GOALS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS - THE VIEW FROM THE FIELD

This paper reports on findings related to the perceptions held by memb ers of school communities with respect to the tasks and role of effect ive schools. The data are from a study conducted in Melbourne, Austral ia in 1990-91. Findings from this research indicate that members of sc hool communities: principals, teachers, school council members, parent s and students believe that the tasks of an effective school are more than those related to the academic program and include the development of citizenship and self concept, personal development and employment skills and a concern for the educational development of all members of the school community.