Social and economic imperatives for the consolidation of small rural schools in Dominica
By: Jones, Vanya S
Publisher: School of Education UWI ; St. Augustine ; 1997Description: vi, 75 p; tblsSubject(s): RURAL SCHOOLS | EDUCATION | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | SCHOOLS STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | DOMINICASummary: The purpose of the study was to investigate factors initiating the consolidation of small schools in Dominica. A descriptive survey method was used to obtain the life opinions of stakeholders (teachers, parents and students) of the Roseau Valley and that of Ministry Officials from the Ministry of Education; on the issues of school consolidation. Results showed that teachers, students (and Ministry Officials) viewed school consolidation as having advantages, most important of these being less multigrade teaching and providing a better quality of education, for the rural school children. Many feared the increased cost that would be incurred by parents through transportation. (Extracted from document).| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Dominican Collection | 01013-DM (Browse shelf) | Available | 3477 |
The purpose of the study was to investigate factors initiating the consolidation of small schools in Dominica. A descriptive survey method was used to obtain the life opinions of stakeholders (teachers, parents and students) of the Roseau Valley and that of Ministry Officials from the Ministry of Education; on the issues of school consolidation. Results showed that teachers, students (and Ministry Officials) viewed school consolidation as having advantages, most important of these being less multigrade teaching and providing a better quality of education, for the rural school children. Many feared the increased cost that would be incurred by parents through transportation. (Extracted from document).
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