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Designing the learning-centred school : a cross-cultural perspective
| Responsibility | Clive Dimmock |
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| Series | Student outcomes and the reform of education / general editor, Brian J. Caldwell |
| Material Type | Book |
| Publication | London ; New York : Falmer Press , 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Size | xvi, 300 p. ; 24cm |
| Abstract | Schools are expected and challenged to achieve student outcomes commensurate with the abilities of all students, but few are capable of this. This book demonstrates that present school structures and...processes need to be redesigned, and suggests ways of reforming schools to enhance student outcomes. The author suggests that a holistic approach that integrates all facets of school life - learning, teaching, curriculum, school structures, resources, leadership and management - is needed. A practical and coherent model is used, underpinned by research evidence of what works and how practitioners can apply best practice to improvements for student outcomes. Schools are expected and challenged to achieve student outcomes commensurate with the abilities of all students, but few are capable of this. This book demonstrates that present school structures and processes need to be redesigned, and suggests ways of reforming schools to enhance student outcomes. The author suggests that a holistic approach that integrates all facets of school life - learning, teaching, curriculum, school structures, resources, leadership and management - is needed. A practical and coherent model is used, underpinned by research evidence of what works and how practitioners can apply best practice to improvements for student outcomes. show more |
Holdings
| Status | Volume | Location | Call No. | Printed | Collection Name | Barcode No. | Comments | Reserve | Copy | Automatic archive |
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: hbk | Central Library 3C_3‐39 | 教育/15A/2982 | 2000 |
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010212001001626 |
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Bibliographic details
| Other titles | spine title:Designing the learning-centered school |
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| Notes | Includes bibliographical references Index: p. [291]-300 |
| Authors | *Dimmock, Clive A. J. |
| Subjects | LCSH:School improvement programs Cross-cultural studies LCSH:Educational change Cross-cultural studies LCSH:School management and organization Cross-cultural studies |
| Classification | LCC:LB2822.8 DC21:371.2/07 |
| ID | 1000849804 |
| ISBN | 0750708506 |
| NCID | BA47259269 |
| Vol | : hbk ; ISBN:0750708506 : pbk ; ISBN:0750708492 |
| Created Date | 2009.09.15 |
| Modified Date | 2009.09.15 |
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