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The Perceived Value and Impact of the Transference of a U.S. Model of Accreditation to National Christian Schools in Latin America
Journal of Research on Christian Education (2017)
  • Stacey Bose, Liberty University
  • Laura Roberts
  • George White
Abstract
This study uses mixed methodology of the convergent design to examine stakeholder perceptions toward a transferred model of accreditation for national Christian schools in Latin America. Parents, teachers, and leaders from five accredited schools participated in an accreditation survey. One parent, teacher, and leader from each of the five accredited schools were selected for a semi-structured interview. Survey results were very positive toward the accreditation, but there were significant statistical differences in the perceptions of the stakeholder groups. Interview results were also very positive with five themes that were confirmed by all participants. Stakeholders acknowledged that the transferred model was appropriate for the region, but the model needed to be further contextualized.
Keywords
  • accreditation,
  • educational transfer,
  • quality assurance,
  • Latin America
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer August 16, 2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/10656219.2017.1331774
Citation Information
Stacey Bose, Laura Roberts and George White. "The Perceived Value and Impact of the Transference of a U.S. Model of Accreditation to National Christian Schools in Latin America" Journal of Research on Christian Education Vol. 26 Iss. 2 (2017) p. 144 - 171
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stacey-bose/4/