Date of Award
8-1998
Culminating Project Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Specialist Certificate
Department
Educational Administration and Higher Education
College
School of Education
First Advisor
Bruce Miles
Second Advisor
Charlie Moore
Third Advisor
Walter Ullrich
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Keywords and Subject Headings
testing, school administration, school schedules, standards
Abstract
PROBLEM:
A recent study of the condition of America's schools indicates that Minnesota is struggling in educating its youth. Contradictory information exists indicating scores on standardized test achievement at good levels, teacher effectiveness rated high, and graduation and outcome standards listed as incomplete or non existent, Minnesota schools need to be refocused or restructured on the processes and products of education. With contradictory information on the state of the state, further examination must be done to determine the validity of these claims.
The purpose of this study was to review various scheduling options that promote teaching and learning, develop the characteristics of effective teaching, and implementation of the Minnesota graduation standards as they impact student achievement.
FINDINGS:
Review of the available literature and responses from Minnesota's secondary school principals were contradictory. Although the Profiles of Learning in the graduation rule are unclear, the intent is to improve student achievement. That is not the only way to cause improvement. Attention to school schedules and teacher effectiveness can also improve the performance of students.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Identify clear indicators of student achievement.
2. Recognize, develop, and evaluate observable characteristics of teacher effectiveness.
3. Implement a block schedule in secondary and high schools.
4. Provide time and financial support for implementation of the graduation rule.
5. Review the Profiles of Learning in the Minnesota graduation rule to include high levels of active learning.
Recommended Citation
Meagher, Jennifer L., "Identifying Characteristics Associated with Improved Learning Environments: Three Educational Factors" (1998). Culminating Projects in Education Administration and Leadership. 113.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/edad_etds/113
