ABSTRACT

A practical book which, through case study, exercises and engages the reader in a close examination of their own personal assumptions, practices and experiences of school life. The book takes a good look at the assumptions that prevail in different schools and circumstances and shows how the desire to improve will often need to be met by an equal desire to change and expand horizons. The initiatives suggested show how change can be handled to minimise fears and reservations.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

part |1 pages

Part One Theoretical Perspectives

chapter 1|13 pages

Assumptions of School Culture

chapter 2|15 pages

School Culture and Problem Solving

chapter 3|11 pages

Participation and Culture

part |1 pages

Part Two Exploring Assumptions

chapter 4|19 pages

Personal Metaphors of School

chapter 5|21 pages

Typologies of Schools

chapter 6|19 pages

System Models in Education

part |1 pages

Part Three Roles in Schools

chapter 7|10 pages

Assumptions about Students

chapter 8|16 pages

Assumptions about Teacher Development

chapter 9|15 pages

Leadership