Degree Date
12-2015
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
James L. Schott, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Daniel C. Buckman, Ed.D.
Abstract
American educational and political communities have become focused on assessment of students and accountability of teachers and administrators. Consequently, educators are focused largely on preparing students for high stakes tests, oftentimes at the expense of authentic instructional practice. The educational, economic, social, political, moral, and ethical needs of students and American society demand a policy that provides student experiences that are action-oriented, promote character development, provoke reflective thinking, and develop skills and knowledge that prepare students for life and ultimately transform society. Therefore, I recommend through this Policy Advocacy Document that the school district under study require capstone projects of all students at terminal grades to better prepare them for the next phase of their educational career and for life.
Recommended Citation
Sparks, Carla L. Dr., "Implementing Authentic Practice Through Capstone Projects At Selected Terminal Grades: A Policy Advocacy Document" (2015). Dissertations. 417.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/417
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