The purpose of this study was to examine curricular programs in private, public choice, and public attendance-zone schools to determine whether differences exist among curricular programs in the three types of schools. The findings from the student survey data indicated that private school students
reported their curriculum to be more challenging than public school students, but no other significant differences were noted. Findings from the teacher survey showed more positive results for private schools in indicators of a challenging curriculum, expectations of students, school climate, and external support than public schools. This study showed that of the types of schools examined, Catholic schools
exhibited the most consistent and well written curriculum that reflected the four research questions. Future research needs to be done to establish whether these indicators of a challenging curriculum result in higher student achievement.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc279260 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Miller, Alice Elizabeth Owen |
| Contributors | Kemerer, Frank R., Godwin, R. Kenneth, Adkison, Judith A., Martinez-Ebers, Valerie |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xi, 176 leaves : ill., Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Bexar County - San Antonio |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Miller, Alice Elizabeth Owen |
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