| Abstract [eng] |
Today, the life of the country and the world constantly requires changes and adaptation of activities. Education must also ensure and pursue scientific progress that meets the needs of each individual to acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. The quality of education is determined by the interaction and consistency of individual elements of the education system. The academic achievements of general education schools are like a result of the quality of school activities. It is measured by a ranking that encourages educational institutions to strive for improvement and higher outcomes. Research problem: how members of the school community (leaders, teachers, pupils, parents) evaluate the ranking of general education schools according to the quality of their activities. Research object: the attitude of the members of the general education school community to the ranking of schools according to the results of the quality of their activities. Research aim: to identify the tendencies of school ranking evaluation of members of the general education school community. Tasks: 1. To theoretically substantiate the purpose and significance of quality assessment and self-evaluation of general education schools. 2. To reveal the concept and relevance of school ranking. 3. To highlight the essential aspects of school ranking practice in Lithuania. 4. To study the attitude of school principals, pedagogues, senior students, parents to the ranking of general education schools. Research methodology and methods. Theoretical, empirical, and statistical research methods were applied. 205 respondents from Šiauliai city 2 progymnasiums and 2 gymnasiums, as well as Šiauliai district 2 progymnasiums and 1 gymnasium participated in the research. The method of questionnaire survey was chosen for the research. The most important empirical conclusions. The study revealed that there is no consensus among members of the school community about school rankings and the factors that influence the achievement of higher educational outcomes. The ranking is identified as an important criterion, but not essential when choosing a school for students or parents. Many educators see the ranking of general education schools as a useful criterion that is needed by the whole school community. It provides information on the quality of school performance, which also partly reflects the current state of school performance. The vast majority of managers are interested in published rankings and aim to improve the quality of school education. In terms of importance, they distinguish the professionalism of teachers, which is an integral factor in achieving high grades and results in the ranking of the country's schools. According to students, a school that ranks higher can provide students with more opportunities, motivation, and higher achievement because the best educators work at that school. A small proportion of parents follow the published rankings of general education schools when choosing a school, while the rest of the parents state that they follow the recommendations of friends and relatives. The hypothesis was confirmed. Members of the general education school community have different assessments of school rankings. Heads and educators attach the greatest importance to the improvement of the quality of school activities, but the ranking itself and its criteria are evaluated critically. Parents and students are only interested in ranking when choosing or changing a general education school. |
