Japan’s Educational System: Exam Hell, School Violence, and Other Negatives of Japan’s Historic Approach to Education
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An 11 page overview of Japan’s educational system. Stressing the negativities of “exam hell”, a process through which Japan’s youth determine their suitability in the eyes of their government for pursuing higher education, the author emphasizes that Japan is indeed a multifaceted culture, one which is sometimes more characterized by diversity and conflict that by harmony and homogeneity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPjapEdu.rtf

Language Learning Styles and ESL Teaching Strategies
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This 8 page paper provides an oveview of existing studies of ESL strategies used in the classroom setting. This paper also relates the findings regarding the nature of these strategies and the impacts for learners. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHESLSTRAT.rtf

Leadership, Management, Empowerment
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A 5 page paper that begins with a discussion of the differences between leadership and management. This discussion includes a comparative list of some of the different actions characteristic of each. The paper then comments that a change of organizational culture to one of empowerment may be met with resistance, which, in turn, may be the result of fear and the three steps to take when dealing with this kind of resistance. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGldmgm.rtf

Learning Project Plan
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This 7 page paper is a plan for a student where the learning objectives are to be able to explain the emphasis of EFA (Education For All) on achieving gender equality and to be able to document and evaluate different approaches to community development. The paper outlines a plan, including how research should be undertaken, areas of research and the creations of a final report. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEEFAplan.rtf

Learning Theories And Teacher Practice In The United Kingdom
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This 9 page paper addresses the issue of the relationship between learning theories and teacher practice. The essay discuses the behaviorist perspective, classical and operant conditioning and how these are reflected in classroom practice. Bandura's social learning theory and Vygotsky's social cognitive theory are described and explained. A study that demonstrates that humanism is the national cultural tradition and this is found reflected in the schools. The writer also talks about the issue of transfer. These are all reflected in teaching practices in England. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGuklrn.rtf

Literature Review : Education In Canada
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This 9 page paper provides a review of 10 articles/book chapters supplied by the student. The articles deal with issues such race and disability discrimination in higher education, educational theories, knowledge and power and a number of other issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGltrvc.rtf

MARIA MONTESSORI
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This 6 page paper discusses the methods and theories of Maria Montessori on the learning styles and abilities of children. Pros and Cons discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBmmsori.rtf

Meeting the Basic Educational Needs in the World's Least Developed Countries
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A 3 page contention that these countries have more immediate needs to address than mirroring the long and variegated educational systems of developed countries. Establishing such systems is much more resource intensive than its immediate returns would justify. These countries need to concentrate on meeting their citizens basic needs for food, shelter, and better health care. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPed3rdW.rtf

Mexico's Educational System
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of Mexico's educational systems and a review of background in the development of their primary and secondary school programs. This paper demonstrates that their are major issues hindering reform efforts, including the more than 100 indigenous communities with different languagues and different cultures. Bilbiography lists 7 souces.
Filename: Mexedu.wps

Moving With the Times; The Opportunities Available to School Leavers Undertaking Post Compulsory Education
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This 10 page paper examines the potential benefits to student of undertake post compulsory education, known as second level education in Ireland, how these benefits may have changed over time and the way these benefits may or may not be realised dependant on the type of education that is followed by a school leaver. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEPCEstud.rtf