Reform Ideals and Teachers' Practical Intentions

Creator

Mary M. Kennedy

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

April 2004

Abstract

Reformers have been trying for decades to alter the fundamental character of classroom instruction in the United States, but have repeatedly been unsuccessful in fostering significant change in teaching practice. Several hypotheses have been put forward to account for this problem–that teachers lack sufficient knowledge (hence we need more professional development), that they lack sufficient will (hence we need accountability systems) or that they disagree with reform ideals or find other agendas to be more compelling in their classrooms. ...

Keywords

Classroom environment, Educational change

Extent

38

Volume

12

Issue

12

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Note

Citation: Kennedy, M. M. (2004, April 7). Reform ideals and teachers’ practical intentions. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 12(13). Retrieved [Date] from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v12n13.

Identifier

E11-00362

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Recommended Citation

Kennedy, Mary M., "Reform Ideals and Teachers' Practical Intentions" (2004). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 141.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/141