Against Corporal Punishment in Schools
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This 4 page paper argues against the practice and gives reasons why it is ineffective and should be abandoned. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Alfie Kohn's Beyond Discipline Model
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7 pages in length. Kohn (1996) considers conventional methods of assertive discipline to be nothing more than "a collection of bribes and threats whose purpose is to enforce rules that the teacher alone devises and imposes" (p. PG) that do little else but teach the student how everything in life can be negotiated by way of manipulation. The fundamental purpose of Kohn's model is to encourage responsibility and self-discipline without the use of what he perceives as controlling methods of reward and punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Alternative Assessment Methods for Divergent Learners
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This 3 page paper looks at a variety of alternative assessment methods for divergent learners. Characteristics of divergent learners are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alternative Assessment v. Standardized
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A 4 page research paper that looks at alternative (or authentic) forms of assessment and compares these to standardized forms. While the majority of educators agree that assessment should play an integral role in the education process, many educators feel that this role is too important to restrict it to the use of standardized testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
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This 8 page paper discusses the alternative testing methods for the Elementary student. The philosophy of Vygotsky and scaffoding are examined. Statistics from National Testing Center, offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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