Rural Education

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that, in rural areas, class sizes tend to be smaller than those in urban areas, which allows for more individual attention, and there is generally a closer sense of community life in rural areas than in large urban areas, which helps bring the community into the learning process. The author points out that one of the most significant perceived problems in rural education is that teacher education and the resulting teaching standard are low because of the generally low teacher salaries in rural areas. The paper relates that lack of funding and of quality teacher education needs to be addressed through legislation, policy making and financial grants.

Table of Contents:
Advantages of Rural Education
Perceived Problems of Rural Education
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Furthermore, rural area schooling also offers opportunities for learning about the environment and how natural resources should be protected and cultivated to ensure future sustainability. This, like community projects, can then be integrated with the learning process in terms of academic areas such as the natural sciences. An example of this is the Prairie Science Program by the Fergus Falls Public Schools through which children integrated academic learning with field and environmental experience."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bryant, Shatora (1997-2004). National Rural Education Assocation. http://www.nrea.net/
• McClure, Carla Thomas, Redfield, Doris, and Hammer, Patricia Cahape. (2003, Dec.) AEL Policy Brief: Recruiting and Retaining High-Quality Teachers in Rural Areas. Edvantia Publications. http://www.edvantia.org/publications/
• Minnesota Rural Education Association (2006). Fergus Falls Public Schools - The Prairie Science Program. http://www.mnrea.org/
• Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. (2001). About Rural Education. http://www.nwrel.org/ruraled/
• Organizations Concerned about Rural Education. (2006). OCRE Urges Rural Schools to Use, Support QZABs. http://www.ruralschools.org/resources/

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