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Improving Schools in Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas: An Overview of Research

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Daniel Muijs, Andy Harris

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Abstract

Schools in difficult and challenging circumstances have received increasing policy and to some extent research attention in recent years. Improving schools in these circumstances is likely to prove a difficult process. This literature review has attempted to collect research on improving schools in these areas. Themes emerging from the literature include: a focus on teaching and learning, leadership, creating an information-rich environment, creating a positive school culture, building a learning community, continuous professional development, involving parents, external support and resources. The crucial issue of sustaining improvement is also discussed.

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Author(s): Muijs D, Harris A, Chapman C, Stoll L, Russ J

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: School Effectiveness and School Improvement

Year: 2004

Volume: 15

Issue: 2

Pages: 149-176

ISSN (print): 0924-3453

ISSN (electronic): 1744-5124

Publisher: Routledge

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1076/sesi.15.2.149.30433

DOI: 10.1076/sesi.15.2.149.30433

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