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Autor/inn/en | Smith, Elizabeth; Kindall, Heather D.; Carter, Vinson; Beachner, Maggie |
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Titel | Impact of Adopt-a-Classroom Partnerships between K-12 and University Faculty |
Quelle | In: School Community Journal, 26 (2016) 1, S.163-182 (20 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1059-308X |
Schlagwörter | Elementary School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; College Faculty; Partnerships in Education; College School Cooperation; Qualitative Research; Online Surveys; Program Effectiveness; Statistical Analysis; Arkansas |
Abstract | There is often a disconnect between K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. While this gap has grown consistently, the need for collaboration between systems is greater than ever. The Adopt-A-Classroom program was created to address the need for greater university faculty involvement in public schools by providing opportunities for collaboration between K-12 and higher education faculty. A qualitative research study was designed and conducted using an electronic survey. Both K-12 and university participant responses reflected an overall positive impact on students and teaching. Responses implied that K-12 teachers viewed this program as an opportunity to grow professionally, while university participants saw Adopt-A-Classroom as an opportunity to provide service to the community. In some cases, the K-12 teachers did gain a greater depth of content knowledge, which was one of the original goals of the program. Additionally, the program provided K-12 students with greater opportunities to learn about going to college and visit the college campus. University faculty also gained appreciation for the challenges of being a K-12 educator. Adopt-A-Classroom might be considered by other colleges and universities striving to develop deeper connections between their faculty from all academic backgrounds and nearby K-12 educators and their students. (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2020/1/01 |