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The Governance of Schooling Comparative Studies of Devolved Management
236 Pages
by
Routledge
236 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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Recent reforms in the governance of schooling have affected roles, relationships and decision-making within schools and between them and the wider community. Using empirical and theoretical approaches this book describes, analyses and compares the effects of devolved management on secondary schools in a number of countries. It casts a critical light upon policy assumptions and aims, challenging... Read more
Introduction: School Governance in Comparative Perspective Part I: The Governance of Schooling: Themes in Scottish-based Research 1. The Devolved Management of Schools and its Implications for Governance 2. Restructuring the Governance of Schools: the Impact of 'Managerialism' on Schools in Scotland and England 3. Of Myths and Management: Listening to Teachers Talk about their Work 4. School Boards and Governing Bodies: a Vehicle for Parental Participation in Decision-making about Schools? Part II: The Governance of Schooling: Studies in Other Countries 5. Community-active Management and Governance of Schools in England and Wales 6. Schools in Competition: Open Enrolement in an Academically Selective School System 7. School-based Management in New Zealand Schools 9. Governance and Devolution in the Danish School System
Biography
Margaret A. Arnott, Charles D. Raab
