Paper 1: Research Perspectives - Cooperative Learning
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A 10 page paper. The writer analyzes a research report in a journal that addresses a comparison study between cooperatively structured groups and unstructured groups and the effects each group has on children with learning difficulties/disabilities. The study was conducted in Australia. The writer then analyzes the report and the study according to appropriate research and analysis techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Performance Indicators in UK Higher Education
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This 10 page paper examines the different performance indicators (PI's) that are used to assess the performance of universities and other higher education establishments in the UK. The writer explains what indicators are used, how they are used and suggests some alterative measures. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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Post-Compulsory Education And Training In Australia
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This 5 page paper identifies the economic, social and political forces influencing post-compulsory training and education in Australia. Statistical data regarding the numbers of people in VET and ACE programs are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Post-Compulsory Education And Training In The UK
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This 9 page paper reports and explains the initiatives in the United Kingdom regarding post-compulsory education. The writer first explains the different qualifications certificates, i.e., the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and the General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) and the levels therein. An example of the curriculum for the plumbing NVQ is included. Next, there is a discussion of a number of initiatives, including the University for Industry, learning accounts, LearnDirect centres and initiatives for youth. The writer comments on the effects of the initiatives on business and training centers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Post-Compulsory Education in Australia
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This 9 page paper discusses the sectors of Australia's post-compulsory education system, their client groups and programs; major forces and trends in education; and recent reforms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Prayer and Religious Education in Malta
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This 13 page paper looks at the role of prayer and religious education. The paper starts with a general literature review concerning adolescents and prayer, looking at the impact prayer has on their lives, how it manifests and the results of social reseach that has investigated the presence of prayer in teenagers lives. Reseach comes from global sources. The paper then looks at religious education in schools in Malta, considering the way religion is perceived and taught as part of the educational curriculum and the attitude towards the importance of Catholicism and prayer. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
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Primary School Principals In Australia
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A 7 page paper. The duties and responsibilities of the primary principal are reported and discussed as is the changing role of the principal and the complexity of the job including brief comments about the teaching principal. The essay discuses the type of leadership styles that have been shown to be effective in this environment, transformational. The writer reports research studies that confirm the efficacy of this style of leadership. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Primary School Strategic Plan - Draft
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A 9 page paper. The paper begins by explaining what productive pedagogy is, which is incorporated into the strategic plan. Productive pedagogy was initiated in Australia, specifically, New South Wales. The plan begins with mission, beliefs and purpose of the plan. The strategic plan is in Table format and includes the area of focus, e.g., arts, literacy, social skills, etc., a goal for each area and strategies that will be used to accomplish the goal. At the end of the paper, the writer identifies some of the leadership skills used to write the plan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Project Management Programs – Comparison
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A 12 page paper. Project management is an important field in both the public and private sectors. This importance is evidenced by the fact that there are so many college/university programs specifically for project management. With an emphasis on the United Kingdom, more than 8 programs for masters degrees or certificates in project management are described. These include three in the U.S. and the rest either Online or in the UK. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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