The Best Practices for School Transformation: A Multiple-Case Study

Autor/inn/en	Waheed, Zarina; Hussin, Sufean; Bin Megat Daud, Megat Ahmad Kamaluddin
Titel	The Best Practices for School Transformation: A Multiple-Case Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Administration, 56 (2018) 1, S.88-103 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0957-8234
DOI	10.1108/JEA-11-2016-0136
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Case Studies; Best Practices; Educational Change; Qualitative Research; Principals; Teachers; Grounded Theory; Elementary Secondary Education; Leadership; Computer Uses in Education; School Culture; Parent Participation; Well Being; Interviews; Observation; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Bildungsreform; Qualitative Forschung; Principal; Schulleiter; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Führung; Führungsposition; Computernutzung; Schulkultur; Schulleben; Elternmitwirkung; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Beobachtung
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the best practices of school leaders, teachers, pupils, parents and the community in selected transformed schools in Selangor, Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative multiple-case study explores the best practices in two selected transformed schools through in-depth interviews, observations and document reviews. The data were collected from 2 school heads, 6 teachers with administrative responsibilities and 20 teachers. The themes were elucidated via open, axial and selective coding based on the grounded theory approach. Findings: The analysis identified various best practices exhibited by school leaders, teachers, pupils, parents and the community. Four themes were found to be common as best practices in both selected schools, which were adaptive and multi-dimensional leadership, winning-the-hearts, extensive use of Information and Communication Technology in school operations, and a culture of acquiring and sharing professional knowledge. The unique theme for School A was the emphasis on the social, emotional and ethical well-being of the students, while extensive parental involvement and support was a unique theme identified in School B. Research limitations/implications: The findings of this paper may be used as guidance tool for policy makers and educational planners regarding school transformation in Malaysia, and as well as in other countries. Such practices can be learned, adapted and replicated by other schools in order to transform. The findings also have direct implications to current teachers, school leaders, parents and the community. Originality/value: This study contributes to the growing body of research on the best practices and school transformation in Malaysian transformed schools. There is a decisive need to explore the best practices of transformed schools in Malaysia based on their own cultural and contextual needs in order to help schools that aspire for transformation. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01