| Educating
Artistically Talented Students : A 15 page research paper which gives an overview
of what is required in nurturing artistic talent. The writer covers such topics as the
misconceptions which abound regarding the artistically talented, identifying the talented
student, and general recommendations regarding teaching strategies. The writer also offers
a general picture of the programs which are available in the U.S. for artistically
talented students. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Studtal.wps
Career Education & The Disabled : Approximately
4 pages discussing 'Career Education For the Cognitively Disabled (Slow Learning)
Adolescents.' Good for those studying education, child psychology, abnormal psychology
etc; Bibliography lists 12 comprehensive sources. Careerdi.wps
Early Psychological Studies of Special
Needs Children: The Mandate for Special Resources in the Public School Setting:
This 6 page paper provides an overview of psychological studies and experiments during the
1950s and 1960s that were conducted on learners with special needs, which determined the
mandate for resources, including elevators, pools, special equipment and services. This
paper evaluates the literature that determined the focus on mainstreaming and suggested
that benefits could be derived from providing effective services for special needs
students in the public school setting. Bibliography lists 10 sources. MHphysth.wps
Understanding Learning Disabilities : This
6 page research paper investigates the characteristics of learning disabilities. Specific
topics include the definitions of LD, degree of incidence, diagnostic procedures, and
remediation. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ld.wps
Diagnosing ["Labeling"] Learning
Disabled Children : 9 pages in length. A research paper on learning disabilities,
their origin, and various types. The writer discusses problems encountered in diagnosing
and labeling learning disabled children and concentrates on several common aphasias and
dyslexias. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Learndis.wps
Ethnic Minorities & Identification of
Learning Disabilities : 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. Ethmin.wps
Determining Dyslexia’s True Cause :
A 20 page paper discussing dyslexia in terms of its status as a learning disability and of
current research, and from the perspective of guidance counseling. The broad term of
"learning disability" generally is reserved for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
and Dyslexia. More severe restraints on learning also affect general intelligence, which
neither ADD nor dyslexia does. In all respects aside from those of the specific
afflictions, sufferers of these learning disabilities not only possess average
intelligence, there also is a significant percentage of them whose intelligence level is
considered to be far above normal. The official word on causes of these learning
disabilities is that the cause is unknown, but several researchers believe there have been
some important questions answered in the last several years of research, including a link
to abnormalities in the brain’s processing of certain sounds. The paper proposes a
questionnaire-based study centered on school guidance counselors. Bibliography lists 29
sources. Dyslexic.wps
Extreme Behavior Disorder / Computers &
Education : A 5 page model for testing the effects of computers on EBD
students. The writer proposes methodology and expected results. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Cnadollrn.wps
Letter Reversal & Dyslexia : A 20
page proposal designed to demonstrate the impacts of academic and behavioral interventions
on the process of letter reversal in dyslexic children. Bibliography lists 39 sources. Dyslexia.wps
Letter Reversal In Children With Severe
Learning Disabilities : 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. Letter2.wps
Learning Disabilities Reversal : A 6
page paper on the characters, research, and implementation of developed programs for
letter reversal disorder. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Learndab.wps
Single Subject Study Of Letter Reversal :
A 10 page research proposal that supports the hypothesis that children with dyslexia who
currently reverse common letters and letter combinations can be "trained"
through specific techniques, to reduce the level of reversal that occurs. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Lettrev.wps
Comparing Teaching Methods for Students with
Dyslexia : A 6 page research paper that focuses on current methods of teaching
dyslexic children. The writer concludes that the "tried and true" methods based
on dyslexic pioneer Samuel Orton and new therapies that incorporate recent research on how
dyslexia impacts one hemisphere of the brain are the best methods available. Biography
lists 6 sources. Tchdys.wps
Instructional Strategies For Students With
Learning Disabilities : A 5 page essay that describes different classroom
organizational patterns and instructional strategies that can be used with LD students,
including those who have attention deficit disorder. The writer demonstrates how the
processes will also meet the goals of developing specific personal characteristics.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. LDis.wps
The Etiology of Learning Disabilities :
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. PPlrnDis.wps
Teaching the Learning Disabled Students / The
Relationship of Language Disorders to Learning Disability : 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. Teadis.wps
Teaching Mathematics to the Learning Disabled
: 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. Mathdis.wps
Diversity in Special Education : A 10
page paper that looks at the issues regarding ethnic and physical diversity in special
education and also considers the impact of the call for inclusion as it impacts
educational diversity as a whole. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Diversed.wps
Inclusion Programming & Addressing the
Problem of Implementation for a Varied Population : The word
"inclusion" has been widely used in recent years as more and more school
districts recognize the call for "least restrictive environment" in programming
for special education students and relates to the side-by-side programming of special
education and regular education students in classroom settings. This 25 page paper
provides an overview of the current literature and then presents a description of the
methods for conducting a study of students, outcomes, and teacher perceptions of inclusion
programming. Bibliography lists 25 sources. Inclprog.wps
Special Education / Inclusion vs. Full Inclusion
Programming : Over the last two decades, debates have been waged regarding the
premises of inclusion and full-inclusion programming for children with mild to severe
disabilities. Inclusion programs in general have become a popular focus in Special
Education programming beginning in the 1980s, when de-institutionalization placed many
handicapped students into mainstream education and a focus on meeting the needs of a
variety of Special Education students became a prevalent issue. This 5 page paper provides
a brief overview of the debate and considers a possible study to prove the benefits of
partial inclusion programming. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Specedu.wps
Inclusion in Special Education : This 3
page paper discusses the concept of "inclusion" in the world of special
education. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Include.wps
Physical Impairments & Their Implications
For Education : A 5 page paper that researches the issue of physical impairments,
considers the existing ideology within Special Education, and reflects upon the nature of
technology and devices necessary to address physical impairments in classroom settings.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Physedi.wps
Equality In Education / Physical Disabilities
: A 15 page research paper that explores several aspects of the physically disabled
child. Topics include an overview, stereotypes of the physically disabled, legal mandates,
attitudes of peers, parents and parents of children without disabilities, what inclusion
means, inclusion programs and strategies that work. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Physdisa.wps
Foreign Students : A 5 page essay in
which the writer explores the ways that American education is different for students from
other countries and how they must cope accordingly. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Forstu.wps
Education and the Severely Emotionally
Disturbed Adolescents : 70 pages in length. Graduate level research / Model
Thesis. The Researcher's Personal Perspectives On And Basis Of Her Personal Interest in
Working With Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Adolescents. Includes case studies and
diagnostic evaluation. Bibliography lists more than 50 cited sources. Emotdist.wps
Adolescents with Learning Disabilities :
A 10 page essay on the plight of adolescents with Learning Disabilities. Workers in the
field of learning disability have debated for 30 years about how to define just what it is
that they do. While the debate goes on, though, the workers continually seek ways to help
those students affected. Historically, the focus of learning disabilities work has been
with students of elementary age. With the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act
in 1990, adults have received increasing attention, leaving adolescents, as ever,
literally caught in the middle grounds. The focus is changing, though, as educators
increasingly realize that they have a short time remaining with these students in which to
make a lasting difference in their lives. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Adoldis.wps
Children With Epilepsy / Impact in School :
A 6 page research paper discussing the different seizures associated with epilepsy and
their effect on the victim and peers in the school setting. Cautions to teachers regarding
the student's medication are included. One of the questions schools must face is whether
or not to tell peers that a student has epilepsy. If the decision is made to tell them,
one process that will be extremely helpful in developing sensitivity is a portfolio. How
to use a structured portfolio is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Epilepsy.wps
Assisting In The Cognitive Development Of
Special Needs Children: A 12 page paper that uses the principles of cognitive
psychology to teach special needs children the difference between fruits and vegetables.
The writer suggests that instructors familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of
cognitive development of special needs children and with their various impairments, using
this information to develop lessons plans and long-term goals for each child. Bibliography
lists 8 sources. Cogpsych.wps
Traumatic Brain Injury And Juvenile Delinquency
: A 7 page paper plus a 1 page outline investigates the correlation between traumatic
brain injury and juvenile delinquency. TBI is nearly at epidemic proportions in this
country and the child or adolescent who sustains such an injury must not only suffer the
physical pain but then must deal with a significant behavioral change. The writer
discusses the results of types of injuries and some treatments that can be used.
Statistics regarding he incidence of TBI are also provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Braininj.wps
Cognitive Behavior Therapy & EBD Students
: A 10 page research paper that investigates emotionally and behaviorally disturbed
students and interventions shown to be effective. One such intervention is cognitive
behavior therapy which is explained. An example is used for clarity with an illustration.
Bibliography lists 12 sources. EBD.wps
Ideas & Teaching Techniques For Blind
Special Education Students : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the
issues related to instructing processes for blind students that also have other special
education classification disorders. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Blinded.wps
Assistive Technology for the Visually
Impaired : This is a 10 page paper that considers the effect of information
technology on the lives of the visually impaired. It lists many of the software and
hardware alternatives available and cites a few of the most productive and reliable. It
briefly looks at adaptations made specific to the academic and employment settings and
concludes with an overview. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Vistech.wps
Forrest Gump / As "Watched" By A
Blind Person : A 6 page paper that provides a review of the movie "Forrest
Gump" from a non-sighted perspective. The writer considers some of the positive and
negative impacts of the film for individuals who are visually impaired. Forgump.wps
Parent Support And Educational Success / A
Research Proposal : An 8 page paper that offers a research proposal regarding the
title, specifically, does parental involvement enhance the child's school success. The
paper provides an introduction with hypothesis, proposed methodology, literature review
and conclusions. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Parsupp.wps
Deafness & Serious Hearing Impairments In
Children : The problems of educating children with these problems is discussed in
this 6 page paper. Main issues which surface concern decisions in mainstreaming and
effects of exclusion on self-esteem. Recommendations are made for both parents and
teachers. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Hear.doc
Oliver Sacks’ "Seeing Voices: A
Journey Into The World Of The Deaf" : 2 pages in length. The writer offers a
brief overview of Oliver Sacks' book about how the deaf community has overcome inherent
obstacles to finally be accepted as part of society. No additional sources cited. Seevoice.wps
A Social History Of
The Deaf : This 5 page paper provides an overview of deaf culture. The
history of how the deaf have been educated in the U.S. is explored. The controversy over
inclusion is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Deafhist.wps
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students &
Performance On Achievement Tests :
A 9 page paper supporting the thesis that socioeconomically disadvantaged students
have consistently lower performance levels on achievement tests. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Disstu.wps
The Relationship of Discipline &
Academic Performance in High School : A 15 page paper examining whether higher
standards result in better academic performance. Today’s discipline concerns have
progressed to that of physical safety, both for teachers and students. Discipline problems
are blamed on TV, society and learning disabilities, among other reasons. But
consistently, it is the school with the greatest expectations of students and the most
clearly stated disciplinary actions for specific infractions that has the least need for
resorting to their stated consequence, all while producing students of academic
achievement that is well above national mean. Parochial schools have more freedom to rid
themselves of "troublemakers," but surprisingly, the average suspension rate
from parochial school is far less than the expulsion rate of public high schools. The
difference appears to lie in higher expectations for students. Bibliography lists 20
sources. Daphs.wps
Juvenile Delinquency In Schools :
An 8 page paper discussing juvenile delinquency in schools, those students most affected,
and possible cures for the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Juvq.wps
Teaching Special Needs Children : A 3
page paper providing the writer’s own personal philosophy of teaching special
children. The paper describes particular strenghts and weaknesses that have an impact on
the effectiveness of teaching special education, as well as personal observations of
children's needs. Persphil.wps
Teaching Students From Low Socio-Economic
Backgrounds : A 10 page research paper discussing specific aspects related to
teaching low-income students. The paper covers such topics as myths about low-income
families, attitudes, motivation, specific instructional strategies and increasing parent
involvement. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Tchnglow.wps
Active Learning And At-Risk Elementary
Students : A 10 page paper explaining and discussing how the terms active learning
and at-risk students are described in the literature. The bulk of the essay discusses the
kinds of active learning pedagogical techniques that have been found to be effective with
at-risk elementary students. Numerous techniques are provided. Bibliography lists 32
sources. PGactlrng.rtf
Teaching Reading to At Risk Students : Teaching
reading can be a difficult process for primary educators and Special Education educators
alike. But the problem of teaching reading is compounded for at-risk populations, which
include children with emotional and social disorders, individuals in impoverished
communities and children who are speakers of other languages (SOLs). This 17 paper
considers the problem of instructing at-risk students with a particular focus on reading
instruction. This paper also considers the issues that stem from children with minimal
English proficiency, specific language impairments, and emotional and psychological
disorders as these impact the process of learning to read. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Atrisread.wps
Homework & Special Needs Students :
6 pages in length. It has long been recognized that special needs students require an
additional set of policies with regard to their learning curriculum if they are
incorporated into a regular education classroom. However, teachers have noted that there
is hardly a student -- regular or special needs -- who does not require some sort of
learning adaptation based upon one's individual learning styles, abilities and
requirements. Among these policies is the concept of assigning different homework duties
from the rest of the students in order for the special needs child to better understand
the required homework and be able to fully execute the lesson. The writer addresses these
needs based on empirical studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources. SpecEd.wps
Modification & Special Needs Students
: 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. SpecEd2.wps
Empirical Study #1 : 3 pages
in length. The learning difference between special needs students and those without
learning disabilities is quite substantial. Even with supplemental homework assignments,
special needs students still perform considerably beneath the level of regular education
students. This fact is clear to both parents and teachers who appreciate that students
with learning disabilities have significantly more problems than those without
limitations. The writer addresses these concerns based on an empirical study. Bibliography
lists 1 source. SpecEd3.wps
Empirical Study #2 : 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. SpecEd4.wps
Multicultural Education : A 10 page
research paper which examines some strategies which teachers are employing to instruct
students in cultural diversity which serves to break down prejudices and stereotypes while
given a wide context to a traditional curriculum. The writer briefly examines some of the
points which cloud this controversial issue in education before taking a look at
strategies offered by current literature. Bibliography list 18 sources. Multiedu.wps
"Tracking" Or
"Ability-Grouping" Has Become Education’s New Segregation :
This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into
academic "tracks." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tracking.wps
An Overview of Autism : 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. Overaut.wps
Making Inclusion a Reality for Children With
Autism : 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. Autismch.wps
Inclusion of Autistic Children in Regular
Classrooms : A 5 page research paper which argues for the inclusion of high
achieving autistic children in mainstream classrooms. The writer demonstrates that the
range of abilities for children with this disorder can vary widely with some even have
superior cognitive skills in areas not associated with the basic impairment. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Incaut.wps
Students With Autism : 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. Autstud.wps
Mainstreaming and Inclusion / Effects &
Perspectives : This 3 page essay discusses the effects of mainstreaming and
inclusion programs on students with and without disabilities, on teachers and parents.
Studies have indicated these programs can work given certain qualities and attitudes on
the part of the teachers. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Maininc.wps
Inclusion For Transition Age Children /
Continuity vs. Necessary Training : A 6 page paper that considers the debate
surrounding inclusion programs for transition age students, and reflects on the fact that
inclusion can limit participation in necessary training programs that can enhance life
skills and job efficacy for the future of Special Education students. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Inctra.wps
Full Inclusion / Pros & Cons :
A 3 page paper discussing the full inclusion model of education reform and outlining the
advantages and disadvantages of the approach. Bibliography lists five sources. Fullincl.wps
Inclusion Programs For Students With Mild
Learning Disabilities : An 8 page research paper investigating the effectiveness
of inclusive education. Innovative approaches historically result in controversy and
conflicting evidence in the field of special education. The requirement for the
"least restrictive environment" must be analyzed in terms of the efficacy of any
approach in terms of really meeting the needs of the students involved. This writer
reports research which offers a third alternative to the pull-out or inclusion-only
approaches to delivering these critical special education services to students with mild
disabilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Inclus.wps
Functional Curriculum / Transition
Education : A 4 page research paper that discusses the controversy surrounding the
inclusion of a functional curriculum for individuals with disabilities. The reasons for
the controversy are discussed as are the meaning of functional curriculum and research
supporting its inclusion. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Funccurr.wps
Providing Education For Children With
Disabilities : A 4 page paper describing the reaction of school administrators to
the Individual with Disabilities in Education Act and their inability to effectively honor
the act in public schools. The writer describes the lack of appropriate action to address
accessibility issues as well as the inability of administrators to provide adequate
educational opportunities to children with disabilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Disabedu.wps
Special Education / Harmful Labels for
"Slower" Children ? : A 5 page analytical look at special education and
the effects of labeling children as such. The special education system as it currently
exists is largely criticized. Special education's positive attributes are cited as well
but the writer argues that one of the worst existing problems occurs when children are
mislabeled as "special" education and just "thrown" into some
classification that is really unnecessary. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Labelhan.wps
Assessment in Special Education Analyzed :
This 10 page research paper considers the assessment of mild-to-moderately learning
disabled students in school special education programs. Specifically discussed are grading
in resource room and in inclusive settings, grading difficulties (ability level vs.
performance level), different assessment types, an evaluation of assessment types, methods
of assisting special education students to receive higher test scores, and alternative
assessments. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Speced.wps
Texas Assessment of Academic Skills : 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. Taas.wps
Assessments in Special Education: 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. Specass.wps
Telethons As A Societal Dilemma / Labeling The
Handicapped : 6 pages in length. Although telethons have long been commended for
their ability to raise money to help disabled persons, the writer of this paper argues
that there also exists a number of reasons to criticize them as actually doing more harm
than good. Labels such as "victim,"" cripple," and
"wheelchair-bound" are demeaning. They invoke undue pity from telethon viewers
and resentment from the disabled. Moreover, corruption and scandal are linked to these
media masquerades and ultimately, a grave societal dilemma is presented by them.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Telethon.wps
Middlesex School Proposal / Activities For The
Handicapped : A 7 page paper outlining a plan for extracurricular handicapped
activities for students. The writer proposes a means by which to get this started, and
explains the need for such activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Middlesx.wps
Speech Aphasia & Language Impairment : Speech
aphasia is a loss of a language ability due to focal brain damage. In this 9 page research
paper, the writer examines various forms of speech aphasia, symptoms, and effects.
Patterns of language impairment in children with speech aphasia are explained in detail
and specific examples of dysfluency are provided. Treatment services in schools and
elsewhere are described as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Spchapha.wps
Teaching Music to the Disabled : A 12
page research paper on the unique obstacles that music teachers face when dealing with the
neurologically-impaired. Using a number of comprehensive sources, insight is provided into
making the process a more feasible and productive one for both the teacher and the
student. Bibliography lists 9 references. Disabmus.wps
Technology In Diverse & Special Classroom
Settings : A 3 page essay discussing how technology and diversity will affect the
writer's teaching ability. Technology is discussed in terms of its benefits for specific
reading and speech deficits. The need for sensitivity in the classroom becomes more
imperative as our classrooms become more and more diverse. Teachtec.wps
Educational Attitudes Of Caribbean Blacks /
Gender Differences & Cultural Norms: A 20 page paper that provides an overview
of the attitudes of Caribbean (non-Hispanic) blacks and considers the implications for
educational planning. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Educar.doc
Einstein / Learning Disabled Or Schizophrenic
? : This 7 page paper analyzes Einstein’s youthful development in terms of
Piaget’s theories of developmental stages, Lenzenweger’s theories of
schizophrenia, and modern theories on learning disabilities. The paper concludes that
psychologists may have some justification for believing Einstein to have had schizophrenic
tendencies, and that it is these, not a learning disability, that caused his famous
problems in school. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Einpia.wps
Litigation & Its Effect On Special
Education : A 3 page paper which discusses three Supreme Court cases which were
pertinent to the All Handicapped Children’s Act (P.L. 94-142) and the subsequent 1986
Regular Education Initiative implemented by Assistant Secretary of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Madeline Will. Bibliography lists six sources. Litspe.wps
Journal Article Review / Education For The
Severely Disabled : 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 ! Sevdisab.wps
Family Assessment II : In 4 pages, the
writer summarizes "Family-centered assistive technology assessment" by Howard P.
Parette, Jr. in Intervention in School & Clinic [A Journal]. The article deals
with family involvement and disabled children. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Famass2.wps
Foreign Students : A 5 page essay in
which the writer explores the ways that American education is different for students from
other countries and how they must cope accordingly. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Forstu.wps
The School to Work Transition : This 10
page overview looks at school and work programs designed to ease the transition from
student to employee. Obstacles, such as getting used to corporate culture and developing a
sense of responsibility, are discussed. Also included are the special problems both gifted
and disabled students face as they leave the school environment. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Schlwork.wps
College
Satisfaction – Differences Between Female & Male Students : This 5 page
paper reviews a small sampling of the literature available on issues dealing with
women/men’s perceptions of their college programs. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Collesat.wps
College Drinking vs. Academic Performance
: This 7 page essay examines the cause and effect of drinking in college and the
resulting poor academic performance. Bibliography lists nine sources, all sources have
been published since 1992. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Drinks.wps
College Students and Alcohol Abuse : A
10 page paper discussing the psychology, motivation, and results of alcohol abuse in
college students. Reasons such as anxiety, peer pressure, and family history of alcohol
abuse figure most prominently in the factors motivating college-age drinking. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. Drunks.doc
Alcohol & Academic Performance :
This 6 page paper addresses the relationship between drinking and academic performance.
The thesis that alcohol does indeed affect performance is backed by literature that shows
GPA is lower for those who consume large amounts of the substance. Other variables are
addressed in this sociological analysis of the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Alcperf.wps
Student Discipline In Residence Halls / Emerging
Issues in a Changing Nation :
A 10 page paper that considers the issues related to student discipline in
dormitory settings and considers problematic elements like drug and alcohol use,
vandalism, date rape, racial differences and issues related to sexual orientation as they
pertain to dormitory life and discipline. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Dormit.wps
Time Management for the Returning Student
: A 6 page paper discussing time management for the adult student returning to the
classroom after years in the work world. Time management and the smooth coordination of
classes, homework, and "real life" responsibilities are the keys to success.
Bibliography lists 13 sources. Timeman.wps
Black Studies in America : A 10 page
research paper on the content and implications of Black studies programs and departments
in American colleges & universities. It is posited that schools in the south fail to
recognize the importance of the discipline whereas schools elsewhere often lack a defined
goal. Beginning with examples from the West Coast, the writer details their development,
strengths and weaknesses while offering suggestions for improvement. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Blacstud.wps
Latino Participation In California Colleges
: A 10 page paper discussing the unique situation involving the Latinos and their
position in the institution of higher education in California. A section relating to
Latino unity in general is included. This is followed by a section on Proposition 209
which directly influences the amount of Latinos enrolled, and assisted, in colleges in
California. In addition there is a section on one particular college, Loyola Marymount
College, a Catholic college, followed by a section on leadership among the Latinos in the
institution of education. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Chicano2.wps
Minority Internships : A 10 page paper
that demonstrates the importance of minority internships in directing career choices for
minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Intern.wps
Race Exclusive Scholarships : This 20
page paper examines the issue by looking at a variety of cases including the 1978 Bakke
decision that spurred the debate on reverse discrimination. Legal cases are cited and the
issue is discussed both in a legal and moral sense. The paper takes the position that
affirmative action and race based scholarships are necessary. Raceexc.wps
Marriage & African-American Female College
Grads : A 7 research paper which examines the fact that the rates for
African-American marriage have declined over the last several decades. The writer
discusses obvious explanations-such as the declining pool of eligible black men who have
college degrees-but also postulates that there are other reasons which tend to indicate a
cultural diversity between black and white models of family structure. Bibliography lists
6 sources. Afrowome.wps
Higher Education Not Necessary For Big Money
: 4 pages in length. To go or not to go: That is the question many budding
professionals want to know as they graduate high school, before they plunk down the
big bucks for that all-important higher education degree. As one would expect, there are
two opposing schools of thought on the answer; however, no matter which fork in the road
one may choose, it is faster to get to the top through on-the-job training because of one
important factor: experience. The writer discusses various professions that do not require
additional degrees in order to make big money. Bibliography lists 2 sources. HighEd.wps
Political Correctness in the College Classroom
: A 9 page research paper on being P.C. on campus. The writer explores the 'myth' of
PC and its effects on policies and studies in higher education. A number of theories are
cited to explain the evolution of PC's popularity. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Polcrrct.wps
"Normal" Schools (State
"Teacher’s Colleges") : A 10 page paper on the Normal Schools. The
writer describes the history of the normal schools and why and where they were begun,
their evolution into teachers colleges, and finally into today's four year colleges and
universities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Normalsk.wps
Tenure In Education / A Right Or A Useless
Institution : A 25 page paper that considers the issue of tenure in professions in
education, especially as it exists as an element of unionized contracts, and provides an
overview of the history and application. This paper reflects on whether tenure should be a
right of educators or if it has become a useless institution that has caused more problems
in the educational system than benefits. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Tenure.rtf
Community Colleges / Educational Focus &
Importance : This 12 page research paper explores the purpose and demographics of
community colleges in America. Sections cover: students, faculty, instructional processes.
The writer proposes that community colleges should focus more on effective instructional
strategies than on adding faculty members with doctorate degrees. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Commcol.wps
Automated Attendance Systems : A 5 page
paper that provides an overview of the problems related to establishing attendance
tracking technologies in a college setting, provides a list of possible equipment
necessary and considers student reaction to this process. Attendance.rtf
Government Assistance For Higher Education in
America : A 17 page paper discussing recommendations to President Clinton
regarding financial assistance programs for college students. Issues explored include
whether or not there should be improvements made to government’s educational
assistance, what the social costs and ramifications of a better educated society/workforce
are, and what long-term modifications should be made to the current system. Bibliography
lists 15 sources. higher.wps
U.C. Professors / Economic Effect Of
Salary Structure : A 5 page essay that looks at the effect the salary structure of
the University of California has on professors. The process of securing a positon is
difficult, at best, and nearly impossible for some discipline Ph.D.s, then the process for
promotion and salary increases is rigorous. Compounding these facts is the salary cap with
limits a professor's economic status. Ucsal.wps
Campus Violence / "A Principal's Story"
: 5 pages in length. Campus violence is not a new occurrence; one only has to
recall the incident at Kent State University to realize that violent acts on school
grounds have been an issue that has been dealt with for some time now. However, these days
finds the frequency of such violence has escalated to a level of disproportionate
percentage. The writer discusses one man's attempts to curb the violence in his book A
Principal's Story, as well as analyzes the sociological implications of the disturbing
trend. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Campus.wps
Campus Tobacco Use : A 3 page
research paper on the actual and potential administrative responses to tobacco use on
campus. The writer provides information about such programs and their possible
limitations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Campstob.doc
College / in loco parentis :
A 3 page research paper which points out the foibles of the in loco parentis doctrine
on the university campus. The writer argues that the problem is that college students are
adults, not children, and should have access to the full weight of the law. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Inparntis.doc
Campus / Rape and Assault : A 5
page research overview on the issues and effectiveness of response by campus
administrators. The writer provides that campuses are still not responding appropriately
to the issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Adminrap.doc
Virtual Universities / Classes & Colleges
? : A 20 page overview covering background and socio-economic issues surrouding
students, faculty, institutions, virtual university corporations and a smattering of the
viewpoint from international educators. Includes humor, in quotes, and the viewpoint from
a professor that probably shocked the educational establishment. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Virtualu.wps
Peer Mediation : 12 pages in length.
Discord among students is a normal, daily event at all stages and types of educational
institutions, but it is the manner in which such antagonism is addressed that varies from
school to school. A fairly new and acclaimed method of dealing with student strife employs
the very students themselves. Peer mediation -- a method by which students counsel one
another in order to overcome problems and conflicts -- is gaining momentum within school
districts across the country. The writer discusses the various aspects of peer mediation,
as well as includes an interview with students who currently take part in such a program.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Peermedi.wps
The Big Ten Conference : A 34 page
research paper on The Big Ten Conference, its history, state purpose, etc; The writer
discusses administrative accessibility, enrollment, and various changes that have occurred
over the years. Of particular concern are the conference’s rules, regulations, &
by-laws. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Bigten.wps
Differential In Graduation Rates Between
Collegiate Division 1 Male & Female Basketball Players : A 9 page paper that
outlines a research study of graduation rate differentials in basketball players based on
gender. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Gradbask.wps
College Football Coaching & Racism : An
11 page look at issues concerning racism and the football coach. Various historic studies
are cited concerning such items as "racial stacking" in professional football
and its relevance to the collegic sports environment. Bibliography lists approximately 18
sources. Coachrac.wps
The Impact of Participation in Athletics on
Academic Performance : A 9 page paper discussing the correlation between academic
success and participation in athletics. This correlation, although many times negative, is
often dependent on the intensity of the athletic program and also on the types of academic
programs to which the student is exposed. Emphasizes the fact that many times an academic
program can be modified to provide more of a cooperative environment than a competitive
environment which can be of benefit to athlete and non-athlete alike. Bibliography lists
11 sources. Athlacad.wps
The Relationship of Discipline &
Academic Performance in High School : A 15 page paper examining whether higher
standards result in better academic performance. Today’s discipline concerns have
progressed to that of physical safety, both for teachers and students. Discipline problems
are blamed on TV, society and learning disabilities, among other reasons. But
consistently, it is the school with the greatest expectations of students and the most
clearly stated disciplinary actions for specific infractions that has the least need for
resorting to their stated consequence, all while producing students of academic
achievement that is well above national mean. Parochial schools have more freedom to rid
themselves of "troublemakers," but surprisingly, the average suspension rate
from parochial school is far less than the expulsion rate of public high schools. The
difference appears to lie in higher expectations for students. Bibliography lists 20
sources. Daphs.wps
Athletic Participation & Academic
Performance / A Study of Women Athletes :
A 9 page paper that provides an overview of a proposed study of women in athletics.
The hypothesis of this study is that women athletes score higher on academic achievement
tests than their non-athlete counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Athaca.wps
College Academics & College Athletics
/ Conflict : A 6 page paper discussing whether or not college athletics are in
conflict with college academic programs. A brief statement presenting a summarized
statement that "athletics are at best a necessary evil." The writer presents an
argument supporting that position. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Colacat.wps
Preferential Treatment Of College Athletes :
A 6 page paper in which the author discusses the preferential treatment of college
athletes, how they are treated, and why they receive the treatment they do. Bibliography
included. Prefcol.wps
The NCAA Mission : This 8 page
paper discusses the mission of this often criticized organization that was set up to
promote high standards for intercollegiate sports. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Ncaa.wps
The Problem Of College Gambling Among Student
Athletes : An 11 page paper that explores issues related to college sports
gambling and the impacts it has on school teams, athletes and the NCAA. Bibliography lists
10 sources. Collegeg.wps
Curtailing College Sports Gambling / Proposal
: A 6 page model proposal on ways to curtail college student betting and game fixing
on sporting events. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Curtgamb.wps
Part-time Student vs. Full-time Student : In
3 pages the author compares and contrasts the part-time and the full-time college student.
Included in the discussion are similarities & differences regarding privileges,
housing options, & length of time to complete degree requirements. No bibliography. Partfull.wps
Problems Facing College Students : In
3 pages the author discusses the problems facing the college student. The possibilities of
weight gain, academic struggle, and inadequate housing are among the many examined. No
bibliography. Collprob.wps
Democratic Life In The University : In 5
pages, the writer discusses democratic life in the university, and answers the question of
whether the student and/or faculty have a voice in the admission policy. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Unilife.wps
Democratic Life in the University : In 5
pages the author discusses democratic life in the university, and answers the question of
whether the student and/or faculty have a voice in the admission policy. Bibliography
lists 2 sources. Unidem.wps
Harvard University As A Global Business :
This 10 page research paper examines Harvard University and the way in which it markets
and manages itself as a global business, attracting students from all over the world.
Specifically discussed are Harvard's student life, housing staff, education costs,
availability of loans, financial aid and scholarships, individual schools of study, and
job prospects after college. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Harvardu.wps
Summary of "The New Portable MBA"
: A 20 page paper summarizing the book, chapter by chapter. A few other sources also
are present, but the primary focus is that only of the book. True to the book’s
title, nearly every current application that could come before management today is
discussed, along with discussions of possible issues for the future. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Portmba.wps
TQM & The Business Of Education : In
this 18 page research paper, the writer discusses the possibility of implementing
principles of TQM (Total Quality Management) in higher education.
Case examples of schools that have already adapted TQM policies are included to illustrate
key points that are made. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources. Tqmedu.wps
Freshmen In The 1930s vs. The 1990s : A
3 page essay on the differences between the types of experiences today’s freshmen
have versus his counterpart sixty years ago. One source cited. College.wps
The Rise of Universities In the Middle Ages
: A 5 page research paper which looks at how this intrinsic part of Western
civilization originated during a time in history which is thought of as the "Dark
Ages." The writer points out how only a handful of the Western institutions can claim
the continuous longevity of universities. Bibliography lists 5 sources. RisoUniv.wps
College Writing : A 3 page essay
giving evidence of how a student meets intent (subject), offers a fresh viewpoint
(structure and technique), and maintains the reader’s interest (active voice and
techniques) when writing college papers. No bibliography. Goodwrit.wps
Education Has Many Faces : A 5 page
paper discussing three different articles which deal with different situations regarding
higher education. In "Performing Shakespeare: Writing and Literacy on the Job,"
Leo Parascondola discusses his own experiences with the system and raises the issue of the
individual student’s unique "language" and the needs of that student. In
"Looking Forward in Anger" Barbara White appears to address her own individual
anger at the institution’s apparent method of eliminating costly employees and
benefiting employees who hold seniority. The third article, by R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr.,
addresses the issues of politically correct speech on campuses. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Edufaces.wps
The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library /
Barry University : The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library at Barry
University in Miami, Florida was named after one of the founders of the University and
brother of Patrick Bishop and Mother Mary Gerald, the other two founding partners. This 4
page paper provides a brief overview of the history and the development of the library,
including an outline of their holdings. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Barrylib.wps
Telecommunications: Enhancing Education At
The College Level : 10 pages in length. There is no question that the past twenty
years, with all of its technological advances, have seen a considerable change in
education enhancement. Concepts that are being utilized on contemporary college campuses
include distance learning, Internet access, video conferencing, mass media,
knowledge-based systems and interactive multimedia. The writer discusses the fact that
students of today have a far greater array of learning tools than their counterparts of
twenty years ago. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Telecoll.wps
Telecommunication: Assisting Education :
10 pages in length. How has telecommunications technology advancement assisted with
educational technology, funding and career advancement? It is nearly impossible to
overlook the many benefits that are inherent to such programs as distance learning, video
conferencing, interactive multimedia, knowledge-based systems and the Internet.
Contemporary students have been given an opportunity unlike any who have studied before
them: the chance to mold their educational needs to fit their individual lifestyles. The
writer discusses the benefits of telecommunications technology as it relates to funding,
career advancement and the business world. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Teledu.wps
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