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Significance of the Study
This research study can impact the capacity of self-directed learning environments to
respond to the dropout crisis. Alternative education, charter schools, and self-directed
methodologies have been in existence long enough to provide data to compare performance with
conventional educational strategy. If differences are significant, educators wanting to address
dropout issues can utilize the findings in decision-making. The results of the study can lead
researchers and practitioners to develop additional instructional strategies specifically designed
for the at-risk populations. The study can address alternative education campus effectiveness as
well. It is apparent that education reform has been, and continues to be, one of the major issues
for education research. The dropout crisis is increasing in seriousness and effect (Gottlob, 2008)
and many educators are making strides in calling attention to, and addressing the needs of, the at-
risk student. Some of these attempts are creating strong cultures of individualization for students,
and several years of performance data can be used to compare and analyze results. As more
educators devote themselves to the needs of at-risk students, it is important to develop the
curriculum and practice in the most effective manner in order to keep students in school, help
them achieve a positive relationship with the educational process, and assist them as they work
toward a high school diploma. Lastly, the study may draw attention to the current status of
education in improving performance levels among at-risk populations.
Organization of the Study
This research study is organized according to traditional dissertation standards. Chapter I
introduced the need for research in addressing the educational opportunities for all students.
Chapter II provides a critical analysis of the literature related to the creation and growth of15
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Wimberley, Alan. An Analysis of Performance Differences Between Self-Directed and Teacher-Directed Alternative Education Campuses in Texas, dissertation, May 2010; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30430/m1/21/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .