Using mixed methods to investigate school improvement and the role of leadership: an example of a longitudinal study in England

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Using mixed methods to investigate school improvement and the role of leadership: an example of a longitudinal study in England

Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of mixed methods research in a major three year project and focuses on the contribution of quantitative and qualitative approaches to study school improvement. It discusses the procedures and multiple data sources used in studying improvement u...

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Main Authors:	Sammons, Pamela, Davis, Susila, Day, Christopher, Gu, Qing
Format:	Article
Published:	Emerald 2014
Subjects:	Leadership Primary schools Secondary schools School improvement Mixed methods research
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/31934/

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