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Subject: Educational evaluation × End date: 2022 × Type: Masters Research thesis × Author: Schier, Karl ×

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    Program evaluation of an alternative school
    Schier, Karl ( 2003)
    This program evaluation aims to identify the strengths and the areas that require improvement in an alternative school. The alternative school involved in this study was established to cater for 'at risk' students. The design of the study utilises both qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative data collection involved the use of standardised semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews. Questionnaires were the research instruments used for the collection of the quantitative data. Analysis of the results of this study indicated that the strengths of the alternative school related to the school culture/ethos, support for parents and students, relationship and connectedness and, student development and learning. The areas that require improvement involved the length of time for the students in the alternative setting, the transition from the alternative school back into mainstream, and the support for students after returning to mainstream education.