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Maslow and Mathematics, 2008.
An application of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to mathematics education.
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper explains Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which holds that individuals must be offered an opportunity to experience learning in a unique way, to fulfill their need of self-actualization. The paper then goes on to discuss how to achieve this goal of creativity in the mathematics classroom.
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"Abraham Maslow is most well known for what has become known by most as, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow theorized that people must achieve certain needs before being able to fully experience needs of a higher order. So, in other words those who are barred from higher thought by an inability to achieve shelter and obtain enough food to eat, or basic perceived security are likely to become stunted in their ability to perform abstract thought processes and achieve more abstract personal goals. At the pinnacle of this hierarchy Maslow placed self-actualization, an ability to place one's self in an abstract position and understand lofty concepts such as justice, equality and truth. (Roeckelein, 1998, p. 318) In the context of education it is fair to say that the development of Maslow's hierarchy as well as many other contributing concepts and the real lag that is seen by those who for many reasons lack the abilty to achieve basic needs, have done much to explain why some people develop and learn, accessing higher order thoughts and concepts and others do not."
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Homework Issues, 2008.
A comparison of several articles about homework issues.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper discusses the sensitive issue of homework in the USA and notes that there are some who believe that children are subjected to too much homework. The paper then discusses some of the different perspectives of the articles reviewed by the paper and notes that the main difference between the piece by Jay Mathews and the other two articles is that Matthews is clearly writing from a parent's perspective and that the other two articles are written from a more objective viewpoint.The paper comments that this does not make the arguments used in Mathews' piece any less valid, but merely means that it must be considered when judging the arguments.
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"The most surprising finding of the study discussed by Gill and Schlossman is that around a quarter of students reported not being set homework on the day prior to the survey. However, equally surprising was the fact that Gill and Schlossman found in their analysis of data from the past twenty five years that the level of homework actually appeared to have dropped, with less students being set more than one hour of homework per night now than before. Over the longer period the study showed that homework levels rose in the US between the 1940s and the 1960s, dropped again in the 1970s, and then have stayed fairly consistent since. It is unclear why there is a difference in results between the study discussed in Gill and Schlossman and that discussed in Mathew, although both generally indicate that the level of homework in the US should not be of concern."
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School Shootings, 2008.
This paper explores what can be done to prevent high school and college shootings in America.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper provides a history of recent school shootings in the US, discusses the development of new laws to prevent school shootings, looks at the security measures taken by colleges/universities and refers to the most infamous cases of shooting attacks. The paper notes the role played by the media and concludes that the bottom line for Americans today remains how to keep guns out of the schools and students from killing each other and their teachers.
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Summary
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"In response to the shocking series of highly publicized multiple victim shootings at high schools and colleges across the country in recent years the nation's schools have begun to resemble armed fortresses trying to keep the bad guys out. Alas, it is a sad commentary of the times when high school and college students must pass through metal detectors and be searched by security officers before being allowed to enter their schools and attend class, but this is the state of affairs for many American high school and college students today. Moreover, despite this increased vigilance, shootings continue to take place in high schools and colleges around the country, and in some cases, even elementary school students are being forced to undergo the same security precautions as their older counterparts. In this fearful environment, it is a wonder that any learning takes place at all and students, parents, teachers and administrators alike are wondering if and when the next episode will involve them."
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Reflection on School Administration Program, 2008.
The paper is a personal reflection on a Masters of School Administration program.
861 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 30.95
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The author of this personal narrative describes a new Masters of School Administration program. The writer describes the factors influencing her decision to move from teaching to educational administration and then goes on to examine the structure of the course and areas that could be improved before making a final conclusion.
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"Aside from the constant changes, I felt that a class size of 35 to 40 people is too much to really affect efficient learning. I believe that Masters program should be kept small in order to ensure that each student will be able to contribute to class discussions and case studies. Further, programs such as these should have been carefully planned and thought out to the minutest detail to enable achievement of goals and objectives. But going back to the "change premise," the school administration did a great job though putting out an exemplary program in spite of the birth pains. I felt sometimes that since we were the first batch to take the course, we became guinea pigs that helped determine the effectiveness of the program. Despite the "experimental" feeling, I can only hope that lessons learned from our batch will be applied to the incoming batches in order for the program to be further improved."
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School Violence, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of school violence concentrating on violent behavior in American schools.
3,123 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer notes that violence in schools has been a subject at the center of debate for several years. The writer points out that school violence is a problem throughout the world, but in recent years a great deal of attention has been given to violence in American schools. The writer examines school violence as it relates to the causes and prevention measures. The research explores the impact of social hierarchy, bullying and mental illness on school violence. In addition the research discusses social isolation and the ways in which school violence can be prevented. The writer begins by explaining school violence and looks at why it has become an issue of serious concern in recent years.
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Introduction
School Violence
The Impact of Social Hierarchy, Bullying and Mental Illness on School Violence
Social Isolation
Prevention of School Violence
Conclusion
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"With all this being understood, it is interesting to note that many of their victims were not the individuals that were jocks. It seems the gunmen were indiscriminate concerning the students that they killed or injured. The anger that these gunmen felt was directed towards students that never teased or taunted the gunmen for being outsiders. It may be safe to assume that the gunmen may have been angry at the entire situation and as such this anger was taken out on everyone at the school. It is also evident that the conflicts that can occur as a result of social hierarchy is real and can be dangerous if it is not properly addressed.
"In other school shooting cases bullying of the perpetrator by other students have brought provocation. Such was the case in Minnesota, when 16 year old gunman Jeff Weis killed seven people and himself at a school on Red Lake Indian reservation. This young man had a difficult upbringing living in poverty, having a father that committed suicide and a mother that was disabled. In addition, after the shooting occurred, classmates described the young man as a loner who was repeatedly bullied by classmates."
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English and Welsh Education, 2008.
A constructive examination of primary and secondary education in England and Wales.
1,831 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This research paper examines education provision in England and Wales since World War II and specifically as related to educational achievement.
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Objective
Introduction
Education Act 1944
Intelligence Testing and School Provision
Post-WW ll England Schools
Concepts of Education Equality and Achievement Linked
Summary and Conclusion
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"There were shortages of staff, equipment and building..." Eckstein additionally states: "Post-war legislation has generally been characterized by radical thinking and optimism. However, the euphoria brought by the end of a war is so often soon dissipated in the exhausting battle of the peace. At such a time, the ambitiously optimistic spirit of reconstruction may also be lessened. A more cautious planned expansion replaces the scheme for extensive reconstruction, ideas of reform have once again to vie with practices which are entrenched in the typical ways of thinking of a people. The educational legislation of the last five years or so has been characterized by such an approach, by plans for reform and expansion which reflect the changes in the spirit of nations since 1945." (1960) In 1948 England and Wales had 1,875,997 children enrolled in secondary education of all kinds while in France the number in 1950 was only 794,070 with only slightly more in Germany in 1950 at 828,631 and in Italy the same year children enrolled in secondary education of all kinds is stated to have been 503,943."
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Educational Leadership, 2008.
This paper discusses paradigm shifts in educational leadership by restructuring goals and revising visions.
2,312 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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In this article, the writer notes that student achievement is the goal of education; leadership is the path to its attainment. Time, teams, and, passion are key components in the pursuit of excellence. However, the writer points out that systemic changes are needed to facilitate the creation and continuity of supportive learning environments. This paper reviews relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning opinions and recommendations pertaining to educational leadership. The writer notes that the articles reviewed focus on the principal's role as the agent of success. Included in this paper are ideas relative to administration, time allocation, team building, leadership training, university training, licensure review, and the identification and development of candidates as future principals. A summary of the research and important findings are presented in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background
Challenges and Changes
Time for Change
Conclusion
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"Changes required extend to the university setting as well. Some program proponents remain entrenched in status quo. However, university programs should be reevaluated to incorporate practical problem solving and life-like role playing opportunities for aspiring principals. If educational leadership is the key factor for attaining student achievement, then advance preparation is necessary. It is unrealistic to expect freshly appointed principals to garner the requisite interpersonal skills through on-the-job immersion. Class plans are prepared for our students; shouldn't our "principals in training" be provided similar mentoring appropriate to their needs? In addition, mentoring should continue after the principal has been appointed to a school. Leadership can be a lonely experience; a periodic visit by a skilled mentor will provide feedback opportunities for principals based on the real-life experiences encountered. After all, most people benefit when an informed, alternative perspective to is offered for consideration. These are systemic changes required to the training for principal."
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Case Study: Nursing Management, 2008.
A case study extensively investigating the implications for nursing management relating to communication and staff welfare.
4,645 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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This paper discusses a case study that contains issues relating to communication as it relates to nursing staff welfare. The paper relates the facts of the case study and why the nurse involved was mad and upset. The paper then discusses the hidden relevance, hidden issues and the key competencies that were ignored in this particular case. Next, the paper discusses what can be done to address the lack of key competencies demonstrated by nursing supervisory leadership in the case and contends that it is clear that education and training is needed critically toward building the necessary expertise required by the nursing supervisors in order to avoid misunderstandings of the future. The paper concludes that education and training should be implemented in order to ensure that nursing leadership both understand and adheres to the responsibilities vested in the nursing supervisory and leadership roles.
Table of Contents:
Facts of the Case Study
Review of Case Issues
Relevance
Hidden Issues
Opinions
Review of the Experts
Presentation of Findings in this Case Study
Consequences
Solutions
Alternatives
Summary and Conclusion
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"In attempting to establish a recourse for dealing with the lack of competencies demonstrated by nursing supervisory leadership in this case study it is clear that education and training is needed critically toward building the necessary expertise required by nursing supervisors in this organization in order to avoid misunderstandings of the future such as the misunderstanding between the nursing supervisors and Nurse Comrie in this case. Nurse Comrie's transfer or reassignment should have been handled quite differently."
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Education and Identity, 2008.
An examination of the writer's formation of identity during college according to A. Chickering's theory of identity formation.
1,468 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses A. Chickering's theory of identity formation as it occurs during one's college years. The paper specifically shows the ways in which the writer's own college life conformed to and differs from the theories of Chickering. It describes the concept of seven main vectors in college students' development and applies this to the writer's formation of identity.
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"Such was my own life during this period. It was when I changed my major to communication sciences in my junior year that I effectively completed the cycle of vectors as described by Chickering. With the help of my significant other, I was able to see that I had a knack for helping people. I was able not just to be supportive of others, but I could really connect with people and help them. I also had a great knowledge of course planning for almost every major at UConn, because I liked to read through the course booklet and see what kinds of classes were out there and see the different majors and what the requisites were for each. Also, I realized that I often helped my friends with their course selections and major planning before they went to their own advisors. Therefore, I decided to major in Human Services, where my concentration was in academic advising."
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Subcultures and Teaching Implications in California, 2008.
A discussion on the Vietnamese American and Japanese American subculture in California, and what this means for teachers.
1,238 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper studies two sub-cultures present in California: the Vietnamese American subculture and the Japanese American subculture. The author discusses the reasons for the immigration of these two groups of people as well as their culture and values. The author notes the the similarities of these two population: hard work and a focus on family values and also notes their differences. The paper also analyzes the importance of teachers understanding the background and motivation of their students and goes on to suggest how to use this information in the classroom.
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Introduction
Vietnamese Sub-Culture
Japanese Americans in California
Similarities and Differences
Using this Information in the Classroom
Methods Used
Importance as a Teacher
Bibliography
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"Japanese-Americans have succeeded in ways similar to the Vietnamese, but at a different time and for different reasons. The opening of Japan by Commodore Perry in 1854 brought significant changes to the Japanese culture and government. A population explosion in the late 1800's and early 1900's, plus a receptive US looking for laborers on the West Coast, led to a significant number of Japanese emigrating to California during that period. They worked the menial jobs--agriculture, railroads and the docks. Unlike the Vietnamese, many of the Japanese immigrants were peasants, but they brought their culture's strong work and family values."
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Effectiveness of Accelerated Reader, 2008.
A discussion on the effectiveness of a computerized, interactive reading practice and assessment computer program, the Accelerated Reader.
1,816 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader, a computerized, interactive reading practice and assessment computer program in increasing reading scores, especially among high risk students. The paper reviews the Accelerated Reader program and discusses the value of the Accelerated Reader program as well as its limitations. The paper also and includes numerous literature reviews on the Accelerated Reader program.
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"One of the claims of the AR creators and marketers is that AR creates long term readers, who are engaged in and excited about learning. The studies I have read, do not suggest or substantiate these claims, in a scientific way. The research in fact gives a good indication that AR is a good supplemental program, but that the extrinsic reward, system in conjunction with non-phonemic instruction and low-level comprehension support make AR an expensive tool with only moderate demonstrative "scientific" success. This is contrary to the preconceived notions about the success of the program, which may have been skewed by the fact that those who make the considerable investment that is required for AR tend to extol its success with students and it has been marketed very heavily in the education system as a cure all for the ills of below grade level readers."
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Censorship in High School, 2008.
An analysis of the issues concerning the censoring of articles appearing in a high school newspaper.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper relates that, while the censoring of articles appearing in a high school newspaper is, no doubt, intended to protect the readers from the gruesome details of reality, whether this protection actually works when these gruesome details are all over television, radio and the Internet, is debatable. The paper acknowledges that the censorship is aimed to reduce the negative impact the cruel reality might have on teenagers, by making them focus on the scholarly features presented in the high school newspaper, but then questions whether this objective is actually achieved. Specifically, the writer of the paper argues that, in fact, censoring articles in the high school newspaper does not protect students and, instead, narrows the minds of both readers and writers by enclosing them in a world free of crime.
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"Nobody doubts the good intentions of high school principals who desire to read in the school newspaper about pleasant events and achievements of students. But when the world around abounds in criminality, the protection through censorship is rather unlikely to have the desired outcome. And even considering that there are teenagers who do not watch television, or which by some miraculous event are unaware of the cruelties going on in the world, reading more pleasant articles in the high school newspaper will serve them no good. For they will one day realize the multitude of negative aspects in the world and will be shocked at their sight. As a result of this line of thoughts, one could mention that by censoring the school newspaper, the high school fails to accomplish its mission of ensuring the transition from childhood to adulthood. "
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The Challenges of Teachers, 2008.
A discussion of the challenges that teachers face, according to G. Potter's article, "Sociocultural Diversity and Literacy Teaching in Complex Times: The Challenges for Early Childhood Educators."
1,029 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines and reviews G. Potter's article, "Sociocultural Diversity and Literacy Teaching in Complex Times: The Challenges for Early Childhood Educators." The paper specifically discusses, according to the article, the challenges that teachers will face as the world becomes more diverse. The paper relates this to different styles of learning and teaching.
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"Teachers who recognize the value of educators such as Gardner and Levine incorporate different types of learning in their educational setting. They allow students to express themselves with words, art, music, and math. This gives all students power, equal footing. This makes children proud of their abilities and of their differences from one another. This is not to say that schools have to entirely change their expectations--reading and writing is part of the Western culture--but teachers have to be able to recognize that children will learn that reading and writing in different ways and at different speeds and times. No two children learn exactly the same way, nor should they have to."
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Cultural Meme of Educational Funding, 2008.
A discussion on the belief that that educational provision is equal to all children, in all schools, in the United States.
3,141 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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There is a meme existing in today's society regarding education that is deeply entrenched in American thought concerning the quality of educational provision in the United States. This meme is simply the belief that educational provision is equal to all children, in all schools, and that all children have the same potential successful educational outcomes because that is how it is done in the United States. This paper examines this meme and contends that nothing could be further from the truth.
Outline:
Objective
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Cultural Meme Defined
Richard Dawkins - The Selfish Gene
Jonathan Kozol - Solutions
The Requirement of Changing the Meme in Educational Funding
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
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"This cultural meme has been programmed into American society very deeply and has entrenched deeply within the mind of individuals, groups, churches, businesses and other structure in today's society in the United States. Media furthers this illusion and does not report the tragic facts in today's educational system. Politicians certainly fail to acknowledge the problem and even civil rights activists fail today to speak loudly enough to garner the attention of the American society. Businesses and corporations further the widening divide as well as does the more affluent society-at-large. There is only one possible method that might assist today's society in breaking the barrier to equal provision of quality education to all students in the United States and that is a reprogramming of the 'selfish' gene and just as has this selfish genetic codex been established in the human being's genetics, a cognitive focused intentional reprogramming of this gene is the only way of ensuring that the future generations will be based on equal provisions of education for all students to provide each and every student with the best possible outcome."
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Museum and Library Work, 2008.
This paper presents a contrast and comparison of the work in a museum and a library.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer compares and contrasts the work in a library versus the work in a museum. This paper demonstrates an understanding of the difference and similarities with an equivalent aspect of libraries and museums as well as an understanding of the differences and similarities with equivalent practices of librarianship. The writer maintains that while the function of the museum and library employee has been both historically and traditionally quite different, it is likely with the rapid development and deployment of computer technology and the demand for access to museum and library archives via the Internet that the functionality of the library and museum employee will become less differentiated in function.
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Objective
Introduction
Comparison of Functions: Museum Versus Library
The Museum
The Library
New Developments Mesh Functions of Museum and Library
Summary and Conclusion
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"As well, the museum curator must be able to work as a team with others to make choices about displays and exhibition as well as in developing guidebooks and information plagues. The museum curator's job includes a close working relationship with the Board of Trustees as well as the museum staff and must be capable of facilitating communication between these two groups. Museum curators are responsible for writing grants and initiating activities for fund-raising. For those who work in the museum as Archivists, job responsibilities include cataloguing, analyzing, exhibitions, and maintenance of objects of value and collections benefiting the public and researchers."
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Independent Study Programs, 2008.
An overview of independent study environments as opposed to the traditional school setting.
1,072 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper offers a brief look at the arguments for and against independent study programs and discusses their major components and their purposes and goals. The paper discusses how independent, self-directed learning allows students to set and achieve their own goals, and therefore is an ideal solution for special needs and gifted children. The paper contends that although independent study programs do possess a small number of drawbacks, these can be easily overcome by working with skilled professional educators.
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"Options for Youth is a non-profit charter school that utilizes an independent study format to assist students on the road to academic recovery and was created as an alternative instruction option for "at-risk" students who experience difficulty in finding success in traditional school settings ("Options for Youth," n.d., Internet). Additionally, this model allows students to develop responsibility, self-esteem and time management which are essential requirements to be a productive member in today's workforce. This independent study environment removes the barriers and challenges linked to traditional schools that make achievement difficult for these students."
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Disordered Eating among College Students, 2008.
This paper discusses disordered eating among college students and looks at the roles of attachment to fathers, depression and self-esteem.
4,324 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 64 sources, APA, $ 114.95
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In this article, the writer presents a research proposal investigating the attachment process in eating disorders, particularly among college women. The writer examines the number of college women with subclinical eating disorders in contrast to those with full-blown eating disorders. This work includes background information on attachment theory and processes in general and in eating disorders. This work focuses on the father-daughter attachment processes and the roles of depression and self-esteem.
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Objective
Introduction
Literature Review
Bibliography
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"It has been widely acknowledged among clinical therapists that healthy development of self-esteem requires certain basic requirements be met first such as the requirement of safety and security and these two components of the individual's personality are believed by theorists to develop during infanthood and to be an evolving developmental function of the individual. This development follows through several stages in the individual's development until the final stage in late adolescence. The individual who is in the stage of late adolescence is the individual who is beginning to enter a stage of healthy psychological separation from their parents, that is if the individual is developing according to normal development for this age individual. Parental attachments which have not been appropriately formed during the individuals infant age, childhood, adolescence, and late adolescence result in certain psychological disorders in individuals which develop as 'coping mechanisms' as a method used by the individual in dealing with underlying issues. Failure to have a healthy attachment to the father for the young woman in college is likely to result in depression, a poor-self image, low self-confidence, and result as well in the young woman having great difficulty with autonomous independence and self-direction."
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People Are a Product of Their Environment, 2008.
This paper is an admissions essay for an MBA course at a US university.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 27.95
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The paper is the personal story of the writer, written as an admissions essay for entrance into an MBA course. In the paper the writer describes the impact during his formative years of his parent's decision to emigrate from Taiwan to the United States when he was 12 years old. He then describes, how after 14 years in the US, he decided to return to Taiwan and spent four years working as an engineer and marketing executive. The author relates how he came to the realization that in order to progress in his chosen career, he needed to continue his education, which he decided to do in the US.
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"Within a few years, I had transformed from a passive, timid boy to a young man unafraid to express a dissenting opinion before an individual or group. This open-mindedness opened many doors, allowing me to accelerate my learning of English. It further helped me identify new ways to express myself or take on responsibility roles such as being elected as an officer in school clubs. Now that I am in the working world, I used my extroverted nature everyday on the job to communicate effectively with my colleagues, which not only increases the productivity of our team, but also creates a more harmonious work environment. In essence, I attribute much of my personal growth to the consequences of my immigration - and for me this is a priceless gift!"
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