Changing classrooms through inspection
School Leadership & Management, 21 (1):
59-73 (2001)Abstract
This article reports the findings from a preliminary study of the impact of OfSTED
(Office for Standards in Education) inspections on classroom change. The study utilized a case
study approach to investigate teacher perceptions, responses and intentions to change their
classroom practice as a result of the inspection process. Five comprehensive secondary schools
from a range of socio-economic backgrounds provided data using a multiple methodological
approach. The findings from the study suggest that the school context and culture are important
factors in determining teacher perceptions, responses and intentions to change classroom practice
as a result of inspection.