School Effectiveness and School-Based Management: A Mechanism for Development

This new edition of an internationally renowned classic book provides a comprehensive framework of latest perspectives and findings, fills gaps in the ongoing research, policy, and practice, and re-engineers a school-based mechanism for understanding and managing school-based development initiatives. It addresses the burning issues about how school-based management and school effectiveness should be related to the new paradigm in education and the third wave of education reforms worldwide. The book includes four parts and 12 chapters covering school effectiveness, SBM, leadership for change, and future developments. The framework and related analysis will benefit the understanding, policy formulation, school practice, and research of key stakeholders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking new edition of an internationally renowned classic book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date framework of the latest perspectives and findings, filling gaps in ongoing research, policy, and practice, and reimagining a school-based mechanism for understanding and managing development initiatives. The book addresses the pressing concerns about the relationship between school-based management (SBM) and school effectiveness in the context of the new educational paradigm and the global third wave of education reforms.

The book is divided into four parts and 12 chapters, covering key topics such as:

School Effectiveness: This section explores various aspects of school effectiveness, including multiple school functions, models of effectiveness, and the pursuit of dynamic effectiveness. It examines the roles of teachers, principals, and other school stakeholders in promoting student learning and achievement.

SBM: The second section delves into SBM, exploring its theories, multi-level self-management (SM), and its implementation. It discusses the principles and practices of effective SBM, including the roles of school leaders, teachers, and staff in managing and improving school operations.

Leadership for Change: This section focuses on leadership for SBM, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership in driving school-based change. It covers topics such as leadership styles, staff development, school-based change initiatives, and curriculum change.

Future Developments: The final section explores future developments in SBM, discussing the need for an SBM mechanism for effectiveness and the paradigm shift towards the third wave of education reforms. It examines the potential challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for educators and policymakers in different parts of the world.

The framework and related analysis presented in this book will greatly benefit a wide range of key stakeholders, including policy makers, educators, change agents, researchers, and those engaged in addressing the challenges posed by ongoing education reforms across the globe. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for improving school performance and outcomes.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032213538
Edition number: 2 ed