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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

School administrators--Attitudes; Teacher-administrator relationships; Student-administrator relationships;

Abstract

It needs to be stressed that a middle school ought to be regarded as a general education school. This means that the curriculum should not be limited. "The middle school should deal with widely shared concerns of early adolescents and the world they live in, rather than the narrow interests of academic or vocational specialization." I strongly believe that every community has much to offer in regards to helping teach the youth of the community. A curriculum for a middle school needs to be developed around this thinking. "Teachers need to emphasize the strengths and interests of each student in offering opportunities to become involved in student-initiated projects, school improvement projects, and community service."

Programs can be set up within the community where the school and community work hand in hand. The middle school children need the chance to see what is offered within a community. In order for such programs to be developed, the principal needs to believe in the importance of the community.

Year of Submission

1997

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

First Advisor

Robert H. Decker

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Date Original

1997

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1 PDF file (20 pages)

Language

en

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