Interrogating school effectiveness and socio economic status : the implications for South Africa
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description: This dissertation undertakes a critical review of the literature on school effectiveness and quality and examines arguments regarding socio-economic status (SES) (which is linked to the notion of family effects) and its role in achievement. The analysis finds that both school and family effects have an impact on achievement that is equally important and relevant. The dissertation concludes by highlighting areas for action in reference to the findings on socio-economic status and achievement.
abstract: This dissertation undertakes a critical review of the literature on school effectiveness and quality and examines arguments regarding socio-economic status (SES) (which is linked to the notion of family effects) and its role in achievement. The analysis finds that both school and family effects have an impact on achievement that is equally important and relevant. The dissertation concludes by highlighting areas for action in reference to the findings on socio-economic status and achievement.
author: Erhiawarien, Mercy Oghenerukevwe
language: eng
date published: 2011
date modified: 2026-07-22T22:23:23Z
provider: University of Cape Town
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: Department of Political Studies

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value: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12632