C/PS/99. Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligence Theory

The paper examines Gardner's account of multiple intelligences identifying the eight different forms of intelligence, e.g. linguistic and musical. The work explores how this approach has been influential in the education system, but suffers from its empirical data, which, as highlighted by Klein, fails to support the premise of multiple intelligences.

C/EC/45. Educational inclusion in classroom setting

The paper examines educational inclusion of ability, ethnicity, special needs, learning support in the classroom setting considering pedagogical methods, learning strategies, inclusion regulations and procedures used in UK compulsory educational establishments.

C/PS/45. According to Jean Piaget, what is the relation between learning and development?

The paper examines the relation between learning and development reviewing the ideas of Jean Piaget and more recent research that casts doubt on Piaget's theory. The applicability of the constructivist theories of learning and development, especially in adolescents, is estimated and discussed.

S/PS/119. Effect of Literacy Teaching on the Reading, Spelling and Self-Esteem of Children with Dyslexia

The paper examines the effects of teaching dyslexic children assuming the existence of a link between self-esteem and academic achievement and offering a review of related literature. The practices of literacy teaching at Dyslexia Institutes are analysed; conclusions are made about the benefits of specialist literacy teaching on dyslexic children.

S/PS/122. Learning to use grammar and learning communication are two entirely different processes. Discuss

The paper looks at the forms of pre-language and language communication in reviewing academic literature on babies' behaviour, and arguing whether grammatically constructed speech is merely an extension of the non-speech communicative ability. Single route and dual route theories of grammar acquisition are discussed.

S/LI/214. Second Language Acquisition Taxonomy

The paper addresses the issues of second language acquisition (SLA) reviewing related behavioral, nativist, cognitive, interactionist theories, etc. Examples of language acquisition vs. language learning are analyzed.

C/PS/37. A Theoretical Analysis of How Children Think, Imagine in Play, Imitate, Copy, Become Emergent Literate, Writing, Reading, Drawing, and Painting.

Symbolic representation is necessary for many adult actions functions such as language and arithmetic. This capacity for symbolic play is developed largely through the use of representations in play such as pretend play and role-play. This paper describes various theories of play as set out by Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Hutt and Bruce. The purpose of play is defined according to each of these theories and the role of play in cognitive and social development is explored.

C/EC/24. Project Proposal. The use of mathematical software in teaching geometry problem solving to children

This paper is a proposal for a research that aims to examine the effectiveness of using mathematical software technology in the classroom.

E/PS/12. Dyslexia and self-esteem development in children

The paper examines the syndrome of dyslexia tracing its origins and development. The weaknesses and strengths of dyslexia related theories are discussed. Psychological literature is reviewed on the topics of self-esteem in relation to academic achievement, the effects of dyslexia on self-esteem, the issues of integrating dyslexic children in ordinary schools, etc.

E/PS/11. Is there a difference between dyslexia and reading problems?

The paper examines the difference between specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) and reading problems reviewing academic literature on learning disorders, dyslexia, reading process, phonological deficit, etc.

P/PS/40. Outline and account for strengths and weaknesses in the language skills of individuals with Autism

The paper deals with the disorders of brain function focusing on autism. Clinical definitions and the causes of the disease are presented. The author argues that it is the inability to cope with the pragmatic aspects of language that brings about communication failure. The origins of pragmatic deficits are outlined drawing on the Theory of Mind (ToM), Social Inference Theory, the Weak Central Coherence Hypothesis, and the Executive Dysfunction Theory.

P/PS/29. Compare 'Theory of Mind' and 'Weak Central Coherence' accounts of autism

This essay introduces the concept of autism and draws attention to the three main psychological accounts of the differing aspects of autism: theory of mind deficit (Baron-Cohen, 1995), a weak drive for central coherence (Frith and Happe, 1994) and the executive dysfunction. This essay therefore aims to compare the 'Theory of Mind' and 'Weak Central Coherence' accounts of autism and draw the conclusions upon the findings.

P/PS/23. Children with Asperger Syndrome

The paper analyses and discusses the social impairments of children with Asperger syndrome and evaluates the possible interventions