02754nam 2200541 450 991082232170332120230828232615.01-4411-3989-3(CKB)3710000000109473(EBL)1749040(SSID)ssj0001196903(PQKBManifestationID)12463004(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001196903(PQKBWorkID)11177360(PQKB)11517277(MiAaPQ)EBC1749040(EXLCZ)99371000000010947320060616h20062006 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrImproving schools in exceptionally challenging circumstances tales from the frontline /Alma Harris [and four others]London ;New York :Continuum,[2006]©20061 online resource (173 p.)Improving schools seriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-8264-7494-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Part 1: Context Is All; 1 Setting the Scene; 2 The OCTET project; Part 2: The Heads'' Tales; 3 Campion Catholic High School; 4 Channel School; 5 Havelock School; 6 Pennywell School; 7 Phoenix High School; 8 Ridings School; 9 St Albans School; 10 Whitefield School; Part 3: Lessons and Reflections; 11 Leading and Improving Schools in Challenging Circumstances; 12 Context-specific School Improvement; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; W; Y; ZWorking 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.Improving schools series.School improvement programsGreat BritainSchool management and organizationGreat BritainSchool improvement programsSchool management and organization371.2070941Harris Alma1958-857636Harris Alma1958-857636MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822321703321Improving schools in exceptionally challenging circumstances4065935UNINA