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    Effects of Mass Production of Books

    Describe the effects that you think the mass production of books has had on each of the following: o Individuals o Families o Businesses o Cities o Government o The overall culture.

    Brain Based Learning

    Please discuss the advantages and disadvantages of brain based learning. Please include 1 quote.

    Reality and fantasy, truth and propaganda

    "The greatest challenge facing mankind is the challenge of distinguishing reality from fantasy, truth from propaganda." ----- Michael Crichton How has your university education better prepared you to discern between "reality" and "fantasy." between "truth" and "propaganda?"

    Effective Public Speaking

    Why do some people say the first 30 seconds are the most important moments of a presentation? Then reflect back to a presentation you witnessed as an audience member. Was the speaker effective? Why or why not? What could have made the presentation more effective?

    Remodeling an Outdoor Play Space

    The outdoor play space that exists for your day camp was created in the early 1960's and has not been remodeled. The landscaping has been allowed to deteriorate and needs to be refurbished. You have $20,000 available to provide new equipment and landscaping. How will you create a magical and safe play environment? Discuss your c

    Preschool - 5th Grade Day Camp

    You are in charge of developing a summer day camp program for preschool through 5th- grade students. What indoor and outdoor materials would you include to develop a well-rounded program?

    Dramatic Play in the Interdisciplinary Curriculum

    Play in the Classroom You are preparing a dramatic play area in your 1st and 2nd grade multi-age classroom. How would you include props and materials to integrate as many curricular disciplines as possible? Choose 3 materials you've chosen and describe its potential use and application to your exit outcomes.

    Grade Retention Thesis

    I have to write a paper on grade retention and I need a thesis statement to start my paper off. Below is what I have to do. Also if you have any information on where I could find current articles about grade retention that would be great. State the focus of the paper in a short thesis paragraph that presents the major topic p

    Technology in Education..

    As a teacher they are ways to change things in the classroom that you would like or need to help your students. In this classroom we have computers but only one can be connected to the internet -- and this we need to change. What would you do to increase internet access? What would you take, and who would you need to contac

    You are accompanying a primary-grade student to Disneyland.

    Please help me with the following: You are accompanying a primary-grade student to Disneyland. During the visit, the child will be given opportunities to control danger, feel exhilaration, be terrified or anxious, and experience a sense of accomplishment. How and why does this affect the brain? *Yet another paper topic.

    Governance Affecting Schools and Policies

    Determine which factors may explain that most of the higher per-pupil expenditures are found in the northeastern and upper Midwest states and the lower per pupil expenditures are found in the South and West. In your opinion what needs to happen to create a balance in school funding across regions?

    An open discussion about group culture is listed.

    This posting describes a situation in which you, as a member of a group, someone you know, or a situation you witnessed, strongly disagreed with the actions of the group based on ethical grounds. Did you feel free to voice your opinion, or did you feel pressure to conform to the group? Explain whether or not you expressed your t

    Applications of Cognitive Strategies

    I need help with an outline for a 4 hour instructional design plan based on the attached outline. The parts I need help with are 1. At least two of the activities in the plan must reflect cognitive strategies from this list: framing, chunking, concept mapping, advance organizers, metaphor, rehearsal, imagery, and mnemonics.

    Education History

    Name three major periods, and the two major eras in the history of American education. List one event within each of the five historical periods/eras that stand out in Chronological order, and their period/era.

    NAEYC Guidelines and Children's Play

    Hi, Here is my paper topic: Choose two or three NAEYC guidelines and discuss how each could be addressed through children's play. My paper is to be around 2000 words. If possible, could you help with 300 words. Thanks

    Educational Study

    This posting examines this case: "A parent enters your classroom and says, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Jones, but it looks like all the kids do is play. When will they actually do some work?" What is your response? Explain your reasoning."

    Effect of a teacher's behavior in the class on the students

    Provide a discussion on how a teacher's behavior can help a student achieve greater success, how a teacher's behavior can promote social and emotional well- being of the individual students and how a teacher's behavior can improve the classroom environment for children. Please provide sufficient information for each part of the

    Teaching beliefs are expressed.

    These areas are considered: The principles that one believes are essential to effective teaching and learning that will guide in working as a teacher. In this statement, consider the following questions: What do you believe about children and how children learn? What do you believe about teachers and their role in children's

    Ethical Leadership

    Analyze the following ethical dilemma from the perspective of rationality and respect (Dilemma Tucker & Marcuson, 1998). A local nonprofit organization that networks with other service agencies in the area was designed to fill gaps in needed services for families. This agency has been in existence for several years and has gaine

    Interview with a teaching professional

    Please answer the following questions -- in your own words each answer should be about around 100 words. 1. What are some examples of typical, quick decision teachers make on a daily basis? 2. What are 5 most difficult school-related decisions you have made? Why were they difficult? 3. What was the impact of those d