Date of Award
4-1-2006
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ded)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. John W. Hill
Second Advisor
Dr. Neal F. Grandgenett
Third Advisor
Dr. Kay A. Keiser
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Karen L. Hayes
Abstract
This study evaluated the achievement and social involvement of students who completed eight years of public school Montessori Academic Instruction (n = 31) to determine their current levels of 10th-grade transition adjustment into a traditional high school program, compared to the achievement and social involvement of randomly selected students from the same school district who completed eight years of General Education Academic Instruction (n = 31) before entering high school. Results of the posttest only two group comparative study examined students' (a) Grade Point Averages; (b) reading, language, and math Norm-Referenced Test Normal Curve Equivalent achievement test scores; (c) Essential Learner Outcome reading, math, and writing scores compared to cut scores required to demonstrate proficiency; and (d) reported extra-curricular activity frequencies for (i) club, (ii) organization, (iii) association, and (iv) sports participation. Montessori Academic Instruction students were found to be prepared for successful high school transition as indicated by their achievement and social involvement dependent measures and, therefore, would be expected to experience continued academic success and social involvement. In this study the same outcomes could be anticipated for General Education Academic Instruction students who were equally prepared for continued successful high school transition.
Recommended Citation
Corry, Shelley K., "A comparison of Montessori students to general education students as they move from middle school into a traditional high school program" (2006). Student Work. 3437.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/3437
Comments
A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate College of the University of Nebraska in Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education. Copyright 2006 Shelley A. Corry.