School Climate and Student Results

Paper Summary:

Literature is replete with studies which show the importance of school climate in terms of learning potential. This paper focuses on the impact that the school climate has on achievement as well as on concomitant issues that affect and relate to student achievement levels. Achievement within the ambit of overall education cannot be separated from other aspects and variables. This paper therefore also provides examples of the interdependence between increased achievement and factors affecting school climate, in order to create a more amenable and productive school and learning environment.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Definitions and Importance of School Climate
Literature Overview and Discussion
Outcomes and Possibilities for Improving School Climate
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"Studies have also found that there is a significant correlation between school climate and other variables which need to be taken into account. For instance, there is an important link between different economic and social strata and problems with school climate. The study by Esposito ( 1999) states that achievement is also related to different school situations. For example the study found that problems with regard to school climate are more often found in low-income districts and are concomitant with problems related to student achievement and socialization."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Brookover, W., et al. ( 1977) Schools can make a difference. Washington D.C.; National Institute of Education. ( Eric Document Reproduction Sevice No.Ed 145 034)
• Edwards, M. E. (1993). Restructuring in Dallas. The American School Board Journal, 180(5), 30-32.)
• Esposito ( 1999) Learning in urban blight: School climate and its effect on the school performance of urban. School Psychology Review; 28 ( 3) , 365 +
• Grobler B. R., Bisschoff T. C. and Moloi, K. C. ( 2002) The Chaid-Technique and the Relationship between School Effectiveness and Various Independent Variables. Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa.
• Halawah, I. (2005). The Relationship between Effective Communication of High School Principal and School Climate. Education, 126(2), 334+. Retrieved August 17, 2006, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014422241

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