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Leadership Transition in Education, 2007.
Examines the need to plan for leadership transition in schools.
1,789 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 39.95
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There are a growing number of studies which refer to the problems relating to transitions of leadership at schools and in teaching. This paper focuses on the reasons for the importance of planning for leadership transitions at schools and the various problems and issues that are related to this problem. The paper also looks at the various methods and proposals, that could be put in place to ensure that such transitions operate smoothly, and which prevent gaps appearing in the process of teaching and the management of schools.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of Transition Planning
Solutions and Suggestions for Improving
Conclusion
References
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"However, studies also note that this situation can be remedied through careful planning and preparation before the leadership loss. Patton notes that many schools and universities are encouraging those who are to leave leadership roles to share information and provide access of data to others prior to their departure. ( Patton, 2006.) The important aspect is that the process of knowledge sharing is imperative as well as the fact that information and knowledge is passed on to others, so that there can be no vacuum that the new leadership has to fill."
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Transition from Soviet to Russian Education, 1996.
Analyzes changes in schooling after fall of Soviet Union, curriculum, reforms, ideology, aims & theories, administration, teaching methods, structure, special education, compared to U.S.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 9 sources, £ 82.95
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"TRANSITION FROM SOVIET TO RUSSIAN EDUCATION
Introduction
This research examines the transitions in education from the late-period of the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent state of the Soviet Union, to the early-period of the Russian Republic, a politically independent nation. The period covered in this research roughly spans the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s.
Problem Statement
The Soviet Union was an ideologically based state that both politicized and biased education as a part of governmental policy (Yegorov, 1993, p. 13). Modifications of this approach to education began in the Soviet Union prior to the collapse of Communist rule, as.."
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Education Case Study: Transition, 2008.
Analyzes the case study of "Frank", who is experiencing transitional problems of not only the beginning of middle school but also of moving from an urban setting to a rather austere social environment in a rural area.
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper uses Bronfenbrenner's theories regarding the interplay between the environment and the individual to understand the transitional problems challenging Frank, the middle school student in this case, who also has moved to a rural area. The author points out that the challenges Frank faces are associated with his perception of disconnect between himself and his peers and with his new public school as opposed to his more challenging private school, which he previously attended. The paper suggests that Erick Erickson would assess Frank as beginning stage 5 "Identity vs. Role Confusion" as this student negotiates his needs and desires to be independent and individual while perceiving those around him as wholly unlike him and unable to understand his interests.
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"Frank self identifies with an outsider clique whom he titles the "I don't care" group and describes as a group who doesn't care about belonging to cliques even though he admits that his school is rather cliquish. Frank may give this impression and hold these perceptions mostly because he has not grown up in this environment and therefore does not know the histories or personalities of his peers, and in the reverse they do not know his so he does not perceive himself as fitting in."
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Laureate Education?s Mission, 2005.
A look at the successful transition of Laureate Education Inc. from a technology-enabled tutorial business for high school students to a full-fledged international online university.
1,931 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This paper describes the transition, acquisition, integration, and mission of Laureate Education Inc. The paper first explains Laureate Education's position that it is not a technology company, even though it uses the best technology to develop and deliver its product, namely, nontraditional, long-distance education. The paper then describes Laureate's goal as an educational institution that provides a seamless student experience from the time a prospective student inquires about a program until the time that he or she becomes an alumnus. The paper then looks at how Laureate has been able to achieve this goal by maintaining an exclusive focus on the customer while, at the same time, considering the organizational needs of the company. Finally, the paper covers Laureate's supply chain management system, since this was an important part of the successful evolution into a long-distance learning institution.
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"In July of 2000, Sylvan Learning Systems acquired OnlineLearning.net, the first ?online? business purchased by Sylvan in what would become part of an acquisition strategy designed to develop an international university system with both online, traditional, and ?hybrid? programs. Previous to the acquisition of OnlineLearning.net, Sylvan had purchased several other businesses and universities with some experience in online technology, but none of them were exclusively focused in online education. All of the acquisitions bolstered Sylvan?s strength in non-traditional university education; the challenge would be integrating the right mix of marketing, technology, product development, and product delivery."
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Transitional Services, 2005.
Examines websites concerned with transitional education.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines a number of websites concerned with transitional education and reports on the findings at these sites. It looks at sites on transition to post-secondary education, transition to adulthood, transition to self-determination and transition resources.
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"This webpage explored disabilities opportunities internet working and technology ..."
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Benefits of Transition Services and Programs, 2007.
A discussion regarding whether urban/inner city regular education students can benefit from transition services and programs?
3,047 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the benefits of transition services and programs. According to the paper, even though transition services and programs are generally considered to belong to the field of special education, they can offer an abundance of possibilities for those with other needs and concerns.
Outline:
Introduction
Context of Research
Statement of the Problem
Significance of Research
Review of the Literature
Method
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"In terms of when to conduct interventions, the younger the child the better. Hanna Wasik reports that a program for children aged four months to eighteen months, called the Abecedarian Project, has seen phenomenal success in increasing IQ and language scores. Such programs are accompanied by transitions programs in order to ensure that these gains are carried over into actual school. (Fuligni & Brooks-Gunn, 2004, p. 119) The transition program or service represents a way of linking together the lessons of an earlier environment with that of a later, yet to be experienced, environment. In this way, transition programs and services assist individuals in a wide variety of circumstances and situations, helping them to move on with their lives in a productive fashion. "
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Bilingual Education, 2005.
A look at the benefits of bilingual education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses the pros of bilingual education in New York public schools. As part of the discussion, the paper examines the following four language programs available in New York: two-way bilingual education, transitional bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and English immersion program.
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"Over the last five years, educators in the New York City public school system have begun to acknowledge the need for schools to offer increased program choice for the wide variety of English Language Learners (ELLs) entering the New York City public school system. Current language programs in New York can be classified under four categories: two-way bilingual programs, transitional bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and English immersion programs. Due to the shortage of funding and qualified teachers the majority of ELLs has..."
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Should Bilingual Education Programs Be Abandoned?, 2004.
This paper evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of various bilingual education programs.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper reviews bilingual education programs, including transitional bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL), structured immersion, submersion, and two-way or dual immersion. The author states that the National Council of Teachers of English found no research evidence to support the idea that non-English-speaking children will read, write, and do academic work in English better if first they learn to read write and do academic work in their home language. The paper concludes that bilingual education blocks the assimilation and advancement of minority students; therefore, to avoid such situations, students should be placed in English-only classes.
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"However, not all communities are able to provide their language ? minority students with such programs. As a result, a significant number of English -language learners are unable to accomplish well academically. Additionally, schools need sufficient funding from the government for recourses, programs and textbooks that will help minority students succeed academically. The costs of bilingual programs for minority students are estimated to be $5.5 billion, and for ESL $1.9 billion in. On the contrary, intensive English programs do not require so much funding. Besides, research shows that these programs are much more successful then bilingual programs in providing competency for non-native language learners."
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Transition In Students With Disabilities, 2008.
This paper explores successful transition planning for postsecondary students with learning disabilities.
2,015 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 31 sources, APA, £ 43.95
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The paper discusses how appropriate post-secondary education training facilitates the transition of students with learning disabilities (LD) into an increasingly complex and demanding world of work. The paper shows how successful transition planning involves multidimensional informal and formal assessment beginning early in the student's educational career. The paper looks at the trans-disciplinary transition model (TTM) and its phases of assessment, planning, training, placement and follow-up and examines factors that should be considered when structuring assessments for the students' transitions. The paper then discusses higher education's backlash against college students with LD and looks at how to minimize its effects.
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Introduction
Transition In Learning Disability
Trans-disciplinary Transition Model
Structuring Assessments for Transition Planning
Assessment and Services for College-Bound Students with Learning Disabilities
Summary
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"People with learning disabilities (LD) are a highly heterogeneous group whose ability to learn in one or more specific areas is impaired. Increasing numbers of persons with learning disabilities who are now entering college have been found to have special needs related to both academic survival and career development that are often unrecognized and unmet in institutions of higher education (Ohler, Levinson, Barker, 1996). Students with learning disabilities may require considerable intervention before vocational decisions can be made. As such, they are in need of, and required by law to be provided with, services that are designed to assist them in making the transition from high school to postsecondary education."
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Problems with Bilingual Education, 2008.
Argues that a slow transitional approach to bilingual education best suits ESL student's long-term academic needs rather than short-term proficiency to meet narrow standards of literacy.
2,013 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses the debate over the best way to conduct bilingual classes for children. The paper reviews the literature on different approaches to bilingual education and argues that a transitional, rather than an immersive approach is the superior strategy to pursue with children. It also looks at the problems that there have been in implementing successful bilingual education classes and looks at possible solutions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Stakes of the Debate
Immersion versus other Methods of Instruction
What Approach is Best?
Conclusion
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"A fundamental paradigm shift is needed. Instead of asking what is the correct 'image' of American education, educators must ask what is the best way to teach students, and embark upon long, rather than short-term research studies of a variety of transitional approaches to determine the right way to strike an effective balance between English education immersion and bilingual support in other academic areas. The approaches must be logistically feasible, given the limited resources of many ESL programs, but must attempt to improve student's academic performance in the long, rather than the short term. A slow, transitional, combined approach seems to be supported in developmental theories of linguistic development and the research that exists regarding the different approaches: immersive, transitional, and developmental. Although further long-term study is needed, the currently popular immersive approach and approaches that fast-track ESL students into 'regular' classrooms serve the electoral needs of politicians better than the educational needs of ESL students."
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Bilingual Education, 2006.
This literature review examines current trends in bilingual education.
1,408 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper explores recent trends and controversy regarding bilingual education and examines various methods for providing bilingual education. Additionally, recent educational trends in this field are discussed, including two-way bilingual education, integrated bilingual education, two-way immersion, and transitional bilingual. Issues such as preserving the students' native culture and language as well as their growth in both the native language and the newly acquired language are examined.
Outline:
Introduction
Differing Methods of Bilingual Instruction
English Only Mandates
Loss of Native Language
Conclusion
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"Bilingual Education ideally encompasses dual language learning that can take on any number of forms (Jarvis, 2006). The vast majority of research supports bilingual education as a necessity to facilitate not only learning on non-native speakers of English, but as a tool to maintain and promote heritage language and culture (Adams & Jones 2006; Combs et.al., 2005; de Jong, 2006; Hasson, 2006; Jarvis, 2006; Lee, 2006; Lopez & Tashakkori, 2006; Moses, 2000; Nora, 2000;). While research continues to indicate the benefits of bilingual education there has been recent influx of "English-only" mandates (Adams & Jones, 2006, Combs et. al., 2005; Lee, 2006; Moses, 2000) which perpetuate injustice manifesting itself in various ways throughout the educational experience of English language learners (ELL) (Adams & Jones, 2006; Combs et. al., 2005; Hasson, 2006; Moses, 2000)."
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Leadership in Business, 2004.
A study of leadership within the transit industry.
2,632 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This study examines leadership ethics as an essential right of passage for leaders/managers working in the transit industry. The paper shows the need to examine the importance of understanding and teaching ethics to leaders in the transit industry and looks at why ethical considerations are necessary for transit leaders. First, the writer develops a theoretical framework for defining ethics as a right of passage for leaders in the transit industry. Then the paper develops a framework for establishing leadership training programs for transit authorities that includes and outlines appropriate ethical standards for the given population.
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"A leadership strategy founded in ethics that is rule-based and dictated by procedures will likely be ?insufficient in capacity to engage employees and the public because it will fail to understand the true nature of business? (Keen, 2000). Ethics need be embedded in ?a foundation of virtuous behavior in order to authenticate business and corporate integrity and encourage trust to maintain stability within operation and business practices? (Keen, 2000). Therefore, it is critical that this study ascertain the true nature of the transit industry, and thus build an ethical foundation for success in leadership based on sound governing principles that will engage the public. The resulting framework to be develop will not be dictated by extraneous rules and procedures, but rather formed as a result of the insight provided by consumers and leaders through surveying of the population."
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Bilingual Education, 2002.
Discusses the pros and cons of bilingual education in the United States.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 21.95
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Discusses the pros and cons of Bilingual education in the United States. Importance of English proficiency to the overall learning process. Problems with English-As-A-Second-Language instruction. Necessity of accountability to boith immersion & bilingual progams. Problem of different meanings in different states regarding bilingual education programs. Contends that the ideal means of bilingual education should be a transitional one.
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"Bilingual education is a "hot" issue in California, so much so that Pro. 227 in 1998 put the issue of bi-lingual education up to the voters. The so-called Umz Initiative against bi-lingual education passed by a margin of 61% to 39%. However, there continue to be those who believe it is necessary, at least temporarily, to bring foreign-born students up to speed, while the opponents claim that English should be the national language, and until children are proficient in English, their ability to drop back to speaking another language hinders the overall learning process. These people are not against education for all, but insist that the education be in English. This would then mean some sort of remedial schools or classrooms where foreign-language..."
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