Introduction
Welcome, educators! In this web quest, you will embark on a journey to explore the concept of school effectiveness and its implications for your practice. By the end of this quest, you will have gained a deeper understanding of effective schools, key theories, and practical strategies for fostering school effectiveness in your own context.
Task
Your task is to complete a series of activities designed to introduce you to:
- the concept of school effectiveness,
- distinguish it from school improvement,
- Reflect on the theories underpinning school effectiveness and school improvement,
- make connections between effective leadership and positive school culture with school effectiveness,
- and provide you with practical resources for further exploration.
Process
Process:
1. Understanding School Effectiveness:
a) Watch the video ‘School Effectiveness” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEOmBeRNq8I to gain an overview of the concept.
Show the characteristics and components of school effectiveness.
b) Read the article "School Effectiveness, School Improvement : Sustaining Links" to explore the key components and principles. School Effectiveness and School Improvement: Sustaining Links: School Effectiveness and School Improvement: Vol 8, No 4 (tandfonline.com)
2. Key Theories of School Effectiveness:
a) Read the article: " Modelling Social System for School Effectiveness” by Abbas Sani Dahiru, Ramli Basri, Abubakar Abba Aji, Soaib Asimiran to learn about prominent theories such as the Effective Schools Model, Distributed Leadership, and Instructional Leadership. e9b529f02177a28abe640031a81891ef2e2d-libre.pdf
3. Leadership and School Effectiveness
Watch the video. : https://www.youtube.com/WatchTV=4vHPyKiIQ5U“Instructional Leadership and Supervision” exploring School Leadership to understand the role of leadership in fostering school effectiveness how does effective leadership impact school effectiveness.
4. Interactive session
(a) Reflect on the type of leadership discussed in the two videos and make an analysis of what you make of the leadership in your institution and how it affects school performance in general. What qualities and skills make an effective school?
5. School Culture
Watch the videos: “Positive School Culture”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxtYpfLojhQ
and “11 Proven Ways To Improve School Culture”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxtYpfLojhQ
(b) In the discussion forum provided, post your views on how a school culture affects the effectiveness in a school, enumerating the negative culture observed in your school and provide alternative ways of culture that influence the conducive teaching and learning environment in a school.
6. School Improvement vs. School Effectiveness:
Read the article " the Understanding Difference: School Improvement vs. School Effectiveness" to clarify the distinction between the two concepts.
Complete the interactive quiz "School Improvement or School Effectiveness?" to test your understanding.
Evaluation
1. Completion of the assigned tasks and activities. /10
2. The accuracy and depth of your responses to reflection questions. /20
3. The quality of your web quest creation, including the clarity of learning objectives, /10
4. incorporation of multimedia elements, and use of credible resources /10.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the web quest on school effectiveness. By engaging with various online resources and activities, you have gained valuable insights into this important topic. Remember, as educators, you have the power to foster school effectiveness in your own schools and communities. Use the knowledge and resources gained from this quest to make a positive impact on student learning and achievement.
Credits
Video: School Effectiveness. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEOmBeRNq8I]
Article: "School Effectiveness, School Improvement : Sustaining Links" to explore the key components and principles.[ School Effectiveness and School Improvement: Sustaining Links: School Effectiveness and School Improvement: Vol 8, No 4 (tandfonline.com)]
Video: “Instructional Leadership and Supervision” exploring School Leadership to understand the role of leadership in fostering school effectiveness.[
Video: “Positive School Culture” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxtYpfLojhQ]
Angelides, P., & Ainscow, M. (2000). Making sense of the role of culture in school improvement. School effectiveness and school improvement, 11(2), 145-163.
Gorard, S. (2010). Serious doubts about school effectiveness. British Educational Research Journal, 36(5), 745-766.
Hargreaves, D. H. (1995). School culture, school effectiveness and school improvement. School effectiveness and school improvement, 6(1), 23-46.
Robinson, K., & Bessell, S. (2001). in Review of Indonesian and Malayan Affairs 36: 2 (2002), 45–67. W. Frederick, Rhoma Irama and the dangdut style. Aspects of contemporary Indonesian popular culture, in Indonesia 34 (October 1982), 103–30. Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, 29(84), 103.
Teacher Page
- Completion of Assigned Tasks and Activities (out of 10 points):
- 10 points: All tasks and activities completed thoroughly and on time.
- 7-9 points: Most tasks and activities completed, with minor omissions.
- 4-6 points: Some tasks and activities completed, with significant omissions.
- 1-3 points: Few tasks and activities completed, with major omissions.
- 0 points: No tasks or activities completed.
- Accuracy and Depth of Responses to Reflection Questions (out of 20 points):
- 18-20 points: Responses demonstrate deep understanding, critical reflection, and insight.
- 14-17 points: Responses are generally accurate and insightful but lack depth in some areas.
- 10-13 points: Responses are somewhat accurate but lack depth or critical reflection.
- 5-9 points: Responses are inaccurate or superficial, showing limited understanding.
- 0-4 points: No responses provided or responses completely inaccurate.
- Quality of Web Quest Creation (out of 10 points):
- 10 points: Learning objectives are clear, activities are engaging, multimedia elements are effectively incorporated, and credible resources are used appropriately.
- 7-9 points: Learning objectives are mostly clear, activities are somewhat engaging, multimedia elements are somewhat effective, and credible resources are mostly used.
- 4-6 points: Learning objectives are unclear, activities lack engagement, multimedia elements are ineffective or scarce, and credible resources are inconsistently used.
- 1-3 points: Learning objectives are unclear or absent, activities lack engagement, multimedia elements are ineffective, and credible resources are not used.
- 0 points: No web quest created.
- Incorporation of Multimedia Elements and Use of Credible Resources (out of 10 points):
- 10 points: Multimedia elements are effectively incorporated to enhance learning, and credible resources are extensively used to support content.
- 7-9 points: Multimedia elements are used to some extent to enhance learning, and credible resources are mostly used to support content.
- 4-6 points: Multimedia elements are used sparingly or ineffectively, and credible resources are inconsistently used.
- 1-3 points: Multimedia elements are lacking, or irrelevant, and credible resources are not effectively used.
- 0 points: No multimedia elements or credible resources used.