One of the key findings from decades of educational effectiveness research is the
importance of the classroom level as a predictor of pupil outcomes. In this review, we …

The London studies of school effectiveness in the 1970s provided evidence that the qualities
of schools made a significant difference to pupil progress, after taking account of the …

How can egalitarian ideals be put into action? This ground-breaking book sets out a new
interdisciplinary model for equality studies. Integrating normative questions about the ideal …

There has been increasing attention on teacher 'quality'and effectiveness internationally.
There is, however, little research documenting experienced teachers' classroom practices …

The importance of school transitions for pupil adjustment, particularly their impact on later
well‐being and attainment, remains contested. This paper draws on data from a longitudinal …

Transforming schools into truly egalitarian institutions requires a holistic and integrated
approach. Using a robust conception of 'equality of condition', we examine key dimensions …

International research consistently shows that high-stakes exams are a significant source of
stress and worry for students within secondary education. Existing research focuses on …

This chapter focuses on three aspects of high school functioning in the context of
educational reform: leadership and the school results of organisational learning and student …

Based on a study of 12 schools over a two-year period, this book explores issues of equality
and power both in the classroom and in the staffroom. Through classroom observation …

This chapter provides an overview of the learning to teach context in Ireland and in each of
the nine countries selected for detailed consideration in this study: England, Scotland …