Inclusive Learning Communities: The Real Challenges Facing Reform in Malta

Autor/in	Bezzina, Christopher
Titel	Inclusive Learning Communities: The Real Challenges Facing Reform in Malta
Quelle	In: International Journal of Educational Management, 20 (2006) 6, S.453-465 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0951-354X
DOI	10.1108/09513540610683702
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Educational Change; Foreign Countries; Educational Environment; Inclusive Schools; Educational Improvement; Educational Policy; Educational Practices; Networks; Educational Innovation; Educational Administration; Malta + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungsreform; Ausland; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Inclusive school; Integrative Schule; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Bildungspraxis; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Bildungsverwaltung; Schuladministration; Schulverwaltung
Abstract	Purpose: The school environment in the islands of Malta is experiencing important changes that need to be critically addressed if school improvement and, more importantly, student learning is going to be enhanced. This paper aims to present the education authorities with an introductory review which aims to contextualise the potential networking of schools within the nurturing of inclusive learning communities. Design/methodology/approach: The paper argues that unless the principles of hope, faith, commitment, individual and collective worth are nurtured, networks will not on their own work to bring about desired change. Findings: Whilst a networking reform process has been introduced no review has yet been undertaken in Malta to understand the implications, both positive and negative, that such a reform brings with it. Practical implications: Implications for policy and practice include a thorough understanding of the six components behind the inclusive learning community, the various benefits, tensions and concerns that networks and networking bring with them. Originality/value: This paper presents an introductory review and contextualises the network reform policy within the principles of the learning community. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10