| Abstract [eng] |
In Master‘s thesis, selecting Mažeikiai and Skuodas district local administration cases, it is aimed to investigate schools network reconstruction situation, strenghts and problematical aspects, according to 2016-2020 year general plan, as well as foresee possible school network reconstruction accomplishment improvement ways. In theorethical part of thesis, according to Lithuanian and foreign scientists theoretical sagacity, it was noticed, that educational reforms and school network reconstructions in their context these days are especially important factor, when seeking to ensure educational system effectivity, rationality and schooling quality growth. Educational system change and it`s government as well as educational reform regulations in country‘s strategical documents were analysed in thesis. Determinant factors in school network reconstruction were highlighted, changes in educational system planning and accomplishment were discussed. In methodological part of thesis, the research strategy and methodology were introduced, instrument selection was well-grounded, research sample characteristics and ethics were described. Qualitative study strategy was selected for empirical research. The following information collection and analysis methods were applied during qualitative research: expert interview, qualitative comparative document analysis, qualitative content analysis. In research part of thesis a general plan comparative analysis of school network reconstruction in Skuodas and Mažeikiai districts was executed. Based on qualitative interview method, a school network reconstruction strenghts and problematical aspects were revealed, when executing 2016-2020 year general plan. Possible school network reconstruction improvement destinations were established. The research revealed that, when executing school network reconstruction in Skuodas and Mažeikiai local administrations, financial means are saved, which are later used in active school financial base improvement, pupils have a higher opportunities to choose educational program modules, participate in non-formal education activities. However, some problems arise as well: schools are not enough equipped with yellow buses; not all saved financial means are prescribed by local district administrations for school material base improvement; many of former school buildings stays unused. |
