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Accountability in Education, 2004.
This paper discusses the development of an accountability plan for K-12 students.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper explains that an accountability plan assures that students demonstrate, at minimum, grade level proficiency in all aspects of their education. The author points out that a solid accountability program will incorporate a mission statement, concrete curriculum, evaluation and assessment programs, teacher training, and continuing education. The paper relates that it is critical that teachers keep updated about any educational or technological advances that may impact their ability to enhance student performance.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Basics of an Accountability Program
Curriculum
Evaluation Method
Methods for Evaluating Student Performance
Information Utilization
Teacher Training
Conclusions
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"A strong accountability program will focus on establishing a cooperative environment, one where teachers and administrators work together to enhance student achievement and outcomes. For this to happen teachers need to develop lesson plans and a curriculum that coincides with not only classroom goals but also organizational and educational desired outcomes."
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Accountability for Education, 2008.
This paper discusses the No Child Left Behind program, arguing its ineffectiveness.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the so-called No Child Left Behind program has been a key educational initiative promoted by the Bush Administration, which claims that the program means accountability, that children are helped by the program, and that the program should in fact be expanded so as to assure that children receive the education they deserve. On the other hand, the writer notes that critics find that the law is ineffective, that the program does not serve the needs of children at all, that what happens is that teaching is changed so everyone teaches to the test so children can pass, that children are not really being educated at all and that the program might work if redesigned. The writer maintains that the evidence does show that the program does more to make schools look good to parents without actually improving education. The writer concludes that teaching to make certain students pass a standardized test does little to educate those children in how to think, and the test only gives political leaders a false belief that they are improving education and accountability when they are only adding a new layer of uncertainty and confusion.
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"Critics of the legislation see it as a broad attack on public education in favor of federal control. The irony is that this approach comes from the Republican Party, which has long fought against any federal role in education at all, and in truth, even under the No Child Left Behind Act the party only sees value in federal control if the federal government is controlled by Republicans.
"Criticisms of the No Child Left Behind program come from several different perspectives. One group sees the program as another unfounded federal mandate, and more than 20 states and school districts across the country have objected to the regulations and with the way the program is funded. A survey in 2005 showed that almost half the stets then had testing programs in place for reading and math, but the report also showed that the number of schools cited as needing improvement had doubled over the last year."
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The Impact of Distance Learning in Accounting Higher Education, 2004.
Introduces a research study on the impact distance learning has had on the teaching of accounting in higher education.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper introduces a study that is intended to analyze whether, in the field of accounting, distance learning represents the best method of teaching, as compared to more conventional modes of teaching accounting, such as full-time study with more regular contact with teachers.
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"Distance learning has grown in popularity amongst students over recent years, for many reasons, one of which has to be the rise of the internet and its application to distance-learning implementation. In addition, people who wish to study, but who are unable to study full-time for various reasons (for example, needing to work, needing to look after a family etc.) have discovered the flexibility of distance learning, and have begun to take advantage of the potential of distance-learning. In addition, distance learning courses are also usually a great deal cheaper then full-time courses, and for this reason, they also offer an excellent opportunity for a great number of people, who had considered study in the past, but who were put off by time constraints, and also the high cost of education."
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Educational Reform and Accountability, 2002.
This paper addresses major innovations in educational reform since 1983 within the United States.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper addresses major innovations in educational reform since 1983 within the United States. This paper focuses on increased accountability in education as a negative aspect of educational reform.
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Educational Accountability, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to evaluate if, in the aftermath of "No Child Left Behind", the control of educational capital has passed out of the hands of teachers and administrators into the hands of far-off bureaucrats.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains the need to answer questions concerning educational capital, standardized testing and accountability and its effect on and acceptance by California teachers; thereby, the paper proposes using a combination of statistical research with case studies and interviews. The author suggests tracking California college enrollment, which is reported to be the best indicator of the condition of education, for the past twenty years; at points of peaks or valleys, it will be noted if there was an increase or decrease in standardized testing statewide at these times. The paper relates that veteran teachers, who have been teaching for at least twenty year and are still teaching, will be interviewed concerning their relative classroom procedures twenty years ago, ten years ago and for the past two years and asked to comment on the nature of the changes in their teaching caused by increasing testing and accountability demands.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
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"Christie made the undeniable connection between education and human capital. She cites a report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that correlated human capital "the knowledge and skills derived from education, training, and experience" with national well-being--"economic growth, better health, lower crime, political and community participation, and social cohesion." Despite noting that education levels in the United States were high and rising, Christie also noted that the trend seemed to have leveled off; if it did so, it had begun to do so long before the past few years of No Child Left Behind."
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Accountability and User-harm In Accounting, 1989.
A focus on responsibility and regulatory issues and revision of the ethics code. Examples of user-harm resulting from accounting information.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, £ 32.95
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Introduction
" The purpose of this research is to examine harm to users of accounting information stemming directly from the use of that information. Harm to users of accounting information has resulted from instances of (1) deficiencies in generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP), (2) inadequate performance on the part of professional accountants, and (3) outright fraud (Dingell, 1988, E2161).
Accountability in Public Accounting
An important development which is in the process of occurring in contemporary American public accounting is a change in the way in which professional public accountants are held accountable for their actions ("National Commission on Fraudulent..."
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My Personal Philosophy of Education, 2002.
A personal observation of the philosophy of teaching and the educational system today.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper gives a personal account of the philosophy of education and discusses which teaching methods the author would use to prepare aspiring teachers and the ones he would use as a teacher himself. It gives a clear account of the educational system as it is today and the changes that need to be made.
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"I would work on helping children gain the confidence they needed to market and sale the skills they have worked so hard to gain. Without the knowledge of presentation, the confidence to convince the employer they are better then the competition, or the belief that they can be competitive, all of the technical skills they have or know are equivalent to information in a filing cabinet. The informative files just exist, but they are hidden and never serve a purpose. I would focus on competitiveness. Many educators feel that competitiveness is detrimental to children?s self-esteem. I feel that the younger the kids are when they learn about competition, the better they will be able to survive in the real world."
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Special Education, 2002.
Looks at the growth in special education students in the American system.
10,577 words (approx. 42.3 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 146.95
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Since the introduction of PL-142 (Education of All Handicapped Children Act) in America, the Special Education system has received both praise and criticism. Special Education Programs are an essential component to our educational system. The current special education system has aided many people but improvements are desperately needed as rates of enrollment increase and the number of special education teachers decrease. This paper discusses the increase in the American special education population. It discusses the factors that have contributed to the increase, including the effect of PL-142 on the growth of the special education population, early identification of special needs, the additional conditions that qualify students for special education, the placement of low achieving students in special education programs, accountability reforms and pressure from parents. Other areas investigated are the disproportionate amount of minorities that are placed in special education programs and the disproportionate amount of males that are placed in special education. The paper includes a table.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Increases in the Special Education Population
The Effect of PL-142 on Increases in the Special Education Population
Early Identification of Special Needs
Conditions that Qualify Students for Special Education
Placement of Low Achieving Students in Special Education Programs
Education Reforms
Pressure from Parents
Disproportionate Amount of Minorities in Special Education Programs
Disproportionate Amount of Males in the Special Education Population
Results
Discussions
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Horn and Tynan (2001) believe that the best way to educate this group is through direct instruction, individualized attention and feedback. They contend that these students learn best when they have access to classrooms that provide consistent instruction at a slow pace. The authors also assert that if teachers would teach these children effectively there would be a marked improvement in their performance. Horn and Tynan suggest that teachers should focus on figuring out the specific reading problem that a child may have so that they can aid the child in overcoming the problem. In addition, the authors suggest that children with attention deficit disorder should be taught not to rely on medication alone."
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Breaking the Democrats' Ownership of Education, 2002.
How Bush mastered the education debate in the 2000 presidential elections.
4,102 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 76.95
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This paper examines the education debate in the 2000 presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. It concludes that Bush put together a focused campaign on the issue, driven by talk of school accountability and backed by his education record in Texas, that the Gore campaign was never able to solidly refute. Gore had the lead on the education debate and had stances on education issues that more closely matched those of the average voter, but his campaign was unable to put together a cohesive message on education and in turn could not fight off Bush's advances. In exploring the education debate, this paper considers the idea of issue ownership in campaigns and how Bush overall made up significant ground in the election by pushing on traditionally Democratic issues like education, Social Security, and Medicare. This paper relies heavily on commercials run by each campaign, speeches delivered by each candidate during the race, and the reflections of those working at the top of each campaign.
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"When it comes to issues that are regularly at the forefront of American presidential campaigns, education is an anomaly in one particular respect: The president of the United States by and large has very little meaningful impact on what takes place in and around the nation?s schools. Granted, the federal government has played an increasingly important role in funding the nation?s public schools since the enacting of Title I in 1965. And various rulings by federal courts and pieces of legislation by Congress over the years have provided some general guidance to education in this country. But by all accounts, Washington ?especially the Executive Branch ? plays only a marginal role in shaping what takes place in America?s classrooms and how the country?s schoolchildren learn and perform. In terms of education the president is, at most, a distant consultant, offering a vision for what U.S. schools should be doing in a general sense, while perhaps forwarding a piece of legislation or two that may advance the cause; at the least, he is a prominent cheerleader for educational causes being carried out at the state and local level. Either way, the president?s influence on schools and education pales in comparison to that exerted by state and local governments, school boards, teachers unions, and parent groups."
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Leadership in "The Education of Cyrus", 2002.
Examines themes of leadership and greatness in Xenophon's "The Education of Cyrus".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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Answers several questions about the elements of leadership and model behavior in Xenophon's account of Cyrus in his "The Education of Cyrus". Also explains the failure of Cyrus' sons to hold his kingdom together and Cyrus' use of love, generosity and rhetoric to maintain the respect of his soldiers and his people.
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The Value of College Education, 2007.
A personal account of the advantages that can be experienced by having a college education.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the benefits of a college education. The paper presents the personal point of view of the writer, who is a working mother and discusses the extra options that are available to her since she has a college education. The paper discusses the advantages to career, prosperity and quality of life that having a college education can provide.
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Introduction
Present Career
Career Interest
Value of a College Education
Conclusion
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"Importantly, these social benefits, as well as improved health, are passed onto later generations. Higher income, increased schooling, and better health among children are correlated with higher education among parents. In addition, more highly educated women tend to spend more time with their children, and better prepare their children for the future (Porter, 2002). Children of college graduates are likely to have higher cognitive development than children of non-graduates (Merisotis, 1998)."
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Career and Technical Education, 2007.
This paper discusses career and technical education and looks at relevant literature on the subject.
1,616 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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In this article, the writer explains that career and technical education (CTE) is traditionally identified as an academic track for students who are not seeking to engage in post-secondary studies. The writer points out that CTE is delivered to students both within the secondary setting and within programs and institutions that are designed to bring CTE directly to the student. However, integration of CTE into the curriculum has the potential to improve the quality of education for students who are planning to go to college as well as those who are not. The writer maintains that this is increasingly important in scenarios in which academic accountability and high standards of educational performance are critical components for a student seeking to enter into advanced education. This paper provides a brief review of the literature on these topics.
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Career and Technical Education for All Students
Accountability and the Need for Increased Learning
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"This creates an educational environment in which the student is likely to avoid pleasurable coursework out of practicality; the arts and courses that have been identified as irrelevant to the student's core academic portfolio no longer have value. CTE coursework, however, can be integrated into the core portfolio as practical work experience, application of learned studies, or improved development in other areas that are not directly correlated to academic performance. This enables the student to develop a more well-rounded sense of self, a critical component that can set the college graduate apart in an era where admission transcripts from the college-bound student are remarkably similar."
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The Nature of Saudi Education Policy, 2008.
This paper discusses the history and evolution of the educational system in Saudi Arabia, especially in the second part of the 20th century.
9,915 words (approx. 39.7 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 139.95
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The purpose of this paper is to underline the relationship between the elements of the state of Saudi Arabia and the reality these elements shape, with a focus on the educational system the Saudi state set in motion, especially in the second part of the 20th century. The focus of the paper is on a wide account of the education system in Saudi Arabia, with all its stages of evolution, values, and influences. The first part constitutes a brief historical background of the Saudi state. The second aspect dealt with in this paper involves the actual evolution of the education system in Saudi Arabia.
Outline:
Historical Background
The Evolution of the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Current Issues in the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Reformation of the Educational System in Saudi Arabia
Women and the Educational Reform
Conclusions
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"Therefore the stand of the official executive branch represents a clear distinction between the need to develop and the spiritual needs of each Muslim. Despite the fact that first and foremost every Saudi thinks himself as a Muslim and then as a Saudi citizen, the recent priorities of the government tend to change focus and develop more initiatives that would eventually develop the country.
"The perspective offered by the reformist attempts that are underway in Saudi Arabia is relatively encouraging because it touches on serious yet sensitive issues dealing with the social and political structure of the state. At the same time it is a democratic exercise, from a double point of view. On the one hand, it promotes compromise among the political and religious forces, which is between the Saudi Family and the Wahhabis; on the other hand, it shows the population the state's desire to modernize and come into agreement with the rest of the democratic and prosperous countries.
"However, an important element most opinions seem not to agree upon is the situation of women in the society and in the educational system reform."
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Federalism and Special Education, 2007.
A comparative study of Australia, New Zealand and the United States in terms of their federal special education policies.
4,572 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 47 sources, APA, £ 82.95
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This study proposes to compare current federal special education policies in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. It outlines the policies and guidelines of each nation, specifically addressing accountability standards, funding and eligibility criteria for students with disabilities in state-sponsored education systems. This research draws on current literature and statistics to provide a comparative analysis of patterns and trends in existing policies.
Table of Contents:
Research Topic & Significance of the Project
Literature Review
Federalism in Education
Education Policy in Australia, New Zealand and the United States
Special Education Policy across Three Nations
Methodology
Research Questions & Hypotheses
Data Collection
Statistical Analyses
Special Education Typologies: Analysis and Discussion
Towards a System of Best Practices: Conclusion and Recommendations
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"This first analysis will be qualitative in nature. It will review the existing special education policies relative to development and content in relation to the nation's degree of federalism and other discovered variables. Individual traits in each nation that may play a role in policy development will also be defined. These potentially include terminology, history, population density, constitutional foundations, and organizational levels of interest/advocacy groups. I anticipate that this comparison may lead to a discussion of the cultural, structural, and political factors that influence policy development and implementation, and the degree to which policies adopted elsewhere can apply across countries. If this anticipated outcome is realized, than it will be clear that federalism is not the only variable that affects special education policy in each of these nations."
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