Abstract
Education management and school improvement in any country have been considered as very imperative as far as improvement of students’ achievements at schools is concerned. Education management involves the management of all processes of education and technologies which are used in the process of learning in order to improve the learning conditions of students. School improvement is ensuring that students are provided with conducive learning conditions. The main objective of this study is to explore the importance of managing education in a country in order to provide students with adequate and high quality education. The hypothesis of the study is when education is effectively managed and schools are improved in a country, the performance level of students increase and the education provided is of relevant and of high quality. In order to effectively study this topic, case study method was used where developed, developing, and emerging economies were studied in order to make the study an international standard. The results of the study indicates that essential aspects that are required in educational management and school improvement include; parental involvement, curriculum delivery, improvement of school environment, effective leadership, and development of teacher.
Table of Contents
1.0 Chapter One
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Hypothesis and research questions
1.6 Limitations of the study
1.7 Chapter Summary
2.0 Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Education management
2.3 School-based management effects on educational outcomes
2.3.1 Failure of school based management
2.4 School effectiveness and improvement
2.5 Teacher management
2.6 Education for sustainable development
2.7 Information and communication technologies in education
2.8 Theoretical framework
2.9 Chapter summary
3.0 Chapter Three: Methodology
3.1 Research approach
3.2 Research design
3.3 Data gathering
3.4 Validity of data
3.5 Data analysis
3.6 Limitations of the study
3.7 Chapter summary
4.0 Chapter Four: Study findings
5.0 Chapter Five: Conclusion and recommendations
5.1 Recommendations
5.2 Conclusion
Research Objectives & Key Themes
The primary objective of this study is to explore the importance of managing education effectively to provide high-quality schooling, while establishing the relationship between educational management and school improvement in developed, developing, and emerging economies.
- Impact of school-based management on student achievement.
- The role of government, administrators, and parents in school improvement.
- Decentralization of educational management and leadership.
- The influence of technology and sustainable development on education.
- Strategies for effective teacher management and professional development.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Introduction
Developments in a country are partly brought about by high levels of literacy. This is because when people are educated they are in a better position to seek for a job and hence satisfy their financial needs. This aspect therefore makes education a very essential aspect in the whole world. Many governments try as much as possible to ensure that citizens are provided with high quality and adequate education. It is solely the responsibility of the government to provide education that is very competitive in the whole globe. Education needs to be well managed in order to meet the satisfactions of students and to make them equally competitive in the job searching endeavors internationally. As it has been reported by Allison and Canadian Education Association (2004, p. 27), the concept of educational management should be well considered by policy makers and providers of education in a country. In this respect, all the resources that are required in the process of providing education should be made available in order to satisfy education.
Education, which is also referred to as schooling or learning is any act of gaining experience, knowledge, or skills that has a formative effect on the physical ability, mind, or character of a person. In this respect, education can be termed as a way through which society transmits its values, skills, and knowledge from generations to generations (Baldwin, 2008, p. 37). Teachers are mostly involved in providing students in educational institutions with skills from different subjects. Education has evolved significantly and hence what was termed as education traditionally has changed drastically (Bolam, 1999, p. 22). As technology advances, education evolves and good evidence is the case of distant learning. Traditionally, students used to learn while in their school compounds but today there are distant learning systems where students can take courses from universities all over the world (Bransford, 2009, p. 19).
Summary of Chapters
1.0 Chapter One: Provides an introduction to the significance of education for national development and outlines the research problem regarding the management of educational resources.
2.0 Chapter Two: Literature Review: Examines existing theories and global studies on educational management, school effectiveness, and the specific impact of school-based management models.
3.0 Chapter Three: Methodology: Describes the qualitative, exploratory research approach and the use of case studies from South Africa, Brazil, and the UK to analyze educational management practices.
4.0 Chapter Four: Study findings: Presents the analysis of how management styles and resource allocation impact student performance and the efficacy of different national education strategies.
5.0 Chapter Five: Conclusion and recommendations: Offers actionable strategies for stakeholders and summarizes the necessity of effective leadership and parental involvement in achieving educational success.
Keywords
Education Management, School Improvement, Educational Administration, Student Performance, School-Based Management, Teacher Development, Decentralization, Educational Policy, Learning Environment, Parental Involvement, Curriculum Delivery, Sustainable Development, Educational Leadership, Resource Allocation, Global Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on the intersection of educational management and school improvement, specifically looking at how these factors influence student achievement across various economic landscapes.
Which central topics are addressed in the study?
Key themes include the impact of decentralized management, the role of parental involvement, the necessity of teacher training, and the implementation of educational policies in both developed and emerging nations.
What is the primary objective of this work?
The main objective is to explore the vital role of effective education management in providing high-quality, relevant education and to establish how school improvements impact student success.
What methodology does the author use?
The study employs a qualitative, exploratory research approach using secondary data and case study analyses from South Africa, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The work covers theoretical frameworks of educational administration, literature reviews on school effectiveness, a detailed methodological approach, and a discussion of findings regarding national education policies.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Primary keywords include Education Management, School Improvement, School-Based Management, Educational Leadership, and Student Performance.
How does the study approach the failure of school-based management?
The study highlights that failures often stem from a lack of integration of policies and an over-reliance on single-issue interventions rather than comprehensive, structural changes.
What role does technology play according to this study?
The study identifies information and communication technology as a crucial catalyst for modernization and improvement in educational accessibility and quality.
- Citar trabajo
- Tegegn B. Geribo (Autor), 2011, Education Management and School Improvement, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180866
