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Peer reviewedSherman, Paul; Banks, Dennis – Middle School Journal, 1995
Describes use of community-survey research by seventh-grade social studies students to teach research techniques and survey methodology in an authentic setting and record community attitudes about the school to establish strategic school goals. Concludes that the project provided multiple positive results for students while providing a basis for…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Educational Objectives, Grade 7, Middle School Students
Download full textAppalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1988
To identify which needs of the Hart County schools were most important to community members, a study was undertaken using information from a community needs assessment meeting with 28 citizens in Munfordville (Kentucky) in December, 1987. The information used included the top-ranked 25% of individual need statements and all 71 need statements.…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Class Organization, Community Attitudes, Community Involvement
