Title: Improving school effectiveness /
Authors: Scheerens, J.
Publisher: Unesco, International Institute for Educational Planning,
Year: 2000
Subjects: School improvement programs.; Educational evaluation.
Abstract: "This monograph addresses a central theme of educational planning: How can deliberate actions by policy-makers, school heads, teachers and parents help in the attainment of educational goals?"--Introduction.
Contents: I. Conceptualization : perspectives on school effectiveness -- II. Research : a review of the evidence from developed and developing countries -- III. Theory : school effectiveness and perspectives on planning -- IV. Application : use of the school-effectiveness knowledge base for monitoring and evaluation procedures -- V. Conclusion : implications for educational planners.