The Three Dimensions of Improving Student Performance: Finding the Right Solutions to the Right Problems...

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Robert Rueda

The Three Dimensions of Improving Student Performance

Finding the Right Solutions to the Right Problems

Robert Rueda

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Teachers' College Press
15 July 2011

Educational strategies & policy

Drawing on work from educational psychology as well as several other fields, Rueda identifies three primary reasons for the stubborn failure of most school reform efforts: 1) a fragmentation of approaches, 2) a misalignment of approaches and goals, and 3) a failure to match solutions to problems. He argues that most performance and achievement problems are rooted in knowledge gaps, motivation gaps, and institutional gaps, or a combination thereof. This book provides an overview of each of these three dimensions, and discusses ways that they can affect performance. It then discusses a problem-solving framework that helps pinpoint where gaps exist in school efforts to improve performance, and then targets development of solutions and successful outcome loops that are customised to the specific areas that are problematic. The book concludes with a discussion of cultural and contextual considerations that must be taken into account when addressing school-based problems.

At a time of shrinking budgets and growing accountability, this practical book provides a way to assure that scarce resources are targeted appropriately.

By: Robert Rueda
Imprint: Teachers' College Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9780807752401
ISBN 10: 0807752401
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 15 July 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Rueda is the Stephen H. Crocker Professor of Education at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. Specialties in which he publishes, speaks, and consults with school districts include learning and instruction, motivation, urban education leadership, literacy, and success for English language learners.