UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL IN EDUCATION (SDG-4) & SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT (SBM) - A HONG KONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CASE STUDY

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4) aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.This case study focuses on the implementation of SDG-4 in a primary school in Hong Kong, examining how educational practices align with the goal's objectives.The study highlights the integration of inclusive education practices, curriculum development that fosters critical thinking and creativity, and the use of technology to enhance learning experiences.In recent decades, School-Based Management (SBM) has emerged as a significant trend globally, with many countries adopting it to enhance educational management, administration and leadership through decentralization and increased autonomy.This study employs a case study methodology with both qualitative approach to examine how a primary school in Hong Kong achieved remarkable improvements in performance over six years under SBM.The findings aim to inform strategies for enhancing school effectiveness in similar contexts.The study utilizes the SBM to conduct structured interviews with various stakeholders.The qualitative analysis demonstrates its applicability across all levels of school stakeholders.The results indicate that the SBM serves as an effective tool for measuring the effectiveness of SBM initiatives.In conclusion, the SBM can be utilized as a benchmark for assessing the effectiveness of SBM in schools, providing insights for continuous improvement in school performance.This research contributes to the understanding of SEG-4 & SBM's role in enhancing educational quality and effectiveness in diverse contexts.