pt. I. The problem of school mix. 1. Introduction: The social limits of reform. 2. School effectiveness research and the enduring problem of school mix. 3. Possible mechanisms and a research strategy -- pt. II. The Wellington schools. 4. Setting the scene. 5. It's not what you know ... 6. The negotiated curriculum. 7. The art of the possible -- pt. III. Theory, practice, policy and research. 8. Understanding the impact of school mix. 9. Social class segregation and the politics of polarization and blame. 10. Improvement research: How realistic? 11. Conclusion: Let's be realistic!
Summary
Does an effective school really come about through the actions of teachers and school leaders, or does it require an advantaged student intake? This book presents new evidence which suggests that school mix is likely to be important
Notes
Pt. I. The problem of school mix. 1. Introduction: The social limits of reform. 2. School effectiveness research and the enduring problem of school mix. 3. Possible mechanisms and a research strategy -- Pt. II. The Wellington schools. 4. Setting the scene. 5. It's not what you know... 6. The negotiated curriculum. 7. The art of the possible -- Pt. III. Theory, practice, policy and research. 8. Understanding the impact of school mix. 9. Social class segregation and the politics of polarization and blame. 10. Improvement research: How realistic? 11. Conclusion: Let's be realistic!
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-218) and index