Improving schools in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas? A review of research evidence

Muijs, D., Harris, A., Chapman, C. , Stoll, L. and Russ, J. (2004) Improving schools in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas? A review of research evidence. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 15(2), pp. 149-175. (doi: 10.1076/sesi.15.2.149.30433)

Abstract

Schools in difficult and challenging circumstances have received increasing policy and to some extent research attention in recent years. Improving schools in these circumstances is likely to prove a difficult process. This literature review has attempted to collect research on improving schools in these areas. Themes emerging from the literature include: a focus on teaching and learning, leadership, creating an information-rich environment, creating a positive school culture, building a learning community, continuous professional development, involving parents, external support and resources. The crucial issue of sustaining improvement is also discussed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Chapman, Professor Christopher
• Authors: Muijs, D., Harris, A., Chapman, C., Stoll, L., and Russ, J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education; College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Educational Leadership & Policy
• Journal Name: School Effectiveness and School Improvement
• ISSN: 0924-3453
• Published Online: 09 August 2010