"The Water is Wide" : A Review of the Novel by Pat Conroy
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A 5 page review of "The Water is Wide", a novel chronicling the experiences of writer and educator Pat Conroy in 1969 on the near deserted island of Yamacraw off the South Carolina coast. Relates Conroy's trials, tribulations, and successes when charged with educating a largely illiterate group of student consisting of black fifth graders and older students. Recounts his innovative methods and perseverance which serve as an example to educators of the fact that one man can make a difference. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwatrWd.wps

"Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"
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A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAchrsed.wps

'Tracking' Or 'Ability-Grouping' Has Become Education's New Segregation
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This 5 page essay examines the problems associated with separating students into academic 'tracks.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tracking.wps

2 Article Critiques/Studies w/Elementary Students
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A 4 page paper that offers 2 article critiques. Each critique begins with an abstract of the article and then offers evaluation. The first article pertains to a study about social skill instruction to disabled students and the second article deals with reading fluency instruction with students who have emotional and behavioral problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: kh2ebd.rtf

A Comparison of Pivotal Response Training and Discrete Trial Training
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This 12 page paper is a literature review that describes and explores and compares the use of Pivotal Response Training, PRT and Discrete Trial Training, DTT in the treatment of autistic children. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEPRTDIT.rtf

A COMPARISON OF SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS TO REGULAR CLASSROOMS
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This 4 page paper contrasts and compares special education classrooms and regular classrooms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBpsyed.rtf

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