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Technology as an Aid to Literacy
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A 10 page research paper that examines how technology is being implemented in America's classrooms as an aid to literacy. The writer covers how this impacts primary grades as well as secondary education and teacher training. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Tecnolit.wps

Using Big Books To Improve Literacy
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A 6 page paper that explores the use of Big Books to improve literacy in young children. Little research has been conducted to date on the specific topic but extrapolations can be made based on research focusing on methods to improve different factors in literacy development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Bigbooks.wps

Using Writing to Enhance Literacy in the Elementary Grades
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A 10 page paper discussing constructivism as it applies to the concept of whole literacy teaching. The practice of using writing to enhance reading ability and contribute to overall literacy is an old one, but it is being used in new combinations in today's search for the most effective means of teaching our children. Not only are there more pressing reasons for ownership of literacy today than at any time in the past, there also are more socioeconomic pressures that effectively work against its realization. Educators continually search for that 'magic' combination that will pull it all together. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Writinge.rtf

Lesson Plan For Primary Grades/ Business Pioneer, Miami
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A 3 page lesson plan covering topic, objectives, introduction, method, activities, and summary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Pioneer.wps

Lesson Plan For Primary Grades/ Martin Luther King, Jr
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A 3 page lesson plan covering topic, objectives, introduction, method, activities, and summary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Mlkjplan.wps

Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium
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This 7 page report discusses the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium’s standards and specifically outlines two areas that the writer addresses as the most important of the ten standards. Teachers must do more than merely ‘offer education,’ schools are now expected to ensure that all students learn and perform at high levels. Rather than merely ‘covering the curriculum,’ teachers are expected to find ways to support and connect with the needs of all learners.” Addressing those needs was the key concern of the INTASC. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWteach.rtf

Administration of Inclusion Schools
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A 5 page paper discussing administrators' roles in inclusion programs. Administrators may or may not be able to assist in further refining the definition of learning disabilities (LD) used in their schools, but they can have great influence on whether inclusion programs work in them. The number of LD students is growing, regardless of what definition of LD is used. School administrators need to ensure that inclusion has a proper base in areas such as funding and staff training, but they also need to encourage teachers in their attempts to be as effective as possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSinclusion.wps

Full Inclusion / Pros & Cons
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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.
Filename: Fullincl.wps

Functional Curriculum / Transition Education
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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.
Filename: Funccurr.wps

Inclusion For Transition Age Children / Continuity vs. Necessary Training
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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.
Filename: Inctra.wps