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Literature Summary Pertaining to the Educational Issue of Demographic Changes
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A 4 page paper which summarizes Kathleen M. Sharp’s 2003 article, “Teacher Reflection: A Perspective from the Trenches,” and analyzes how this issue might affect a particular school. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGeddemo.rtf

Literature-Based Approach To Vocabulary Learning, Part 1
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11 pages in length. The writer addresses several issues in relation to elementary vocabulary instruction, including the relationship between vocabulary and comprehension; the goals of vocabulary instruction; guidelines/principles for vocabulary instruction; words that should be taught; classroom strategies; how to teach students to acquire words independently; records and logs for keeping new vocabulary words; characteristics of vocabulary development in whole language classroom; and characteristics of vocabulary development in literature-based programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCvocb1.doc

Literature-Based Approach To Vocabulary Learning, Part 2
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses methods, data analysis and summary as they relate to applying literature-based techniques to teaching vocabulary retention to elementary students. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCvocb2.doc

Litigation & Its Effect On Special Education
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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.
Filename: Litspe.wps

Lives on the Boundary / The Struggles & Achievements of America's Underprepared
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A 10 page exploratory essay based on Mike Rose's book Lives on the Boundary that not only reflects upon the information provided by Rose, but also considers the controversies as they apply to the American education system. Rose essentially suggests that the decline in educational efficacy, especially among racially diverse populations, is a result of the social phenomenon of acceptability in being average and the imbeddedness of grading and valuations in the educational process. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Liveboun.wps

Living Away From Home: Adjusting to College Life
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A 7 page paper. While most freshmen are excited to be going off to college for the first time and experience being on their own, away from home and away from the watchful eyes of their parents, many don't realize the series of adjustments they are going to have to make. Some of these changes are more serious than others. Many students find the first semester of college so disconcerting that they drop out. This paper will cover some of the most important adjustments that are made when attending college for the first time, as well as some solutions on how to deal with those changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAcllge.wps

Living, Loving and Learning
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A 3 page essay that summarizes and assesses Leo F. Buscaglia's 1982 text Living, Loving & Learning, which is a marvelous book that deals not only with education and teaching, but how--ideally--individuals should approach life. In this regard, Dr. Buscaglia emphasizes that loving is the key to a fuller, more meaningful life and also to success as a teacher. This text is an eclectic assortment of material that ranges from the autobiographical to observations specifically designed to help teachers cultivate a loving approach to the art of facilitating learning in their students. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khblll2.rtf

LOCALLY FUNDED TECHNOLOGY - REX, GEORGIA
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This 3-page paper discusses some creative ways in which a school can find funding for its technology programs. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTlocfunte.rtf

Locke's Ideas on Education
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This 4 page paper provides an overview on John Locke's ideas on education. His book called Some Thoughts Concerning Education is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA310Loc.rtf

Logico-Mathematical Knowledge, Montessori, Piaget
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A 5 page paper that discusses Montessori's and Piaget's general theories on learning and explains Piaget's concept of logico-mathematical knowledge and how Montessori's model is related to that type of knowledge. The essay also explains Piaget's thoughts about adaptation, absorption and organization. Montessori and Piaget are compared throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGlogmtp.RTF