Shimada Lab
Expanding Human Potential Through Education
School and Organization
Research Question
What makes a good school?
Overview
Even though they are all called “schools,” the education provided at each one is not the same.
To what extent do teachers have the freedom to design their lessons? To what extent do schools have the authority to set their budgets and curricula? What role does the principal play? And how do the national government and local governments support schools?
How do these differences in school structures and educational systems affect children’s learning?
Would education improve if schools were given more freedom?
The concept of schools having freedom is referred to as “school autonomy.”
If schools—which are closest to the students—were able to make their own decisions, it might be possible to provide an education tailored to the children’s needs.
On the other hand, if there are disparities in the personnel and resources available to different schools, granting them more freedom could potentially widen the gap between them.
Budgeting
Deployment of Teachers
Deciding on the Curriculum
Improving Teaching Methods
How are we researching this question?
How does school autonomy relate not only to academic achievement but also to educational disparities stemming from socioeconomic background?
🇮🇩🇵🇭🇹🇭A Comparative Analysis of Three Countries in Southeast Asia
How is school autonomy related not only to academic achievement but also to educational disparities based on socioeconomic background?
Using the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) data, this study examines whether the relationship between “school autonomy”—even when defined in the same way—is consistent across countries.