Date of Award
January 2015
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Educational Studies
First Advisor
WILLIAM MCINERNEY
Committee Member 1
MARLYN HIRTH
Committee Member 2
DEBORAH BENNETT
Committee Member 3
JAMES FREELAND
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to closely examine the RISE evaluation system and its effectiveness in non-traditional, Montessori schools. The research consisted of a qualitative study interview approach using three administrators, one who did not use the RISE evaluation system, and two who were mandated by their central office to use it; and four teachers, all who were evaluated with the RISE evaluation system. This qualitative study used the theoretical framework—hermeneutic phenomenology. Interviews with the administrators and teachers were used to collect the data. The interviews were administered in personal offices, coffee shops, and at my personal office. All interviews(except one) were tape recorded and transcribed by me. The transcribed interviews were coded to create an item analysis.
Recommended Citation
Fries, Susan J., "INVESTIGATION OF THE RISE EVALUATION SYSTEM IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS" (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1351.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1351