Teacher Interest in Curriculum Committees: What Factors Are Involved?.

Young, Jean H.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Teacher Interest in Curriculum Committees: What Factors Are Involved?

Young, Jean H.

Journal of Curriculum Studies, v21 n4 p363-76 Jul-Aug 1989

Reports on a study in which 31 Canadian school teachers were interviewed relative to their participation on curriculum development committees. Discusses 6 factors related to teacher interest or lack of interest in participation on such committees. Finds that opinion of committee work is negative and is likely to discourage participation. (KO)

Descriptors: Committees, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Participative Decision Making, Planning, School Involvement, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Participation

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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