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Schooling Issues Digest : School Effectiveness, John Cresswell Dec 2003

Schooling Issues Digest : School Effectiveness, John Cresswell

Dr John Cresswell

There have been many developments in school effectiveness research since the 1960s when it was said that schools contributed little to the difference between students' outcomes. A number of processes associated with effective schools have been identified and these factors have been incorporated into school improvement programs. Continued detailed longitudinal research should allow for further evaluation of these factors which will lead to better learning outcomes for students.


Pisa : Providing International Comparisons, John Cresswell Dec 2003

Pisa : Providing International Comparisons, John Cresswell

Dr John Cresswell

OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) aims to measure how well students nearing the end of their compulsory schooling are prepared for adult life. This article discusses the findings and major issues coming out of the study. It also discusses PISA 2003, the next cycle of PISA which is taking place in Australia in 2004.