Equal Opportunity Education Case Study
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A 7 page paper about a Pakistani male student who lives in the U.S. The writer discusses his life (via interview), and how this relates to the issue of education and cultural diversity in education and the classroom.
Filename: Educinte.wps

Erik Erikson / Implications For Infant And Toddler Care-Givers
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This 10 page paper discusses Erikson's theories regarding psycho-social development and play. Like many personality theorists, Erikson believed that the child must progress through these stages in order to develop a healthy personality. Failure to resolve the inherent conflicts in any stage leads to emotional and personality problems at a later time. Play, being the infant and toddler's primary activity is also critical to the development of the individual's personality. Different kinds of play are explained. Finally, the implications of these theories for care-givers (or parents) are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGerik2.wps

Extracurricular Activity's Link to Academic Performance
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A 15 page research proposal for conducting a study into the relative value of extracurricular programs in public schools. In these days of ever-tightening budgets and ongoing criticism of the academic records of public schools, the tendency to cut funding for extracurricular activities is stronger than ever. Traditionally, this has been the area of public school funding that has been first in the line of targets for reducing. The argument is that US students perform far below those of other developed nations, and that US schools need to put more emphasis on academics than on associated activities. Other studies find positive correlation between participation in extracurricular activities and increased academic performance, and this one seeks to determine whether such a link truly does exist. Includes one chart. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSxCurricular.wps

Faculty & Staff / Attitudinal Variations In Education
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This 25 page paper reviews a variety of articles all relevant to any thesis concerning attitudes of academia. Addressed are issues of salary, workload and academic standards. The review also considers shared governance, tenure, promotion as well as the impact of technology and distance learning. Academic advising services as well as faculty perceptions concerning student behavior and safety are noted. Also included is information from the Carnegie Foundation, an organization that conducts surveys periodically to support ongoing research on various issues in education. Bibliography lists 50 sources.
Filename: Carngilit.wps

Five Models of Staff Development and the Culture of Teachers
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This 8 page report discusses issues related to staff development and the fact that whether it is in terms of motivation, skills training, or career enhancement is a formidable task for any supervisor or management team that takes it on. When tit is applied in the realm of education, it is particularly challenging. Based on Sparks and Louks-Horsley’s 1989 work “Five Models of Staff Development,” the report considers the ways in which teachers approach and react to training and development changes in their unique realm of classroom and school. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWsparks.rtf

Florida Lottery and the School System
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A 5 page paper which discusses the intended role of the lottery in the school system of Florida. Like many lotteries, much of the money obtained from lottery sales is supposed to go to the enhancement of the education system of the state, but many states are finding that such promises are not being kept, or that by the lottery keeping these promises, the government is not funding as many of the educational needs as it once did, bringing about the same financial struggle for the education system that the lottery was intended to assist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAlottery1.wps

Florida State Lottery: Supporting Education As Intended?
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5 pages in length. The Florida school system has reaped significant benefits from financial support provided by the state lottery. With more than eight hundred and seven million dollars put toward the Sunshine State's educational community as of 1999 (Anonymous lottdist.html), the Florida lottery has well kept to its promise of supporting the state's current and future academic growth. The writer discusses how one can clearly see the advantage of having the lottery's influence upon Florida's academia by segmenting each dollar that is invested into the game of chance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Four Issues In Educational Reform
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8 pages in length. The student discusses standardized testing, school choice, mainstreaming and vouchers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCEdRfm.rtf

Frameworks Of State: Article Review
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A 5 page article review. The article by Christopher Mazzeo and is entitled "Frameworks of State: Assessment Policy in Historical Perspective" (2001). In an overview and critique of the article, the writer responds to several questions provided by the original student. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: PGedev.wps

Freire's Banking System of Education and Mellix's Experiences
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This 5 page paper takes a look at Barbara Mellix's experiences in education and Freire's theories. Quotes from their works are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA218edu.rtf

Funding for North Carolina Education Goals
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18 pages. In the state of North Carolina it is up to the principal of each school to determine how the budget monies for that particular school are to be spent. These budgets must meet the guidelines of the state of North Carolina educational goals. This paper will discuss both the positive and negative aspects of having this responsibility be placed on the principal of each school. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: JAnceduc.rtf

Getting Serious About Education
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A 10 page paper discussing "borders and frontiers" as they exist in the state of US education in general, but particularly in the area of math and science. The paper traces gross changes in educational approach over the past 40 years, particularly as influenced by the advent of the space race. Individual teachers are to be commended in their dedication, but we lack a larger, comprehensive policy that can boost us over the high wall of the border that exists between public education and a brand of effectiveness that teaches the basics while also providing training in the creativity and innovation that will continue to be critical for our continued prosperity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSeduSerious.wps