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Peer Helpers as Student Advisors
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of the use of peer helpers as student advisors. This paper integrates two interviews in order to consider the importance of peer helpers and the support they provide for indivdiuals who demonstrate deviant behaviors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHPeerAd.rtf

Peer Mediation
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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.
Filename: Peermedi.wps

Peer Mentoring in Post-Secondary Education
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a study by Budge regarding the use of peer mentoring in post-secondary education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHPostSecMen.rtf

Peer Tutoring As A Support Group For The At-Risk Academic Population
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9 pages in length. Peer tutoring as a support group has developed into quite a remarkable facet with regard to client population, with students of all ages benefiting from such a program. The writer discusses that inasmuch as children relate to those their own age, being tutored by a peer helps to eliminate the feelings of fear and intimidation often associated with adult tutors. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCatrsk.wps

Peer Tutoring in Mathematics
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this issue. The current research reflects a variety of views on the issue of peer tutoring in subjects like mathematics and the benefits of this kid of system. Peer tutoring models have been the focus of existing research for almost a decade, when researchers determined that benefits could be derived from cooperative learning models. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEdPeer.rtf

Peer Writing Critique
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly critiques two student papers pertaining to accurate news reporting. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCPeerWrtCr.rtf

PepsiCo Controversy Vending Machines In Schools
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An 8 page paper that discusses the controversy regarding having Pepsi soda vending machines in schools. The root of the controversy has to do with the rising rate of obesity among children and teenagers. Statistics are included. The arguments against vending Pepsi soda pop at schools are provided. The revenue schools receive from contracts with PepsiCo is reported and discussed. Actions some schools have taken in response to the concerns are reported. The writer also explains Pepsi's response to the criticisms. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGppsvnd.rtf

Perceptions and Realities About Military Schools
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A 10 page paper which contends that military schools are not an effective way for dealing with unmotivated or oppositional students. Specifically considered are a history of military schools, life at military schools and how military schools are perceived as disciplinary action for troubled adolescents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGmilsch.rtf

Performance Indicators in UK Higher Education
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This 10 page paper examines the different performance indicators (PI's) that are used to assess the performance of universities and other higher education establishments in the UK. The writer explains what indicators are used, how they are used and suggests some alterative measures. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEhigher.rtf

PERKINS GRANT AND IMPLEMENTATION
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This 5-page paper focuses on the Perkins Educational Grant, which is to assist districts and schools with vocational and technical educational programs. The paper touches on methods by which such a grant can be and should be implemented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTpergra.rtf