Perceptions of the school self-evaluation process: the case of Abu Dhabi. Issue 3 (26th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blaik Hourani, Rida; Litz, David
• Is Part Of: School leadership & management. Volume 36:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 247
• Page End: 270
• Publication Date: 2016-05-26
• Subjects: School self-evaluation -- Irtiqaa -- school performance standards -- school management and leadership -- Abu Dhabi; Education -- Periodicals; Educational leadership -- Periodicals; School management and organization -- Periodicals; 371.2011
• DOI: 10.1080/13632434.2016.1247046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1363-2434

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has initiated educational change and school improvements. As part of the school reform agenda, ADEC has introduced school self-evaluation-Irtiqaa (SSE-Irtiqaa). This research probes the effectiveness of school administrators (SAs), including principals, vice principals, academic principals, and heads of faculty, and their perceptions of the implications and implementation of SSE-Irtiqaa. The study also intends to improve school quality and help benchmark Abu Dhabi public schools with international academic standards, by tracing challenges faced during the SSE-Irtiqaa process. Public SAs are the participants of this study. This research is an exploratory case study that employed a qualitative research tool. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 14 administrators representing 6 public schools in Abu Dhabi. Findings and recommendations shed light on the areas and paths of development required to facilitate and improve the SSE-Irtiqaa process.