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Parental Influence On Curricular Decisions In Private Schools: Negotiating Parental Expectations, Christopher Michael Freer
Parental Influence On Curricular Decisions In Private Schools: Negotiating Parental Expectations, Christopher Michael Freer
Educational Policy Studies Dissertations
Parental input and participation on curricular decisions influence the educational process in private schools. Parental participation in the development and continual examination of the curriculum is essential to maintaining an educational environment that reflects the ideals and goals of all of the stakeholders. However, parents often have differing ideas from schools on what the curriculum should encompass. The problem facing private school leaders is how to negotiate the tensions resulting from conflicting parental expectations for the curriculum of the school. Literature is reviewed surrounding the main research question for this study: how do school leaders respond to the differences in …
Service Learning As A Transition Into Foundation Field, Nancy P. Kropf, Mininder Tracey
Service Learning As A Transition Into Foundation Field, Nancy P. Kropf, Mininder Tracey
SW Publications
Service learning is a pedagogical method to bridge classroom and community experiences for students. Although social work education has historically emphasized this connection through internship experiences, service learning can fill a different function within the curriculum. This article proposes a service learning experience to assist graduate students with the transition into their foundation field placement. Beneficial outcomes of using service learning as an educational bridge are discussed for students, faculty, and the social work program.