Bücher der Reihe Contexts of Learning

A presentation of research results from an international study into the variety of factors, which may influence achievement in mathematics or science.

Grouped into four sections, this book covers various aspects of school effectiveness by looking at: laying the foundations of the effective school; pushing the boundaries; trying to influence policy and practice; and contemporary solutions. It gives an overview of how school effectiveness is both perceived and changing.

This volume includes a thorough conceptualization of school feedback as a performance-enhancing mechanism, and the prerequisites for utilizing this information in schools.

Aims to brings together the thinking and research of two investigators in the field of educational effectiveness. This work analyses the various theories and strands of research within educational effectiveness, especially with respect to the comprehensive model developed by Creemers. It elucidates our understanding of educational effectiveness.

The pressure upon schools to improve performance has resulted in a wide-range of improvement programmes and initiatives which can provide both inspiration and advice to everyone involved in school improvement. This book presents some of the most effective school improvement projects from around the world.

Presents homework from several perspectives, including its political and cultural contexts aspects of parental involvement and parent-child relationships school contexts and practices observable impacts. This book considers how both teachers and parents can ensure a balance between the child's school life and his or her overall development.

Detailing practices that have proved effective alongside relevant case examples, this book analyses contributions from diverse countries facing common challenges, showing the way ahead for Family-School-Community Relations.

This is a collection of 19 articles charting developments in school effectiveness research, both on the evaluative and reflective side, and the emergence from it of pro-active school improvement ideas and initiatives.

Detailing practices that have proved effective alongside relevant case examples, this book analyses contributions from diverse countries facing common challenges, showing the way ahead for Family-School-Community Relations.

Improving education is a key priority for governments around the world. This volume presents a realistic picture of what needs to be done if schools are to be made better.