Advance Organizer
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A 10 page overview of the advance organizer teaching procedure. David Ausubel's learning theory is discussed, including the component of subsumption (later changed to assimilation) on which the advance organizer is based. This paper explains the advance organizer, steps in developing one, benefits to students. An example of an organizer is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Adverb Lesson Plan for ESLs
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A 4 page research paper that offers an ESL teacher suggestions for a lesson plan on adverbs of frequency. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Adverse Effects Associated With American Adults Who Experienced Corporal Punishment As Adolescents
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5 pages in length. The application of corporal punishment – infliction of physical punishment upon the body – in contemporary American schools has been virtually stamped out of existence over the past several years due to notion of human rights and what is considered to be acceptable discipline by today's standards. Present-day disciplinary methods strive to impart a sense of mental reinforcement – both positive and negative – in order for the student to learn right from wrong, leaving the physical hands-on approach of corporal punishment as nothing more than a distant memory of times when bodily harm was the only employable method. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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African-American Youth Public Speaking And Community Relations
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A 30 page paper. The writer integrated the two by discussing public speaking and literacy and reporting opportunities provided to African-American and other youth in the community. The sections of the paper include an Introduction, identifying two questions for the review, methodology, literature review, suggestions for teaching public speaking, public speaking in the community and conclusion. Literacy data are included. Discussions include stereotyping, diversity, suggestion for different approach to citizenship education and other related discussions. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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After School Program Research
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This 35 page paper presents an overview of the research on after school programs in preparation for a study to be conducted. The Introduction offers an overview and background of the importance of after school programs and the catalysts for them; definitions of specific terms are provided as are four questions for the study that focuses on 5th grade students. A comprehensive literature review includes information about the No Child Left Behind Act, after school programs in operation, and the results of studies investigating the success and effectiveness of these programs. Bibliography lists 29 sources.
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