ERIC Number: ED129746
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Jan-7
Pages: 221
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The Development and Evaluation of the Multi-Unit Elementary School. Maxi II Practicum Report.
Durham, Joe D.
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 as an active partner in the education process, and places responsibility for progress on the child. Activities and evaluations relating to the school years 1973-74 and 1974-75 are presented and compared. The data indicate multiple areas of positive growth--more community involvement, less absenteeism, fewer discipline problems, and a more positive attitude toward school by all parties. Teacher participation, attitude, and work habits have resulted in a positive application of the program. Appendices include a proposal for the implementation of Individually Guided Education (IGE) at Bethlehem Elementary School, a memorandum of commitment between the University of Virginia and the Henrico County Public Schools, a workshop evaluation form, student, teacher, and parent opinionnaires, a teacher observational scale, detailed presentations of IGE instructional processes, various evaluation instruments, public relations materials, and a bibliography. (Author/MB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrative Principles, Community Involvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Individualized Instruction, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Innovation, Multiunit Schools, Open Plan Schools, Parent Participation, Program Development, Program Evaluation, School Administration, Student Participation, Student Responsibility, Teacher Attitudes, Team Teaching
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses
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Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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