Download or read book Perceptions of the Value of Alternative High School Education written by Eric Benjamin Levin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of Teachers Regarding the Importance and Existence of Research based Program Characteristics in Alternative High Schools and Teacher s Perceptions of Efficacy in the Commonwealth of Virginia written by Robert Craig Lowerre and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to determine teachers' perceptions of the degree to which research-based characteristics exist in alternative high schools and programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the importance of these characteristics to effective education. In addition, this research investigated whether or not these perceptions were related to the teachers' perception of efficacy. These seven characteristics were (a) clearly identified enrollment criteria, (b) low ratio of student to teachers, (c) one-to-one interactions between staff and students, (d) social skills instruction, (e) effective academic instruction, (f) parental involvement and parental support programs, and (g) specific training for teachers who are working with at-risk youth. Alternative school teachers were also administered the short form of the Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk Hoy (2001) Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale that is specifically designed to assess the respondents' perceptions of their self-efficacy as teachers. The data show that alternative school teachers in Virginia ranked "low student to staff ratio" as the most important and "parental involvement and parental support programs" as the least important research-based characteristics for the academic focus of their schools. It was also evidenced by the data that none of the research-based characteristics were shown to have "strong evidence" of existence in Virginia's alternative schools and programs. Finally, the data showed that there is a positive correlation between the existence of the research-based characteristics and the reported self-efficacy of the alternative school teachers.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of the Beneficial Features of Alternative Education Programs written by Anna Parlett Bickford and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study was designed to capture the perspectives of former alternative school students and former administrators regarding the effectiveness of the various components of their respective programs. Thirteen former students and six administrators completed surveys and follow-up interviews to rate the effectiveness of components recommended to be included in schools for disruptive youth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Data were analyzed to identify the components students and administrators perceived to be effective and to compare the points of view of the two participant groups. The component that received the highest ratings from both the student and administrator participants was: providing a small and supportive school environment. There was a discrepancy of student opinion regarding the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction. Interviews with administrators led to findings regarding obstacles that the administrators identified as preventing the development of more effective programs. These included: (1) Rigid graduation requirements of sending school districts that prevent the development of curricula that would be more relevant to the students, (2) Limited budgets that prevent the purchase of needed resources, especially curriculum and technology, (3) Convoluted bureaucracies that hinder effectiveness of the curriculum and instruction in the alternative schools and (4) Inconsistency in the philosophy and the reality of the program mission as they relate to transitioning students from alternative education programs back to public schools.
Download or read book Re imagining Schooling for Education written by Glenda McGregor and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provokes a conversation about what supportive schooling contexts for both students and teachers might look like, and considers how schooling can contribute to a more socially-just society. It takes as its starting point the position of the most marginalised students, many of whom have either been rejected by or have rejected mainstream schooling, and argues that the experiences of these students suggest that it is time for schools to be reimagined for all young people. Utilizing both theory and data, the volume critiques many of the issues in conventional schools that work against education, and presents evidence ‘from the field’ in the form of data from unconventional schooling sites, which demonstrates some of the structural, relational, curricular and pedagogical changes that appear to be enabling schooling for education for their students. It will be essential reading for students and researchers in the fields of education, sociology and social work, and will also be of great interest to practising teachers.
Download or read book Students Perceptions of Alternative School Education written by Sarah Alice Duggan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of an Alternative High School written by William C. Allard and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of Students of Color About Their Experience in an Alternative High School written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public schools in Oregon have been struggling to include students of color and teachers of color for so long. Students of color represent more than one third of the school population, yet remain underserved, underrepresented, and over disciplined. Most of their teachers and support staff are White; the teachers of color represent less than 8% of the teaching staff. The students of color attend comprehensive high schools that generally ignore them--or push them out. Some students of color end up in alternative schools. My problem of practice was the oppression of students of color in urban schools. Specifically, my research problem focused on their experiences in an alternative high school. The purpose of my study was to describe and explain the perceptions of students of color about their experiences in that alternative high school. Using a critical race framework and phenomenological inquiry, I conducted nine interviews with three students of color who consented to a three-interview series in one month. Data analysis led to the identification of four themes: learning in an alternative school; welcoming and accommodating environment; lived experiences in alternative school, and absence of dominant discourse. My findings aligned with the tenets of critical race theory as they show that students of color were not welcome in the education system; they also reflected the findings evident in the research literature. My study revealed that schools should not focus on contents only, but should also use content to teach for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Download or read book An Investigation of Alternative High School Students Perceptions of Barriers to Education written by Laura Sage and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, research has investigated the phenomenon of high school drop outs. Research has been conducted at the local, state, national, and international levels. Data have been gathered on the gender, socio economic status, ethnic and racial status, to name just a few of the categories. Information has also been gathered about the various identifiable risk factors (Belfield, 2007; Chapman, 2007; Swanson, 2008; Gleason & Dynarski, 2002). There has been little research about dropping out from the perspective of the potential dropouts themselves (Harvey & Housman, 2005). Most research focused on solid quantitative data, resulting in scores of informative facts and figures. While these hard quantitative data have provided an informative statistical landscape, they only provided part of the total picture of the high school dropout. Several researchers have written about the lack of scholarly information that encompasses the viewpoint of the high school students themselves (Garnier, Stein, & Jacobs, 1997). Investigators cited the need for more research to be conducted to examine the viewpoint of the student (Bridgeland & Dilulio, 2002). There was a lack of research on students' perceptions of how alternative high schools can help students stay in school. This study used qualitative methods to examine alternative high school students perception of barriers to education and how their alternative high school helped them stay in school. This study used archival data from the school, field observation notes, and interviews with 10 students. This research attempted to answer two questions: What do alternative high school students perceive to be barriers to education? How is the alternative high school helping students to stay in school? Research showed that students at this alternative high school perceived their largest barrier to education to be their home life and all of the issues they faced at home. Home issues included relationship issues with parents, frequent moves, foster homes, pregnancy, and unemployment issues. Students also felt that issues at the traditional school also were barriers to finishing their education. Most of these school issues revolved around relational aggression or co rumination between male-female and female-female associations. Students felt that the interpersonal relationships and support they received from their teachers and staff at the alternative high school significantly contributed to helping them stay in school. In addition to the caring attitude of teachers and school personnel, students also felt the flexible educational delivery system of a blended online curriculum also contributed to them staying in school. Students felt the individualized personal curriculum best met their needs, both educationally and circumstantially. Students had the flexibility to always have access to the online curriculum, thus allowing them the flexibility to not get behind in school work when home situations and crisis surfaced. Students could go back over their school work until they understood the concept, allowing for a deeper level of understanding and success. Students could work at their own pace and choose what subjects to work on. This allowed students to maximize their opportunities to learn.
Download or read book A Case Study of Alternative High School Students Perceptions of Work Based Learning Curricula written by Viola Roberts Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Students Perceptions of Alternative High Schools that Give Rise to Persistence Through Graduation Organizational Characteristics and School Culture written by Laurie K. Brussow and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perception of the organizational culture was examined through the students' eyes. Questions were also posed for further research that might aid in improving student graduation rates as well as concentrating on the areas of the school culture that the students found most beneficial. Identifying these areas of school culture to better inform teachers and administrators about the positive impact of this type of culture was also considered.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of the Alternative School written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some students find it difficult to reach graduation in a regular secondary school setting, but may be successful in an alternative setting. Causes of not graduating could include high absenteeism and behavior problems, which may result in dropping out. This study sought student perceptions of an alternative program in a public school district in the state of Mississippi. The participants were 10 students and their parents, 10 teachers, and the administrator. Data included interviews and school documents, and were analyzed using the constant comparative method. This research found that some of the students were enthused upon receiving alternative placement. Students liked the curriculum tailored to their individual needs, more one-on-one time with the teacher, and the opportunity to focus on the changes that they needed to make to improve their educational opportunities. Some parents expressed their disappointment in their child's placement; however, there were some parents who prefer the alternative school over regular school. The parents who were disappointed thought it to be a place where they put bad kids and where the teachers were not good teachers. The parents who preferred it liked the smaller teacher-student ratio and believed that alternative teachers were more supportive and kind. The teachers expressed the alternative school does not get the same attention as other district schools and is seen as a dumping ground for both teachers and students. Recommendations to the district include: evaluate the criteria for placing students in the alternative school, increase communication between the alternative and the regular school, provide a specialist to help focus on student learning styles, provide a full-time counselor to help students deal with the issues contributing to their lack of success in the regular school, and improve the physical setting for the alternative school. Further research is needed in the district: to determine what could be improved in the alternative academic program; to determine whether the alternative school curriculum is meeting state standards; and to examine the acceptance of students and faculty in the alternative program by district students and personnel.
Download or read book The Perceptions of Alternative Education Students Ages 18 21 about the Factors in the Traditional School Setting that Inhibited Their On time High School Graduation written by Ericka Roberson Hursey and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative Educational Environments written by Ward J. Ghory and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Comparative Study of Selected Characteristics of Alternative and Regular High Schools written by Douglas C. Godwin and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book School Belonging in Non traditional and Alternative Education written by Claire Sobecki and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ongoing research identifies students' perception of school belonging as a key predictor of academic achievement and other positive youth development outcomes. However, more research is needed to understand the role that school belonging plays in alternative education. The current study uses secondary data to explore associations among individual- and school-related factors and students' perception of belonging. Individual factors explored include socioeconomic status, race, gender, participation in special education, age, grade, and English language learner (ELL) status. School-related factors include attendance, grade point average (GPA), credits earned, achievement testing, and type of alternative education program of participation within alternative education. Additionally, relationships among perceptions of school belonging and other positive school experiences (such as supportive relationships and self-efficacy) were examined. Overall, results demonstrate students experience differences in perceptions of school belonging across several key individual factors and across alternative education programs. For example, non-Asian minority students reported lower perceptions of school belonging compared to high-achieving/non-minority students. In addition, students in Type 2 dropout prevention programs showed significantly lower perceptions of school belonging when compared to students in Type 1 programs for acceleration. Statistically significant and positive correlations were found among perceptions of school belonging, supportive relationships, attendance, and academic achievement. Findings suggest the value of student perceptions of school belonging for promoting outcomes in alternative education settings, as well as point to the need for school belonging-related interventions especially among students in Type 2 programs and those who are disengaged and experience limited connections.
Download or read book ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION written by Lisa Eileen Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful attainment of a high school diploma is essential in today's society. For some students, however, internal and external pressures present significant barriers to school completion. Disengagement from school by these at-risk students is not only detrimental to the individual students, but to the school community and society as a whole. For some students, Alternative Education placements may be a way to reengage them and aid them in school completion. This case study examined the Park Run School District, a pseudonym for the school district, to discover the perceptions of Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) placements by school officials responsible for making the decision to place students as well as other key educators who work directly with at-risk youth. Interviews were used to seek to determine the needs of at-risk students, why administrators choose to refer (or not to refer) students to placement, and if current programming was sufficient. The findings were categorized into three themes, people, placement, and practice. The first theme, people, looked at the concept of risk, the reasons students drop out of school, and they role key individuals play in the lives of at-risk youth. The second theme, placement, looked at the non-traditional nature of alternative education settings, the referral process itself, and the factors administrators consider prior to student outplacement. Finally, the third theme, practice, focused on the nexus of the first two, looking at the most common reasons for referral, the perceived inhibitors to student placement, and the need for additional settings to meet student need.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of Alternative and Regular High School Programs written by John Lewis Miller and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
