The book analyzes school improvement from the perspective of theory and practice in China. By theoretically exploring definitions, characteristics, and models of school improvement, the author develops and explains an effective set of criteria. Ten cases of best practice are shared, exploring different aspects of school improvement such as school development planning, teacher human resource management, and instructional leadership. Integrating theory and practice, the book further discusses the generation and application of best practice case studies. It contributes to the knowledge of new management and practical innovation in the field of school improvement. Policymakers, educators, managers, researchers, and all those interested in improving the quality of basic education will find this book helpful.
Joyce , B. R. , Calhoun , E. F. and Hopkins , D. ( 1999 ) The New Structure of School Improvement , Buckingham : Open University Press . Kemmis , S. ( 1982 ) * Action research in retrospect and prospect in Deakin University ' ...
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With easy-to-use tools and protocols, both in the guide and online, this book offers the voice and counsel of a trusted coach while addressing how to: Establish enduring interventions with viable tools and methods Use time-tested processes ...
The chapters in this volume collectively exemplify the directions in which research on school choice is developing and push the field toward a more systematic and nuanced understanding of the impact of school choice.
Reading like a collection of daily reflections, this book over 70 short, digestible lessons with themes such as: Prevention trumps remediation Context always matters School improvement is about layering small gains School leaders, teachers, ...
This volume from the Leadership for Learning series outlines best practices for sustaining improvement and demonstrates how to set goals, develop trust, and build a culture of responsibility.
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
In this cohesive narrative about leadership for school improvement, author Joseph Murphy explains the work that leaders must do to ramp up academic press and foster a supportive school culture.
Maximizing Resources for School Improvement Daniel R. Tomal, Craig A. Schilling, Margaret Trybus ... Equality of educational opportunity: A 40-year retrospective (WCER Working Paper No. 2006-9). ... Modern education finance and policy.
Created by P. David Pearson and Margaret C. Gallagher, the Gradual Release of Responsibility is a method in which the responsibility for a task is gradually shifted from teacher to student. See P. David Pearson and Margaret C. Gallagher ...