The purpose of this study was twofold. First,
it aimed to present an argument for the inclusion of
primary-age children's views in the decision-making
process in primary schools. Second, it aimed to
explore the potential of primary-age children to
contribute to better decisions about their own
schooling. The hypothesis is that primary-age
children have worthwhile views of schooling that
should be introduced into both classroom and school
decision-making processes. Authoritarianism, moral
development, childrenqs rights and active learning
were explored in relation to child participation in
decision-making.
This study attempted to explore children's views
of schooling from the viewpoints of the children
themselves. Children kept diaries of school for one
week and from these diaries an interview schedule
was constructed to allow the exploration of their
views.
The study shows that primary-age children have
views that can contribute legitimately and valuably
to decision-making at both the classroom and school
levels.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/218646 |
| Date | January 1986 |
| Creators | Foggett, Albert Colin Sydney, n/a |
| Publisher | University of Canberra. Education |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | ), Copyright Albert Colin Sydney Foggett |
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