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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.2.23

An Analysis and the Improvement of Jeju Self-Governing School Policy  

Lee, In-Hoi (Dept. of Education, Graduate School of Education, Jeju National University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.2, 2015 , pp. 23-34 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze comprehensively Jeju Self-Governing School Policy (JSSP) by using the four dimensional views of policy theory frame and to suggest its improvements. The results are as follows: First, JSSP should improve differentiation of curriculum and locality centered on local basis, wide application of the special laws, and professional accountability. Second, JSSP should improve the policy structure of educational governance and differentiated standard of students achievement assessment, resolve equity issue, and secure the self-finance of the schools. Third, JSSP should improve localization of educational administration, administrative and financial support for teachers, parent's empowerment, and students understanding of the policy, and expand principal invitation system, Fourth, JSSP should improve public relations, the roles of the Council and professionalism of assessors, and adopt efficiency approach into the assessment system.
Keywords
Self-Governing Schools; Four Dimensional Views of Policy Theory; Autonomy; Specialized Curriculum;
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