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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Smaller Learning Communities"”.
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An Investigation Of Implementations Of Smaller Learning Communities In Florida High Schools
… has been the desire to create high schools with smaller student populations. However, in an era of tight budgets, where resources are not always available to build more schools, educators have explored the possibility of dividing existing large high schools into smaller units. This restructuring …
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Cognitive Frameworks that Enable South Carolina High School Principals to Implement Smaller Learning Communities
… must also be held accountable for student learning by producing a high quality education. Because of the variety of these diverse issues, high school principals are faced with overcoming the challenges and obstacles that confront high school reforms. The research regarding smaller learning …
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Analysis of Compelling and Constraining Forces Experienced by Georgia High School Principals Implementing Smaller Learning Communities
The research on smaller learning communities is extensive, and the benefits are documented, compelling, and persuasive. While the practice can become the engine for higher achievement, stakeholders must adjust to a new paradigm of school operations. In many cases, prior procedures and traditions …
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A Cross-case Analysis of The Implementation And Impact of Smaller Learning Communities in Selected S.C. Public Middle Schools
… ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPACT OF SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES IN SELECTED S.C. PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS</bold></p>
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Career Academy Implementation: School Leaders Perceptions
… moves in cycles, and the change has moved to smaller learning communities in an effort to improve education. Smaller Learning Communities (SLC's) have attracted currency in the world of education, and many school districts have adopted this transformational model as a means to support …
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Analysis of small learning communities on suburban schools
… noticed. Across the nation the move to create smaller learning communities has been an attempt to solve the ills that plague our inner city schools. The intended question of this study is whether or not the smaller learning communities will have the same measurable impact in a suburban …
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Evaluation of a Ninth Grade Transition Program for At-Risk Students.
… for at-risk students' success. Creating smaller learning communities and developing transition programs have shown success in addressing these problems.</p><p>Sustained research shows promise in minimizing the effects of the transition process and adds to the body of knowledge.</p><p>A …
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THE IMPACT OF MOVING FROM TWO-PERSON TO FOUR-PERSON TEAMS ON SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS TOWARDS SCHOOL
… highlighting the importance and impact of smaller learning communities. Two main theories makeup the framework for this report: <em>Social Cognitive Theory</em> and <em>Human Relations Theory</em>. The research findings are intended to advance the knowledge of leadership and practice for …
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The Relationship Between the Freshman Academy and Student Academic Success at Morristown-Hamblen High School East.
… to ascertain their perceptions about the smaller learning community concept.</p><p>The population of the study was limited to students enrolled in the MHHSE Freshman Academy (2004-2008) and students enrolled at MHHSE 2 years prior to the implementation of the academy (2002-2004). …
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Implementing Career Academies in a Large, Comprehensive High School
… school-to-work elements in a personalized learning environment. The Career Academy structure provides partnerships between high schools and employers to enhance students' exposure to career development and work-based learning opportunities. The Career Academy model has proven to be a …
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Teacher Efficacy Beliefs in Collaborative Learning Communities: A Statewide Study in Large High Schools
… the connections between collaborative teacher learning communities as related to teacher efficacy in the largest high schools in Ohio. These communities are typically called Small Learning Communities and Professional Learning Communities. Small Learning Communities are usually created with …