Excellence in Education: The Making of Great Schools
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Author Description
Ch. 1. What Makes A Great School? -- Ch. 2. Starting Out: The Transition From Primary To Secondary School -- Ch. 3. The Drive For Continuous Improvement -- Ch. 4. How To Turn Around A Failing School -- Ch. 5. Accountability, Transparency And Choice: The Value Of Specialism -- Ch. 6. Using Data To Improve Performance -- Ch. 7. Teamwork: Teachers, Trainees And Teaching Assistants -- Ch. 8. Broad And Balanced Learning -- Ch. 9. Term Times, Timetables And Changing Classrooms -- Ch. 10. Discipline And Attendance -- Ch. 11. Inspection And Audit -- Ch. 12. Provision For Children With Special Educational Needs -- Ch. 13. Schools Helping Schools: The Value Of Partnerships -- Ch. 14. Turning The Rhetoric Of School Choice Into Reality -- Ch. 15. Lessons From Abroad -- Ch. 16. Good Schools Manage Their Finances Well And Learn How To Raise Sponsorship -- Ch. 17. New Ways Of Learning Using Ict And Structural Change -- Ch. 18. Can We Transform Our Schools? Yril Taylor And Conor Ryan.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental organizational and pedagogical strategies required to elevate educational standards and transform underperforming schools into high-achieving institutions. Authors Conor Ryan and Cyril J. H. Taylor draw upon their extensive experience in educational policy and school governance to present a comprehensive framework for systemic improvement. They argue that excellence is not an accident but the result of rigorous accountability, strategic use of data, and the cultivation of effective partnerships between schools and their communities.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for school turnaround and continuous performance improvement.
- Methodologies for integrating data-driven decision-making into daily administration.
- Analysis of the role of school choice, transparency, and specialized curricula.
- Practical guidance on managing finances, teacher collaboration, and student discipline.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educational administrators frequently cite this work as a practical manual for navigating the complexities of modern school management. Readers often note the pragmatic, policy-oriented focus of the text, which provides a clear roadmap for practitioners seeking to implement structural and cultural changes within their own institutions.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203963296
ISBN-13:
9780203963296
Great Britain
Education
Teaching
Leadership
School Improvement Programs
Educational Policy
High schools
School Administration
