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EDF4215

School effectiveness and school improvement

(EDU)

Associate Professor A C Townsend

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Peninsula

Synopsis: The devolution of educational decision-making in Australian and international literature. Issues include the concept of school effectiveness, school operations contributing to effectiveness, and strategies for implementing effective teaching, learning and administrative practices in classrooms and schools. School improvement efforts undertaken by schools and school systems. Current restructuring efforts and best practice strategies for classroom and school development.

Assessment: Tutorial paper (2000 words): 25% + Seminar presentation: 25% + Major essay (3000 words): 50%


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