So pretty much the opposite of the comprehensive system!The World Bank has looked at the distinguishing features of successful school systems.
According to the World Bank's education specialist, Harry Patrinos, this includes: improving the quality of teachers and making sure that teachers are highly regarded; providing information to make schools accountable and giving autonomy to schools and head teachers.
Putting money into the system does not necessarily lead to better results.
How China is winning the school race
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In my previous job, I spent a great deal of time looking through school prospectuses.
Most weren't very impressive. They were filled with basic spelling and grammar errors, and trotted out the same old spiel as every other school, about things like embracing diversity and 'every child matters'.
But occasionally, I'd come across a school that really impressed me. These schools had a genuine passion for excellence, and excuses and self-limiting beliefs were not allowed to go unchallenged (either from staff or pupils). Maybe the government should look at schools like that, and say to heads and to teachers "We're going to treat you like private sector employees. Either give 100%, 100% of the time, or we'll replace you with someone who will."
Jeff
Most weren't very impressive. They were filled with basic spelling and grammar errors, and trotted out the same old spiel as every other school, about things like embracing diversity and 'every child matters'.
But occasionally, I'd come across a school that really impressed me. These schools had a genuine passion for excellence, and excuses and self-limiting beliefs were not allowed to go unchallenged (either from staff or pupils). Maybe the government should look at schools like that, and say to heads and to teachers "We're going to treat you like private sector employees. Either give 100%, 100% of the time, or we'll replace you with someone who will."
Jeff