Appreciative Inquiry as a Method for Participatory Change in Secondary Schools in Lebanon

Abstract

Appreciative inquiry is a strategy which takes a positive approach to organizational development. It aims to identify good practice, design effective development plans, and ensure implementation. This article examines the potentials and limitations of using the appreciative inquiry in a mixed methods research design for developing school effectiveness and care in three secondary schools in Lebanon.

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appreciative inquiry mixed methods education in lebanon student voice participatory research

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