Communication And Education: School Management And Administration
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11 pages in length. The overall American educational system is feeling teacher apathy in waves of student/instructor discord, instructor/administrator dissension, missed school, unfinished assignments and a general indifferent attitude toward the whole learning process. Unfortunately, this is not describing the students -- it is the current state of mind some burned out teachers are experiencing in the classroom. The writer discusses that the critical link missing is that of a consistently positive and communicative relationship between educators and administrators. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Comparative Public Education and Health Policies
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A 7 page paper discussing social policies in the US, Europe and Japan in the broad areas of education and health care. As in all things associated with national social policy, there are no easy answers to changes that could work best for all involved, and even the definition of the term 'best' varies between cultures. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages, and each can draw from the other both in lessons learned and in workable approaches to enhanced outcomes. Compared to Europe and Japan, the United States' social policies toward education and health care could prove unworkable in other situations but are evolving here in a manner acceptable in our culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Comparing 2 Essays on Education
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A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares two essays on education. Berliner and Biddle (1995) in their essay "Manufacturing a crisis in education" and Frase and Streshly (2000) in their essay "Myth 5, self-esteem must come first, then learning" each address perceived problems in education and with the concepts behind American schools. The writer offers an examination and analysis of each essay, which demonstrates that Frase and Streshly (2000) accomplish the task of proving their points more successfully than do Berliner and Biddle, however, both sets of authors offer profound criticism for the current state of American schools. No additional sources cited.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND REFORM IN THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
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This 8-page paper focuses on the concept of school reform and planning as it pertains to school administrations. Concepts covered include curriculum design, teacher pay and community involvement, all of which should be considered in a school administration's comprehensive plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Computers in the Classroom
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A 10 page discussion of the advantages of the utilization of computers in the classroom. Outlines the advantages of computers in information storage and retrieval, in drilling students on rote tasks such as spelling and math, and in more complex tasks such as realistic-feeling simulations in such applications as activities such as specimen dissections and chemistry experiments. Concludes that the appropriate utilization of computer resources and their complementing software and databases can serve as a very effective supplement for more traditional teaching practices. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Concepts of Leadership in School Organization and Administration
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This 4 page report discusses issues related to leadership in educational settings. the point is made that educational environment need individual leaders just as much as any corporation, government agency, or not-for-profit institution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conflicting Views on Homeschooling: The Need for Legal Protection for America's Children
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of homeschooling and the increasing prevalence of homeschooling in the United States. This paper argues that the unrestricted use of homeschooling and the lack of legal protections will result in a number of different children falling through the "gaps." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Controversy Over School Vouchers
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A 5 page informational overview on this controversy. Proposed legislation is noted along with the effects these programs have on children, teachers and the society in general. The issue of constitutionality is addressed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Corporal Punishment
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5 pages in length. Should schools allow corporal punishment? This paper shows both sides of this controversial subject with a listing of those states that have banned it. Gives some statistics as to the numbers of students punished annually as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Correlation between the ACT and ARRT Tests; A Research Proposal
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In this 9 page paper there is a consideration of two types of test that are used to ascertain a candidates intellectual abilities. The first test is the more well known ACT Assessment, one of the two major educational assessment tests used in the United States, and the second in the lesser known American Registry of Technology ARRT Test. The first part of the paper introduces the reasons for a study into the possible correlation between the two results, and this is then looked at in m ore details by the second section, which is a literature review. The literature is obtained from a wide range of sources, popular and academic press, as well as some statistics that have been provided directly by the student. These are then considered for the patterns over the years since 1995 and the ways in which thy may be seen to correlate directly or inversely with each other. The final part of the paper is a suggestion of a methodology that could be used in order to undertake a more in-depth primary study of the subject. Methods suggested include the mathematical analysis of the results using regression and statistical analysis as well as the conducting of a study with specially chosen research groups.
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Critical Issues In Education
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This 8 page paper discusses a first grade class. It is a hypothetical case wherein a first grade teacher is trying to make some decisions about what to do with several students having great difficulties in language arts. The writer discusses some of the issues involved as well as options to help resolve the issues, such as using a student study team. Critical Issues in Education, 4th edition is referenced in terms of which chapters would be appropriate to this case. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Cultural Diversity in the School Library
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A 5 page paper on the necessity of diversifying school library books to meet the needs of a modern, multicultural student population. Biblliography lists 4 sources.
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