Thesis (M.M.)--Boston University. / Statement of the problem. It was the purpose of this study (1) to investigate the general activities and conditions of string programs in the public schools of Massachusetts through a survey based upon a random sampling of schools throughout the State, (2) to establish a theoretical ideal in relation to this area, and (3) to make an analysis of the existing conditions as compared to the theoretical ideal. It was intended to indicate to what degree string programs function in the schools, to describe the organizational practices of the programs, and in cases where string programs are of a limited scope or are non-existent, to present information concerning the reasons for these conditions. Sources of data. The questionnaire technique was used for the purpose of gathering data for this study. Communities throughout the State were organized into three groups according to population and one hundred and forty-one questionnaires were sent out to supervisors of music by means of a random sampling. Seventy-two, or fifty-one per cent, of the teachers contacted responded [TRUNCATED].

Is it possible to have a unique and unified sense of your own identity if you eat, sleep, work and play for most of the year within the confines of what Goffman called a "total institution"? The research, which takes the form of a case study of a group of adolescent boys who are students at an English Public School, explores the formation and presentation of unique personal identity in its subjects ' written autobiographical narratives. It seeks to answer the question: In their autobiographical writings, how far do the students in the research school construct a sense of themselves which is unified and unique? Using a narrative conception of identity derived from the work of Erikson and McAdams, the study collects a variety of biographical and ethnomethodological material in which the students present both their perceptions of themselves, and their unusual and intensive social world. The extensive biographical data are hermeneutically and minutely analysed to reveal the large number of ways in which the students ' stories achieve both idiosyncratic uniqueness as well as convincing unity. The results of these analyses are summarised in the form of a detailed Taxonomy of Narrative Differences, and a further Taxonomy of Unifying Patterns. The ethnomethodological data concerning the students 'perceptions of their private peer-group world reveal that their social world is constituted as a hierarchical "honour morality " with a "code '' of unwritten rules and values which prescribe socially-acceptable behaviour and self-presentation. Powerful though this "code" (and its associated moral lexicon) may be in regulating students' social behaviour and self-presentation amongst their peers, neither it, nor the school's official rules and values have a significant place in the students' autobiographies. The students' autobiographies demonstrate a unique and unified sense of identity which seems to be learned as a result of their personal experiences. In this way, the study's findings validate biographical learning theories such as those of Jarvis. On the other hand, they also suggest that aspects of the work of Erikson, Goffman and McAdams may need to be re-examined.

The American public school system's immense influence on culture and politics makes its critical inquiry vital for social awareness and prosperity. There is a wide body of literature that speculates on the presence of moral education in American public high schools. This study addresses the research need for information on the real-life "moral education" situation. The use of the literature term "moral education" was confirmed by research participants. A qualitative study was formed to explore the situation. Two American public high schools with different population sizes and ethnic demographics were used to recruit 18 participants. The study determined that moral education is present in American public high schools, because the topic is "organic" or naturally inseparable from the teaching process. A number of methods were used to teach the topic and subjects ranged from controversial to non-controversial in nature.

MEd (Educational Management) / Department of Educational Management / See the attached abstract below

This study is an analysis of the industrial arts program of the Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas.

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in the Department of Communication Science at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2012. / Social media participation has spiraled exponentially and has transformed the way in which we communicate. It has opened up a new window which can maximise teaching and learning opportunities in the educational sector. However there are numerous challenges that public schools face when it comes to introducing and implementing technology but there is a need to overcome these barriers to develop and prepare educators and students at public schools for the 21st century. This thesis examines the relevance of social media in public schools. The first part of the study reviews literature on electronic communication, technology and its impact on society and education, challenges faced in educational technology, social media and programmes used in South African schools, Department of Education policies and procedures. Subsequent chapters describe the construction of a survey instrument employed to measure and evaluate the relevance of social media at public schools. The main tool for collecting data was the questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. A questionnaire provided appropriate information required for the research, as questions were asked to learners, educators and personnel from schools in Richards Bay and surrounding areas. Data analysis included using Moonstats to codify the data and graphs were imported to Microsoft Excel which was used for interpretation.Penultimate chapters blend the insights gained from the literature review to interpret the results obtained through the research methodology and to draw up recommendations and conclusions in the context of the relevance of social media in public schools.

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