The dynamics of educational effectiveness: a contribution to policy, practice and theory in contemporary schools

The dynamics of educational effectiveness: a contribution to policy, practice and theory in contemporary schools

Creemers, Bert P. M.
Kyriakides, Leonidas

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This book brings together the current thinking and research of two major investigators in the field of educational effectiveness. After defining educational effectiveness, the authors analyse the various theories and strands of research within educational effectiveness, especially with respect to the comprehensive model developed by Creemers. Written by one of the worlds leading expertsin the field, this book will both elucidate our current understanding of educational effectiveness and carry the discipline forward by proposing profound changes to accepted views. INDICE: PART 1: THE BACKGROUND TO EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH Chapter 1. TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH Chapter 2. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH Chapter 3. The comprehensive model of educational effectiveness Chapter 4. Empirical testing of the comprehensive model of educational effectiveness: Review of Research PART 2: A DYNAMIC MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Chapter 5. The essential features of the dynamic model Chapter 6. The dynamic model: Factors operating at student and classroom level Chapter 7. The dynamic model: Factors operating at school and context level PART 3: EMPIRICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DYNAMIC MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Chapter 8. Testing the Dynamic Model: a STUDY INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF CLASSROOM-LEVEL FACTORS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GAINS Chapter 9. TESTING THE DYNAMIC MODEL: A synthesisof studies investigating the impact of school factors on student achievement PART 4: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE Chapter 10. Implications for research and evaluation Chapter 11. Implications for policy Chapter 12. Implications for the improvement of educational practice.

  • ISBN: 978-0-415-39953-1
  • Editorial: Routledge
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 307
  • Fecha Publicación: 31/12/2008
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés