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Download full textDurham, Joe D. – 1976
The purpose of this practicum was to show the development and evaluation of a multi-unit elementary school (MUS-E) using Individually Guided Education. As an organizational structure capable of permitting planned change. MUS-E provides for the growth of its students on an individual basis, provides in-service for its teachers, involves the public…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrative Principles, Community Involvement, Elementary Education
Vallado, Andres Nicolas – 1975
The purpose of this study was to examine the role, practices, and status of Parent Advisory Committees (PAC) as required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and the extent of PAC involvement in the educational decision making process in selected school districts in Texas. The sample consisted of 637 Title I PAC…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Advisory Committees, Compensatory Education, Doctoral Dissertations
Romero, Rhonda Clapper – 1974
This thesis reviews infant learning literature, describes infant education programs, and discusses Piaget's theory of development. Also presented is a curriculum model which is Piagetian in perspective and includes: (1) information on some psychological foundations of infant education; (2) a planning component explaining appropriate settings,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Day Care, Demonstration Programs
Fraser, Esther; Mallek, Chris; Sigourney, Donna; Watland, Millie – 1999
This paper describes a program designed to increase student motivation to complete homework assignments. The targeted population consisted of 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th grade students attending schools in the Midwest. Analysis of probable cause data reveals that parental involvement can be insufficient and misdirected. Homework can lack relevance to…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Gross, Norman Nathan – 1975
The purpose of this study was to investigate in what ways and to what extent Parent Advisory Committees on Title I Elementary Secondary Education Act (PACT) and school authorities influenced each other in regard to decisions concerning Title I programs. By means of a descriptive analytic case study approach, the interactions of the PACTs and…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Boards of Education, Case Studies, Community Involvement
Keith, Michelle; Puzerewski, Bonnie; Raczynski, Patricia – 1999
Seventh grade students in three schools in different communities in the Midwest were described by parents and teachers as not exhibiting acceptable responsibility for their own learning and not showing respect or ownership for their learning environments. This paper describes a program designed for improving these students' responsibility for…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies
