Learning Through Meaningful Work: The Post Office Job at City & Country School

Author

Scott Moran, Bank Street College of Education

Date of Award

5-2002

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Harriet Cuffaro

Abstract

This independent study is a description of the Post Office job at City & Country School. The school runs a jobs program for children ages eight to thirteen years old (third - eight grades). The eight year old group runs the school Post Office. Chapter 1 presents an introduction to City & Country School. Chapter 2 discusses the Post Office job and its development through the course of a school year. Chapter 3 discusses the developmental orientation of the jobs program. Finally, chapter 4 raises other topics for discussion, including the possible sociopolitical implications and subject integration issues involved in this type of program.

Recommended Citation

Moran, S. (2002). Learning Through Meaningful Work: The Post Office Job at City & Country School. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/247