Schools Health 4250

Nature of Schooling Virtually all are in school 75% will graduate Higher-order thinking

Good schools Intellectual activities Committed teachers Monitor their own progress Well integrated Students are active participants

School size/Class size Large schools = varied instruction Large schools = activities Class size … 20-40

“Good” Teachers Kids talk with who they know Enthusiastic, plan well … Positive expectations Produce a sense of industry Recognize special efforts

Feeney Learning takes place where… Be firm, fair, friendly Possess clear values Set reasonable limits

Parents and school Families basic obligation Schools basic obligation Parents’ involvement need to be increased Parents and decision making Collaboration and exchange

Social Class and Ethnicity Gender Social class Ethnicity

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