Like a strong foundation in a house, the climate of a school is the foundation that supports the structures of teaching and learning. This book provides a framework for educators to look at school and classroom climates using both informal and formal measures. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of climate and details techniques which may be used by heads or classroom teachers to judge the health of their learning environment. The book sets out to enhance understanding of the components of a healthy learning environment and the tools needed to improve that environment. It also looks at way to assess the impact of change activities in improving and sustaining educational excellence. The international team of contributors brings perspectives from the school systems in America, UK, Australia and Holland. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.