Birth Order & Its Effect on Cognitive Development and
Learning : A 20 page overview of the impacts, both perceived
and assumed, of birth order on cognitive development and
learning. Provides an extensive review of the literature and
makes suggestions for additional research. Bibliography lists
12 sources. Birthcog.wps Childhood Prejudice
/ An Aspect of Socio-Moral
Development : A 12 page research paper on the development
of childhood prejudice. The writer looks at the formation of
racial preferences, stereotyping, and supports all ideas with
existing research studies from journal articles. The point is
made that classroom settings are of particular importance to this
area of research and consequently, appropriate educational
suggestions are made for reducing the development and
continuation of the destructive "hate cycle." Bibliography lists
approximately 20 sources. Prejchil.wps
Children Who Stutter / Assessing & Controlling The
Problem : A 15 page, comprehensive research paper on the
psychological and physical implications for children who
stutter. Speech patterns, behavior patterns, avoidance of
speaking situations, etc.;-- are all discussed. The writer also
analyzes their own observations from a one-on-one interview
session with a young girl who stutters. Presenting an extensive
literature review, the argument is made that stuttering is not
something that can be "cured" per se.. Rather, it is a learned
behavior that can be controlled through such promising
techniques as Dr. Schwartz's "Airflow." Bibliography lists 10+
sources. Stutchil.wps
The Prevalence Of Stuttering : A 20 page paper on
stuttering
research over the years and the ever-changing views that
pathologists have held on the subject. The causes, effects, and
most importantly, the prevalence of stuttering are examined in
considerable detail. The studies of many widely-acclaimed
researchers are discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Stutteri.wps
Children With Epilepsy / Impact in School : A 6
page
research paper discussing the different seizures associated with
epilepsy and their effect on the victim and peers in the school
setting. Cautions to teachers regarding the student's medication
are included. One of the questions schools must face is whether
or not to tell peers that a student has epilepsy. If the decision is
made to tell them, one process that will be extremely helpful in
developing sensitivity is a portfolio. How to use a structured
portfolio is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Epilepsy.wps
Effective Parenting / Model Essay Answers : 4 pages
worth
of free response essays to questions from case stories (actual
cases are no longer available) concerning parenting techniques
and methods. Discussed are the impossible goals of "perfect
parenting," permissive vs. authoritative styles, Freud's views on
parental love & control, and more. No Bibliography.
Parntpft.wps
The Cons of Youth Sports : A 7 page paper the
explores the
negative aspects of youth sports, and includes consideration of
the impacts of competativeness, parental expectations, and
outside pressures on the children participating. Bibliography
lists 10 sources. Youthspo.wps
Lawrence Kohlberg's Theories of
Morality & Development :
An 11 page discussion of Kohlberg's three levels of morality
as they relate to child development. Assessed is how Kohlberg
elaborated the ideas of Jean Piaget and concentrated primarily
upon the socio-cognitive domain. Kohlberg's constructs are
applied to situations and evaluatively assessed. Bibliography
lists 12 sources. Kohlberg.wps
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development : This 5
page
essay identifies and describes the major components of
Kohlberg's theory. Examples of how one might behave at each
stage are offered. Speculation as to whether or not an individual
can be taught to reason or behave in a moral manner is also
covered. Bibliography included. Kohlmor.wps
Moral Development / Ages 1 - 6 : A 5 page essay
explaining
moral development according to Piaget and Kohlberg. Tables
illustrate each theorist's sequence of development in childhood.
Similarities are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Childmor.wps
"Prisoners of Childhood / Key Concepts : A 4 page analysis
of Alice Millers Prisoners of Childhood which demonstrates
how the dynamics behind the relationship of a gifted child with
a narcissistically-deprived parent can hamper or prevent that
child from developing as an independent, emotionally-healthy
adult. No additional sources cited. Childpri.wps
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