<p> This study investigated participants’ openness to change when exposed to a teacher-led care-based innovative method of curriculum delivery, specifically the <i>Schoolhome</i> Instructional Design.</p><p> Answers were sought to four research questions. What are the teachers’ and administrators’ knowledge and understanding of the caring pedagogy of the <i>Schoolhome</i> with regard to theory and intent? How do teachers and administrators describe their reaction to the <i>Schoolhome </i> Instructional Design? What are the differences among teachers’ and administrators’ responses to the <i>Schoolhome</i> Instructional Design? To what extent would the teachers and administrators support an implementation of the <i>Schoolhome</i> Instructional Design?</p><p> Data from surveys and interviews were analyzed using a theoretical framework derived from Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological theory of human development, Martin’s (1995) caring educational philosophy, and Hawkin’s (2002) <i> I, Thou, It</i> concept of the three-way relationship between teacher, student and subject matter.</p><p> Findings showed that the teachers and administrators responded positively to the <i>Schoolhome</i> and would support its implementation at least in part. Findings also revealed concerns about logistical issues. Several implications can be drawn from the study results. First, one caring-based model will not work for all educators, and second, practitioners will need to update their theoretical educational knowledge prior to any implementation. Third, an in-service program should occur so that any innovation may be knowledge-based and carefully designed. Fourth, teacher education programs should develop a course on teacher-research practice and procedure. Fifth, study results also reveal a need to re-conceptualize change and caring.</p><p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:10621549 |
| Date | 26 October 2017 |
| Creators | Camposeo, Piera |
| Publisher | State University of New York at Albany |
| Source Sets | ProQuest.com |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | thesis |
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