Managing School Intellectual Capital for Strategic Development: Lessons from Asia and Europe

Cheng argues that knowledge management approaches can create Intellectual Capital (IC) and contribute to improvements in education quality. He proposes a strategic approach, IC management, to help schools respond to and cope with the increasingly competitive environment while enhancing school capacity for improving student learning. The book guides readers to understand the development of IC theory in the context of education, introduces Lesson Study, e-Learning, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as key resources and drivers for building school IC, and examines the organisational factors that enable knowledge management approaches for developing IC in schools from both Asia and Europe.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cheng's work delves into the profound impact of knowledge management approaches on the creation of Intellectual Capital (IC) and their role in enhancing education quality. He emphasizes that public schools, facing the challenges of declining student numbers, increasing parental choice, and rising standards of accountability, have long sought ways to ensure quality assurance in a competitive environment. As public organizations, schools are required to demonstrate effective resource management and provide evidence of meeting defined development plans and goals.

In response to these challenges, Cheng proposes a strategic approach known as IC management. This approach aims to help schools navigate the increasingly competitive landscape while enhancing their capacity to improve student learning.

The book begins by guiding readers through the development of IC theory in the context of education, specifically addressing the requirements of quality assurance and accountability. It then introduces Lesson Study, e-Learning, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as key resources and drivers for building school IC. The author examines the organizational factors that enable knowledge management approaches for developing IC in schools from both Asia and Europe.

Concluding the book, Cheng offers strategies and implementation methods to manage school IC for sustainable development. By combining research from Asia and Europe, this edited volume serves as a valuable resource for school leaders, policy makers, and researchers interested in school leadership and IC.

Through his comprehensive analysis, Cheng sheds light on the potential of knowledge management approaches to drive innovation, improve teaching practices, and ultimately enhance the quality of education. This work contributes to the ongoing dialogue on education reform and provides valuable insights for policymakers and educators seeking to improve educational outcomes.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367557522