Inequality By Design: The Racial Bias in Education and Testing
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A 7 page discussion of the racial and cultural bias which exists in education and educational testing. Supports the contentions of Claude S. Fischer in "Inequality by Design: Cracking the Bell Curve Myth" which attacks the inherent bias in educational testing, particularly previous contentions that racially related I.Q. scores determine economic, social, and intellectual success levels. Presents the findings of research that supports Fischer's claim that instead of differences in racial intelligence there is a difference in environmental factors which tend to suppress non-mainstream individuals while propelling mainstream individuals on to more certain success. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPedTest.wps

Influence of Culture in Early Childhood Development
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This 5 page report discusses information gained from an interview with a (fictional) 13-year old Mexican-American boy regarding his early childhood experiences and the ways in which the Mexican and Mexican-American cultures of northern New Mexico have influenced his life. His observations are then placed within the context of childhood development research that explains and supports what he shares. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWcultch.rtf

Issues in Special Education
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This 3 page paper looks at the idea of the inclusive classroom as well as the desirability of parental involvement. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA328Sp2.rtf

Journal Article Review / Education For The Severely Disabled
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This 3 page review of an article from The Journal of Remedial & Special Education discusses a 5-step procedure for the integration and assimilation of severely disabled students into the "ordinary" classroom. The role of parents, resources, etc; are included in the discussion. Full citation and FREE copy of the original article are included !
Filename: Sevdisab.wps

Journal Article Review: Special Education
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5 pages in length. The writer provides a journal article review pertaining to special needs students and assimilation as they relate to a homework policy. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLChmwrk.rtf

Journal Critique Form:
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This five-page-paper presents a critique of an article that explores the comparison of GED (General Education Diplomas) to high school diplomas. The origin, the test and the outcome are all discussed. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWGEDstr.wps

Juvenile Delinquency In Schools
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An 8 page paper discussing juvenile delinquency in schools, those students most affected, and possible cures for the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Juvq.wps

Knowledge Of Results Feedback & ADHD Students: A Proposal
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A 20 page paper. This paper is a proposal for a research study. The research questions address the effects of knowledge of results and elaborated feedback on ADHD students' math achievement. Sections include: introduction; statement of the problem; hypotheses; definitions; review of the literature; participants; materials; procedures; analyses; expected results; limitations and projected budget to complete the study. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGkradhd.wps

Lack Of Quality Teachers In Urban Schools
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A 5 page paper. There is a teaching shortage in America right now, which is leading schools to hire individuals who have emergency certificates rather than fully-trained teachers. It is urban schools that suffer the greatest lack of quality qualified teachers further perpetuating low achievement and high drop-out rates in these areas. It is also urban school districts where there is concentrated poverty. This essay discusses the reasons for the lack of qualified teachers in urban schools and provides data regarding this situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGtchurb.rtf

Language as a Conscious Choice.
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(3 pp). Two articles "English in Multicultural America" by Dennis Baron and "Racism in the English Language" by Robert B. Moore from The Meaning of Difference are compared. Personal opinions concerning their importance are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBlangch.doc

Language Development in Downs Syndrome Children
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which language skills are developed in children with Downs Syndrome and how this differs from 'normal' development. The paper recognised the potential hearing problems, but goes on to consider the processing problems and their manifestation along with some of the positive results that have been obtained when looking to increase language ability these special children. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEdownln.wps

Language Intervention/Treatment
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11 pages in length. Each child learns at varied speeds and levels; however, those with mental disabilities are at an automatic disadvantage with regard to standard teaching methods. Indeed, many separate elements comprise the ability of a mentally disabled child who is learning to read. Some of the problems faced by these children consist of a variegated assemblage of potential components; thus, understanding the basis of these limitations will serve to promote a more effective and accurate research outcome. In order to understand more fully the phenomena between language and learning, one must first understand the subtle nuances of the brain and how it processes information. The writer discusses mentally disabled children and the approach to language instruction. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLClangu.wps