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Dissertation
Impact of Socio-economic Status on Elementary Social Studies instruction
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2008
Abstract
This mixed methods study is a replication of a study conducted by Rock et al. (2006) in which the current status of elementary social studies was explored. Further analysis of data is used in this study that was not used in the original study in regards to the exploration of elementary social studies as it relates to the socioeconomic composition of elementary schools in a southern state. Specifically, the following variables were examined: (a) amount of social studies instructional time, and (b) factors that impact teachers’ use of social studies instructional time. Data were collected during two semesters through a survey that was administered in a face-to-face interview with practicing elementary teachers (n = 176) in 54 schools and from reflections of preservice teachers (n = 176) who were participating in field experiences in these elementary teachers’ classrooms. Comparisons were made between Title I and non-Title I schools. Results indicate that both school types equally rate social studies the least important subject in the elementary curriculum due to lack of accountability for social studies in the No Child Let Behind Act (NCLB). Frequency of social studies instruction was similar in both school types with neither one meeting mandated time requirements. Significant differences were found with Title I teachers reporting pullouts or remediation at a rate of almost three times that of non-Title I teachers. Furthermore, unlike Title I teachers, teachers in non-Title I schools indicated that their students were likely to learn some social studies content outside of school through life experiences and home preparation.
Details
- Title
- Impact of Socio-economic Status on Elementary Social Studies instruction
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 154
- Copyright
- ©2008 Ruth Stewart Busby
- Identifiers
- 99380090750306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida