Designing the Learning-centred School: A Cross-cultural Perspective

by Dimmock; Clive

• ISBN13: 9780750708500
• ISBN10: 0750708506
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-28
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

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 enhancing student outcomes by integrating the many facets of school life, including curriculum, school structures and resources.

Author Biography

Clive Dimmock is Associate Professor specializing in Educational Administration and Policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and at the University of Western Australia, Perth.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	vii
Series Editor's Preface	ix
Preface	xiii
The Audience for this Book	xv
Designing the Learning-Centred School	1	(17)
Designing Learning-Centred Schools: Models, Frameworks and Precepts	18	(21)
Recognizing Societal Culture in School Design: The Case for a Cross-Cultural Comparative Approach	39	(24)
Initiating the Re-Design Process: Creating the School Culture	63	(15)
Designing the Curriculum	78	(29)
Focusing on Student Learning	107	(25)
Targeting Informed Teaching	132	(36)
Integrating Computer Technology	168	(16)
Building Supportive Organizational Structures	184	(19)
Developing Personnel and Financial Resources Policies	203	(30)
Evaluating Teachers' Performance	233	(17)
Learning-Centred Leadership	250	(25)
Community, Connectivity and Consistency in the Learning-Centred School	275	(16)
Index	291