SAGE Journal Articles
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- Explain the differences among medievalism, conservatism, and neo-conservatism.
- Explain the transition from medieval traditionalism to conservatism.
- Explain the transition from religious conservatism and neo-medievalism.
- What two things do researchers, administrators, and practitioners need to distinguish between?
- What kind of criteria is being used to judge success/failure of an adoption?
- What ways can you redefine the existing criteria of judging success and failure into degrees of success?
- The authors applied the rational perspective by assessing the extent to which and manner in which the standards-based curriculum shaped the instructional practices of teachers by (a) specifying instructional outcomes; (b) providing structures for the efficient development and implementation of the curriculum; and (c) assessing the degree to which standards were attained. Please explain in your own words the degree to which you believe this perspective was successful within this school district.
- The authors also applied the institutional perspective by assessing the extent to which and manner in which the standards-based curriculum was aimed at gaining legitimacy for the district by (a) responding to political and professional influences in the external environment; (b) serving as an important and timely symbol; and (c) being decoupled from the work activity of teachers. Was this perspective successful and why do you believe that to be true?
- Compare the findings from each and do a comparison/contrast of the pros and cons of each of these perspectives.
- What are the incorrect beliefs about federal interventions in education?
- How have schools always battled over funding?
- What legislation has helped education throughout America’s history and which have been impediments?
- What has been the evolution of educational policy since 1999?
- How were policies pre-NCLB different than post-NCLB policies?
- In your opinion and using facts from the article, explain the role of the political parties in impacting education policy through the years.