Planning of schools as communities
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Major/Program
Architecture
First Advisor's Name
Jaime Canaves
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Marilys Nepomechie
Third Advisor's Name
John A. Stuart
Fourth Advisor's Name
Rudolph F. Crew
Date of Defense
11-21-2005
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper was to conduct a literature review to explore both the physical and historical aspects of schools and their communities in order to ascertain the nature of the disconnect that exists today between schools and communities. This paper reviews the purpose of the public school, from the origin of the one-room schoolhouse to today's urban schools; the impact of immigration, segregation, technology and industrialization on the public school and the forces behind public school reform. The reform processes and the programs developed to stimulate the public school including the transformation of the learning environment in the communities they serve was discussed. The research indicates that the return to a community school with small learning environments that involves communities and residents in the planning of schools as communities, is the most promising form of public school reform.
Identifier
FI14050438
Recommended Citation
Barrera, Agustin J., "Planning of schools as communities" (2005). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1406.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1406
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