... of knowledge by examining how the international organizations affect global education policy, as seen via the lens of a Kuwaiti context. Design/methodology/approach The study employed a qualitative data collection approach using semi-structured interviews with 27 key figures involved in policymaking...

... of participants' feedback and trainer's reflections. Training sessions were aligned to the social action model, the perspective of reasonable accommodations and introduction to technological support for teaching-learning and policy issues. Eighty faculty members from different schools of a multi-disciplinary...

...Kgabo Johannes Dibete; Onoriode Collins Potokri Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perceptions of school governing bodies (SGBs) members’ role in financial management in no-fee schools so as to understand their compliance with policy frameworks when managing school finances...

...Iris BenDavid-Hadar Purpose Resource allocation is a key policy instrument that affects the educational achievement distribution (EAD). The literature on methods of allocation is focused mainly on equity issues. The purpose of this paper is to develop a composite funding formula, which adds...

...Tal Gilead; Iris BenDavid-Hadar Purpose The method by which the state allocates resources to its schooling system can serve as an important instrument for achieving desired improvements in levels of educational attainment, social equity and other social policy goals. In many school systems...

...Dr Helene Ärlestig; Stefan Brauckmann; Alexandra Schwarz Purpose – Although policy makers strengthen the necessity of “deregulation”, discussions about deregulation vs regulation in Europe still seem to be characterized by a lack of sophistication and require a more differentiated picture...

... concludes that there is an urgent need for the university to disseminate its policies widely and maintain uniformity of practice throughout its departments. Moreover, attention ought to be paid to the effective training and the role and responsibilities of line managers. © MCB UP Limited 2002...

...Yin Cheong Cheng; Kwok Hung Ng; Magdalena Mo Ching Mok Attempts to propose a simplified framework from an economic perspective for analyzing education policy. The framework takes into account the demand for and supply of education, the education system structure, the economic effects...

...Gerald Vinten This article discusses three important aspects of assessment within schools, namely, planning, testing and policy development. From the outset, emphasis is placed on the importance of planning for teaching and learning. It is argued that the development of assessment strategies...

...Liam F. Heaney This article discusses three important aspects of assessment within schools, namely, planning, testing and policy development. From the outset, emphasis is placed on the importance of planning for teaching and learning. It is argued that the development of assessment strategies...

... policy in the framework of the reform movement, describes the policy development process and a national training programme for its introduction and examines challenges presented for principals who are expected to be accountable for policy implementation. National policy (which frames problems...

... of a centre in strategic planning and policy formation, and the contribution that a CPD might make in assessing and enhancing quality. Develops four main arguments with regard to the CPD at the University of Auckland. The CPD should support continuous improvement, promote organizational learning, and provide...

...Yin Cheong Cheng; Wing Ming Cheung Responding to the needs of current education developments, presents a comprehensive framework specifically for the analysis of educational policies and uses different policy cases in Hong Kong to illustrate how it can be applied effectively. The framework consists...

... of Achievement. Concludes that in certain aspects of the work of schools the DFE should exercise direct and detailed control, which would be acceptable to the majority of teachers. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Assessment Education Government departments Local management of schools Policy Reports...

.... The unique nature of tenure‐based personnel policies is thought by some to be so restrictive that the application of discipline may be frustrated. Obviously, such policies do not prohibit the application of discipline; however, systemic characteristics (e.g. contracts, due process, grievance process, etc...

.... Our greater achievement has been to encourage state and territory governments to work together. The Commonwealth Government has fostered a co‐operative approach to education policy through the Australian Education Council, the AEC, and its associated ministerial forums[ 5 ]. Each...

...Michael J. Harvey The deputy principalship is one of the least understood roles in the schools of the restructured education systems of Australia. Little attention has been given by educational policy makers, academics and researchers as to how the deputy principal should contribute...

...‐school policy on assessment if balanced,consistent judgements about children′s learning are to be made. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Assessment Education Management Policy Tests Recently, a five‐year‐old boy approached his mother and said, “Tell me all you know mummy, I′m going...

... Organizational change Organizational structure Policy Schools 18 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT 7,5 Decisions must be made where the action takes place. Effective change starts with the educators, who work in schools. school performance (effectiveness?) is also determined by such criteria...

... by a plan to implement a suitable education programme. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Education Policy Public sector Schools USA "NEEDED: AN EDUCATIONAL AGENDA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY" 17 The need to save public education in America is paramount; and the means to do so is encapsulated in a 12-point...