Analysis

The Enabling School Structure (ESS) questionnaire is a tool used to measure the organizational structure of schools and the extent to which this structure facilitates or hinders the school’s effective functioning and improvement. It includes various dimensions related to leadership, collaboration, and communication within the school environment. Data from the questionnaire are typically analyzed using statistical methods, such as factor analysis, to identify the key dimensions that influence school structure.

Objective

The primary objective of the ESS questionnaire is to evaluate how the school’s structure either supports or obstructs the implementation of effective educational practices and the development of a positive school climate. By using the ESS, school administrators and researchers can identify areas in need of improvement and develop strategies to enhance collaboration and communication among teaching and administrative staff.

Scoring

The ESS questionnaire is typically scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate various statements about school structure from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.” These scores are used to calculate overall and subscale scores that represent different dimensions of the school’s structure. The reliability and validity of the tool are tested through statistical analyses to ensure it provides accurate and consistent results.

Bibliography

Hoy, W. K., & Sweetland, S. R. (2000). School bureaucracies that work: Enabling, not coercive. Journal of School Leadership, 10, 524–541.
Hoy, W. K., & Sweetland, S. R. (2001). Designing better schools: The meaning and measure of enabling school structures. Educational Administration Quarterly, 37, 296–321.