Handbook of Research on Catholic Education by Thomas C. Hunt (English) Hardcover

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American education scholars, many from the University of Dayton, survey research on Catholic education in such areas as philosophy, law, curriculum, and Church documents. Their purpose is to acknowledging the existence of a knowledge base undergirding Catholic educational practice, though it is not

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This comprehensive compendium of research focuses on key aspects of Catholic education in the United States. The volume includes reviews of research on topics ranging from church documents, spirituality, and the philosophy of Catholic education to parents, students, teachers, administration and governance, and curriculum and instruction. Benefit to many audiences--policy-makers, church leaders, educators, researchers, students, practitioners, patrons, and citizens--who are interested in these schools.The wealth of scholarly information provided here covers all areas of Catholic education, both school- and parish-based. The first volume of its kind ever published on Catholic learning and development, the handbook is an encyclopedia reference tool for the serious scholar as well as the committed Catholic educator.

Author Biography

THOMAS C. HUNT is Professor in the Department of Teacher Education, School of Education and Allied Health Professions, University of Dayton.ELLIS A. JOSEPH is Dean Emeritus of the School of Education and Allied Health Professions, University of Dayton.RONALD J. NUZZI is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education, St. Louis University.

Table of Contents

PrefaceSelected Church Documents: The Organization of Centralized Authority in Catholic Educational Administration by Ronald J. NuzziThe Philosophy of Catholic Education by Ellis A. JosephSpirituality and Religious Education by Ronald J. NuzziCurriculum and Instruction in Catholic Schools by Robert B. WilliamsResearch on Administration, Leadership, and Governance by Mary Peter TravissA Role Analysis Based on Church Documents, Dissertations, and Recent Research by Gini ShimabukuroGuidance and Counseling in Catholic Schools by Patricia J. Polanski and Thomas W. RuethEnrollment in Catholic Schools in the United States by Jessica Greene and Joseph M. O'KeefeParenting and Child Development: Exploring the Links with Children's Social, Moral, and Cognitive Competence by James M. FrabuttPluralism and Public Policy: Catholic Schools in the United States by Dale McDonaldCatholic School Finance: A Review of Research by Barabra M. DeLucaCatholic Schools and the Law: An Overview by Charles J. RussoResearch on Catholic School Effectiveness: An Overview by Bruno V. Munno and Heather GrahamIndex

Review

?This book will prove an invaluable reference for all superintendents and administrators involved in Catholic education at every level....Besides providing a wealth of information for those concerned with any area of Catholic education, any scholar searching for a dissertation topic will find in these pages a rich mine of practical suggestions for further research.?-Catholic Library World"This book will prove an invaluable reference for all superintendents and administrators involved in Catholic education at every level....Besides providing a wealth of information for those concerned with any area of Catholic education, any scholar searching for a dissertation topic will find in these pages a rich mine of practical suggestions for further research."-Catholic Library World

Long Description

This comprehensive compendium of research focuses on key aspects of Catholic education in the United States. The volume includes reviews of research on topics ranging from church documents, spirituality, and the philosophy of Catholic education to parents, students, teachers, administration and governance, and curriculum and instruction. Benefit to many audiences--policy-makers, church leaders, educators, researchers, students, practitioners, patrons, and citizens--who are interested in these schools. The wealth of scholarly information provided here covers all areas of Catholic education, both school- and parish-based. The first volume of its kind ever published on Catholic learning and development, the handbook is an encyclopedia reference tool for the serious scholar as well as the committed Catholic educator.

Review Quote

"This book will prove an invaluable reference for all superintendents and administrators involved in Catholic education at every level....Besides providing a wealth of information for those concerned with any area of Catholic education, any scholar searching for a dissertation topic will find in these pages a rich mine of practical suggestions for further research."- Catholic Library World

Details ISBN0313313415 Short Title HANDBK OF RESEARCH ON CATH EDU Pages 332 Language English ISBN-10 0313313415 ISBN-13 9780313313417 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-09-30 Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Ellis A. Joseph Place of Publication Westport Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780313313417 UK Release Date 2001-09-30 NZ Release Date 2001-09-30 US Release Date 2001-09-30 Author Ronald J. Nuzzi Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series The Greenwood Educators' Reference Collection DEWEY 371.071273 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2001-09-29 We've got this

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