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8A. GENERAL EDUCATION
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00735. SENSITIVITY TRAINING FOR ADOLESCENTS: A CULTURAL OVERVIEW. Very good, knowledgeable and smoothly-written study which is actually an original essay on the development of educational theory and the problem of alienation, from Erik Erikson to R. D. Laing; last five pages good sensitive discussion of whether teens can handle T-groups, guidelines for using such groups. 19p., 32f., 28b.
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$133
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00721. DYSLEXIA. Very good, very thorough survey of what causes dyslexia (inability to read) and what can be done about it. All types of endogenous and exogenous causes of dyslexia are considered, as well as the major strategies and therapies for change. 20p., Of., 11b.
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$133
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00714. FERNALD'S REMEDIAL TECHNIQUES IN BASIC SCHOOL SUBJECTS. Very good, detailed critical book review on the subject of giving individual attention to disabled students. 7p., Of., Ob.
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$49
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00698. TEACHING SOCIAL CHANGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. The optimism and fighting spirit of this radical manifesto for a new type of ' education in change' are outdated, but contains interesting suggestions for involvement of the community in education and of education in the community. 13p., Of., Ob.
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$91
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00691. JOHN DEWEY'S DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION. This paper provides a brief biography of Dewey, along with a thorough and smooth summary of his book Democracy and Education (the classic statement of 'progressive education') and comments. KEYWORDS: american education theorist john dewey book review. 12 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 2,784 words.
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$84
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00480. TEACHING READING TO SLOW LEARNERS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Very good, thorough study of the problems,of the slow learner; includes definition and identification, physical and psychological problems, elements of a remedial reading program, suggestions for improving motivation, appropriate reading material, mechanical teaching aids; stresses the need for close individual attention to students throughout the paper. 26p., 41f., 30b.
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$133
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00469. FIVE METHODS OF TEACHING READING. Gives basic statement of the principles of phonics, basal, linguistic, kinesthetic, and learning experience methods of reading instruction; the linguistic and learning experience methods are compared at more length. 8p., 3f., 4b.
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$56
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00428. THE PROBLEMS OF URBAN EDUCATION. Good complete overview of what's wrong with urban education: physical conditions, unreadiness of children, curriculum and teacher problems, discipline, racial problems, programs for change. 11p., 8f., lOb.
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$77
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00208. THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE DRUG PROBLEM TO FAILURE IN TEACHING AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL. The writer mentions inner-city teaching experience as a major source for this good, thorough overview of the educational and social problems raised by drug use among the very young. 11p., 11f., 11b.
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$77
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00148. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD: TEACHING AND THEORY. Summary and review of three articles on how to teach the scientific method; good basic discussion of pros and cons of all views. Sp., Of., Ob.
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$35
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00124. COMMUNICATIONS: THE KEY TO EFFECTIVENESS IN TEACHING BUSINESS. Good summary of communications techniques, written, with the business teacher in mind. Lesson planning, questioning students, communication aids and teaching machines among other topics. 9p., Of., 7b.
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$63
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00057A. THE MORAL RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHERS. A general discussion of the power of the teacher as a moral authority in the classroom, using the theories of Dewey and other educators as guidelines to questions of style, discipline and freedom. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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00030. THE ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. Very complete survey of the facts about this landmark in Federal guidance of America's education. Concise summaries of each title of the Act, good summary of arguments for and against Fed aid to education, early (and over optimistic) comments on its effects. 21p., 35f., 7b.
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$133
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00024. GESTALT LEARNING THEORY. Good overview of Gestalt learning theory, written in technical style. Includes categorization as basic learning behavior, association, conceptualization, Gestalt learning as a form of concept learning, impact of Gestalt. 12 pages, 9 bibliographic sources. Notes in text.
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$84
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00022. ACKERMAN'S ON SCIENTIA. Review of an article which proposes that college students move from their specific disciplines towards general knowledge and the ideal of the "Renaissance Man." Sp., Of., Ob.
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$35
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00004. BERKELEY RESEARCH. Berkeley Research, home of Academic Term Papers and Academic Research Papers, offers the Web's largest selection of research papers (more than 30,000) at the lowest price. We also feature quality custom papers written to your specifications. Visit our websites at: http:www.academicresearchpapers.com or http://www.academictermpapers.com. Telephone toll-free 1-800-777-7901. From outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-415-586-3900. DO NOT CLICK “ORDER” FOR THIS ENTRY!!
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00003. BERKELEY RESEARCH TERM PAPERS. Berkeley Research Term Papers, home of Academic Term Papers and Academic Research Papers, offers the Web's largest selection of research papers (more than 30,000) at the lowest price. We also feature quality custom papers written to your specifications. Visit our websites at: http:www.academicresearchpapers.com or http://www.academictermpapers.com. Telephone toll-free 1-800-777-7901. From outside the U.S. and Canada call 1-415-586-3900. DO NOT CLICK “ORDER” FOR THIS ENTRY!!
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53897. ANALYSIS OF AN OPERATIONAL DATA PROCESSING ORGANIZATION. Case study of learning center, and its use of POP. 9p., Of., 4b.
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$63
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53877. A HISTORY OF.THE DRUG PROBLEM IN OAKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Interesting study, obviously from the beginning of the "drug era," bulk of the discussion devoted to types and effects of drugs, interesting discussion of the phsycology of the drug user. Somewhat dated. 16p., 25f., Newspaper sources
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$112
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53819. ANALYSIS OF LIPPINCOTT'S BASIC READERS. Summary and criticism of a series of basic reading texts based on the phonics method, covering both content and style; the writer questions both their educational premises and social responsibility. lOp., Of., Ob.
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$70
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53793A. AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ARTHUR PEARL'S THE ATROCITY OF EDUCATION. Good study of the economic implications of Pearl's recommendations for a more human educational system; several similar books are reviewed, discussion of the need for better training, more realistic assumptions about jobs and school, more truly equal opportunities. 8p., Of., Ob.
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$56
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53776. JUNG'S PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS. Good but brief overview of Jung's major ideas on what makes man tick. Comments on how these should be guide for fuller development of human potentials. 4p., 6f., 5b.
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$28
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53756. TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING TO MIDDLE GRADES. Very good report of a teacher's experiment conducted in his own class, including a well-balanced discussion of the relevant literature; one half of the class was given "teacher-oriented" creative writing instruction, the other half "pupil-oriented"; the second group responded much better. lOp., 4f., 4b.
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53729. PHILOSOPHERS OF EDUCATION. Overview of the contributions of four famous philosophers to educational theory: Plato, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rousseau, John Dewey. 8p., Of., Ob.
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$56
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53460. THE NEED FOR CHANGE IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN LIBERIA. Overview of Liberia's educational problems, the need for profesional teachers, more respect for education, relevant textbooks and curriculum, and expanded vocational training as part of the process of national development. lOp., 11f., 3b.
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$70
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53263. THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN JAPAN DURING THE MEIJI RESTORATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Very good, knowledgeable and well-written study of the Japanese educational system, from traditional Bhuddist roots to achievement of a modern society; educational reforms of the early Meiji period (1868-1912) and how they purposely prepared each social class for its role in a modern economy; then studies how this educational system contributed to the development of both western liberalism and traditionalist ultranationalism in the period before World War II. 20p., 17f., 4b.
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$133
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53123. WILLIAM JAMES' AND MARTIN BUBER'S PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION. A comparison of the pragmatic philosophy of James with Buber's ideas of inclusion and communion, contrasting the empirical attitude of James with the individualistic and dialectical approach of Buber to methods of education. Includes a proposed classroom experiment. 6p., 0f., 0b.
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$42
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52928. THE CURRICULUM OF A NAVAJO RESERVATION SCHOOL. A cultural heritage program in the reservation schools of the Navajo Indians is proposed, based on the need for ethnic pride and self-esteem in early education. 6p., 0f., 5b.
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$42
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52916. THE CHANGING ROLE OF EDUCATION. Interesting original discussion of the role of education in society, focusing on the problem of maintaining human values in education or society, as both move towards technological complexity and political centralization. 11p., 8f., 8b.
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$77
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52774. LYND'S KNOWLEDGE FOR WHAT? Good book review of this examination of purpose and purposelessness in the academic world, first written in 1939 but still relevant. 6p., Of., Ob.
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$42
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52697. RELIGIOUS EXERCISES AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Balanced overview of what the Supreme Court has and has not said in banning religious instruction from public schools. 6p., 7f., 5.
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$42
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52688. EDUCATION IN DEPRESSED AREAS: THE EFFECTS OF LOCAL SUBCULTURES. Basically a restatement in academic vocabulary of the fact that minority group children are often unprepared for, and hostile to, formal education. 6p., 13f., 17b.
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$42
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52662. THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CHILD BENEFIT THEORY. Basic overview of the Supreme Court's decisions allowing state aid to parochial schools if it is meant to help the children, not advance the religion. Sp., 4f., 4b.
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$35
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52545. TYPES OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING. Good basic overview of what computers can and cannot do in teaching situations; covers tutorial programs, simulation experiences, and educational games. 6p., 10f., 11b.
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$42
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52528. TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES. Good summary and discussion of four articles in which practicing teachers give their favorite methods for teaching creative writing. lOp., 4f., 4b.
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$70
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52336. TESTING ACHIEVEMENT. Basic overview of what goes into an achievement test; tests such as SAT, ITED are mentioned, writer then discusses what would be important in formulating an achievement test to measure volleyball playing skills. 8p., lf., lb.
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$56
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52236. TEACHING UNIT ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN LITERATURE. Good presentation of a short unit discussing family relationships in literature for 9th graders. Includes outline of objectives, day-by-day lesson plans, comments on points to be brought out in class. lOp., Of., 11b.
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$70
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16143. THE SOCIAL INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. Very good, well-written paper by a preschool teacher, combining personal experience with relevant literature to show how children learn about sharing, friendship, affection and aggression and popularity by actually engaging in such relationships. 17p., 9f., sb.
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$119
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16123. THE VALUE OF PLAY FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-6. Good overview of what playing, and what it does for the child; including growth and learning in interaction with environment through play, play as a learning medium, types of games and play. 22p., 41f., 21b.
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$133
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16035. MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WORKING AT THE SOJOURNER TRUTH DAY CARE CENTER. Good report on personal experiences in a day care center, written in ed-psych. vocabulary; frank recounting of organizational and philosophical shortcomings of the center. 8p., Of., Ob.
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