The Four Imperatives of a Successful School

Lynn G. Beck - University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA
Joseph F. Murphy - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
The Four Imperatives of a Successful School
September 1996 | 160 pages | Corwin
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Beck and Murphy focus on four specific conditions that are crucial to any successful school: * Strong, yet approachable leadership * Capacity-building resources for teaching * Commitment to school and community * Powerful, consistent focus on learning This new book builds on research reported by the authors in their earlier book, School-Based Management as School Reform. And it goes further--to provide an in-depth investigation into the workings of a school that is making a success of SBM. Using "Jackson" Elementary school (not its real name) as an example, the authors help you understand how people and policies are reshaping education; and they show how you can begin to transform your school. They offer you an inside look at how Jackson Elementary is remaking itself by changing the behaviors and attitudes of its students, teachers, and parents--and creating genuine school reform. The educators and students at Jackson will give you insights about genuine school reform that you won't get from reading research findings. You'll learn how to create and enhance successful reform at your school.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

SBM

  • Mapping of the Domain

Portrait of a Successful School

Portrait of a Successful School

The Learning Imperative

The Learning Imperative

The Leadership Imperative

The Leadership Imperative

The Community Imperative

The Community Imperative

The Capacity-Building Imperative

The Capacity-Building Imperative

Success, the Four Imperatives, and SBM

Success, the Four Imperatives, and SBM

Description

Beck and Murphy focus on four specific conditions that are crucial to any successful school: * Strong, yet approachable leadership * Capacity-building resources for teaching * Commitment to school and community * Powerful, consistent focus on learning This new book builds on research reported by the authors in their earlier book, School-Based Management as School Reform. And it goes further--to provide an in-depth investigation into the workings of a school that is making a success of SBM. Using "Jackson" Elementary school (not its real name) as an example, the authors help you understand how people and policies are reshaping education; and they show how you can begin to transform your school. They offer you an inside look at how Jackson Elementary is remaking itself by changing the behaviors and attitudes of its students, teachers, and parents--and creating genuine school reform. The educators and students at Jackson will give you insights about genuine school reform that you won't get from reading research findings. You'll learn how to create and enhance successful reform at your school.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

SBM

  • Mapping of the Domain

Portrait of a Successful School

Portrait of a Successful School

The Learning Imperative

The Learning Imperative

The Leadership Imperative

The Leadership Imperative

The Community Imperative

The Community Imperative

The Capacity-Building Imperative

The Capacity-Building Imperative

Success, the Four Imperatives, and SBM

Success, the Four Imperatives, and SBM

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The Four Imperatives of a Successful School


September 1996 | 160 pages | Corwin

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Hardcover 27/02/2023 9780803962798 $62.95
Paperback 27/02/2023 9780803962804 $30.95

Beck and Murphy focus on four specific conditions that are crucial to any successful school: * Strong, yet approachable leadership * Capacity-building resources for teaching * Commitment to school and community * Powerful, consistent focus on learning This new book builds on research reported by the authors in their earlier book, School-Based Management as School Reform. And it goes further--to provide an in-depth investigation into the workings of a school that is making a success of SBM. Using "Jackson" Elementary school (not its real name) as an example, the authors help you understand how people and policies are reshaping education; and they show how you can begin to transform your school. They offer you an inside look at how Jackson Elementary is remaking itself by changing the behaviors and attitudes of its students, teachers, and parents--and creating genuine school reform. The educators and students at Jackson will give you insights about genuine school reform that you won't get from reading research findings. You'll learn how to create and enhance successful reform at your school.

Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • SBM
  • Mapping of the Domain
  • Portrait of a Successful School
  • The Learning Imperative
  • The Leadership Imperative
  • The Community Imperative
  • The Capacity-Building Imperative
  • Success, the Four Imperatives, and SBM

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