Synopses & Reviews
Working in the challenging context of inner city areas on accelerated school improvement does not allow time for reflection. Learning occurs experientially but it is not easily consolidated or refined. School improvement is currently opportunistic and expedient, but schools and authority are gradually edging towards a more durable theory of tackling underachievement and building success. This book offers the reader the opportunity to understand the process of school improvement better and establishes local models. >
Synopsis
Working in the challenging context of inner city areas on accelerated school improvement does not allow time for reflection. Learning occurs experientially but it is not easily consolidated or refined. School improvement is currently opportunistic and expedient, but schools and authority are gradually edging towards a more durable theory of tackling underachievement and building success. This book offers the reader the opportunity to understand the process of school improvement better and establishes local models. >
Table of Contents
Section 1: Context is ALl1. Setting the scene2. The OCTET projectSection 2: The Heads' Tales3. Campion4. Channel School5. Havelock6. Pennywell7. Phoenix8. Ridings9. St Albans10. WhitefieldsSection 3: Lessons and Reflections11. Leading and improving schools in challenging contexts12. Context specific school improvement