This subject focuses on the international research literature on educational effectiveness, improvement and quality assurance in education. Candidates review theoretical frameworks developed to account for recent findings in the field of school and teacher effectiveness research and critically evaluate approaches to school improvement.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject will allow participants to:
Be aware of a range of views of school effectiveness and improvement.
Apply school effectiveness and improvement concepts.
Critically appraise the use of school effectiveness and improvement concepts.
Understand the role of leadership in school effectiveness and improvement.