The Self-Study Cycle: A Philosophy of Continous Improvement

Schools don't get repaired unless questions are raised by those who know the school best. By creating and nurturing a culture of inquiry, a school can embed its philosophy and mission in its school-improvement efforts. Figure 1 depicts a School Self-Study Cycle - a process for building continual improvement into the structure of a school.

Figure 1. A school self-study cycle

Source: Inquiry and Action: School Improvement Guide, pg4