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Secondary School Size, Operating Costs And Curriculum Structure, Phil Mckenzie
Secondary School Size, Operating Costs And Curriculum Structure, Phil Mckenzie
Dr Phillip McKenzie
Proponents of increases in average school size commonly employ two main arguments: bigger schools are less expensive to operate than small schools, and they are better able to meet students' educational needs through the provision of more extensive curricula. This paper examines these arguments in the case of Victorian government secondary schools, using data relating to the 1984 school year. It presents results which suggest that while size brings considerable advantages, plateau effects begin to appear at relatively low enrolment levels. The paper comprises five main sections: an outline of the conceptual background to the study; a description of the …
The Information Needs Of School-Based Decision Making, Phil Mckenzie
The Information Needs Of School-Based Decision Making, Phil Mckenzie
Dr Phillip McKenzie
No abstract provided.
The Australian Education System, Phil Mckenzie
The Australian Education System, Phil Mckenzie
Dr Phillip McKenzie
No abstract provided.