The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness: A contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools

by Creemers; Bert P.M.

• ISBN13: 9780415399531
• ISBN10: 041539953X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781134168385
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-10-30
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

This book brings together the current thinking and research of two major investigators in the field of educational effectiveness. After defining educational effectiveness, the authors analyse the various theories and strands of research within educational effectiveness, especially with respect to the comprehensive model developed by Creemers. Written by one of the worlds leading experts in the field, this book will both elucidate our current understanding of educational effectiveness and carry the discipline forward by proposing profound changes to accepted views.

Author Biography

Bert P. M. Creemers is Professor in Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands.

Table of Contents

The Background to Educational Effectiveness Research

Towards the Development of the Theoretical Framework of Educational Effectiveness Research

Essential Characteristics of Educational Effectiveness Research

The comprehensive model of educational effectiveness

Empirical testing of the comprehensive model of educational effectiveness: Review of Research

A Dynamic Model of Educational Effectiveness

The essential features of the dynamic model

The dynamic model: Factors operating at student and classroom level

The dynamic model: Factors operating at school and context level

Empirical Support for the Dynamic Model of Educational Effectiveness

Testing the Dynamic Model: a Study Investigating the Impact of Classroom-Level Factors on Student Achievement Gains

Testing The Dynamic Model: A synthesis of studies investigating the impact of school factors on student achievement

Implications for Research, Policy and Practice

Implications for research and evaluation

Implications for policy

Implications for the improvement of educational practice

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