NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ520828
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0142-5692
Schools That Make a Difference: A Sociological Perspective on Effective Schooling.
Proudford, Christine; Baker, Robert
British Journal of Sociology of Education, v16 n3 p277-92 Sep 1995
Argues for a sociological analysis of effective schools as opposed to the positivist paradigm. Maintains that the practice of schooling cannot be separated from the broader social, cultural, and political aspects of the local community. Profiles four high schools and their educational philosophies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies, Effective Schools Research, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students, Indigenous Populations, Nontraditional Education, School Community Relationship, Secondary Education, Student Needs, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Expectations of Students, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Aboriginal Schools (Australia); Australia (New South Wales)