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
- Chapter One
- Introduction
- Statement of the problem
- Purpose of the study
- Significance of the study
- Hypothesis and research questions
- Limitations of the study
- Chapter Summary
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
- Introduction
- Education management
- School-based management effects on educational outcomes
- Failure of school based management
- School effectiveness and improvement
- Teacher management
- Education for sustainable development
- Information and communication technologies in education
- Theoretical framework
- Chapter summary
- Chapter Three: Methodology
- Research approach
- Research design
- Data gathering
- Validity of data
- Data analysis
- Limitations of the study
- Chapter summary
- Chapter Four: Study findings
- Chapter Five: Conclusion and recommendations
- Recommendations
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This research project aims to explore the crucial role of education management and school improvement in enhancing student achievement across developed, developing, and emerging economies. The study investigates the relationship between effective education management, school improvement initiatives, and student performance, aiming to identify key factors contributing to high-quality education.
- The impact of effective education management on student outcomes.
- The role of school improvement strategies in enhancing learning environments.
- Comparative analysis of education management and school improvement across different economic contexts.
- Identification of key factors contributing to successful education systems.
- The importance of teacher development and parental involvement in educational success.
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the research by defining the problem of achieving high-quality education across diverse economic settings. It establishes the study's purpose, which is to investigate the relationship between education management, school improvement, and student performance. The significance of the study is highlighted by its potential to inform policy and practice in improving educational outcomes globally. The chapter also outlines the study's hypothesis, research questions, and limitations.
Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on education management, school-based management, school effectiveness, teacher management, education for sustainable development, and the role of information and communication technologies in education. It synthesizes existing research to build a theoretical framework for understanding the complex interplay of factors influencing educational quality. The review lays a strong foundation for the empirical investigation that follows.
Chapter Three: Methodology: This chapter details the research approach, design, and data collection methods employed in the study. A case study methodology was chosen to allow for in-depth investigation of education management and school improvement in selected developed, developing, and emerging economies. The chapter explains the rationale for the chosen methods, addresses potential validity concerns, and outlines the data analysis techniques used to ensure rigorous and reliable results.
Chapter Four: Study findings: This chapter presents the findings of the study based on the data collected and analyzed according to the methodology outlined in the previous chapter. Specific details on the findings are omitted to avoid spoilers, however, the chapter comprehensively lays out the information gathered from the case studies conducted.
Keywords
Education management, school improvement, student achievement, case study, developed economies, developing economies, emerging economies, educational outcomes, school-based management, teacher development, parental involvement, curriculum delivery, effective leadership, information and communication technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions: Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the purpose of this research project?
This research project aims to explore the crucial role of education management and school improvement in enhancing student achievement across developed, developing, and emerging economies. It investigates the relationship between effective education management, school improvement initiatives, and student performance, aiming to identify key factors contributing to high-quality education.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes include the impact of effective education management on student outcomes, the role of school improvement strategies in enhancing learning environments, a comparative analysis of education management and school improvement across different economic contexts, identification of key factors contributing to successful education systems, and the importance of teacher development and parental involvement in educational success.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes: Chapter One (Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Purpose of the Study, Significance of the Study, Hypothesis and Research Questions, Limitations of the Study, Chapter Summary); Chapter Two (Literature Review, including sections on education management, school-based management, school effectiveness, teacher management, education for sustainable development, ICT in education, theoretical framework, and chapter summary); Chapter Three (Methodology, including research approach, design, data gathering, validity, data analysis, limitations, and chapter summary); Chapter Four (Study Findings); and Chapter Five (Conclusion and Recommendations).
What is the methodology used in this research?
The research employs a case study methodology to allow for in-depth investigation of education management and school improvement in selected developed, developing, and emerging economies. The chapter explains the rationale for the chosen methods, addresses potential validity concerns, and outlines the data analysis techniques used to ensure rigorous and reliable results.
What are the main findings of the study?
Specific details on the findings are omitted to avoid spoilers, however, Chapter Four comprehensively lays out the information gathered from the case studies conducted.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include: Education management, school improvement, student achievement, case study, developed economies, developing economies, emerging economies, educational outcomes, school-based management, teacher development, parental involvement, curriculum delivery, effective leadership, information and communication technologies.
What are the overall conclusions and recommendations of the study?
The conclusions and recommendations are detailed in Chapter Five. This chapter summarizes the key findings and offers suggestions for improving educational systems based on the research.
What are the limitations of this study?
Limitations of the study are discussed in Chapter One and Chapter Three. These limitations should be considered when interpreting the findings.
- Quote paper
- Tegegn B. Geribo (Author), 2011, Education Management and School Improvement, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180866
