School effectiveness remains a complex and difficult problem for theorists, researchers and practitioners. School effectiveness is most pervasive yet least researched area. The study of school effectiveness began in the United States with many qualitative studies and has emerged as a popular topic amongst educational researchers lately. This book deals with the correlates of school effectiveness from the point of view of learner and institution. The learner correlates studied are students’ behaviour adjustment to school, motivation to school, involvement in school activities and personal effectiveness. The correlates related to institutions are studied through classroom climate, school atmosphere, organizational culture and organizational health. The major concern in schools should be educational excellence to make the students became independent and creative learners which is absolutely dependent upon the students’ and teachers’ involvement, heads of schools quality of leadership, school climate and culture. To sum up this well researched study on school effectiveness would be of immense use and utility to learners and teachers alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noorjehan N. Ganihar
Dr. Noorjehan N. Ganihar is working in karnatak University , Dharwad since 1986. Presently, she is a Professor of the Department of Education. She obtained her M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees from Karnatak University, Dharwad. She has a P.G Diploma in Education from S.N.D.T. Women's University, Bombay. She has a P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a P.G. Diploma in Higher Education from IGNOU. A "Second Rank" holder in her B.A course and a "First Rank" holder in B.Ed., M.Ed. and P.G Diploma in Education Management. Dr. Ganihar is a "Gold Medalist" in the M.Ed course. She is a recipient of two "State Awards" in (1982) and (1983). She has received Life Time Achievement Award in Education from Health and Education Development Association, New Delhi in 2007. She has published a number of research articles in journals of national standard and repute. She has also guided several M.Ed., M.Phil. dissertations and Ph.D. theses, attended a number of national/international seminars/conferences/workshops and presented many papers. She is a member of several academic boards/bodies besides holding honorary positions in various NGO's.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sanjeev Kumar S. Hangal
Dr. Sanjeevkumar S. Hangal has obtained his B.A., M.Ed., M.Phil and Ph.D from Karnatak University, Dharwad. He has worked as a Lecturer in D.Ed. and B.Ed colleges for several years. Presently he is working as a Lecturer in Vijayanagar College of Education, Hubli. He has attended number of conferences, symposia and workshops. His area of specialization is Educational Management.
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