تلخیص
In this School Effectiveness study, the researcher will explore the perception of male and female school teachers,
administrators and curriculum experts about the school effectiveness. The objectives of this study were to investigate into the
term school effectiveness and explore gender differences in school effectiveness. Research Questions were related with the
preferences and gender differences in the perception of school effectiveness. Sample was selected from all the districts of
Punjab (N=36). A total number of 18 districts, with high literacy rate (N=9) and low literacy rate (N=9) were selected for the
study. The participants of this study consisted of administrators, teachers, and curriculum experts (N=800). Research Design
was survey method. Research tool was a questionnaire developed by the researchers, based on items related with school
effectiveness. Results showed participants’ preferences and gender differences in school effectiveness. ‘Professionalism’ was
the top priority factor for school effectiveness. Gender differences were found in the perception of SE. Implications was
made for researchers and policy makers to improve the schools. The findings of this study will initiate future researches in
the field of school improvement.