A report to the President of the United States : "running the schools : the road to reform" /

Mode of access: Internet.

Geist der neuen Volksschule in der Schweiz : nebst den Hoffnungen, welche der Menschen- und Vaterlandsfreund daraus schöpft /

Includes bibliographical references.

Examining Gender Differences in Writing Skill with Latent Factor Modeling

Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2016-06

ENSINO DE ARTE: DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES NO CONTEXTO DA ALFABETIZAÇÃO

As linguagens artísticas são de grande importância para o desenvolvimento pleno de todo ser humano. No ensino básico, as crianças estão em processo de desenvolvimento da intelectualidade e da criatividade no assim chamado período de alfabetização. Neste sentido, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar como o ensino de Arte está inserido neste processo, nas séries iniciais no ensino fundamental em uma escola estadual do município de Diadema (SP), onde há a atuação direta do professor especialista em artes nas séries iniciais da educação básica. O quadro teórico transcorre pela importância de uma arte humanizadora e abordagem triangular em Ana Mae Barbosa (1999) e da experiência estética em Vygotsky (2010) e Dewey (2010) no desenvolvimento da criança durante o processo de alfabetização. O diálogo com os autores perpassa uma reflexão sobre as expectativas que o docente tem das práticas pedagógicas e de sua possível inter-relação com as necessidades de aprendizagem dos alunos entendidas em um sentido que não separa o desenvolvimento cognitivo do desenvolvimento artístico. Para efetuar este trabalho, utilizou-se a metodologia de pesquisa qualitativa fazendo uso de entrevistas com quatro professoras alfabetizadoras e quatro professoras de Arte, questionário de perfil, 08 questões semidiretivas para cada professora. Para aprofundamento fez-se uso de Grupo Focal. As conclusões indicam que a falta de apoio da família, a diversidade de informações que o aluno adquire fora do ambiente escolar, as diferentes fases de aprendizagem dos alunos na mesma classe e a falta de material e espaço físico para o ensino de Arte, ainda faz parte dos desafios da profissão de professor no que diz respeito ás dificuldades encontradas para efetuar sua prática. Ainda há a necessidade de entrosamento entre os profissionais e os conteúdos no caminho das fronteiras entre arte educação e alfabetização, como por exemplo, idéia de que o professor alfabetizador faz de si de forma negativa, como o rigoroso, da aula chata e de que professor e aula de arte são libertadores , ou a aula da folga dos conteúdos mais sérios ainda é pulsante na representação de alguns professores de alfabetização. A falta de atualização dos professores de Arte, a não abertura para articular com suas próprias linguagens ainda são questões a refletir no que diz respeito à formação deste profissional, bem como as tensões sobre as relações no ambiente pedagógico em face às variadas mudanças que ocorrem na trajetória da educação.

ENTRE NÚMEROS E PALAVRAS: DIFERENÇAS QUE COLIDEM NO FRACASSO ESCOLAR

Esta dissertação - Entre números e palavras: diferenças que colidem no fracasso escolar - procura observar, inicialmente, as diretrizes curriculares e os sistemas avaliativos, com ênfase sobre o Currículo Oficial, instituído em 2008, e o Sistema de Avaliação do Rendimento Escolar (SARESP) do Estado de São Paulo, para, posteriormente, buscar compreender as relações que se estabelecem quando observados pelo discurso dos professores, que em sala de aula são o ponto de contato entre o currículo e os alunos. Para tanto, além da análise dos documentos curriculares e dos sistemas de avaliação oficiais, referendamo-nos em pressupostos teóricos relacionados ao campo curricular, tendo como principal viés os conceitos de Capital Cultural e Habitus desenvolvidos por Pierre Bourdieu. A partir destas discussões e conceitos se organizam as entrevistas realizadas com professores de Língua Portuguesa do 9º ano do ensino fundamental da rede pública do Estado de São Paulo, em que buscamos problematizar o Currículo Oficial, as metas e resultados de desempenho estabelecidos pelo SARESP, as relações de poder e ideologia presentes nas diretrizes curriculares no encontro com o Capital Cultual dos alunos. Deste modo, este estudo observa um amplo conjunto de práticas que mobilizam as ações educativas, com reflexos sobre o funcionamento da escola, bem como sobre os professores e os alunos; bem como, problematiza a constituição de diretrizes curriculares, o estabelecimento de currículos oficiais e sua unicidade, os resultados advindos das avaliações sistêmicas, as relações de poder e ideologias que atravessam os documentos oficiais e sua influência sobre a formação escolar dos alunos.

ESCOLA DE TEMPO INTEGRAL: UMA ESCOLA DIFERENTE OU A ESCOLA QUE FAZ A DIFERENÇA?

Este trabalho tem por objetivo descrever a proposta atual de Escola de Tempo Integral no Estado de São Paulo, investigar e avaliar a implantação de uma escola da rede pública estadual da Baixada Santista na cidade de Bertioga-SP, no ano de 2006. Trata-se de pesquisa descritivo-analítica do processo de implantação e da proposta de Escola de Tempo Integral, considerando alguns programas e projetos implantados em décadas anteriores no Estado de São Paulo e em outros estados brasileiros. Os dados foram coletados por meio de análise de documentos referente à proposta e observações realizadas pela pesquisadora, membro participante no processo de implantação da Escola de Tempo Integral na escola investigada. Os resultados descrevem a legislação norteadora, princípios filosóficos, diretrizes gerais, organização curricular, carga horária, práticas e atividades cotidianas, bem como as possibilidades e limites desse projeto em sua implantação.(AU)

REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS SOBRE A EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL AS VOZES DAS PROFESSORAS

Este estudo identifica as representações sociais das professoras da Educação Infantil e do 1º ano do Ensino Fundamental sobre a Educação Infantil. Embasado nas reflexões de Moscovici (1978) e Jodelet (2004), na perspectiva da Teoria das Representações Sociais, concentra a reflexão nos discursos dos sujeitos participantes. São representações sociais forjadas no grupo e que denotam a compreensão dos seus membros sobre a realidade. Os discursos apresentados pelas professoras foram analisados pelo software ALCESTE e pelo programa EVOC. O processamento dos dados possibilitou reconhecer o espaço da Educação Infantil como um universo dinâmico de conhecimento e construção. As representações sociais apresentadas pelas professoras no transcorrer desta pesquisa nos revelam um discurso formado historicamente pelo grupo e marcado fortemente por sua formação teórica. Acompanhando o processo histórico, no qual a Educação Infantil foi gestada, verificamos algumas tendências que marcam o discurso das professoras hoje. Ao comparar a fala destes sujeitos, verifica-se que seus referenciais teóricos, sua trajetória educativa e o histórico social da Educação Infantil são fatores preponderantes para constituição de seu universo consensual e, consequentemente, das suas representações sociais. Os discursos das professoras confirmam que a história, a vivência no grupo e as teorias que embasaram sua formação contribuem para a constituição das representações sociais. Assim, as representações desvendam que as professoras pensam a Educação Infantil como o local propício para o desenvolvimento integral da criança, entremeado por atividades lúdico-pedagógicas, visando a formação do cidadão e sua inserção no universo escolar. A Educação Infantil está ancorada na ideia de desenvolvimento e as professoras objetivam tal representação na figura da árvore que cresce, da semente que germina, da escada que leva para fases superiores. Ao dialogar com os falatórios das professoras, compreendemos que as representações sociais estão presentes no seu cotidiano e compõem sua prática: falas e gestos dão conteúdo ao seu mundo.(AU0

Remote Development of Distance Course Using Virtual Learning Space ‘Web-Class Khpi’

An approach to a specialized website creation – club of distance courses authors – on the basis of Virtual Learning Space “Web-Class KhPI” is implemented and suggested in the article.

Использование Сценарного Подхода для Определения Количественной Оценки Эргономичности Интерфейса Обучающих Систем

В статье рассматривается сценарный подход для определения количественной оценки эргономичности интерфейса обучающих систем. Описаны метод декомпозиции и метод сценарной композиции.

Fourth generation evaluation revisited: Testing a revised pause model

This research provides data which investigates the feasibility of using fourth generation evaluation during the process of instruction. A semester length course entitled "Multicultural Communications", (PUR 5406/4934) was designed and used in this study, in response to the need for the communications profession to produce well-trained culturally sensitive practitioners for the work force and the market place. A revised pause model consisting of three one-on-one indepth interviews conducted outside of the class, three reflections periods during the class and a self-reflective essay prepared one week before the end of the course was analyzed. Narrative and graphic summaries of participant responses produced significant results. The revised pause model was found to be an effective evaluation method for use in multicultural education under certain conditions as perceived by the participants in the study. participant self-perceived behavior change and knowledge acquisition was identified through use of the revised pause model. Study results suggest that by using the revised pause model of evaluation, instructors teaching multicultural education in schools of journalism and mass communication is yet another way of enhancing their ability to become both the researcher and the research subject. In addition, the introduction of a qualitative model has been found to be a more useful way of generating participant involvement and introspection. Finally, the instructional design of the course used in the study provides communication educators with a practical way of preparing their students be effective communicators in a multicultural world.

Assessing the effectiveness of five-year mechanical engineering technology programs of junior colleges in Taiwan, R.O.C.: An application of the CIPP evaluation model

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical engineering technology curriculum effectiveness at the junior college in Taiwan by using the CIPP evaluation model. The study concerned the areas of the curriculum, curriculum materials, individualized instruction, support services, teaching effectiveness, student achievement, and job performance. A descriptive survey method was used with questionnaires for data collection from faculty, students, graduates, and employers.^ All categories of respondents tended to agree that the curriculum provides appropriate occupational knowledge and skills. Students, graduates, and faculty tended to be satisfied with the curriculum; faculty tended to be satisfied with student achievement; graduates tended to be satisfied with their job preparation; and employers were most satisfied with graduates' job performance.^ Conclusions were drawn in the context, input, process, and product of the CIPP model. In Context area: Students were dissatisfied with curriculum flexibility in students characteristics. Graduates were dissatisfied with curriculum design for student's adaptability in new economic and industrial conditions; practicum flexibility in student characteristics; and course overlap. Both students and graduates were dissatisfied with practicum credit hours. Both faculty and students were dissatisfied with the number of required courses.^ In Input area: Students, faculty, and graduates perceived audiovisuals and manipulative aids positively. Faculty and students perceive CAI implementation positively. Students perceived textbooks negatively.^ In Process area: Faculty, students, and graduates perceived all support service negatively. Faculty tended to perceive the ratios of graduates who enter advanced study and related occupation, and who passed the professional skills certification, negatively. Students tended to perceive teaching effectiveness in terms of instructional strategies, the quality of instruction, overall suitability, and receivable, negatively. Graduates also tended to identify the instructional strategies as a negative perception. Faculty and students perceived curriculum objectives and practicum negatively. Both faculty and students felt that instructors should be more interested in making the courses a useful learning experience.^ In Product area: Employers were satisfied with graduates' academic preparation and job performance, adaptability, punctuality, and their ability to communicate, cooperate, and meet organization needs. Graduates were weak in terms of equipment familiarity and supervisory ability.^ In sum, the curriculum of the five-year mechanical engineering technology programs of junior college in Taiwan has served adequately up to this time in preparing a work force to enter industry. It is now time to look toward the future and adapt the curriculum and instruction for the future needs of this high-tech society. ^

Variables motivating parents to choose a specific type of private school

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons associated with parents' choices of specific types of private schools. The researcher hoped to determine if there were any significant differences in the reasons parents reported for enrolling their child in a specific private school. Studies in the past have explored why parents choose private schools. This study focused on why parents chose a specific type of private school, what were the variables involved, and were there any significant differences in the motivation of parents with children enrolled in different types of private schools.^ The study gathered data using a survey instrument which centered on 14 variables generally associated with the choice of private schools. The survey asked parents to rate the variables using a Likert type scale. The Likert rating was used because it does not require respondents to choose between variables. The general areas of emphasis were (a) academics, (b) religion and values/morals, (c) nurturing educational environment, and (d) proximity and convenience of the school. The survey also gather qualitative data in the form of comments volunteered by over a third of the respondents.^ The survey was mailed to 560 randomly selected families from 30 private high schools in a 50 mile radius of Miami, Florida. The 10 high schools, represented five types of private schools, Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Independent, Jewish, and Fundamentalist Christian. After four mailings a total of 401 surveys were returned for a rate 72%.^ Significant differences appeared as the data was analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's HSD pairwise analysis. The variables showing significant differences between types of schools were (a) quality of instruction, (b) commitment of teachers, (c) emphasis on religion, (d) small class size, (e) well-defined academic goals, (f) proximity of the school's location, (g) preparation for desired secondary schools/colleges, and (h) convenience of school's operating schedule.^ Parents appeared to have specific reasons for choosing a particular private school. They appeared to look for a school that would satisfy the special needs of their child and would be compatible with their own values, morals, and personal philosophy. ^

The effect of mastery learning on a course in accounting information system (AIS): A comparison within public and private universities in Taiwan

The Accounting Information System (AIS) is an important course in the Department of Accounting (DoAc) of universities in Taiwan. This course is required for seniors not only because it meets the needs of the profession, but also because it provides continual study for the department's students.^ The scores of The National College and University Joint Entrance Examination (NUEE) show that students with high learning ability are admitted to public universities with high scores, while those with low learning ability are admitted only to private universities. The same situation has been found by the researcher while teaching an AIS course in DoAc of The Public Chun Shin University (CSU) and The Private Chinese Culture University (CCU).^ The purpose of this study was to determine whether low ability students enrolled in private universities in Taiwan in a mastery learning program could attain the same level as high ability students from public universities enrolled in a traditional program. An experimental design was used. The mastery learning method was used to teach three groups of seniors with low learning ability studying in the DoAc at CCU. The traditional method was used to teach the control group which consisted of senior students of DoAc of CSU with high learning ability. As a part of the mastery learning strategy, a formative test, quizzes, and homework were completed by the experimental group only, while the mid-term examination was completed by both groups as part of the course. The dependent variable was the summative test, the final examination. It was completed by both groups upon the course's completion.^ As predicted, there were significant differences between the two groups' results on the pretest. There were no significant differences between the two groups' results on the posttest. These findings support the hypothesis of the study and reveal the effectiveness of mastery learning strategies with low learning ability students. ^

Problems faced by beginning principals

The job of a principal is becoming more demanding and more critical each year. Principals are asked to undertake huge challenges and to succeed regardless of what obstacles lie ahead. The purpose of this study was to identify which Administrative Task Areas and Specific Task Areas caused the most difficulties for first- and second-year principals.^ A survey was taken of first- and second-year principals in Dade County, Florida. These beginning principals rated their level of proficiency for each administrative task area and each specific task within those areas. Participants rated their perceptions on a scale from one to four. The data were analyzed based on frequency distributions, percentages, means, and standard deviations.^ Beginning principals perceived themselves as least proficient in the administrative task areas of management and personnel duties. They believed their strongest areas were curriculum and instruction and school-community relations. Within these areas, the specific administrative task areas identified as most problematic were identifying proper procedures for construction in the schools, visiting classrooms to help teachers improve instruction, awareness of issues related to school law, establishing accounting procedures for the school's internal funds, and procedures for dismissing incompetent staff members.^ Many beginning principals surveyed volunteered to make recommendations for future beginning principals. Of these recommendations, the most popular responses addressed obtaining more experience with the budget and internal funds prior to becoming a principal. In addition, there was a strong need for more training dealing with school personnel and the importance of networking with a veteran principal.^ The principal training programs for five of the largest school districts in Florida were reviewed. These programs were found to incorporate a vast amount of the recommendations included in the literature. Florida is moving in the right direction toward excellence in the public schools. ^