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Changes in laws, significance of beginning teachers, classroom goals, curriculum reform, instructional principles.

Introduction The purpose of this paper is to present a review of multicultural education. In this regard, the focus is upon delineating those basic ... more

Introduction The purpose of this paper is to present a review of multicultural education. In this regard, the focus is upon delineating those basic facts and points that are important for beginning teachers to know about the topic. Multicultural Education In the period from 1960 to 1975, there occurred several important and major changes in the educational system. According to Banks (1981), these changes were due to several factors, the most contributive of which were: the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the growth of new educational philosophies which stressed student participation in educational planning and the relaxation of institutional controls, and the push, in large part by minority groups, for schools to develop a curriculum better

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Analyzes changes in schooling after fall of Soviet Union, curriculum, reforms, ideology, aims & theories, administration, teaching methods, structure, special education, compared to U.S.

TRANSITION FROM SOVIET TO RUSSIAN EDUCATION Introduction This research examines the transitions in education from the late-period of the Russian Sovie... more

TRANSITION FROM SOVIET TO RUSSIAN EDUCATION Introduction This research examines the transitions in education from the late-period of the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent state of the Soviet Union, to the early-period of the Russian Republic, a politically independent nation. The period covered in this research roughly spans the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s. Problem Statement The Soviet Union was an ideologically based state that both politicized and biased education as a part of governmental policy (Yegorov, 1993, p. 13). Modifications of this approach to education began in the Soviet Union prior to the collapse of Communist rule, as

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Definition, purpose, advantages, examples, training, organization.

INTRODUCTION Community policing is a program being instituted in more and more police departments across the country, and it requires special trainin... more

INTRODUCTION Community policing is a program being instituted in more and more police departments across the country, and it requires special training for the officers if it is to be effective. Community Policing is a program that links the actions of the police with citizen participation. This is part of an overall effort to solve the problems of the community by involving the community. Among the features of such a program are integrated investigations, team and neighborhood rather than a shift and divisional basis for officer deployment, foot patrols, and community service as a focus along with problem-oriented policing instead of mere crime-fighting. Programs of this sort mean a different structure for the police as well as altered functions, allocations of resources, and general attitude. This can be a

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Examines problems, evolving theories & techniques, examples, problem-centered instruction, curriculum, measuring performance, teaching standards, proposes field trip to encourage problem solving.

In response to unacceptable levels of mathematics achievement in the United States many groups with an interest in the teaching of mathematics have ca... more

In response to unacceptable levels of mathematics achievement in the United States many groups with an interest in the teaching of mathematics have called for reform (Niemi, 1996). The calls for reform are based on recent advances in cognitive theory that call for a more constructivist view of learning (Wood & Sellers, 1996). Traditionally, mathematics instruction in the primary grades has consisted of teaching computational skills, drills, and simple word problems. Concepts now included in mathematics curricula are being changed to stress problem-solving skills, but the resources and teaching methods available to primary grade teachers are not keeping current with the new standards. In 1989, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) began emphasizing the teaching of mathematical concepts and problem solving at all grade levels. In the years

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Background, evolutuion of theory & method, focusing on whole language vs. phonics-based Distar approach. Abstract.

Abstract There are competing schools of thought on how to teach reading in the public schools today. Before the beginning of the 20th century, readi... more

Abstract There are competing schools of thought on how to teach reading in the public schools today. Before the beginning of the 20th century, reading was taught using a phonics approach. During this century, other approaches have been tried and have failed to teach a significant portion of the students enrolled in public school to read easily and fluently with comprehension. The popular whole language curricula is contrasted with Distar, a reading program developed in the 60s, which is gaining new acceptance in the educational community. Distar is also known as Direct Instruction. It has been shown to be the most effective method of teaching reading to all children (Benjamin, 1981, p. 71). It meets the criteria for a phonics based, explicit, and systematic curriculum. It is easy for teachers to use including

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Educational instructional strategies. Modes of delivery within the context of the ZPD as it relates to the Information Age. Concepts of linear and non-linear instruction. Pitfalls. Discusses how teachers can utilize technology. Vygotsky's ZPD theory and the education of children.

ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT: THE USE OF LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR INSTRUCTION IN TODAY’S WORLD Introduction According to Stripling (1999), the term �... more

ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT: THE USE OF LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR INSTRUCTION IN TODAY’S WORLD Introduction According to Stripling (1999), the term “information age” refers to the fact that in the contemporary world, information is needed, important and (primarily due to technology) relatively easy to access. This paper examines educational instruction strategies and modes of delivery within the context of the Zone of Development (ZPD) as it relates to the information age both in the present and in the future. The paper begins with a basic explication of the notion of the Zone of Proximal Development. This is followed by a discussion of how instructors can utilize technology to create new forms of information delivery to students (e.g., distance l

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This analysis of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act is based on an interview with a high school principal. The paper discusses a number of ways in which NCLB has impacted administrators, schools, teachers, students and parents. Changes to curriculum delivery, impact on teacher morale, and additional requirements on educators due to NCLB are also addressed.

The No Child Left Behind Act Introduction The inferior academic performance of many public high schoolstudents led to greater pressure on educators to... more

The No Child Left Behind Act Introduction The inferior academic performance of many public high schoolstudents led to greater pressure on educators to increase academicoutcomes Today educators in the American public education system striveto meet the standards of the No Child Left Behind Act of This Actaims to improve the performance of America's primary and secondary schoolsby increasing accountability and permitting parents more flexibility inchoosing which schools their children attend Schools are accountable forstudents making adequate yearly progress as defined by the

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This paper discusses Peter Frank’s (1999) article on reflective teaching. It then presents a discussion of this writer’s teaching philosophy and develops a mission statement that aligns with the reflective teaching model. Five goals are developed for the coming year that will help promote teaching that fulfills the stated mission.

Reflective Teaching Introduction This paper discusses Peter Frank's article on reflectiveteaching It then presents a discussion of this writer's teach... more

Reflective Teaching Introduction This paper discusses Peter Frank's article on reflectiveteaching It then presents a discussion of this writer's teachingphilosophy and develops a mission statement that aligns with the reflectiveteaching model Five goals are developed for the coming year that will helppromote teaching that fulfills the stated mission Peter Frank's Reflective Teaching Model In his discussion of mythology and comparative religion JosephCampbell March October described his personalphilosophy with the phrase Follow Your Bliss This phrase repeatedly cameto my mind as I read

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"A Model of Academic Enablers and Elementary Reading/Language ArtsAchievement"

Article Critiques A Model of Academic Enablers and Elementary Reading Language ArtsAchievement DiPerna Volpe and Elliott provided an analysis of model... more

Article Critiques A Model of Academic Enablers and Elementary Reading Language ArtsAchievement DiPerna Volpe and Elliott provided an analysis of models ofacademic enablers for reading and language arts achievement in elementarystudents This included a review of both theoretical and empirical models This article provided a comprehensive review of the models withdescriptions of theoretical and empirical modeled in general and their useto influence student educational outcomes DiPerna et al provided a lengthy introduction to the models ingeneral and in accordance with outcomes to

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This analysis provides information on effective English Language Learner (ELL) instructional strategies that incorporate the give main components of ELL instruction: 1) comprehensible input; 2) ongoing, specific feedback; 3) grouping structures and techniques; 4) building background and vocabulary development; and 5) student engagement.

English Language Learners Introduction For any instructional strategy to be effective it must be linked tothe needs and interests of students at vario... more

English Language Learners Introduction For any instructional strategy to be effective it must be linked tothe needs and interests of students at various age groups and on varyinglevels of learning This is even truer for English Language Learner ELL instructional strategies that must be tied to the needs and interests ofstudents at different age levels and of different language groups ELLinstructional strategies must be directly linked to the curriculum preferred student outcomes and classroom assessments This paper willprovide different instructional strategies for