ED PSYCH 321 Lecture 8: Structural Organization of Schools
22 Feb 2018
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In the 20th century schools became larger. (turned to industrial work, less children needed to help parents in the fields ext. ) Became larger to offer a wider range of courses, and offer more services. However student performance and interest in school improves when schools are made less bureaucratic and schools are more intimate. Smaller schools have the potential to offer more to students. Larger schools can offer more diverse curriculum and activities but, In larger schools students tend to be more observers than participants. Large school size especially negatively affects participation of student whose grades aren"t very good. As children move into middle school or junior high. Scores on standardized achievement tests do not decline. Implication: student motivation and changes in grading practices may be changing, but not student knowledge. Going through a change (school setting, friends) Difference between elementary and middle schools (start to switch classes, homeroom). Typical junior high and middle school characteristics:
