A Portrait and Critical Analysis of the Structures, Practices and Culture of One Traditional High School

Study conclusions suggested a school design characterized by the following: a teacher-versus student-orientation; a tracking system based on student ability; the presence of simple and rigid, yet highly interconnected school structures, practices, and culture; a lack of organizational capacity for change and progress; and the presence of latent reforms within the school. Study implications suggested the need for careful examination of professional knowledge and beliefs, the context and impact of tracking, ethical considerations related to school reform; the importance of student personalization and teacher collegiality; the need for ensuring organizational capacity for change and reform; and the nature and shape of potential future reform. Recommendations focused on the need for educational statesmanship in addressing the foundational issues as addressed by study implications, and the school's need to become a community of learners.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Brotzman, Bruce Allen

Contributors dc:contributor

• McGreal, Thomas

• Education, Administration

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9904397

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/80235