1.1 - WHY: questions of purpose
The nature and quality of self-evaluation lies at the very heart school improvement and accountability in Hong Kong. It is a distinguishing feature of good schools and a vital indicator by which the rigour and sustainability of education may be judged.
(Impact Study, p.14)
However, as the Impact Study shows there are differences of understanding among teachers and some confusion as to why it is being so strongly advocated, who it is really for, and who is most likely to benefit from it.
What do school staff see as its purposes and benefits?