(Re) Conceptualizing School Effectiveness and Improvement in Turbulent Times

• In Event: School Effectiveness and School Improvement in Turbulent Times: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions

Abstract

This paper examines the varied conceptualizations of school effectiveness and improvement and the leadership of it in times of crisis and change. Drawing upon studies at the nexus of leadership, school effectiveness, and improvement since 2020, this narrative review critically examines the characteristics at the individual, school, community, and system levels that enable or hinder leaders in the pursuit of effectiveness and improvement during times of disruption and change. A novel conceptual framework outlining systemic considerations for leading schools and systems in turbulent times is proposed.

Authors

• Paul Campbell, The University of Hong Kong

• Esther Dominique Klein, TU Dortmund University

• Rania Sawalhi, University of Jordan

• Trista Hollweck, University of Ottawa

• Joelle Rodway, Ontario Tech University