CRITICAL THEORY AND BILINGUAL/CULTURAL EDUCATION
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This 7-page paper examined two articles pertaining to the critical theory paradigm as it pertains to bilingual and cultural education in the public schools. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Critique Journal Article: Adolescents And Life Satisfaction
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A 5 page paper that reviews a journal article entitled: The Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Social Interest And Frequency Of Extracurricular Activities Among Adolescent Students by Rich Gilman, 2001. This essay reports and critiques the purpose of the study, method, statistical analyses and results. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Critique of Performance Appraisal Criteria
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A 4 page paper assessing the value of performance appraisal documents. Developing specific job descriptions can be a tedious task, but it is necessary for everyone to have a point of reference on what is expected and required of any position. The purpose here is to evaluate a job description for a school guidance counselor, along with the evaluation criteria resulting from the job description. Analysis notes that neither portion addresses legal requirements for students with disabilities or makes any provision for assisting students with any form of continuing education or local job placement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KShrEduAppraisal.rtf

Culturally Sensitive Math Classrooms
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A 12 page paper. As schools become even more diversified, teachers face daunting challenges in creating a classroom that meets the needs of all students. Math is typically viewed as the subject area in which culturally and linguistically diverse students would have the fewest problems. This is not true. Upon more careful review, we find that mathematics has its own language and includes terminology that can easily cause confusion to culturally diverse students. This essay begins with general comments about teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students and provides suggestions within that discussion. The essay then discusses issues concerning classroom environment and then, language and materials in the teaching of math. Suggestions for improving math instruction for students from different cultures are included. There are also specific discussions about African-American and Hispanic students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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CULTURE AND POWER IN THE CLASSROOM COMMUNITY
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This 4 page paper discusses the power structure in the average classroom and how the culture and values of the dominant group are imposed on the others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Culture and Urban Schools Intertwined
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This 10-page-paper presents a discussion about the impact cultural differences are having on our urban schools. Both the positive and the negative impacts are detailed. Bibliograpy lists five sources.
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Curriculum and Brain-based Learning
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This 25 page paper considers the implications of Title IX and the changes that have been developed in curriculum based on this legal change. In correlation, this paper also considers the implications of curriculum development and brain-based learning as they relate to the Title IX movement. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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Curriculum Mapping: Literature Review
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A 20 page paper. This research paper provides an abstract, an outline of the literature review with suggestions for further searching, a literature review focusing on curriculum mapping. The body of the paper discusses what mapping is, why it is used, the benefits of mapping, the phases of mapping and the strengths and limitations of the literature review. The writer concludes with what was learned from the project. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Curriculum Reform in Education in the 1960's .
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(15 pp) Everything about the sixties seems to be about change, but it was "curriculum reform" that was really "happening" in education. This discussion will examine some of those reforms, and note whether they are still in effect, or how they have changed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBedc60R.doc

D.A.R.E.: An Overview
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A 14 page paper which provides a general overview of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dangerous Weapons and Maryland School Policies
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A 5 page comparison of the legal definition of "weapon" in Maryland to the common definitions employed in school policies. The author observes that while serious retributions are appropriate for students carrying actual weapons with the intent of harm, applying these definitions to items like nail clippers is ludicrous! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Deaf Schools vs. Mainstreaming
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An 8 page paper which examines the pros and cons of mainstreaming deaf children into regular classrooms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Debating Early-Century Secondary School Reform Efforts
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A 7 page paper discussing a 1918 recommendation to alter the structure and organization of Boston's schools to include an overwhelming focus on society and democracy, and the individual's responsibility to each. The paper is divided into two presentations to the School Committee considering the proposals, one from a Boston resident, the other from the perspective of a School Committee member. The resident wants the committee to adopt the principles, but without abandoning classical education; the committee member supports adopting the principles as they are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Debating Early-Century Secondary School Reform Efforts
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An 8 page paper discussing a 1918 recommendation to alter the structure and organization of Boston's schools to include an overwhelming focus on society and democracy, and the individual's responsibility to each. The paper is divided into two sections, the first of which is a presentation to the School Committe by a Committee member who is also a Boston resident. The second section provides supporting information to the Committee and finally recommends retaining a classical academic core, while adding civics and geography for all plus practical-life classes for those with interest in them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Decisions on the Educational Needs of Children With Down Syndrome
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A 3 page discussion of the emotional struggles that confront parents of Down Syndrome children both on receiving the news that their child has the syndrome and as they try to make decisions about their child’s education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Democratic Education
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Dewey (1907) said that one goal of social institutions is to meet the changing needs of society in industry and commerce, but that is only one of many goals and should not replace the overall need to educate an individual to become his or her best simply because transient industries must be supported. He reminds educators to remember that other societal institutions must also be supported, and for this reason, education is interested in "character-building" for the express purpose of creating individuals who serve a fully integrated democratic society. (Dewey, 1907, 10). To do anything else is to undermine that society. Oakes & Lipton (2002) take Dewey to the next level to include multicultural global democratic cultures. 2 references.
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Desegregation: A Work in Progress
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( 5 pp) The federal mandate of racially integrated schools began over forty years ago. Some schools, particularly in the South, were able to ward off compliance, for decades. Unfortunately, the desegregation of schools has been predicated on a case-by-case base and racially identifiable school systems continue to exist today. But recently, after the magnet and mid-point school plans, a new wrinkle in the form of choice and charter schools has surfaced. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBdeseg.doc