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OverviewThis text traces the development of different forms of school inspection. It draws on a range of sources such as research and inspection evidence, writing by key figures, teachers' own experiences, newspaper headlines and other comments. The book includes summary questions and other signposts for the reader and pays attention to other types of school self-evaluation. James Learmouth explores comprehensively the impact of inspection on schools in difficulties, and outlines the ways in which research and other evidence suggests that schools improve. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James LearmonthPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9780415227858ISBN 10: 0415227852 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 14 December 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsList of figures -- List of tables -- Series Editors' preface Acknowledgements -- 1.Introduction -- 2.The context of school inspection -- 3.How did the inspection process develop? -- 4.Does inspection help schools in difficulty? -- 5.Does inspection help schools improve? -- 6.What kind of inspection system would help raise standards? -- 7.Conclusion: what's in it for schools? -- References -- Appendix -- Index.Reviews'So the answer to the question what's in it for schools? is supported self-evaluation; a process at once more rigorous and more constructive than Ofsted involving all the stakeholders, with teachers as partners rather than targets and school inspectors affording assistance. Teachers attracted by this model should start reading here.' - Particia Rowan, Times Educational Supplement<br><br>'This compact, economically edited book contains an extended list of references, an appendix containing summaries of two substantial reviews of OfSTED's work and the text is enlivened by reproductions of relevant cartoons from the past.' - ACE Bulletin 'So the answer to the question what's in it for schools? is supported self-evaluation; a process at once more rigorous and more constructive than Ofsted involving all the stakeholders, with teachers as partners rather than targets and school inspectors affording assistance . Teachers attracted by this model should start reading here.' - Particia Rowan, Times Educational Supplement 'This compact, economically edited book contains an extended list of references, an appendix containing summaries of two substantial reviews of OfSTED's work and the text is enlivened by reproductions of relevant cartoons from the past.' - ACE Bulletin Author InformationJames Learmonth has been an HMI, a Chief Inspector in an LEA, and an OFSTED Registered Inspector. He is now Director of the Centre for Education Leadership and School Improvement (CELSI) at Canterbury Christ Church University College, and works on school improvement projects in the UK and internationally. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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