Telecommunication: Assisting Education
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10 pages in length. How has telecommunications technology advancement assisted with educational technology, funding and career advancement? It is nearly impossible to overlook the many benefits that are inherent to such programs as distance learning, video conferencing, interactive multimedia, knowledge-based systems and the Internet. Contemporary students have been given an opportunity unlike any who have studied before them: the chance to mold their educational needs to fit their individual lifestyles. The writer discusses the benefits of telecommunications technology as it relates to funding, career advancement and the business world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Teledu.wps

The Use of the Web/Internet in Higher Education
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This 14 page research study provides an overview of the current literature regarding the use of the World Wide Web and Internet in higher education, including distance learning programs and the use of Web/Internet access as a component of instructional models. This paper also relates the concerns regarding this type of computer use and the implications for educators. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Historical, Parent, Teacher and Student Perspectives on What is Valued in Education
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This 20 page paper considers the historical, parental teacher and student perspectives on what is valued in education, and reflects upon the significance of these values in the shaping of modern calls for educational restructuring. This review of the current literature is comprised of educational journals and books that present both theoretical and social perspectives that shape a view of the problematic nature of the educational system and the directives for change. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHeduval.wps

Sleeter & Delpit / Education And Social Change
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A 6 page paper that considers the issues of racial and cultural differences within educational settings and considers the role of educators in the process of social change. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Social Change & Education
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Social change in the educational realm is discussed and compared to the rest of society in this 10 page paper. Issues of race and gender are discussed in terms of how far society has come and how education has treated such issues. The American education system's resistance to pop culture is also included along with reference to its embrace of social programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Changed.wps

Social Change and Rising Education Costs
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A 5 page paper which discusses social change as evidence for rising costs in public (secondary and elementary) education. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Edusocos.wps

Physical Education / Effects on Children's Health
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A 14 page research paper exploring studies regarding children's level of fitness, health status, and whether or not physical education exercise improves their health. Educational studies have been conducted on the effects of exercise and physical education since the 1950s, yet, despite the results of the studies, PE programs are historically reduced or eliminated as costs rise and budgets shrink. Is this practice in the best interest of the children? Is there evidence of sufficient gains to warrant a cry from the public to retain, and in fact, to improve physical education programs? The writer of this paper offers research suggesting this is exactly what should happen. Specific research studies are described with statistics regarding the health problems already showing up in children of all ages.
Filename: Pehealth.wps

Equality In Education / Physical Disabilities
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A 15 page research paper that explores several aspects of the physically disabled child. Topics include an overview, stereotypes of the physically disabled, legal mandates, attitudes of peers, parents and parents of children without disabilities, what inclusion means, inclusion programs and strategies that work. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Issues of Inclusion
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The Education of the Handicapped Act enacted in 1975 initiated a change in the educational system of the United States. Full inclusion began to take hold in the 1980's. Full inclusion is a term used to describe the placement of children with disabilities in a regular education classroom with children who do not have disabilities. While the normalization of children's lives through their education placement is important, students' education needs should take priority over the philosophical aspects of placement. Many would say that a policy of segregation would be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and against the principle of least restrictive environment. Placing all children with disabilities in general classroom settings, without regard to individual needs, because it reflects current ideas about best practice, does not support the least restrictive environment concept nor the goal of providing appropriate educational programs for all children. This 5 page paper explores the issue of inclusion on disabled and non-disabled students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTinclus.wps