Applying Reimers and McGinn's "Informed Dialogue" to Namibia
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A 6 page paper applying the principles of "Informed Dialogue : Using Research to Shape Education Policy around the World" to formulating educational policy in Namibia. While reaching informed decisions and then implementing them is the ultimate goal of the process described by the authors, the interactions of those involved in the process are nearly as important as the outcome of their discussions and negotiations. Each aspect of the decision-making process is seen as being valuable not only to improving education and reducing its elitist components, but also in contributing to building a national goal in enhancing the lives of those who had been so flagrantly discriminated against in the colonial system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSeduNamibia.wps

Are Latino School Children Treated Differently?
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This 8 page paper uses a single article to discuss both sides of the issue. One side--the author's side--is supported. It is suggested that stereotypes should be abandoned by school districts. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA711sch.rtf

Arizona's Instrument To Measure Standards (AIMS)
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5 pages in length. Because students in today's undereducated society often do not possess the fundamental basics necessary for graduation, it has become unavoidable to implement a means by which to determine their readiness to embark upon the real world that awaits them after high school. The Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) was created as a way to measure each individual student's learning progress in relation to the Arizona Academic Standards, a set of ideals that defines "what students should know and be able to demonstrate at various stages of K-12 education" (Anonymous, 2003). The writer provides an overview of the program, as well as drawbacks for non-English-speaking students. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAIMS.rtf

Article Analysis/Teacher Quality
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A 4 page article analysis that review a study by Goldhaber and Anthony (2004), which concerned the relationship between NBPTS certification and student achievement as a means for evaluating teacher quality effectively. The researchers found a positive association between NBPTS certification and student achievement and this is discussed, along with the details of their study. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khnbpts.rtf

Article Critique/Moral Leadership
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A 3 page article review on a scholarly article by Quick and Normore (2004). In their informational article “Moral leadership in the 21st century: everyone is watching—especially the students,” the authors point out that leaders in education should be consistently aware that their behavior is interpreted by others to be a natural reflection of the values that they support. Whatever action an educational leader takes, it generates comment. The writer summarizes and discusses the points made. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmorle.rtf

Article Review on Multicultural Education
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This 5 page paper provides a critical review of a paper called "Tolerance and Intolerance in Multicultural Education," by Robert Heslep of the University of Georgia. Concepts in multicultural education, tolerance and morality are broached. An abstract of the article is included. No bibliography.
Filename: SA113ME.wps

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