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1 online resource |
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| Contents |
Intro -- Contributors -- Chapter 1 -- Systematic reviews in basic education in South Africa: The gold standard of evidence for educational decision-making -- Felix Maringe and Otilia Chiramba -- Abstract -- Introduction and context -- What are systematic reviews? -- Types of systematic reviews -- Systematic reviews: Approaches and purposes -- Key steps in conducting a systematic review -- The context of education under apartheid -- Post-apartheid educational reform: Successes and failures -- The need for education improvement -- The role of education in development |
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Contribution of the education sector to development -- Hierarchies of knowledge from research -- The Quantitative/Qualitative debate -- A synopsis of chapters in the book -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Interventions to improve learner achievement in South Africa: A systematic meta-analysis -- Neissan Alessandro Besharati, Brahm Fleisch and Khotso Tsotsotso -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Challenges in evaluating education interventions -- Method -- Results -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- The impact of poverty on basic education in South Africa: A systematic review of literature |
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Vitallis Chikoko and Pinkie Mthembu -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Understanding the term 'poverty' -- Highlights of the education-poverty interface -- Poverty as a trigger for self-emancipation -- Learning from the evidence -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Review and evaluation studies of school effectiveness and improvement in South Africa: A systematic and critical appraisal -- Francine de Clercq and Yael Shalem -- Abstract -- Introduction -- International lens on school effectiveness and improvement research |
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Historical lens on school effectiveness and improvement research in South Africa -- Eight review and evaluation studies: What do they tell us about school effectiveness and improvement factors, accountability and support? -- In search of a theory: Importance and role of theories of schooling and learning -- Conclusion: Towards new theories? -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Research on school leadership in South Africa: A systematic review -- Tony Bush and Derek Glover -- Introduction -- Policy on school leadership -- Leadership styles and models -- Leadership roles in South African basic education |
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School management teams -- Curriculum management and instructional leadership -- Management of finance and resources -- School governance -- Leadership and management of people -- Leadership and diversity -- Leadership culture and structures -- Leadership and student outcomes -- Leadership preparation and development -- Research gaps -- Implications and conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 -- A Systematic review of trends in teaching and learning research in South African schools -- Dr Laura Dison and Dr Alison Kearney -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Emergent themes |
| Summary |
Maringe ought to be commended for putting together an invaluable contribution to our understanding of research into a complex education system in South Africa. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Basic education.
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Basic education. |
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Education -- South Africa.
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Education. |
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South Africa. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
199120115X (electronic book) |
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9781991201157 (electronic book) |
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