'Learning Together'
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A 5 page paper which reviews the book 'Learning Together: A History of Coeducation in American Schools' by David Tyack and Elisabeth Hansot. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlearnto.rtf

'Multi-Age' Or 'Ungraded' Classrooms / How They Compare?
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A 10 page paper on the evolving organization of schools,which has come full circle in the way in which students are moved through the educational system. Starting with nineteenth century 'common schools' that did not separate children by age, through the introduction of graded schools in the mid-1800s which resulted in 'ungraded classrooms' for non-achieving students, the writer covers the twentieth century equivalent of these separate but unequal classes in 'special education' arrangements.for students not matching the lockstep of an age-graded system. Most recently, inclusive, multi-age classrooms and non-graded schools embody the philosophy that all children can learn--at their own pace and in their own way, with the help and example of peers of all ages. Bibliography lists 24 references.
Filename: Multiage.wps

'Normal' Schools (State 'Teacher's Colleges')
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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.
Filename: Normalsk.wps

'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation
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This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tracking.wps

“Adult Education in Quebec”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the development of adult educational provision in Canada with specific reference to Quebec; the dual system of school board and community education; the way in which the workfare and learnfare programmes have affected the training and employment figures in Quebec and the benefits which have been gained from the liaison between educational practitioners in Quebec and those from other countries in Europe and the Americas. Bibliography lists 11 sources
Filename: JLQuebEd.rtf

“Bad Boys: Public Schools in the Making of Black Masculinity”
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A 3 page critical analysis of the book by Ann Ferguson. Ferguson contends that racism and stereotyping in today’s public schools is insuring failure among black males. The author of this paper agrees that if such problems are occurring it is inexcusable but suggests that much more is at play in the academic and personal failure of black males than racism and stereotyping. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedBlkM.rtf

“Blogging” as a Tool in Education
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An 8 page paper discussing Weblogs’ applicability to education. Weblogs can be highly useful in a variety of educational settings, either as being supplemental to course content or as providing a launching pad for further learning and discussion. They can diminish the anonymity factor inherent in many Internet-based communications, while yet giving a greater voice to those less likely to contribute in the physical setting. Weblogs can be formal outgrowths of administrative function or provide an informal gathering place antithetical to traditional classroom structure. In short, the benefits possible from the use of Weblogs are immense, and can add great value to education, both in function and in outcome. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSWeblogs.rtf

“Deaf Like Me”
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A 6 page paper which reviews the book “Deaf Like Me” by Thomas S. Spradley and James P. Spradley. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdeaf2.rtf

“DEFINING THE EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL” – AN ANALYSIS
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This essay defines the Joan Stark/Malcolm Lowther article, that discusses what, exactly, an educated professional is. The analysis covered in this paper includes examples pertaining to an educated professional, focusing on professions such as teaching and factory workers. No bibliography.
Filename: MTedupro.rtf

“Effective Communication Between Teachers and Parents”
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A ten page paper which looks at methodologies of communication between school teachers and parents, including traditional systems of reports and newsletters and more modern advances in internet technology, with regard to establishing efficient and positive interaction between home and school. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLedcomm.wps

“Expertise and the teaching of novices”
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An eight page paper which looks at the way in which expertise can be acquired through the development of cognitive learning strategies and the importance of research into expertise in relation to the teaching of novices. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: JLNovice.rtf

“Finding a Way Toward Everyday Lives” by O’Brien and Lovett
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A 4 page analysis of the essay/pamphlet “Finding a Way Toward Everyday Lives” by John O’Brien and Herbert Lovett. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfindwy.rtf

“Gender in the Classroom” by Deborah Tannen
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A 3 page paper which reviews Deborah Tannen’s book “Gender in the Classroom.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgencls.rtf

“Hooked on Phonics” -- A Product Designed to Take Teaching Reading Back to Basics
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This 14 page report discusses the reading program “Hooked on Phonics” that is used to help children in learning to read and write. Proponents of the program believe that it is vitally important to understand that a great number of the children who appear to be unable to understand a concept or a set of directions are actually having problems recognizing actual words. As a result of having to direct their focus so carefully and devote so much attention to slowly and carefully figuring out the words, they focus less attention on what the text means. Children who recognize words more readily can focus more attention on meaning. That recognition can be enhanced through understanding the relationship that exists between sounds and letters in an alphabetic code. Phonics then establishes the basis for that process of decoding words. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: BWphonic.wps

“Individualized Transition Planning for Student with Learning Disabilities”
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A 3 page overview of the article by authors Rhoda Cummings, Cleborne Maddux, and Jack Casey published in the September 2000 issue of “The Career Development Quarterly”. These authors emphasize the importance of incorporating early developmentally appropriate vocational training for learning disabled students.
Filename: PPedlrndisartsumm.rtf

“Learning While Black” by Janice E. Hale
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An 8 page critique of “Learning While Black: Creating Educational Excellence for African American Children” by Janice E. Hale. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAhale.rtf

“Like Letters in Running Water”: A Critical Review of the Curriculum Philosophies of Mary Aswell Doll
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A 4 page review of the contentions presented by this author in “Like Letters in Running Water: A Mythopoetics of Curriculum” regarding the curriculum value of fiction. This paper contends that Doll is correct in identifying fiction as a conduit to student understanding of historical circumstances and relationships. Analyzes this contention using primarily the writings of feminist author Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Concludes that while a student might recoil if only given historical detail as it is presented in the common curriculum, when provided these same messages in a fictional format they are able to forge a connection between history and reality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPedCurr.rtf

“On the Education of Children” by Michel de Montaigne
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A 4 page paper which analyzes a statement from Michel de Montaigne’s “On the Education of Children.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAedmm.rtf

“Ordinary Resurrections” by Jonathan Kozol
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A 5 page paper which examines “Ordinary Resurrections” by Jonathan Kozol. The paper discusses the contributions of Aida Rosa and Mother Martha Overall. The paper also discusses a particular problem seen in Kozol’s book and then presents a possible solution. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkoz.rtf

“Summary and Commentary on Article on the Constructivist Model of Maths Teaching”
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A six page paper which summarises Constructivistic Math Instruction for Diverse Learners, by Mercer, Jordan and Miller (1996) and gives a commentary on the educational strategies described in the article. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLmathsconstruct.wps

“Teacher Certification Tests”
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A paper which looks at various aspects of teacher certification, in terms of the nature and scope of the tests, the ways in which they are implemented on a national level, and the extent to which the tests provide a valid assessment of teacher capability in the classroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: JLteachcert.wps

“The banking concept of education”
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A five page paper which looks at the banking concept of education as documented by Freire, the ways in which this concept can be said to be flawed, and the ways that the educational system could be restructured to be more relevant and productive to the student. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLFreire.rtf

“The Beat of a Different Drummer”
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This 3 page paper explains why the title “The Beat of a Different Drummer” is perfect for a book of essays about educator John I. Goodlad. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVdifdrm.rtf

“The Dollar a Year Principal”
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A five page paper which looks at John Dunworth’s account of the way in which he structured a failing elementary school, and the implications which his practices have for the education system as a whole. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLSchools.rtf

“The Skillful Teacher” by Stephen D. Brookfield
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A 5 page report of the book “The Skillful Teacher” by Stephen D. Brookfield. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbrook.rtf

“The Soul of Capitalism” by William Greider
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A 3 page paper which looks at William Greider’s book “The Soul of Capitalism and examines of the possible solutions to the problems in society, presented in Greider’s work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcpmg.rtf

“The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes”: A Review of the Contentions Presented by Author Alfie Kohn
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A 5 page overview of Kohn’s view that the utilization of a reward system in education and other social arenas results is more deleterious than positive results. Kohn contends that rewards-systems lead to extrinsic motivation, behavior in which the reward is obtained by any means possible even if that means is counterproductive in either the educational sense or in the ethical sense. The obvious consequence is a decrease in intrinsic motivation such as interest and a concern for quality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPedRwrd.rtf

“Up the Down Staircase”: An American Classic
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This 4 page paper discusses various aspects of the classic novel “Up the Down Staircase” by Bel Kaufman. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVupdown.rtf

“We Make the Road by Walking: Conversations on Education and Social Change” by Myles Horton and Paulo Freire
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A 5 page summary and critique of the 1990 collaboration by two esteemed educators and social scientists. No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGbywalk.rtf

“What educators need to know about abused children with disabilities”
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A 6 page overview of the links that exist between child abuse and children with disabilities. This paper reviews the article by authors Michele T. Gore and Karen G. Janssen and highlights the importance of schools in detecting and reporting abuse. No other sources are listed.
Filename: PPchldabuserprtng.rtf

“Whatever It Takes”
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This 3 page paper discusses the book “Whatever It Takes” by Paul Tough, about Geoffrey Canada’s revolutionary ideas to help poor children succeed in school. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVwhttak.rtf

“Writing and the Writer” by Frank Smith
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A 5 page paper which examines the book “Writing and the Writer” by Frank Smith, and discusses its validity in terms of students and writing. The paper also uses other sources in examining Smith’s perspectives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsmthwr.rtf

"America Dreams": An Evaluation of an Example of Web-Based Curriculum
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A 4 page exploration of the Library of Congress' "America Dreams" site. This paper explores the positive features of the site and comments on how it leads the student to a full understanding of the American Dream and how it has faced many challenges through the ages. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPedCur3.rtf

"Bridging the Gap Between School and Home Using Children's Literature"
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A 5 page review of the online article by online article by Emsme Raji Codell. This article is chock full of innovative strategies for making reading a life-long enjoyable habit for children. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPedReadAtHome.rtf

"Children Placed At Risk For Learning And Behavioral Difficulties" - Brief Analysis
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4 pages in length. The authors present a number of viable methods for implementing a school-wide system of early identification and intervention, not the least of which includes evaluating existing theory, knowledge and practice; providing ongoing professional development; screening young children in a proactive manner if they are at risk for learning problems as well as behavioral or emotional issues. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCChildRisk.rtf

"Finding Forrester": Reality or Hollywood Glamour?
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A 6 page paper which examines the film "Finding Forrester" and discusses whether such a portrayal could be real or whether it is nothing more than Hollywood glamour. The paper utilizes Richard Rodriguez' work titled "The Achievement of Desire" which discusses aspects of educating the minority. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfindfr.rtf

"Hunger Of Memory : The Education Of Richard Rodriguez"
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3 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory speaks to the inherent challenge of ethnic survival within America's culturally-defiant society. The author's primary recollection of how he obtained his stellar education is that it had to be reached by means of significant compromise: Rodriguez all but shunned his Mexican heritage to earn the economic and social status he ultimately achieved. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCRichRodr.rtf

"Savage Inequalities" by Jonathon Kozol
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A 6 page paper which presents a basic book report, discussing each chapter briefly. The paper also discusses the sociological theoretical perspective presented in the book, and a personal reaction to the book. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkozolsvg.wps

"Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the article "Schools are Special Places" by Thomas Sergiovanni. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAschlspcl.wps

"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