. The writer also provides numerous techniques teachers can use to initiate experiential learning in their classrooms. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGexplr.wps

Factors Influencing Cognitive development, Language development, and Social development: Observations from the Classroom and the Literature
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An 8 page discussion of the factors influencing cognitive development, language development, and social development. Written from the perspective of an educator who compliments her own classroom observations with those from the literature, this paper attempts to illustrate the importance of parental involvement and a resource rich learning environment on child development. Provides several examples from Danuta Bukatco and Marvin W. Daehler's "Child Development: A Thematic Approach" (1998) and compliments these authors approach with other research in the field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedPrnt.wps

Fear of Mathematics (Math Anxiety)
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9 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the problem of 'math anxiety' and numerous studies that have attempted to help improve our understanding of its treatment. Among other things, the writer discusses how to quantitatively assess Math Anxiety and concludes with recommendations for helping young children who suffer from it. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.
Filename: Mathanxi.wps

Fernald Method – Teaching Reading
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This 5 page paper begins by explaining what a multisensory approach to teaching is, including a description of different modalities. The writer then explains the Fernald method to teaching reading to children with learning disabilities. The four steps of the method are described and explained. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGfrnld.rtf

First We Must Understand
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This five page paper presents a discussion on how important it is to understand children in order for them to be as successful as they can be in life's ventures. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWunders.wps

Formal vs. Informal Education
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A 3 page paper examining the issue of whether students benefit more from a self-directed (or job-based) learning system versus a formal college program. The paper suggests that students should first learn informally on the job and supplement the gaps with formal education. No sources cited.
Filename: Formalv.wps

Fountas and Pinnell’s “Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6)”: Summary, Review and Critique
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This is a 5 page summary, review and critique of Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell’s resource text “Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6)”. Irene C. Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell’s resource text “Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre, and Content Literacy” (2000) provides the next essential teaching steps in the educational process after their introductory reading and writing texts for the earlier grades. This text addresses the unique and more mature content handled in the later elementary grades while it “explores all the essential components of quality literacy programs in six separate sections: breakthrough to literacy; independent reading; guided reading; literature study; teaching for comprehension and word analysis; and, the reading and writing connection”. The writers have different focus and targets intended to benefit from this book; the teachers and the students as it will help teachers educate students how to “discover their voices as writers and refine their instincts as readers” and will establish a foundation for teachers to attain this goal. Overall, the book provides a highly comprehensive and more importantly, practical application of the methods they outline which also includes many resource materials for direct application to the learning environment from which teachers will highly benefit. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJFount1.rtf

Free Writing Frees The Student To Learn
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This six-page-paper presents a discussion on the merits of free style or expressive writing in the classroom. The advantages and disadvantages of allowing and encouraging that style of writing are all outlined and discussed. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWfrewil.wps