Recent Papers

• How Some Government Mandates are Paid For

  This paper provides a summary of one article by Joyce McKnight entitled "Public Funding of Human Services from the "Poor Laws" until Today." It is enlightening to learn that many of today's programs are similar to those begun centuries and decades ago but with different titles and in some cases, different mandates. Examples are included to demonstrate how programs in the 1700s and 1800s provided the foundation for human service and social welfare programs today. There is one source listed in the bibliography of this three page paper. ... MORE

• ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models

  In a paper of four pages, the author reflects upon three different models of instruction that can be used to foster student learning. The three models presented, the ELM, ARCS, and Gerlach and Ely Models provide foundation for creating instruction and defining the roles of educator and learners. The different strategies in these models support the belief that student engagement is an important aspect of the learning process. Of the three models, the Gerlach and Ely Design Model distinguishes itself from the others by focusing more on a clearly prescribed path to presenting content which differs from the motivational models of the ELM and ARCS. There are four sources listed. ... MORE

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an Overview

  This research paper present an overview of recent literature that pertains to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Five pages in length, seven sources are cited. ... MORE

• Title IX Violations Colleges

  Sexual harassment is covered under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. The EEOC defines this as unwelcome sexual advances and provides examples. Sexual harassment is often found on college/university campuses and not just between professors and students. Rapes also occurs too often on campuses. This paper discusses these issues with data and court cases. There are six sources used in this three page paper. ... MORE

• UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL) LESSON PLAN -- "A TALE OF TWO CITIES"

  Presents an examples of a UDL lesson plan pertaining to the instruction of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities." Included are goals of the plan, how it coincides with state educational standards, teaching methods and wrap-up There are 3 sources listed in the bibliography of this five-page paper. ... MORE