Reconstructing Dropout & the Culture of Education
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The transformation of the American education system over the past 3 decades has resulted in the emergence of differing views on how to address the inherent problems in providing standard education for a varied population. Restructuring has focused on the problems in education that have stemmed from what many have perceived as ineffectual teaching and educational design or curricula problems. But a number of recent theorists have posited that there is a greater link between internal factors, including cultural components, and problems that result in poor student outcomes, and that these need to be addressed in improving education. This 6 page paper provides an analytical overview of the major points presented by G.J. Sefa Dei and J. Bruner in their works Reconstructing Dropout (Sefa Dei) and The Culture of Education (Bruner), and relates these premises to educational restructuring. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Dropcult.wps

Computers and Young People with HIV
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This 5 page report discusses the uses, applications, and problems associated with HIV-infected youth and computer technology. While a number of valuable interactive and multimedia education programs have been developed for children, teens, and young adults, there are few programs designed for monitoring and assessment. As recognition has grown that such differences not only exist but are of vital importance in providing optimum care of HIV-infected young people, both the public health and medical technology communities have begun to expand their efforts in developing youth specific-programs and tools. Considering the fact that the virus is increasingly becoming a disease of the young, such efforts must be considered to be of the utmost importance. Bibliography lists 3 sources. AIDS-pc.wps
Filename: AIDS-pc.wps

Evaluation Of School-Based Intervention Programs / HIV - AIDS
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A 6 page research paper on school-based intervention programs for teaching young people about the dangers of HIV/AIDS. The writer reviews different aspects of various programs (formal education, distribution of condoms, peer testimonials, etc;) and concludes that when properly-implemented, most approaches are quite effective at changing/preventing high-risk behavior. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Schoolcl.wps

HIV & Youth
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In 10 pages the author discusses HIV and youth. In the 1990s AIDS/HIV is a very real and very frightening disease. It does not discriminate; affecting all people from all walks of life, all races, nationalities, sexes, and ages. The prevalence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has been shown to have a considerable effect on the youth population, according to the preponderance of the evidence. This plague knows no limitations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Hivyouth.wps

"Bone"/Multicultural Family Therapy
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"Bone"/Multicultural Family Therapy : A 6 page research paper and analysis that takes the point of view of a novice family therapist seeking ways to help and explain the behavior of the family featured in Fae Myenne Ng's novel Bone, which concerns a family of Chinese Americans facing the grief caused by a daughter's suicide. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 00ngbone.wps

"Crack" Use in Urban Schools.
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of students. All regions and all types of communities show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of 1990 high school seniors in non-metropolitan areas reported illicit drug use in the previous year, while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions of males are involved in illicit drug use, especially heavy drug use, the gap between the sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBcrckTR.doc

"Stand & Deliver" – Learning Theory
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4 pages in length. Unmotivated, rebellious and without any understanding of how education represents their only way out of existing social and economic circumstances, the students of Stand & Deliver experience a metamorphosis unlike any before them: Through the unyielding dedication of a teacher who knows there is more to these teenagers than contempt and failure, they achieve academic success supported by nothing more than the steadfast faith a single man has in their ability to do so. This ability to influence the students is based upon the observational learning theory of Albert Bandura. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCStandDelv.rtf

'In a Different Voice …'
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(5pp) Carol Gilligan is associate professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her 1982 book, In a Different Voice, presents a theory of moral development which claims that women tend to think and speak in a different way than men when they confront ethical dilemmas. Gilligan contrasts a feminine ethic of care with a masculine ethic of justice.
Filename: BBdiffvoi.doc

A Critique of a Study Assessing the Relationship Between HIV Risks and Learning Disabilities
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A 3 page paper reviewing a study titled "Sexual risk behaviors of young adults with LD and the need for HIV/AIDS education" and published in the Nov/Dec 2000 edition of Remedial and Special Education. This paper outlines the study and its intentions. The conclusion is presented that the study's author, Wanda J. Blanchett, included too many variables for useful conclusions to be obtained from her results. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPaids4.rtf

A Lack of Emergency Preparedness in School Districts Today
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This 4 page paper uses Clarke's Mission Improbable to examine the problems in school security. Various issues are examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA645Clk.rtf

A Literature-Based Approach To Multicultural Education
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A 6 page paper. This paper provides and overview and critique of a specific journal article by Elaine Mindich Bieger entitled: Promoting multicultural education through a literature-based approach. An overview of the author's main points is offered, including the four levels to using literature for multicultural education. The writer concludes with remarks about the impossibility of teachers incorporating everything everyone would like them to incorporate into the daily curriculum. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGmul2.wps

A Philosophical Position on the Teaching Profession
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This 7 page first person essay provides an example of what a teacher might write concerning his or her own philosophical position on the profession. An essay provided by a student is referenced and used as the basis for the discussion. No bibliography.
Filename: SA013Tch.rtf

A Preferred Vision For Administering K-12 Schools: Tutorial
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A 16 page research paper that begins with a general introduction to the principal's job and how the role of the principal has changed over the last twenty years. The major tasks of the principal are outlined. The writer then focuses on the characteristics, knowledge, skills and abilities the principal needs to have to be effective. These discussions are drawn from numerous research studies. Finally, the writer presents a summary of the characteristics and skills that determine how effective a principal will be. Throughout the paper, tutorial suggestions are provided for writing your own paper. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGprncef.rtf

A Program To Combat School Violence
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This 15-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the origin and implementation of a student based survey regarding school violence. The purpose of the survey was to assist in the design of a curriculum for a pilot program in the prevention of school violence. It includes discussions about the significance of the investigation as well as the instrument used and the validity of the results. The bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWviolenc.wps

A Proposal for School Safety
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This 4 page paper uses the Columbine massacre as a springboard for discussion. A proposal is made for school safety. Would such measures have prevented Columbine? The paper evaluates the proposal in light of the horrific event. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA516sch.rtf

A Slice Of Life From Kozol's Amazing Grace
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A 5 page analysis of author Jonathan Kozol's book Amazing Grace. It is about children and how this nation is treating them. It is a disturbing book because it highlights the injustices that are still prevalent in our system and the ways this impacts the members of society who have the fewest resources to fight against themóchildren. The writer focuses exclusively on the sixth chapter as a representative section of this work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: KozolAm

A Sociological Perspective Of School Violence
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An 8 page exploration of the sociological reasons behind school violence. Proposes that children engage in deviant behavior when social controls are either ineffective or absent and that two of these social controls are parental punishment methodologies and the media. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Socviol.wps