The Social Context of Effective Schools

@article{Hallinger1986TheSC,
  title={The Social Context of Effective Schools},
  author={P. Hallinger and J. Murphy},
  journal={American Journal of Education},
  year={1986},
  volume={94},
  pages={328 - 355}
}
  • P. Hallinger, J. Murphy
  • Published 1986
  • Psychology
  • American Journal of Education
    • This article analyzes differences in the operation of school effectiveness factors in high- and low-SES effective schools. Observable differences are found on several effectiveness variables. The social context of the effective schools appears to influence the breadth of the curriculum, the allocation and use of instructional time, the instructional leadership role of the principal, the nature of the school reward system, and the type of expectations embedded in school policies and practices… CONTINUE READING
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