Empirical Study #2
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3 pages in length. Special needs students can function in a regular education classroom as long as they are given the appropriate opportunities to apply themselves to the best of their abilities. It has been established by this empirical study that modifications are critical to the overall performance of the learning disabled; without these adaptations of lesson plans, homework and student/teacher interaction, the special needs student cannot fully comprehend what is expected. The writer addresses these needs based on an empirical study. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SpecEd4.wps

Ethnic Minorities & Identification of Learning Disabilities
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Evaluating language disorders and learning disabilities is problematic for many educators, especially within the scope of changing student populations. As increasing ethnic diversity becomes a significant component of urban regions, the question of language performance, academic success, learning capabilities and language disorders have all some into play when evaluating the capacity of Hispanic individuals and differentiating between language disorder and language inability. This 3 page paper considers the scope of this problem, especially as it relates to application for special educators. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ethmin.wps

Letter Reversal In Children With Severe Learning Disabilities
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A 10 page research proposal intended to demonstrate that the use of upper case letter techniques can reduce letter reversals in children with severe learning disabilities. This proposal also correlates the improvements in reading and writing using this technique to improve reading and writing confidence which can lead to subsequent reversal improvements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Letter2.rtf

Modification & Special Needs Students
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2 pages in length. It has long been recognized that special needs students require a more personalized approach with regard to their schooling than those who have no learning disabilities. Incorporating the learning disabled into regular education classrooms has been deemed beneficial from both an emotional and developmental standpoint, however, there still exists a substantial need for curriculum modification if a special needs student is to flourish in such an environment. The writer discusses results based on empirical studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SpecEd2.wps

Teaching the Learning Disabled Students / The Relationship of Language Disorders to Learning Disability
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An 8 page critical review of the current literature dealing with the issue of the relationship between language disorders and learning disabilities and relates this in a usable form for educators. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Teadis.wps

The Etiology of Learning Disabilities
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A 5 page overview of the causes of learning disabilities. Discusses the role of the central nervous system (particularly the hippocampus) and other aspects of the body's physiology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPlrnDis.wps

Teaching Mathematics to the Learning Disabled
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An 8 page paper discussing methods of teaching mathematics that are applicable to the learning disabled. The four methods described are common methods of teaching and have been used in many different types of classrooms, and with different subjects as well. The four methods discussed are cooperative, constructivism, whole class, and mixed ability. When addressing the needs of the learning disabled there is an endless array of teaching methods to choose from and each class may well require teachers to establish their own unique and creative implementation of established methods. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Mathdis.wps

School And Children With Discipline Problems
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This 6 page paper discusses the benefits of school for children with disciplinary problems. The writer begins by identifying the benefits of school for all children and how these are particularly helpful for the child with problems. A classroom management technique is then explored in terms of how it is beneficial. Bilbiography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGprob3.wps

Making Inclusion a Reality for Children With Autism
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This 12 page paper discusses the issues of autism and inclusion (particularly at the preschool level). The writer explains mainstreaming autistic children, and the problems and illusions with the theories of mainstreaming. *Includes FREE Outline Too! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Autismch.wps

An Overview of Autism
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a 20 page research paper that presents an overview of this devastating disorder. Autism is a perceptual disorder that affects the cognitive and language skills of a child, and it is usually characterized by ritualistic motor activity. Another devastating characteristic of these children is their social isolation. The child may not appear to want or need the comforting attention of a parent and will relate oddly to the environment--for example, developing a close attachment for an electronic appliance or a devastating fear of the vacuum cleaner. The causes of this disorder remain unknown despite a considerable amount of research; however, effective treatment plans and interventions have been developed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Overaut.wps

Students With Autism
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This 14 page research paper investigates the developmental disorder, autism. Autism is a disorder that appears in infancy and continues throughout the victim's life. Topics include: the characteristics of the autistic child and student; etiology; diagnostic process; and treatment programs. Research studies are reported as is the federal law that mandates the right to an education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Autstud.wps

The Role of Teachers in Teaching Students with Eating Disorders
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This 11 page paper considers the role of teachers in enhancing cognitive, social, emotional and physical aspects of students with eating disorders. This paper outlines the implications for teaching students with eating disorders, with a concentration on the role of teachers in the educational model. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHeatdis.wps

Assessments in Special Education
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One of the most challenging aspects of addressing student needs in Special Education is the process of student assessment to determine eligibility for services by Special educators and extended support personnel, to determine the student-oriented educational process that will be incorporated into a child's individual education plan (IEP), and to reflect gains, improvements and specific areas of concern for the child with a Special Education designation. This 3 page paper considers the scope of assessment and planning for children with disabilities, and determines the need for ethical use of assessment techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Specass.wps

Texas Assessment of Academic Skills
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A 6 page paper discussing the successful usage of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills. Topics include the assessment of proper strategies, which involves the commitment and involvement of the teachers, the understanding level of the students, as well as the notion of confidence in the strategy developed in relationship to the students success rate. Texas's students have been improving dramatically over the past few years, as a direct result of the assessment test, as well as proper strategies which are implemented prior to the taking of the test. Essentially, the success rate of the assessment test is a direct result of proper preparation which is directly related to strategy. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Taas.wps

Strategic Plan for Pedagogical Improvement
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AThis 10 page paper considers a case where a primary school has gone through a pedagogy audit and the school is performing poorly in area of student learning. There has been a structure and leadership change put into place to improve the organizational culture of school. The next stage is to develop a strategy for improvement, this strategy is contained in the paper, which looks at who issues, who the stakeholders are, the goals and then the strategy to be adopted including looking at both the environment and teaching models that are used. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEpedimp.rtf

"Childcare City" - A Business Proposal
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(7 pp) Although this is a fictitious childcare proposal, it is a given fact that the American family spends on an average, of about seven percent of its annual income on childcare. It is projected that "Childcare City" would be located in the Chicago area; yet it is also well known that as in most major cities in the United States, there is a relatively wide financial spread, therefore much of this organizational data has been gleaned from other parts of the country with the idea that an average will therefore be established. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBchlcty.doc

"Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis
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4 pages in length. The authors present a number of viable methods for implementing a school-wide system of early identification and intervention, not the least of which includes evaluating existing theory, knowledge and practice; providing ongoing professional development; screening young children in a proactive manner if they are at risk for learning problems as well as behavioral or emotional issues. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCChildRisk.rtf