John Dewey and the Education as a Social Function
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This 5 page report discusses John Dewey's (1859-1944) definition of education as a social function, what he felt the meaning of education to be, and his views on the environment. These ideas are compared to modern views of education as a social function and presents two current and popular views of education in the 1990s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Deweysic.wps

John Dewey: Reflex Arc
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Dewey's interpretation of the reflex arc, as well as addresses the Units of Behavior and the Practical Character of Reality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCDewey.wps

The Philosophy of American Education: A Teacher’s Perspective
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This 5 page paper outlines a teacher’s perspective on the American philosophy in education, and considers common precepts like 'teach to the test.' This paper also considers the basic foundation of the philosophy of American education laid down by John Dewey, which defined the necessity for public education and equity in access. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHedphil.wps

Cooperative Learning / Bilingual & Multiculture Programs
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An 8 page paper that explores the use of cooperative learning in bilingual and multicultural program classrooms. The writer offers a brief background of cooperative learning, then cites research revealing the benefit of the process in enhancing self-esteem and increasing academic achievement. Interspersed is how cooperative learning becomes a natural conduit for success in the bilingual and multicultural program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Coopl.rtf

Cooperative Learning Applied To Mathematics
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5 pages in length. Cooperative learning is a great benefit to the overall method of teaching. By its very principle, it enables students to flourish within the academic system by implementing a balanced degree of separate and assembled interaction. The purpose of cooperative learning is to encourage student accomplishment by coupling individual accountability with group incentives and recognition. This teaching technique is utilized in many aspects of schooling to aid in the overall improvement of learning; the writer addresses the fact that mathematics is yet another subject where cooperative learning can be applied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Coopmath.wps