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Scott, Catherine M.; Glaze, Nelda – Journal of Montessori Research, 2017
The use of homework has been a controversial topic in education for many years: what types of homework to give, how much, and how often. In previous years, Ocean Montessori School (a pseudonym), the site of this study, offered homework like that of traditional public schools, such as worksheets and rote skill practice. Feeling conflicted about the…
Descriptors: Montessori Schools, Homework, School Policy, Charter Schools
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Peters, Robert A. – Teaching Public Administration, 2014
Students in two iterations of a statistics course were required to develop work-related research questions that could be analyzed by the statistical techniques discussed in class. They were also expected to present the question and other research design components in a manner that could be comprehended by statistical novices. To provide sufficient…
Descriptors: Public Administration Education, Cognitive Processes, Thinking Skills, Statistical Analysis
Zwaagstra, Michael C.; Clifton, Rodney A.; Long, John C. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2010
"What's Wrong with Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them" examines the status of public education in North America and exposes many of the absurd instructional practices found in all-too-many schools. Written by three experienced educators, this book provides readers with a direct window into public education. The language is straightforward, the…
Descriptors: Public Education, Educational Practices, Case Studies, Tests