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Instructional Methods Paper, 2006.
This paper focuses on the instructional methods used at a staff in-service for a small group of colleagues in a high-risk obstetrics unit.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper illustrates how the writer performs an in-service for a small group of work colleagues. The in-service is on the topic of newly diagnosed diabetes in pregnant women and is for nursing professionals on the staff of a high-risk obstetrics nursing unit. An introduction is given, the average learner is described, course content is described, instructional methods to be used are given and discussed as to their advantages and disadvantages, educator creativity is discussed and a conclusion is presented.
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"The problem of facilitating effective and efficient staff in-services is a large one in the nursing profession. Due to time and staff shortages, as well as the fact that nursing professionals are no longer students, but are indeed skilled professionals, it can be difficult to provide quality training to staff members. Yet, despite the difficulties which face nursing staff educators, in-services are necessary, as continued education is needed to keep nurses on the cutting edge of medical practice, for the sake of the patients. That is why the well-planned and integrated use of instructional methods is so very important to nursing staff in-services. This paper will focus on the use of both traditional and non-traditional instructional methods as they might be incorporated at a staff in-service for a small group of colleagues on a high-risk obstetrics unit."
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Direct Instruction, 2004.
An analysis of the direct instruction teaching method, with a focus on early childhood education.
751 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses the direct instruction teaching method, describing it as a teacher-led learning process. The paper explains that the direct instruction approach to education and teaching research-based instruction states that the curriculum for a course must be logically coherent and explicit; thus, teachers must examine their standard course of study and subject matter in order to create an instructional model that depicts the logical and sequential relationships that exist between varying units of knowledge to be covered.
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"In addition implementation of Direct Instruction at schools with first graders performing poorly and students having the demographic markers of a school bound for failure also show improvement and success when direct instruction has been adopted; direct instruction has also shown to be effective at the University of Oregon which offers detailed training packages for teachers (Lindsay, 2004). Direct instruction has shown most effective in the early K-3 years, where significant IQ gains have been found and the program has shown to be effective among students with a ?higher probability of failure in school over the long term? (Becker & Engelmann, 2004). High school follow up has been conducted however and shows that direct instruction students perform better academically and are more likely to stay in school (Becker & Engelmann, 2004). Further the research supports the notion that Direct Instruction can be generalized across time and populations (Becker & Engelmann, 2004)."
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Phonic Instruction vs. Whole Language, 2002.
This paper analyzes the 'phonic instruction' method and the 'whole language' method of teaching English to children.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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An evaluation of two methods of teaching English to children-- 'phonic instruction' method and 'whole language' method. The author reviews many studies investigating the effectiveness of these methods and discusses incorporating both methods into a lesson plan. The conclusion is to gear one's methods towards each individual child's needs and preferences.
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"There have been many studies done on the effectiveness of phonetic instruction and those studies have been positive. The National Reading Panel conducted a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of phonetic instruction on reading and spelling. Overall, the impact of phonetic instruction on children had a large result of (.86) within this meta-analysis. Using phonetic instruction, reading and spelling improved moderately at (.53) and (.56) respectively (Ehri, Nunes, Willows, Schuster, Yaghoub-Zadeh, & Shanahan, 2001). However, there are some critics of phonics that find that the NRP study on phonetic instruction is flawed and does not prove that phonetic instruction is the way to teach. One critic claims that the NRP study choice of methodology, research, and subjects provided unreliable results (Garan, 2001)."
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Instructional Design Competency Testing, 2004.
This paper is a literature review of the instructional design process and the training received by students preparing to be instructional designers.
20,865 words (approx. 83.5 pages), 118 sources, APA, £ 176.95
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This paper explains that the process of applying the instructional technology knowledge base to the education and training needs of the work force is referred to as instructional design. The author points out that as instructional technology, and more specifically, instructional design, has evolved, there have been efforts to more effectively meet the needs of business through the training of instructional designers who provide the instructional products business and industry what it needs to train the workforce. The paper concludes that there is a skills mismatch between school and business, representing a cultural shift, which is the result of a significant paradigmatic transference within the educational organizations that has not occurred correspondingly in the business culture; therefore, it is important to create instructional design artifacts that adequately meet the needs of the student and of the businesses in which the students will build careers.
Table of Contents
Instructional Design Competencies
Introduction
Evidence for Skills Mismatch
Reviewing Current Educational Preparation through Instructional Design
Case Study of Attempts to Institute Competency Measurement and Curriculum Change
Identifying Common Goals
General and Specific ID Strategies
The Foundation for Competency Measurement and Human Resource Practices
Bridging the Skill Mismatch with Competency Testing and Instructional Design
The History of Instructional Design and Instructional Technology Development
An Important Missing Link
Conclusion
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology
The Evolution of our Understanding of Human Nature and the Beginning of Human Behavioral Studies
Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs ? a Shift in Understanding
Triangulation as a Resolution for the Dichotomy
Educational Culture and Business Expectations
Are They Speaking The Same Language?
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"Information can be processed either consciously or automatically, and conscious processing requires more working memory resources than does automatic processing. (Kalyuga , Chandler , and Sweller 1998) Schemas which are stored in long-term memory, with varying degrees of automaticity, form the basis of the conscious thought process. A schema, thought, paradigm, or concept can be stored and retrieved from long-term memory either in fully automated form or in a form that requires conscious consideration of each of the elements and their relations. If a schema can be brought into working memory in automated form, it will make limited demands on working memory resources, and thereby leave more resources available to the person. If a fully automated schema incorporating the problem solution is available in long-term memory for transfer to working memory, solution will proceed easily and smoothly."
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Students with Learning Disabilities, 2005.
A discussion of different instructional methods for students with learning disabilities.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper compares instructional methods for students with learning disabilities attending an alternative school versus the home school district. The paper discusses the fundamental objectives of each method and the instructional strategies employed to achieve these objectives.
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Students with learning disabilities (LD) present unique challenges to teachers who are confronted with the difficult task of engaging them in the learning process and helping them to overcome their learning difficulties. Currently these students are educated in a wide variety of settings including self-contained inclusion and even regular classrooms. In addition, some of these students who have not been successful in any of the aforementioned programs have been placed in alternative schools."
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ICT and Instructional Strategies, 2005.
This paper is a case study involving Instructional Computer Technology (ICT) and instructional strategies.
3,560 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 18 sources, APA, £ 70.95
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This paper explains that introducing computers into the learning environment does not necessarily improve learning outcome; the role of the teacher to manage content and workflow is critical to the effective use of computers for learning and a prerequisite for the successful and meaningful design of lessons. The author presents a work plan for seven class periods including lectures for grade 6-8 students in the Life Science subject area with three topics: 1) What's New with Dinosaurs? 2) Dinosaur Detectives and 3) Dinosaurs in Argentina. This paper concludes that, although information technology can be a powerful medium for learning at all levels of education and training, learning experiences need to be meaningful, relevant, holistic and should be applied in a flexible learning environment
Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis of Unit of Work
Definition
Description
Theoretical Perspectives
Constructivism
Behaviorism
Strategies
Provision of Meta-cognitive Experience
Teacher Instructions
Fostering of Cooperative Learning
Direct Instruction and Scaffolding
Increasing Adoption of an e-Learning Environment
Observation and Implementation
Impact on Teachers and Learners
Teachers
Learners
Conclusion
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"Active construction of learning is generally accepted in contemporary education acknowledging that it is important for students to construct their own knowledge rather than acting as passive learners. Students should be encouraged to recognize this importance and should be allowed to construct their own learning. Guiding principles for constructivism are; 1) pose relevant problems, 2) secure lesson around 'big' concepts, 3) value students' point of view, 4) adapt curriculum to students' prior knowledge, and 5) assess authentically. The concept of self-directed learning brings about a changed perspective in respect instructional strategies."
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Instructional Technology and Learning Disabilities, 2008.
An analysis of the role of instructional technology in the teaching of children with learning disabilities.
26,086 words (approx. 104.3 pages), 70 sources, APA, £ 176.95
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This paper discusses learning in children with learning disabilities. It discusses the need for interventions and how they are more likely to succeed and to bring about successful outcomes if applied early and carried out by teaching experts. The paper specifically focuses on the role of instructional technology and how this can aid teaching children with learning disabilities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Section One
Learning Disabilities and Variations in Younger Children
Definitions and Overview
The Problematics of a Definition of Learning Disorder
Definitions and General Characteristics
Towards a Working Definition of LD
Overview of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
LD Characteristics and the Differentiation of Student Learning Needs
Characteristics and Variables
ADHD
The Issue of Multiple Intelligences
Dyslexia
Co-occurrence
Section 2
Learning Technologies and Learning Disabilities
Introduction: Overview of Learning Technologies
Advantages of Technology in Instruction
Control and Manipulation in Learning Among Sixth Graders
UDL
Other Aspects and Advantages of Technological Instruction
Technology, Confidence and Self-image
Instructional Technologies and Learning Disabilities
A Brief Overview of Theoretical Concerns
Theory and Instructional Technology for Learners with Disabilities
Various Assistive and Instructional Technologies
Specific Areas: Listening
Speech and Language
Reading
Writing
Language
Mathematics
Computers
Conclusions
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"There is little doubt the advent of new technical innovations and computer assisted methods will increase and that there will be more methods of helping the learning disabled student on the market in the future. There is also no doubt that these technological means and methods do play a very important role in helping the learner in the modern educational context - and particularly the sixth grade student and other young adolescents."
"However what should be continually borne in mind is that technology changes the environments in which we work and learn. These changes should be researched and studied so that the impact of technology does not usurp those positive aspects from previous teaching methods and techniques that have proven to be of worth. There is a tendency in the excitement about new technologies in some quarters to, as it were, to " throw the baby out with the bath water". In other words, while technology undoubtedly brings great advances in the field of learning disabilities, it should also be treated with caution and 'interrogated' so that only the most effective and helpful technologies are employed."
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Time Management - An Instructional Plan, 2002.
An instructional plan for students explaining how to apply time management methods and planning tools to various management exercises, through online computer guidance.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper offers an instructional plan to students about time management and project completion, through detailed instructions and on-line computer guidance.
Table of Contents
Instructional Goal
Needs Assessment Plan
Audience Analysis
Learning Context
Performance Based Objectives
Assessment
Instructional Strategies
Media Selection and Rationale
Instructional Content
Description of Materials to be Developed
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"Given online computer guidance, the student will be able to apply specific project planning tools and time management methods for the purpose of completing various project management exercises. Students will learn to properly apply time estimation techniques and time scheduling tools of human capital to each project management exercise."
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Instructional Plan Income Statement, 2004.
This instructional paper consists of detailed instructions for preparing a simple income statement.
2,748 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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The paper is designed to meet the specific needs of a client (a female shoe store owner) who requires instruction in completing the income statement for her small business. As such, the instructions are geared to the client's level of expertise in the area of accounting and focus largely on enabling the client to prepare her income statement with minimal assistance from professional sources such as an accountant, thus potentially reducing her expenses.
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"This lesson is necessary to help my client in two important areas. The first benefit is practical, as my client will save a significant amount of money by learning to develop her own income statement, rather than relying on the expertise of professional accountants. The client has currently clearly indicated to me that they do not have the specific knowledge that is required to complete this task, and I feel that this instructional paper will fulfill this pressing need. The second benefit is less immediately tangible, and is simply geared at improving my client's general understanding of the accounting practices of her firm. I believe that this instructional paper will improve her overall knowledge about her business' finances, and as such may have unforeseen benefits in helping her to manage financial aspects like cash flow, spending, and budgeting."
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Reading Comprehension Methods, 2002.
An insight into reading comprehension methods for college students through article reviews.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses reading comprehension methods for college students, and examines five articles published in "Reading Teacher, Reading Improvement, Reading Research and Instruction, and Reading Horizons" in order to compare current reading strategies.
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Principles & Methods of Coaching, 2007.
This paper discusses principles and methods of coaching within the field of physical education.
2,958 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that there are many principles and theories that guide coaching and program development. The writer maintains that the style of coaching is crucial, although a review of the literature indicates that no one style is preferred over the other. The writer points out that it is up to the coach to develop his own particular style in relation to the sport that he is coaching. Further, the writer notes that training methods including motivation and instruction and team interaction are important as well as the development of the program. The writer concludes that by implementing a thorough understanding of coaching principles, a good coach can make any sport fun where winning is an added plus.
Outline:
Introduction
Coaching Styles
Sport Psychology
Athlete Motivation
The Coach as Teacher
Coaching Efficacy and Program Development
Conclusion
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"There are three basic coaching styles that determine the manner in which a coach decides how to teach skills and strategies, how practices and competition methods are organized, how athletes are disciplined, and what roles are given to the players regarding the decision making process. A review of the literature indicates that coaches have a tendency to lean toward one of these three styles: authoritarian, cooperative, or casual. Although there is not one style that is better than the others, a coach must find a balance in the styles that will allow him to be firm when needed while letting the players have fun while at the same time allowing them to have a voice in their training and competition experiences. The weaknesses of each style are discussed in the literature, but there is not one supreme recommendation over the others. Instead, the goal of attaining a balance betweens styles is stressed. By finding a balance in a coaching style, trust is placed in the players, which helps boost their self esteem and motivation. In other words, to gain the most out of the players, coach must be control of himself as well as the players. A good coach will display elements of all thee styles."
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Instructional Design, 2002.
A discussion of the process of preparing instructional programs or materials used in schools.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, £ 39.95
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Discusses the process of preparing instructional programs or materials used in schools. Education goal including learner needs & interests, concerns of society, and subject content. . Electronic & computerized technologies. Identifies uses of instructional design in K-12 classes with emphasis on instructional design and technology. Benefits of new technologies on learner outcomes.
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"Instructional Design
Introduction
According to Kerr (2000), the notion of instructional design is a curious one in that while all teachers and instructors are presumably concerned about providing good instruction and most of them are likely to think in terms of preparing or planning for the teaching they do, relatively few use the term "instructional design" to refer to the process. The term and the concept of instructional design gained wide popularity in the United States in the early 1970s. It was used first and foremost to refer to the process of preparing instructional programs or materials initially used in either business and industrial training or in large university courses requiring some extra element of organization. Kerr (2000) further noted that..."
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Peer Assessment Methods, 2002.
A study of research conducted into a method for teaching instructors how to evaluate peer assessment models.
8,655 words (approx. 34.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 128.95
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This research developed a program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to plan, implement and evaluate peer assessment methods. Instructors were teachers working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. The ESF provides college level instruction to Palestinian refugees now living in host countries.
Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats To Use For Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary
Methodology and Problem Solving
Procedures
Limitations
Results
Program Module for Instruction on Peer Assessment
Purposes of the This Program
Peer Assessment: Definition and Effects
Definition
Effects of Peer Assessment
Linkage of Peer Assessment To Other Instructional Activities
Planning Instruction
Training Techniques
Formats
Evaluation of Peer Assessment
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"The developed program contained several components including: introductory remarks, a discussion of the nature of peer assessment and its effects, a delineation of the linkage between peer assessment and instructors' other instructional activities, a discussion of how to plan peer assessment and various instructional strategies and components involved in implementing the process. The program also included possible formats that can be used, and a discussion of how to evaluate the effectiveness of peer assessment programs."
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Instructional Design, 2007.
This paper discusses a teacher's plan to use instructional design in the teaching process.
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents an exploration of instructional design as it pertains to classroom settings. The writer reflects on instructional design, addressing systematic use of the theory. The writer discusses how and why it is used, what the research says about it and how it provides positive support for the writer's teaching.
Outline:
Introduction
My Plan
Conclusion
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"Instructional design is a concept by which individuals take key elements that are needed to provide a cohesive delivery of instructions and apply it to that situation."
"One recent study determined that the use of instructional design helped to reduce the repetition of material because the initial phase of the design included a planning period in which the goals for the students were clearly established(Peterson, 2003). This is called the analysis phase and is an important component according to the research conclusion."
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