Abstract
Schools in difficult and challenging circumstances have received increasing policy and to some extent research attention in recent years. Improving schools in these circumstances is likely to prove a difficult process. This literature review has attempted to collect research on improving schools in these areas. Themes emerging from the literature include: a focus on teaching and learning, leadership, creating an information-rich environment, creating a positive school culture, building a learning community, continuous professional development, involving parents, external support and resources. The crucial issue of sustaining improvement is also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-175 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | School Effectiveness and School Improvement |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Bibliographical note
ID number: ISI:000222182600002Keywords
- achievement
- reform
- context
- improvement