Improving Schools in Exceptionally Challenging Circumstances Contributor(s): Harris, Alma (Author), Clarke, Paul (Author), Gunraj, Judith (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826474950 ISBN-13: 9780826474957 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $99.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education |
Dewey: 371.207 |
LCCN: 2006278024 |
Series: Improving Schools |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.52" W x 9.06" (0.62 lbs) 176 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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. > |