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Turning around schools : it can be done / Ben Jensen.

Turning around schools : it can be done / Ben Jensen.
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Record Number 16642
ISBN 9781925015515
Author Jensen, Ben
Title Turning around schools : it can be done / Ben Jensen. [ElectronicResource]
Published Grattan Institute, 2014.
Collation 24 pages [PDF]
Series Grattan Institute report no. 2014-1.
Summary Note "Some of Australia’s most troubled schools are turning around their performance to achieve remarkable results. Formerly marked by behaviour problems, low expectations and poor staff morale, these schools are implementing reforms that make them models for all low-performing schools. These schools are thriving not just because their leaders are often inspirational, but because they have followed the same path as turnaround schools around the world... These and other turnaround schools improve by consistently implementing the same five steps: strong leadership that raises expectations; effective teaching with teachers learning from each other; development and measurement of student learning; development of a positive school culture; and engagement of parents and the community... How can this be done? First, a method to commit all parties to reform low-performing schools is required. Second, school leaders and teachers’ capacity for change must be built. Evaluation and accountability should monitor and provide feedback on progress in the five steps to continually reinforce change. Accountability for student outcomes is always the ultimate measure but a simple focus on test scores won’t bring about the required changes in schools. The Empowered Management Program in Shanghai provides a good example of how policy can be designed to change practices in low-performing schools. A contract commits all parties to the process. Leadership and teaching skills are developed by learning from high-performing peers. Evaluation and accountability mechanisms continually measure and reinforce change in the school." - p. 1.
Subject Educational equalization -- Australia
Children with social disabilities -- Education -- Australia
Academic achievement -- Australia
Added Corporate Name Grattan Institute
Internet Site http://grattan.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/805-turning-around-schools.pdf
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