School reform: the impact on teaching practices

<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of school reform on teaching practices at the Middle School of Pleasantville. The district, a special needs (Abbott district), receives 85% of its funding from the state, therefore must provide all children with a "Thorough and Efficient" education.</p> <p>The overall approach of this study was to use a survey to investigate the effects of school reform on teaching practices. Thirty teachers of grades 5-8, representing a variety of subject areas, completed a survey. The survey was used to determine if professional development provided teachers with effective support throughout the change process.</p> <p>It was evident in the data that teachers were motivated to make changes in their practices. The results also indicate that a professional development program that provides on-going support, feedback, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues is essential as a school develops a staff that can assist students in meeting the challenges of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. in School Administration

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Services and Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2003

Author dc:creator

• Reynolds, Carol J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Johnson, Theodore

• Middle school (Pleasantville, N.J.); Teachers--In-service training
• Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1366

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2366