The Importance of Music Education at the Elementary Level
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A 14 page research paper that examines recent scientific studies that indicate that music instruction can significantly aid academic achievement. The writer discusses how the back-to-basics movement pushed art education in general into the background and then goes on to offer arguments that show that this action was to the detriment of the students. Some of the scientific research regarding the effect that music as on spatial-temporal reasoning, the so-called 'Mozart effect,' is truly amazing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Musimpor.wps

Administration of Inclusion Schools
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A 5 page paper discussing administrators' roles in inclusion programs. Administrators may or may not be able to assist in further refining the definition of learning disabilities (LD) used in their schools, but they can have great influence on whether inclusion programs work in them. The number of LD students is growing, regardless of what definition of LD is used. School administrators need to ensure that inclusion has a proper base in areas such as funding and staff training, but they also need to encourage teachers in their attempts to be as effective as possible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSinclusion.wps

Full Inclusion / Pros & Cons
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A 3 page paper discussing the full inclusion model of education reform and outlining the advantages and disadvantages of the approach. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Fullincl.wps

Functional Curriculum / Transition Education
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of a functional curriculum for individuals with disabilities. The reasons for the controversy are discussed as are the meaning of functional curriculum and research supporting its inclusion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Funccurr.wps

Inclusion For Transition Age Children / Continuity vs. Necessary Training
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A 6 page paper that considers the debate surrounding inclusion programs for transition age students, and reflects on the fact that inclusion can limit participation in necessary training programs that can enhance life skills and job efficacy for the future of Special Education students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Inctra.wps