On the Impact of the Dutch Educational Supervision Act Analyzing Assumptions Concerning the Inspection of Primary Education

American Journal of Evaluation Vol. 26, No. 60, 2005

Posted: 5 Nov 2007

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Frans L. Leeuw

Maastricht University; Government of the Netherlands - Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice

Abstract

This article uses a policy scientific approach to reconstruct assumptions underlying the Dutch Educational Supervision Act. We show an example of how to reconstruct and evaluate a program theory that is based on legislation of inspection. The assumptions explain how inspection leads to school improvement. Evaluation of these assumptions is used to predict the (in)effectiveness of this legislation. The article concludes by discussing the advantages and drawbacks of this kind of approach as a starting point for impact and effect studies. As the program theory of inspection includes elements common to other kinds of educational interventions and reforms, these elements can also be considered for other types of program theory.

Keywords: program theory; school inspections; supervision act; education

Suggested Citation

Leeuw, Frans L., On the Impact of the Dutch Educational Supervision Act Analyzing Assumptions Concerning the Inspection of Primary Education. American Journal of Evaluation Vol. 26, No. 60, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1026562

Frans L. Leeuw (Contact Author)

Maastricht University ( email )

P.O. Box 616
Maastricht, Limburg 6200MD
Netherlands

Government of the Netherlands - Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice ( email )

Box 20301
Den Haag, 2500 EH
Netherlands

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