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Hodge, David R. – Social Work, 2003
Significant differences in values between social workers and clients are widely understood to affect the efficacy of service provision. This study examines the degree of value similarity between social workers and consumers, specifically, members of the working and middle classes. Based on "new-class" theory, two hypotheses are proposed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Counselor Client Relationship, Middle Class, Social Workers, Values
Howley, Craig B.; Howley, Aimee E.; Howley, Caitlin W.; Howley, Marged D. – Appalachian Collaborative Center for Learning, Assessment, and Instruction in Mathematics (ACCLAIM), 2006
This study closely examined interview transcripts collected in six rural schools to describe how educators and community members viewed issues of social class. Data came from an SEA-funded project investigating high-poverty schools honored for serving all students well. This study is one of several drawing on data gathered for this project.…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Middle Class, Values, Instructional Leadership
Linney, Thomas J. – 1979
Current issues concerning changing values in higher education in relationship to existing programs and policies are considered. The following questions are addressed: Is there a middle income squeeze? Is there evidence of decreasing rates of participation among middle-income families in higher education? Is there evidence of substantial decreases…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Bibliographies, College Students, Educational Policy