The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness: A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools

Creemers, Bert

ISBN 10: 041539953X / ISBN 13: 9780415399531

Published by Routledge 2007-09, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness: A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools
• Publisher: Routledge 2007-09
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041539953X
• ISBN 13: 9780415399531
• Binding: PF
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book brings together the current thinking and research of two major investigators in the field of educational effectiveness. After defining educational effectiveness, the authors analyse the various theories and strands of research within educational effectiveness, especially with respect to the comprehensive model developed by Creemers.

Written by one of the worlds leading experts in the field, this book will both elucidate our current understanding of educational effectiveness and carry the discipline forward by proposing profound changes to accepted views.

About the Author

Bert P.M. Creemers is Professor in Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. He is the founding editor of the journals School Effectiveness and School Improvement and Educational Research and Evaluation.

Leonidas Kyriakides is Assistant Professor of Educational Research and Evaluation at the University of Cyprus. He is a member of the editorial board and book review editor of School Effectiveness and School Improvement.