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Equity and Quality Dimensions in Educational Effectiveness (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Leonidas Kyriakides, Bert Creemers, Evi... Equity and Quality Dimensions in Educational Effectiveness (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Leonidas Kyriakides, Bert Creemers, Evi Charalambous
R2,568 Discovery Miles 25 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book aims to make a contribution to the theory, research and practice on quality and equity in education by providing a comprehensive overview of these two dimensions of educational effectiveness and proposing a methodological instrument that may be used to measure the contribution that each school can make to promoting equity. The importance of using this instrument is demonstrated by analysing results of various effectiveness studies conducted over the last decade. The book draws upon research across the world, especially research conducted in the Europe, the United States, and Australasia. It is shown that promoting equity has no negative effect on the promotion of quality. The importance of using this methodological instrument to identify factors that promote both quality and equity at different educational levels (i.e. teacher, school and educational system) is stressed. The book also demonstrates how we can measure stability and changes in the effectiveness status of schools over time in terms of fostering quality and equity. In addition it underlines the importance of identifying factors measuring changes in the effectiveness status of schools in terms of equity and points to the alternative strategies that can be used at school and system level. In our attempt to encourage the further development and use of this methodology for school improvement purposes, we demonstrate how experimental studies can be conducted to discover whether and under which conditions the proposed methodology can help schools promote both quality and equity. Finally, implications for school evaluation, research, educational policy and practice are drawn. In this way, the book contributes significantly to the debate on how quality and equity can be achieved and encourages policy-makers and practitioners not to view these two dimensions of effectiveness as being in competition with each other but as constituting the major objectives of any reform policy and/or improvement effort at school and/or national levels.

Teacher Professional Development for Improving Quality of Teaching (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides,... Teacher Professional Development for Improving Quality of Teaching (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Panayiotis Antoniou
R4,637 Discovery Miles 46 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thisbookmakes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development.The first part of the book provides a critical review of research on teacher training and professional development and illustrates the limitations of the main approaches to teacher development such as the competence-based and the holistic approach. A dynamic perspective to policy and practice in teacher training and professional development is advocated.The second part of the book provides a critical review of research on teacher effectiveness. The main phases of this field of research are analysed. It is pointed out that teacher factors are presented as being in opposition to one another. An integrated approach in defining quality of teaching is adopted. The importance of taking into account findings of studies investigating differential teacher effectiveness is argued. Another significant limitation of this field of research is that the whole process of searching for teacher effectiveness factor was not able to have a significant impact upon teacher training and professional development. For this reason it is advocated that teacher training and professional development should be focused on how to address grouping of specific teacher factors associated with student learning and on how to help teachers improve their teaching skills by moving from using skills associated with direct teaching only to more advanced skills concerned with new teaching approaches and differentiation of teaching. The book refers to studies conducted in different countries illustrating how the proposed approach can be used by policy and practice in teacher education. Specifically, the bookprovides evidence supporting the validity of the theoretical framework upon which this approach is based. Moreover, experimental and longitudinal studies supporting the use of this approach for improvement purposes are presented and suggestions for further research utilising and expanding the Dynamic Approach for teacher training and professional development are provided."

Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research (Hardcover, New): Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Pam Sammons Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research (Hardcover, New)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Pam Sammons
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research is an important new work by some of the leading researchers in the field of Educational Effectiveness Research (EER). The book provides a state of the art snapshot of the methodology of EER now and clearly demonstrates the way it is applied in both research and evaluation. It shows how developments in the research methodology area such as the use of multilevel modelling approaches to analyse nested data have promoted the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness. But at the same time, as the authors show, the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness and the attempt to establish theoretical models do paradoxically challenge the development of methodologically appropriate studies including ways of analysing data.

Guiding readers though the effective and appropriate use in educational effectiveness of:

  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Experimental Studies
  • Mixed Research Methods
  • Meta-analyses of effectiveness studies
  • Using IRT to measure outcomes and factors
  • Using Generalisability Theory to test the quality of data
  • Multilevel modelling, and
  • Structural Equation Modelling Techniques

The authors draw in the expertise of scholars from around the world to show the mathematical background of each technique, the current and future applications, and Specific examples of applying this orientation to help the readers design their own effectiveness studies using specific methodological tools.

Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research (Paperback): Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Pam Sammons Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research (Paperback)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Pam Sammons
R1,711 Discovery Miles 17 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research is an important new work by some of the leading researchers in the field of Educational Effectiveness Research (EER). The book provides a state of the art snapshot of the methodology of EER now and clearly demonstrates the way it is applied in both research and evaluation. It shows how developments in the research methodology area such as the use of multilevel modelling approaches to analyse nested data have promoted the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness. But at the same time, as the authors show, the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness and the attempt to establish theoretical models do paradoxically challenge the development of methodologically appropriate studies including ways of analysing data.

Guiding readers though the effective and appropriate use in educational effectiveness of:

  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Experimental Studies
  • Mixed Research Methods
  • Meta-analyses of effectiveness studies
  • Using IRT to measure outcomes and factors
  • Using Generalisability Theory to test the quality of data
  • Multilevel modelling, and
  • Structural Equation Modelling Techniques

The authors draw in the expertise of scholars from around the world to show the mathematical background of each technique, the current and future applications, and Specific examples of applying this orientation to help the readers design their own effectiveness studies using specific methodological tools.

The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness - A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools (Hardcover):... The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness - A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools (Hardcover)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides
R3,760 Discovery Miles 37 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

World Class Schools - International Perspectives on School Effectiveness (Hardcover): Bert Creemers, David Reynolds, Sam... World Class Schools - International Perspectives on School Effectiveness (Hardcover)
Bert Creemers, David Reynolds, Sam Stringfield, Charles Teddlie
R3,900 Discovery Miles 39 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this book the authors have conducted extensive research and describe what makes a successful school and how this varies in different countries. The book follows the progress of a cohort of 7-year-old children through their schools over a two-year period. It covers schools in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, and Ireland and: *draw together what it is that the most and least effective schools do in each country *pinpoints what makes 'effective teaching' across the globe *analyses which effectiveness-producing school and teaching factors appear to be the same and which are context specific *discusses how educational policies can be used to generate World Class Schools and which new blends of practice can, or should be used The existing literature based upon the comparison of the educational achievements of different countries is inadequate. This unique study provides a rich picture of the processes of the education systems of different countries which will appeal to practitioners and policy makers.

World Class Schools - International Perspectives on School Effectiveness (Paperback, New): Bert Creemers, David Reynolds, Sam... World Class Schools - International Perspectives on School Effectiveness (Paperback, New)
Bert Creemers, David Reynolds, Sam Stringfield, Charles Teddlie
R2,487 Discovery Miles 24 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In this book the authors have conducted extensive research and describe what makes a successful school and how this varies in different countries. The book follows the progress of a cohort of 7-year-old children through their schools over a two-year period. It covers schools in the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands, and Ireland and:
*draw together what it is that the most and least effective schools do in each country
*pinpoints what makes 'effective teaching' across the globe
*analyses which effectiveness-producing school and teaching factors appear to be the same and which are context specific
*discusses how educational policies can be used to generate World Class Schools and which new blends of practice can, or should be used
The existing literature based upon the comparison of the educational achievements of different countries is inadequate. This unique study provides a rich picture of the processes of the education systems of different countries which will appeal to practitioners and policy makers.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203164628

Teacher Professional Development for Improving Quality of Teaching (Paperback, 2013 ed.): Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides,... Teacher Professional Development for Improving Quality of Teaching (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides, Panayiotis Antoniou
R5,220 Discovery Miles 52 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book makes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development. The first part of the book provides a critical review of research on teacher training and professional development and illustrates the limitations of the main approaches to teacher development such as the competence-based and the holistic approach. A dynamic perspective to policy and practice in teacher training and professional development is advocated. The second part of the book provides a critical review of research on teacher effectiveness. The main phases of this field of research are analysed. It is pointed out that teacher factors are presented as being in opposition to one another. An integrated approach in defining quality of teaching is adopted. The importance of taking into account findings of studies investigating differential teacher effectiveness is argued. Another significant limitation of this field of research is that the whole process of searching for teacher effectiveness factor was not able to have a significant impact upon teacher training and professional development. For this reason it is advocated that teacher training and professional development should be focused on how to address grouping of specific teacher factors associated with student learning and on how to help teachers improve their teaching skills by moving from using skills associated with direct teaching only to more advanced skills concerned with new teaching approaches and differentiation of teaching. The book refers to studies conducted in different countries illustrating how the proposed approach can be used by policy and practice in teacher education. Specifically, the book provides evidence supporting the validity of the theoretical framework upon which this approach is based. Moreover, experimental and longitudinal studies supporting the use of this approach for improvement purposes are presented and suggestions for further research utilising and expanding the Dynamic Approach for teacher training and professional development are provided.

The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness - A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools (Paperback,... The Dynamics of Educational Effectiveness - A Contribution to Policy, Practice and Theory in Contemporary Schools (Paperback, New Ed)
Bert Creemers, Leonidas Kyriakides
R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Equity and Quality Dimensions in Educational Effectiveness (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018):... Equity and Quality Dimensions in Educational Effectiveness (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Leonidas Kyriakides, Bert Creemers, Evi Charalambous
R2,549 Discovery Miles 25 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book aims to make a contribution to the theory, research and practice on quality and equity in education by providing a comprehensive overview of these two dimensions of educational effectiveness and proposing a methodological instrument that may be used to measure the contribution that each school can make to promoting equity. The importance of using this instrument is demonstrated by analysing results of various effectiveness studies conducted over the last decade. The book draws upon research across the world, especially research conducted in the Europe, the United States, and Australasia. It is shown that promoting equity has no negative effect on the promotion of quality. The importance of using this methodological instrument to identify factors that promote both quality and equity at different educational levels (i.e. teacher, school and educational system) is stressed. The book also demonstrates how we can measure stability and changes in the effectiveness status of schools over time in terms of fostering quality and equity. In addition it underlines the importance of identifying factors measuring changes in the effectiveness status of schools in terms of equity and points to the alternative strategies that can be used at school and system level. In our attempt to encourage the further development and use of this methodology for school improvement purposes, we demonstrate how experimental studies can be conducted to discover whether and under which conditions the proposed methodology can help schools promote both quality and equity. Finally, implications for school evaluation, research, educational policy and practice are drawn. In this way, the book contributes significantly to the debate on how quality and equity can be achieved and encourages policy-makers and practitioners not to view these two dimensions of effectiveness as being in competition with each other but as constituting the major objectives of any reform policy and/or improvement effort at school and/or national levels.

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