This study is an attempt to share with others, the experiences of two
people who have worked to extend the range of choices in the provisions for
schooling in a small provincial city. As experienced teachers as well as
parents we felt that the provision of choice was essential if quality and
involvement were to be increased. We were concerned both about our own
children and about schooling in general.
What follows is a case study of our efforts. It is a personal account
of the events, the problems and the successes and failures. Although an
attempt has been made to see these events clearly, to describe them as they
happened, it is quite definitely written from our own point of view. In
writing this account there has been a need for selectivity in regard to
specific details and emphasis. The study sets out to provide sufficient
detail to explain the processes involved without intruding too far into
individual personalities and attitudes.
Nevertheless, these events involve actual people and readers will form
their own impressions. Since one of the important factors in attempts to
bring about this sort of change is the personalities of the persons involved,
the details are important. The writing of the study will have been
worthwhile if the experiences offered here help readers gain insight into
their own involvement in bringing about change or increase their awareness
of the need for careful planning as well as commitment. If it poses further
questions and reactions we would be delighted to hear them.
Throughout the study I have used the collective "we" to signify both
my wife and myself. On occasions indicated, the "we" included a variety
of other people. A Chronology of Events (see Appendix A, page 64) is
included since events referred to in separate chapters were occurring
simultaneously. It should also be stressed that although the account ends
at a certain point our activities continue.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/218916 |
| Date | January 1978 |
| Creators | Ennis, Rex, n/a |
| Publisher | University of Canberra. Teacher Education |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | ), Copyright Rex Ennis |
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