The Receptiveness of the Amish Community to a Community School Designed Specifically for Amish Culture and Needs
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ysu13693948702021-08-03T05:23:42Z The Receptiveness of the Amish Community to a Community School Designed Specifically for Amish Culture and Needs Nye, William, Jr Education Education Finance Education History Religious Education Religion Cultural Anthropology amish community school religion community relations amish evolution culture Since the mid-twentieth century public school consolidations, private Amish schools were formed within many public school boundaries. In the early 1990s, federal and state charter policies allowed unique formations of new community schools. This research explored the viewpoints of Amish parents and leaders regarding the possibilities of the formation of an Amish focused community school. This qualitative study involved Amish participants residing within one public school system’s boundaries as well as within one Amish settlement. Focus group research was employed to garner descriptive data concerning the participants’ viewpoints on receptiveness to a public funded community school tailored to meet Amish needs. Four focus groups consisted of Amish leaders, Amish parents who send their children to public school, and Amish parents who send their children to a private Amish school. Participants were interviewed through focus group formats. The results of this research included descriptive data concerning viewpoints of Amish participants’ attitudes, concerns, and receptiveness to a public funded community school. The participants outlined projected Amish concerns, advantages, and disadvantages of a school formed for such a purpose. This analysis suggested that culturally appropriate education of the community school format is needed within Amish communities. While this study revealed that Amish participants were receptive to new educational ideas, it also uncovered elevated concerns toward any government regulations. Finally, descriptive data indicated that Amish leaders are the acting agents who have the authority to implement changes in educational formats. 2013-05-31 English text Youngstown State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1369394870 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1369394870 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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