Capacities of elementary schools in the hinterland of the big cities presents actual problem of Czech educational system and no sufficient specialized attention is paid to it, except it has significant impact to the quality of education in these localities. Moreover it can support the inequalities in education. Therefore this diploma thesis offers complex view of investigated issue. The benefits of this work lies especially in the effort to indicate discussion about this topic, which no experts pay special attention to. The main goal is to describe the research problem, to clarify all the causes and consequences of the insufficient capacities in elementary schools problem and find out what is the extent of the problem in the hinterland of Prague. Primary and secondary data was used to achieve these goals. The overall research concept is based on mixed research technique. This diploma thesis finds out what is the current status of elementary schools education system in the hinterland of the big cities and what are causes and consequences of insufficient capacity problem of elementary schools with both quantitative and qualitative methods. Capacities of elementary schools present quite complicated problem which is caused by various reasons. It is hard to say if elementary schools founders failed in...

The purpose of this study was to identify the beliefs that classroom teachers have toward physical education. In recent years, the educational climate has prioritized academic achievement and standardized testing, thus diminishing the role of content areas such as physical education (Sallis, Mckenzie, Beets, Beighle, Erwin, & Lee, 2013). Classroom teachers are now more likely to assume the responsibility for providing physical education programming (Erwin, Beighle, Morgan, & Noland, 2011). Therefore, it is important to better understand the educational beliefs classroom teachers possess and investigate their personal experience within the physical education environment. To identify the beliefs of classroom teachers, this study used convenience, snowball, and purposive sampling techniques which were employed to secure voluntary participants. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. When all data was collected the researcher then transcribed, open-coded, analyzed, and synthesized the data. During the data analysis process the researcher looked to discover common themes between the participants’ teaching experiences and beliefs towards physical education by using an inductive analysis approach. The results emerged with themes related to mandating physical education, previous physical education knowledge, personal experience in physical education and acquiring appreciation for physical education. The resulting discussion provided support that physical education has many benefits, including the improvement of physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as improvement in academic achievement.

Diese Dissertation wendet komparative Methoden an, um eine vergleichende Analyse von einigen ausgewählten praktischen Beispielen von ‚Clustering‘ in dem Handlungsfeld der Erziehung in China. Auf der Grundlage der strukturellen, hierarchischen und funktionellen Herangehensweisen der Systemtheorie und auch in Anbetracht der sozialen wirtschaftlichen und pädagogischen Implikationen des Clusters in der Beruflichen Bildung werden die Theorie von Porter (und deren Erweiterungen), die Theorie des Humankapitals und die Theorie der Bildung für die Wahl der für einen Vergleich erforderlichen Kriterien (tertium comparationis) herangezogen. Aus den verfügbaren Berichten über Implementationsversuche wurden die Implementationsmodelle der Cluster von Henan, Shanghai, Hainan, Yongchuan und Yantai ausgewählt. Alle Erfahrungen aus diesen Regionen wurden in zwei Kategorien gemäß ihrer Eigenschaften als professionelle und regionale Cluster untersucht. Die komparativen Analysen verweisen jeweils auf die oben erwähnten drei Kriterien. In Anbetracht der in den praktisch umgesetzten Modellen offenbar gewordenen Probleme werden zusätzlich einige internationale Erfahrungen herangezogen und auf ihre Erfolgskomponenten hin untersucht, z.B. wie man Faktoren für das Cluster verbindet oder wie man Anreize für die Teilnahme von Unternehmen am Cluster setzt. Auf der Grundlage der theoretischen Analyse der praktischen Erfahrungen in China sowie andernorts werden abschließend einige Vorschläge für die zukünftige Entwicklung des Clusterings entwickelt. / This dissertation applies comparative methods to make analyses on some selected implementation modes of clustering in the field of vocational education in China. Based on the structural, hierarchical and functional aspects of the theory of system, and also in consideration of the social economical and educational features of clustering in the field of vocational education, Porter’s theory and its amended models, theory of human capital and theory of education are reviewed for the choice of comparative criteria. On the basis of the available information, some representative implementation models are selected from Henan (province, South China), Shanghai (provincial level city, East China), Hainan (province, Central China), Yongchuan (prefectural level city, West China) and Yantai (Prefectural level city, North China). All the experiences from these areas are grouped and compared in two categories according to their features: professional clustering and regional clustering. And comparative analyses are made in reference to the above-mentioned three criteria. In consideration of the problems revealed in the implementation models, some international experiences are referred as examples in some practical aspects, such as of how to connect factors for clustering, of how to assist the clustering to live through its whole lifespan, and of how to get enterprises involved. Furthermore, some suggestions for future development of clustering are also made from theoretical point of view.

The resource curse hypothesis suggests that resource-rich countries (especially oil-dependent economies) show lower economic growth rate as compared to resource-poor countries. We contribute to this literature by providing empirical evidence on a new transmission channel of the resource curse, namely the negative long-run effect of oil rents on the quality of education. Our empirical analysis for more than 70 countries from the period of 1995–2015 shows a significantly positive effect of oil rents on the quantity of education measured by government spending on primary and secondary education. However, we find a robust and negative long-run effect of oil rents dependency on the objective and subjective indicators of quality of education. Further, panel regressions with country and year fixed effects support our cross-country findings on the negative effect of oil rents dependency on the quality of education.

Dissertation is very actual because there is development of system university education in Russia and it`s necessary to prepare competent specialist, which has mandatory knowledge’s for different subjects of educational sphere. Methodology base of dissertation is researches by different scientists about preparation modern specialist in youth sphere. / Магистерская диссертация «Разработка компетентностной модели выпускника по направлению подготовки 040700.68 «Организация работы с молодежью» (квалификация «Магистр»)» состоит из двух глав, введения, заключения, списка использованной литературы и приложений. Актуальность магистерской диссертации обусловлена крайней необходимостью в условиях модернизации системы высшего профессионального образования подготовки конкурентоспособного, компетентного специалиста, когнитивная сложность которого отвечала бы требованиям и интересам различных субъектов, заинтересованных в образовательном процессе. Методологической базой работы явились научные разработки отечественных и зарубежных ученых, исследующих вопросы подготовки современного специалиста, проблемы перехода от «квалификационного» подхода к «компетентностному», от российских традиций высшей школы к двухуровневой системе образования. В диссертации ставится проблема формирования модели подготовки выпускника магистратуры по направлению подготовки «Организация работы с молодежью». В работе делается попытка рассмотрения концептуальных оснований высшего профессионального образования и их модернизации, теоретических подходов к пониманию компетентностной парадигмы. Объектом исследования является магистр специальности «Организация работы с молодежью», предметом – модель магистра специальности «Организация работы с молодежью». В первой главе определяются основные тенденции развития высшего профессионального образования, особенности и теоретические подходы к понятиям «компетенция», «компетентностный подход», «качество образования», определяются структурные компоненты системы качества образования и ее нынешнее состояние. Также здесь рассматриваются ключевые положения и общетеоретические принципы смены образовательных парадигм, и проводится аналитический обзор существующей нормативно-правовой базы, регламентирующей данный процесс. Во второй главе сравниваются и оцениваются уровень подготовки магистра по работе с молодежью с уровнем подготовки бакалавра и специалиста того же направления. Объектом эмпирического исследования являются потребители и заказчики образовательных услуг. В работе изучается мнение основных субъектов-кооперантов образовательной деятельности о том, каким должен быть магистр по работе с молодежью, определяются наиболее важные общекультурные и профессиональные компетенции и качества личности, необходимые такому магистру, из которых в дальнейшем формируется компетентностная модель. Методы исследования соответствуют специфике эмпирического объекта и предмету – социологический опрос заинтересованных субъектов, экспертный опрос потенциальных работодателей, глубинное интервью с выпускниками данного направления, работающими по специальности и мозговой штурм с привлечением экспертов. По итогам исследования, кроме модели, представлены также и другие предложения и рекомендации по дальнейшему изучению данной темы. Объем работы составил 153 страницы. В работе содержится 8 приложений, 13 таблиц и 6 рисунков. В библиографическом списке представлены 50 источников литературы.

This study has investigated `How does the effective execution of the management tasks assist the District Foundation Phase First Education Specialist to promote quality teaching and learning in Gauteng schools?' This study has considered the concepts `leadership' and `management'. Importantly, it has provided for discussion on the four vital management tasks, for effective management, towards the promotion of quality teaching and learning in Gauteng schools. Quantitative research methodology was employed. The findings suggest that the District Foundation Phase First Education Specialist does perform the four management tasks and does employ strategies for the promotion of quality teaching and learning, but that these need to be improved on, sharpened and enhanced, for effective management, and for the promotion of quality teaching and learning in schools. This study has also revealed that development and professional support of the District Foundation Phase First Education Specialist is called for too. Through use of a basic management model, in this study, suggestions and requirements are presented, and recommendations are made, for the effective execution of the management tasks towards the promotion of quality teaching and learning. Provision is therefore made for an illustration and description of the model, the suggestions and requirements envisaged, critical challenges and recommendations, as well as a motivation for the model. The study has recommended the piloting and implementation of this management model, with District First Education Specialists, in the Gauteng Department of Education. It has further recommended, that with the phasing-in of the Revised National Curriculum Statement, that this management model be trailed. Suggestions have been provided for in this regard. Review of this management model has been accommodated too. Its wider value and meaning for the Gauteng Department of Education, in the contexts of policy revision and educational transformation, has been briefly explored too. The management model suggested clearly seeks to champion effective management practice, and it also seeks to bring about improvements in existing management practice, for the promotion of quality teaching and learning in Gauteng schools. The recommendation made is aimed at contributing towards the promotion of quality teaching and learning in Gauteng schools. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Education Management)

The thesis "School self-evaluation and transformation of school education programmes" deals with elementary school self-evaluation. It is primarily focused on analyzing outcomes of self-evaluation activities that are indtended to develop schools and adjust school education programmes. The research is based on interviews with directors and teachers from elementary schools in Prague and could be used as an overview of the current state of Czech schools. It also offers recommendations for improving schools.

This diploma thesis deals with current topic of lack of capacity of public nurseries and sketches possibilities of establishment of company nurseries as another way of preschools in the theoretical part. The diploma thesis makes an effort to summarize basic factors which can influence establishment and development of these company nurseries. Emphasis is put on importance of preschool education. The research part describes poossibilities of establishment and operation of company nurseries, finds out current development a identifies factors which influence their establlishment and operations. The research part is also focused on quality of education in these company nurseries. The qualitative research was used to achieve the research goal, the main method used to achieve the goal was multiple-case study.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-27T16:33:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rosinei Dias Gevezier Turbiani Machado.pdf: 1089449 bytes, checksum: 7b1bdcecb380064971c25003bd1f4c40 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-02-25 / Secretaria da Educação do Estado de São Paulo / In the present research, of historical nature, it was intended to study the secondary school teaching at the Secondary State School of Jaú, in the state of São Paulo, between the years of 1946 to 1961, considering the climax of the secondary school teaching expansion. Based on the references of analyses about educational institutions, and going over the memory field, this paper aims at the comprehension of how the secondary school teaching was organized in this institution, in a historical period marked by the apparent contradiction between the nature of the elite leaders makers of this teaching degree and the expansion process of the secondary school, and the comprehension of how the memory of a high-quality school was built. To talk about this theme, the school documents, periodicals and pictures were analyzed, besides registers of interviews with persons who took part in the history of the institution / Na presente pesquisa, de natureza histórica, pretendeu-se estudar o ensino secundário no Ginásio Estadual de Jaú, interior do estado de São Paulo, entre os anos de 1946 a 1961, considerado o auge da expansão do ensino secundário. Com base nos referenciais de análise sobre instituições escolares e movimentando-se também no campo da memória, este trabalho visa a compreender como se organizou o ensino secundário nessa instituição, em um período histórico marcado pela aparente contradição entre a natureza de formador das elites condutoras desse grau de ensino e o processo de expansão da escola secundária, e compreender como se construiu a memória de uma escola de qualidade . Para discutir esse tema foram analisados os documentos da escola, periódicos e fotografias, além dos registros de entrevistas com pessoas que fizeram parte da história da instituição

O trabalho é o estudo de um caso crucial (Eckstein) de um município pobre e populoso (Sobral, no Estado nordestino do Ceará) dentro do contexto de um problema de cunho nacional o baixo rendimento sistemático e estrutural dos alunos brasileiros nos testes padronizados nacionais e internacionais, inclusive em relação ao processo escolar mais elementar, que é o processo de alfabetização emerge como um exemplo de sucesso escolar. Todos indicadores educacionais de Sobral mostram uma trajetória consistente e sustentável de melhoria, que descola da dos demais municípios de mesmo porte populacional no Brasil, mas que segue em paralelo ao Estado do Ceará. As perguntas que a pesquisa pretendeu responder são: 1) Como foi que Sobral chegou a alcançar os níveis de desempenho nas provas padronizadas nacionais? Que fatos, políticas públicas ou atores teriam contribuído para que as escolas do Município alcançassem os resultados que justificam o presente estudo? e 2) Seria possível repetir essa experiência em outros municípios do Brasil? Ou seja, é possível sobralizar a educação brasileira?. Os objetivos da investigação foram situar as reformas educacionais do Município no amplo contexto nacional e internacional das reformas do tipo qualidade dos anos 1990/2000, identificando e categorizando os principais fator e componentes de política pública em nível local, estadual e nacional que contribuíram para seu sucesso cotejando-os com teorias existentes e já validadas em outros contextos. Os principais condicionantes das reformas exitosas de Sobral identificados são o conjunto formado por policy, polity e politics: a) um processo de parametrização de expectativas de aprendizagem e de alfabetização (Linhares) que reflete o consenso internacional sobre o tema (policy), b) a adoção institucionalizada de conceitos e práticas de eficácia escolar na gestão pedagógica e escolar da Rede (polity), descritos por Lezotte, Edmonds, Levin e Fullan, e c) um conjunto de lideranças com crenças fortes o suficiente para sustentar uma coalizão longeva (politics), conforme Kingdon, Sabatier e Jenkins, o qual mantém a estabilidade e o aprimoramento contínuo das políticas. Com o primeiro objetivo cumprido e com base nas teorias a eles relacionadas, que, no contexto de Sobral, foram novamente validadas, responde-se a segunda pergunta. Sobralizar ou cearalizar a educação no restante do Brasil depende de ações políticas suficientes para alterar a dinâmica de forças que disputam recursos e poder no âmbito das reformas do tipo qualidade no Brasil (matriz de Wilson e Corrales), com o objetivo de pacificar: a) a polêmica em torno do processo de alfabetização e do estabelecimento de parâmetros ambiciosos de aprendizagem para todos os alunos; b) a profissionalização da instituição escola, fomentando uma cultura de sucesso acadêmico a partir da escola pública e c) o reconhecimento do monitoramento incansável dos processos de aprendizagem para garantir que todos os alunos aprendam de acordo com os parâmetros estabelecidos. / The work is a crucial case study (Eckstein) of a poor and populous Municipality (Sobral, in the Northeastern State of Ceará) within the context of a nationwide problem - the systematic and structural low performance of Brazilian students in national and international standardized tests, including those related to the assessment of the most elementary school process, alphabetization - emerges as an example of school success. All educational indicators in Sobral show a consistent and sustainable improvement track record, which takes off from that of other municipalities of the same population size in Brazil, but which runs parallel to the state of Ceará. The questions that the research intended to answer are: 1) \"How did Sobral reach the levels of performance in national standardized tests? What facts, public policies or actors would have contributed to the municipal schools achieving the results that justify this study? \", and 2)\" Would it be possible to repeat this experience in other municipalities in Brazil? In other words, is it possible to sobralize the Brazilian education? \" The objectives of the research were to situate the educational reforms of the Municipality in the broad national and international context of the quality reforms of 1990/2000, identifying and categorizing the main factors and components of public policy at local, state and national level that contributed to its success by comparing them with existing theories and validated in other contexts. The main determinants of Sobral\'s successful reforms identified are the set of policy, polity and politics: a) a process of parameterization of learning and literacy expectations (Linhares) that reflects the international consensus on the theme (policy), b) the institutionalized adoption of concepts and practices of school effectiveness in the pedagogical and school management of the local Department of Education (polity), described by Lezotte, Edmonds, Levin and Fullan, and c) leaderships with beliefs strong enough to sustain a longstanding political coalition, according to Kingdon, Sabatier and Jenkins, which maintains the stability and the continuous improvement of the policies. With the first objective fulfilled based on pertinent theories, which were, in the context of Sobral, again validated, the second question is answered. \"Sobralizar\" or \"cearalizar\" education in the rest of Brazil depends on political actions sufficient to change the dynamics of forces that compete for resources and power in the scope of reforms of the quality type in Brazil (Wilson and Corrales matrix), in order to pacify: a) the controversy surrounding the literacy process and the establishment of ambitious learning parameters for all students; b) the professionalization of the school institution, fostering a culture of academic success from the public school, and c) recognition of relentless monitoring of learning processes to ensure that all students learn according to established parameters.