Multiple-shift schooling : design and operation for cost-effectiveness /
Bray, Mark.
Multiple-shift schooling : design and operation for cost-effectiveness / created by Mark Bray. - 105 pages ; illustrations ; 19 cm
Acknowledgements; Introduction Chapter I - A Framework for Analysis, 1 -Models for multiple-shift schooling, 2 -Concepts of cost analysis; Chapter II - Determining Policies, 3 - Economic Factors, 4 - Educational factors, 5 - Social Factors Chapter 3 - Making multiple-shift schools work; 6 - School organization and timetabling, 7 - Staffing and management, 8 - Quality Chapter IV - Conclusions; 9 - Alternative models and cost-effectiveness. Further Reading
Drawing on the experiences in a wide range of countries, this book highlights the advantages and problems of multiple-shift educational systems. Practical suggestions are offered for more effective operation of schools caught in the conflict between extending access and minimizing unit costs and maintaining educational quality. Following an introduction that defines multiple-shift schooling and outlines its purposes, part 1 presents a framework for analysis, with attention, to multiple-shift schooling models and three types of cost analysis. Part 2 discusses the policy-making process with regard to economic, educational, and social factors. Strategies for making schools work are presented in the third part, which involve school organization and scheduling,staffing and management, and maintaining educational quality. Part 4offers suggestions for:(1) identifying priorities; (2) assessing cost effectiveness;(3) recognizing the possibility of different policies for different levels; and (4) considering the social context in policy implementation. One table, illustrations, and case study material in separate boxes accompany the text.
0850923328
Mark Bray
Education
LB3032 BRA
Multiple-shift schooling : design and operation for cost-effectiveness / created by Mark Bray. - 105 pages ; illustrations ; 19 cm
Acknowledgements; Introduction Chapter I - A Framework for Analysis, 1 -Models for multiple-shift schooling, 2 -Concepts of cost analysis; Chapter II - Determining Policies, 3 - Economic Factors, 4 - Educational factors, 5 - Social Factors Chapter 3 - Making multiple-shift schools work; 6 - School organization and timetabling, 7 - Staffing and management, 8 - Quality Chapter IV - Conclusions; 9 - Alternative models and cost-effectiveness. Further Reading
Drawing on the experiences in a wide range of countries, this book highlights the advantages and problems of multiple-shift educational systems. Practical suggestions are offered for more effective operation of schools caught in the conflict between extending access and minimizing unit costs and maintaining educational quality. Following an introduction that defines multiple-shift schooling and outlines its purposes, part 1 presents a framework for analysis, with attention, to multiple-shift schooling models and three types of cost analysis. Part 2 discusses the policy-making process with regard to economic, educational, and social factors. Strategies for making schools work are presented in the third part, which involve school organization and scheduling,staffing and management, and maintaining educational quality. Part 4offers suggestions for:(1) identifying priorities; (2) assessing cost effectiveness;(3) recognizing the possibility of different policies for different levels; and (4) considering the social context in policy implementation. One table, illustrations, and case study material in separate boxes accompany the text.
0850923328
Mark Bray
Education
LB3032 BRA