Select a particular education topic and then develop a research question to be answered. Your research question will help you to narrow down your topic and develop a thesis statement. Answer your research question using journals, the Internet, and other library resources. You must have a minimum of 3 references used and cited in this paper and your textbook can be used as one reference. The paper should be from 3 ½ to 4 pages long. Students may not use papers that have been or will be used in other courses. Plagiarism will result in an immediate course grade of F. Following is a list of preapproved topics. You may choose one of these or another topic of personal interest with the instructor’s approval. These are broad topics, and you can narrow your search accordingly. It is best to create a research question based on your topic. Again, all topics not listed must be approved first by the instructor.
It is probably best to first pick a topic, and then create a research question so that you have a clear focus. This research question will eventually turn into your thesis statement.
Topics
Americans with Disabilities Act
Literacy in America
ADHD/ADD
Racial and Ethnic Justice Issues in American Education
Bilingual Education
Bullying in Schools
Autism
Economic Injustice Issues Related to American School Districts
Standardized Assessments
Constructivism
School Safety
The Pros and Cons of Teacher-led vs. Student-led instruction
Early Childhood Education
Classroom Management
Technology in Education
NYS Standards
Teacher Tenure
Class Size
Mental Health
Flipped Classrooms
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
School Choice (e.g., charter school, public school)