School Transformation through Invitational Education.

Purkey, William Watson; Strahan, David

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Publication Date: 1995

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School Transformation through Invitational Education.

Purkey, William Watson; Strahan, David

Research in the Schools, v2 n2 p1-6 Fall 1995

Describes Invitational Education theory, illustrates it, and describes its application with seven middle schools. Invitational Education is based on the interrelationships among people, places, policies, processes, and programs. Ways in which the Invitational Education process differs from the usual "factory" approach to education are explored. (SLD)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Theories, Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Nontraditional Education, Program Development, School Restructuring, Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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