Author： Fullan Michael Watson Nancy
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 0924-3453
Source： School Effectiveness and School Improvement, Vol.11, Iss.4, 2000-12, pp. : 453-473
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Abstract
This article examines educational decentralization efforts in both developed and developing countries, guided by two questions: (1) under what conditions does school-based management (SBM) produce best results and (2) what are the roles and relationships of the school/community and of the region/center. The authors summarize, from recent literature, reasons for the usual failure of SBM and identify the conditions under which SBM works, noting school/community relations and external infrastructure as important factors. In looking at research from developing countries, the authors highlight similarities and differences compared to Western research, focusing on projects with promising results. Finally, the article draws strategic implications for establishing the kind of school-based developments that will positively affect learning outcomes.
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