Some Relationships Between Student Curriculum Choices and Approximation of School Goals

Author

William F. Coker, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Date of Award

4-1-1984

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Paul Kennedy

Second Advisor

Dr. Darrell Kellams

Third Advisor

Dr. Raymond Ziebarth

Abstract

In 1642, a Massachusetts law was passed which contained what was probably the first list of educational goals in colonial America. According to this list, the child was to learn to read, to understand and obey the laws of the country, and to understand and live by Christian principles. It is interesting to note that these goals were stated as duties of the parents, since public schools were not required by law (Johanningmeier, 1980). Since that time, many different lists of educational goals have been developed. In general, these goals have been based on tradition, politics, and religious beliefs rather than on pure reason (Dale, 1981).

Comments

Presented to the Graduate Faculty University of Nebraska at Omaha In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Specialist in Education University of Nebraska at Omaha. Copyright William F. Coker April, 1984

Recommended Citation

Coker, William F., "Some Relationships Between Student Curriculum Choices and Approximation of School Goals" (1984). Student Work. 2480.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/2480