Designing the Learning-centred School : a Cross-cultural Perspective.

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Schools are expected and challenged to achieve student outcomes commensurate with the abilities of all students, but few are capable of this. This book demonstrates that present school structures and processes need to be redesigned, and suggests ways of reforming schools to enhance student outcomes. The author suggests that a holistic approach that integrates all facets of school life - learning, teaching, curriculum, school structures, resources, leadership and management - is needed. A practical and coherent model is used, underpinned by research evidence of what works and how practitioners can apply best practice to improvements for student outcomes.  Read more... Book Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Series Editor's Preface -- Preface -- The Audience for this Book -- 1. Designing the Learning-Centred School -- 2. Designing Learning-Centred Schools: Models, Frameworks and Precepts -- 3. Recognizing Societal Culture in School Design: The Case for a Cross-Cultural Comparative Approach -- 4. Initiating the Re-Design Process: Creating the School Culture -- 5. Designing the Curriculum -- 6. Focusing on Student Learning -- 7. Targeting Informed Teaching -- 8. Integrating Computer Technology -- 9. Building Supportive Organizational Structures -- 10. Developing Personnel and Financial Resources Policies -- 11. Evaluating Teachers' Performance -- 12. Learning-Centred Leadership -- 13. Community, Connectivity and Consistency in the Learning-Centred School -- Index.