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Papers On Education, Social Issues, & Counseling
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"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
