Determines the intercorrelations among measures of intelligence, achievement, self-esteem, and anxiety among elementary pupils who were enrolled in two different styles of instruction: a traditional self-contained structure and an open school using the Westinghouse PLAN system of computer-backed individualized instruction. (Author/RC)

This study investigates the moral development of thirty 5-year-old children in Montessori and traditional preschools. Data for the study were derived from five sources: an intelligence test; a perspective taking task; an altruism/helping task; an altruism/sharing task; and an interview for exploring moral reasoning. Two 30 to 45 minute sessions…

The self-concept of three groups of different age children attending traditional and open classrooms was assessed over a two-year period. Self-concept differences due to both age and classroom type were observed and are discussed. Certain implications of the results for elementary school counselors are pointed out. (SE)

Ten weaknesses of alternative schools are identified; however, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to compare "openness" in student teachers in alternative open classrooms with student teachers opting for placement in traditional classrooms. Findings indicated that student teaching placement is an important factor in developing "openness" in preservice teachers. (Author/DB)

THIS STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO EVALUATE THE DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS OF CHILDREN IN AN UNGRADED PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS WERE SIX GROUPS OF CHILDREN WHO WERE COMPARED WITH STUDENTS IN THE SAME SCHOOL OPERATING IN A TRADITIONAL GRADED SYSTEM. DATA WERE GATHERED THROUGH (1) TEACHER OBSERVATION OF PUPIL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR…

Data indicates a greater positive attitude toward school held by children in an open program compared to children in a traditional program, thus supporting the idea that an open environment may lead to more positive attitudes toward school. This research is drawn from an extensive evaluation of open education being conducted under the leadership…

This paper describes the educational movement toward alternative schools and suggests further sources of information concerning this change in American education. Following an analytical comparison of open and traditional schools, the author discusses some of the most important perceived problems related to open schools. Problems noted are…

Two open plan schools were compared with two schools of traditional architecture so that the relationship between the building design and the program could be examined. (Author/MLF)

This report presents the results of a 1999 survey of 336 elementary schools in Ohio. It examines progressive and traditional practices in public, Catholic, and independent schools and offers an overview of the different kinds of schools. Rather than asking principals to characterize their schools as progressive or traditional, principals were…

This study made an assessment of openness as viewed by administrators, teachers, and students. (Author)

This working paper discusses safety in urban charter schools relative to other urban public schools, using several indicators from the Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). SASS is the nation's most extensive sample survey of elementary and secondary schools and the teachers and administrators who staff them. The indicators measure the frequency of…

The study compared graduates of cooperative vocational education programs and graduates of in-school vocational-technical education programs in 12 Missouri secondary schools to determine their annual earnings differences, the benefit/cost ratios of the programs, and the relationship of selected socio-demographic variables to earnings. Cooperative…

This study investigates the impact upon pupil's achievement and personality development for those who are enrolled in an open plan school and those enrolled in a traditional school. (DEP)