In Lecture five Prof Alava introduces the typology of effectiveness models by Quinn and Rorhbaugh (1983). After that Alava presents some critical views conducted by Wrigley (2004).

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: In preparing for this class, please, read the following article which introduces critical voices in school effectiveness research. Focus especially on the reductionism and be ready to comment the ideas presented in the article in your reflective report.

Wrigley T. 2011. School Effectiveness: the problem of reductionism (manuscript). The manuscript can be found in the cite http://www.changingschools.org.uk/SoHfolder/Ch1.pdf

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture HERE.

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: None.