From Citizen-Led Street Experiments to Transformative Change: A Case Study in Improving School Environments in the Netherlands

روش تحقیق حاضر از نوع نیمه آزمایشی با طرح پیش‏آزمون- پس‏آزمون با گروه گواه بود. جامعه آماری شامل مدارس پسرانه دوره دوم ابتدایی سنندج در سال تحصیلی 97-96 بود که از میان آن‌ها با روش نمونه‌گیری هدفمند یک مدرسه با 239 دانش‌آموز به‌عنوان مدرسه گروه آزمایش و مدرسه دیگری با 242 دانش‌آموز به‌عنوان مدرسه گروه کنترل انتخاب شدند. در فاز عملی تحقیق، ابتدا پرسشنامه سنجش جو مدرسه و کلاس به‌عنوان پیش‌آزمون در هر دو مدرسه برای تمامی دانش آموزان اجرا شد و سپس برنامه ضد قلدری در مدرسه آزمایشی برای هرکدام از گروه‌های مدیریت مدرسه و معلمان آموزش داده شد و در پایان پس‌آزمون در هر دو مدرسه آزمایشی و کنترل دوباره به اجرا درآمد. داده‌های به‌دست‌آمده با تحلیل کوواریانس چند متغیره و نرم‌افزار آماری مورد تحلیل قرار گرفتند. یافته‌ها حاکی از اثربخشی معنی‌دار برنامه ضد قلدری بر بهبود ادراک دانش­آموزان مدرسه آزمایشی در بعد اجتماعی هم در سطح مدیریت مدرسه و هم‌کلاس بود اما در بعد یادگیری تغییر محسوسی در ادراک دانش آموزان مشاهده نشد.

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This paper aims to find whether the cause of conflict in the school environment, how the style and techniques of conflict management in junior-high school, whether the approach in conflict management in the school environment and the influence of the model of Conflict Management on the Job satisfact

Global economic growth is accompanied by increased energy demand, thus conventional fuels such as coal, oil and gas, which are the primary energy sources, are gradually being depleted. At the same time, the combustion of conventional fuel for energy production causes serious adverse effects on the environment and contributes to climate change due to the emitted greenhouse gases. For the above reasons, most of the developed and developing countries especially during the last decades, have introduced various incentives for the greater penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) in all sectors of the economy. Concerning the building sector, several measures have been adopted, including the promotion of energy efficiency and energy saving. A significant proportion of the building stock are the school buildings where students and teachers spend a significant proportion of their daily time. Teachers' attitudes and views, especially the school unit managers concerning the use of RES in schools, are important in the effort to rationalize and control energy use. This study was conducted through a structured questionnaire applied to a sample of 510 school managers in Greece's primary and secondary education. The school unit managerial role for the case of Greek schools is performed by the school principal who has both administrative and educational duties. Statistical analysis included the application of Friedman's test and hypothesis test on questions concerning school manager environmental perceptions and energy-saving habits. According to the results, Greek school managers have a high degree of environmental sensitivity, since 97.6 % agreed or strongly agreed that the main concern should focus on energy saving. Furthermore, 71% of the respondent reported to have good knowledge on solar energy, followed by 64% on wind energy while only 34% are knowledgeable on biomass. Almost all the respondents (99%) agreed that it is important to provide more RES-orientated education through the taught curricula. Concerning energy saving behaviour, around 90% reported that they switch off the lights when leaving the classroom and they close the windows when the air-condition is operating. Hypothesis tests revealed a relationship between the school managers' ecological beliefs, the energy saving habits in the school environment, and the recognition of the importance of environmental education. Conclusions highlighted the need to intensify environmental education programs in the school environment concerning RES in schools. This will lead to a higher level of environmental awareness of both teachers and students and therefore to a more dynamic behaviour towards the effort to “greenify” the school environment.

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This paper on strategies for school environmental management in Nigerian secondary schools was carried out in Calabar, Nigeria. To guide the study three research questions were formulated. This was achieved through administration of structured questionnaires in three randomly sampled schools. Findings show regular grass clearing, sweeping of the school compound and painting, landscaping and planting of flowers, good drainage and refuse disposal are strategies adopted for managing the school environment. While lack of gardeners to keep the school compound clean, erosion, students and teachers not being responsive to environmental issues, difficulties to inculcate in students environmental values due to different home upbringing, lack of funds to procure working tools/implements and waste disposal challenges were some identified challenges in the school environmental management. Three hypotheses were put forward to be tested in the study: 1) There is no significant difference in strategies adopted in the management of school environment 2) Management of school environment has no significant effect on student study/reading habit 3) The challenges of managing school environment have no significant effect on the quality of school environment. Statistical results from tested hypotheses show significant relation and correlation in all. Result for hypothesis one shows that there is significant difference in strategies adopted in the management of school environment. Hypothesis two statistically proved that management of school environment has significant effect on students’ study/reading habit; while the last stated hypothesis revealed that the challenges of managing school environment have significant effect on the quality of school environment. For enhanced and better school environment for sound academic exercise, school environmental management team (SEMT), fore-plan for drainage and waste disposal, school location consideration for new schools, employment of gardeners and cleaners, fumigation of schools, terminal orientation programmes, development of curriculum on environmental management, School inspection and competitions and awards were recommended.

PurposeDespite the school organizational culture broad literature, there is still a gap on culture and educational management, mainly in the public environment. To fill out this space, this article wants to point out the cultural factors that creates school management change in the Brazilian public school context.Design/methodology/approachThe sample is a polar multi-case approach with two high performance and two low performance Brazilian schools. The authors conducted 12 interviews, three each school, with school principal, pedagogical coordinator and administrative officer. To analyze the data, the authors applied synthetic analysis to identify the cultural factors and your conduciveness to change in schools.FindingsThe results point out organizational culture as low understood in public municipal schools. These results also indicate the cultural dimensions power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity, long-term orientation and indulgence as influencers of school management. Therefore, organizational culture is a factor to change and improve performance in public school management.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the low comprehensiveness by the school managers, the authors pointed out the importance of the cultural factors, such as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, masculinity, long-term orientation and indulgence, in the school management. Future research could assess quantitatively the cultural factors presented here.Social implicationsThe paper provides cultural aspects in the school environment that should be considered in the school management improvement process and school principals’ actions.Originality/valueThe results fulfil the gap of organizational culture and school management in the public sector studies, by pointing out cultural factors of change in the school environment.

This study is a case study that aims to explore the current situation, issues, and strategies faced by leaders and managers of a regular high school in Linyi City, Shandong Province, China, about security management. This study uses qualitative method, with semi-structured interviews conducted with three faculty members and managers of a high school in Linyi City. This study reveals that safety management in this school focuses on safety education and has set up monitoring systems, alarm systems, etc., and conduct safety drills from time to time. And regular feedback is given through summary meetings and other forms. There are still issues such as inadequate staffing, lack of cooperation between teachers and students, and lack of home-school contact and monitoring systems. As a result, various measures such as increasing security guards, setting up online monitoring platforms, and enhancing security knowledge education have been proposed. The findings of this study have implications for enhancing the level of security management in schools. In future studies, the sample should be expanded and the level of security management in elementary schools and universities should also be assessed.

The study focused on the role of network ties in the management of public primary schools in Luweero district. Three research objectives guided the study thus; (i) To examine headteachers’ perceptions regarding their role in the formation of network ties in public primary schools in Luweero district. (ii) To examine factors influencing the formation of network ties in public primary schools in Luweero district. (iii)To assess the effect of network ties on the management of public primary schools in Luweero district. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design using a mixed methods approach. The study population included education officers at the district headquarters and headteachers in public primary schools in Luweero district. A total of 5 education officers and 210 headteachers participated in the study. The study findings revealed that network ties are an important component in strengthening the management of public primary schools in Luweero district. Headteachers perceived their roles in the formation of network ties essentially as initiating ideas to promote collaborations among schools and sensitizing key stakeholders about the importance of network ties. The major factors influencing the formation of school network ties were mainly geographical proximity and religious affiliation of schools. It was noted that network ties are quite influential in the management of schools because they create an enabling environment for headteachers to acquire additional knowledge and skills as well as other resources needed to improve the performance of schools.

Teachers’ perceptions in dealing effectively with critical situations are particularly critical as they can prepare both their students and the school environment to improve the way they recognize and manage school crises and unexpected situations that may occur in their everyday lives. This study investigated, through econometric and experimental analysis, the sampled Greek teachers’ actual behavior and perceptions regarding the existence of crises in the school environment and how they should be managed. The results revealed that students’ misbehavior is the primary problem in schools while parental collaboration with the school and the formation of the crisis management teams can make crisis management more effective. The study’s contribution to the literature, through the experimental and econometrical analysis of attitudes toward crisis management in schools, is twofold: (a) to reveal teachers’ perceived priorities in various crises, which otherwise would not have happened, and (b) to extend the link between organizational theory and crisis management in schools. This study suggests that the importance of crisis management in schools is increasing due to its significant contribution to restoring and maintaining school safety and productivity at a time of crisis.

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This cross-sectional, stratified, random sample study aimed to identify the school environment for teaching and engaging in physical education in elementary public schools. An inventory assessment was made and interviews were held with school managers in 12 teaching units in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The data obtained were categorized as follows: lesson availability and frequency, recess, extracurricular activities, facilities, and installations in place. The descriptive analysis used absolute and relative frequencies values. The results showed that all schools involved in the study provide two weekly physical education classes. None of the schools engaged in the development of recreational activities during recess. Data showed that 75% of schools participating in the study provide free extracurricular activities, among which futsal was the most popular (58.3%). Also, 75% of schools had indoor sports facilities, whereas some schools did not have adequate space to hold classes. In the group of schools with facilities, 90% had crossbars and 70% had at least one type of floor markings for sports such as futsal, basketball, and volleyball. Only one school had a recreational room, patio, and a green area. We concluded that the results point to a favorable direction for teaching and engaging in physical education in schools. We discussed how an adequate environment in schools helps students make better lifestyle choices and provides teachers with the opportunity to fully develop their classes and promote student’s health.

ABSTRACTIndonesia launched the large-scale community-based block grant programme, the PNPM Generasi, in 2007 with the intention to improve the health and education of children. This study estimates the impacts of the PNPM Generasi on school resources, classroom environments, and school management. While the PNPM Generasi increased community and parental participation in school management, it did little to improve school resources and classroom learning and teaching environments. The existence of heterogeneous impacts across school types and provinces is confirmed. Compared with the notable improvements in health indicators reported in previous studies, the impacts of the PNPM Generasi on school resources and classroom environments are limited.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. there is increasing concern about how to teach and support students with autism in the school environment and how to meet the best of their needs. Teachers are required to demonstrate programming and planning that accommodates all learners. The aim of this case report is to demonstrate how to cater to the teaching and learning needs of a young student with autism in a mainstream school.The Method of this case study is a 6 years old boy were three strategies used for 1 year; (1) Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) program, (2) Antecedent Strategies in the Classroom (ASC) , and (3) visual cues program (VCP). The Results as the following; (A)TEACCH: Increasing Ahmad’s participation in class activities has the added benefit of increasing his social acceptance amongst his peers and improving his overall social skills. (B) ASC: Ahmad begin to spend more time sitting on the mat and participating in activities, rather than actively walking around the classroom and being disruptive. (C) VCP: Assist Ahmad to develop his play skills and improves his friendships thereby facilitating social inclusion in the school environment. (D) (Collaboration and Partnerships: The role of the teacher needs to be as an equal as partner with Ahmad’s parents, not professional as expert, in order to facilitate a successful partnership. As a Conclusion; Effective collaboration amongst key stakeholders is important in addressing the difficulties experienced by students with ASD in order to support and improve their participation and engagement within the school environment and also within the wider community. Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder, supporting students, programs, strategies, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children, Antecedent Strategies in the Classroom, visual cues program. DOI : 10.7176/JEP/10-5-06

The advancement of information technology has had a significant impact on educational management in secondary schools (SMP/MTs). This study aims to analyze the role of information technology in enhancing the effectiveness of educational management, particularly in the aspects of administration and communication. The research employs a library research method, collecting data from various secondary sources such as books, journal articles, research reports, and other relevant documents. The findings indicate that information technology contributes to improving school administrative efficiency through the automation of attendance recording, grade management, and financial administration. Additionally, information technology strengthens communication among teachers, students, parents, and school staff through digital platforms, enhancing collaboration in the educational process. However, this study also identifies challenges in implementing information technology, such as the digital divide, lack of teacher training, and resistance to change. Therefore, strategies are needed to improve infrastructure access, strengthen digital literacy among educators, and establish policies that support the optimal utilization of technology in secondary education. This research provides theoretical insights into the impact of information technology on educational management and can serve as a reference for policymakers and practitioners in developing more effective strategies for implementing information technology, particularly in Islamic education within madrasahs.