Monitoring the Learning Outcomes of Education Systems

Monitoring the Learning Outcomes of Education Systems
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 100
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ISBN-10 : 0821337343
ISBN-13 : 9780821337349
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Monitoring the Learning Outcomes of Education Systems by : Vincent Greaney

In recent years, education systems in more than 50 countries have shown an interest in obtaining information on what their students have learned as a result of their educational experiences. It seems likely that the number of countries interested in this sort of information will increase in the future. This book is intended to provide an introduction to individuals with an interest in assessing the learning outcomes of educational systems. In Chapter 1, "Nature and Uses of Educational Indicators," it considers the role of indicators in this process. A number of approaches to assessing learning outcomes in developed and developing countries are described, and systems of comparative international assessment are reviewed in chapter 2, "National and International Assessments." The question of whether existing information from public examination results can be used to provide information on learning outcomes for an education system is answered in the negative in chapter 3, "National Assessment and Public Examinations." chapter 4, "Components of a National Assessment," reviews the stages of a national assessment, and chapter 5, "Pitfalls of National Assessment: A Case Study," presents a case study of examples of poor practice in the conduct of national assessments. An appendix presents a national assessment checklist. (Contains 4 boxes, 6 tables, and 139 references.) (SLD)

Monitoring the Quality of Education in Schools

Monitoring the Quality of Education in Schools
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 9789463004534
ISBN-13 : 946300453X
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Monitoring the Quality of Education in Schools by : Vanessa Scherman

The monitoring of quality has been part of the educational landscape for many decades. Originally the need to monitor arose as part of an economic process whereby policy makers wanted to discern the return on investment in education. This bottom line thinking, while still prominent, has receded into the background in light of global changes and the emergence of a global economy. Now in addition to the question “what is the return on investment?”, the more important question is “are the students in schools ready to participate in the economy of a 21st century society?”. This is underpinned by the inquiry into what knowledge and competencies are required for students to participate meaningfully in nation-building. This inquiry can only be undertaken by means of monitoring, evaluating where the students are and what is required so that students reach their potential. In an ever-changing technologically-oriented world the manner in which competencies and knowledge are identified and how these need to be measured and identified is important. In this book, the theory and practice of underpinning the monitoring of the quality of education is described. This is followed by a number of practical examples, in the form of country case studies, on how theory plays out in practice. The book further provides common themes across developed and developing emerging economies underscoring the need for approaches which are locally relevant but internationally transferable.

Measuring Improvements in Learning Outcomes Best Practices to Assess the Value-Added of Schools

Measuring Improvements in Learning Outcomes Best Practices to Assess the Value-Added of Schools
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9789264050259
ISBN-13 : 9264050256
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Measuring Improvements in Learning Outcomes Best Practices to Assess the Value-Added of Schools by : OECD

This groundbreaking report provides examples of best practices in value-added modelling for measuring school performance.

Monitoring School Performance

Monitoring School Performance
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9781135385934
ISBN-13 : 1135385939
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Monitoring School Performance by : J. Douglas Willms

This work evaluates methods of establishing and monitoring school systems either at the school, district, authority or state level from a theoretical and practical point of view. The analysis and interpretation of data on

Educational Evaluation, Assessment and Monitoring

Educational Evaluation, Assessment and Monitoring
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : 9781135302061
ISBN-13 : 1135302065
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Educational Evaluation, Assessment and Monitoring by : Cees Glas

This book looks at the foundations of school self-evaluation from a scientific as from a practical perspective. Planning concepts, restructuring of education systems, organizational theory on schools, evaluation methodology and models of school effectiveness and school improvement are discussed as contributing to the overall conceptualization of school self-evaluation. A broad range of approaches is presented and methodological requirements are discussed. School self-evaluation contains controversial issues that reflect tension between the need for objectivity in a context that is permeated by values and potential conflicts of interests. Similar tensions may be seen to exist with respect to the static and "reductionist" aspects of available data collection procedures in a complex and dynamic situation and the appeal for external accountability on the one hand and improvement oriented self-refection on the other. The mission of the book is to clarify these tensions and offer ways to deal with them in practical applications. The school effectiveness knowledge base is offered as a substantive educational frame of references that serves an important function in selecting relevant factors for data collection and the use of the evaluation results.

Monitoring Educational Equity

Monitoring Educational Equity
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 269
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ISBN-10 : 9780309490191
ISBN-13 : 0309490197
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Monitoring Educational Equity by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Disparities in educational attainment among population groups have characterized the United States throughout its history. Education is sometimes characterized as the "great equalizer," but to date, the country has not found ways to successfully address the adverse effects of socioeconomic circumstances, prejudice, and discrimination that suppress performance for some groups. To ensure that the pursuit of equity encompasses both the goals to which the nation aspires for its children and the mechanisms to attain those goals, a revised set of equity indicators is needed. Measures of educational equity often fail to account for the impact of the circumstances in which students live on their academic engagement, academic progress, and educational attainment. Some of the contextual factors that bear on learning include food and housing insecurity, exposure to violence, unsafe neighborhoods, adverse childhood experiences, and exposure to environmental toxins. Consequently, it is difficult to identify when intervention is necessary and how it should function. A revised set of equity indicators should highlight disparities, provide a way to explore potential causes, and point toward possible improvements. Monitoring Educational Equity proposes a system of indicators of educational equity and presents recommendations for implementation. This report also serves as a framework to help policy makers better understand and combat inequity in the United States' education system. Disparities in educational opportunities reinforce, and often amplify, disparities in outcomes throughout people's lives. Thus, it is critical to ensure that all students receive comprehensive supports that level the playing field in order to improve the well-being of underrepresented individuals and the nation.

EFA Global Monitoring Report – 2013–2014 – Teaching and Learning Achieving quality for all

EFA Global Monitoring Report – 2013–2014 – Teaching and Learning Achieving quality for all
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Publisher : UNESCO
Total Pages : 477
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ISBN-10 : 9789231042553
ISBN-13 : 9231042556
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis EFA Global Monitoring Report – 2013–2014 – Teaching and Learning Achieving quality for all by : UNESCO

The 2013/2014 Education for All Global Monitoring Report shows that a lack of attention to education quality and a failure to reach the marginalized have contributed to a learning crisis that needs urgent attention. Worldwide, 250 million children many of them from disadvantaged backgrounds are not learning the basics. Teaching and Learning: Achieving Quality for All describes how policy-makers can support and sustain a quality education system for all children, regardless of background, by providing the best teachers. The Report also documents global progress in achieving Education for All goals and provides lessons for setting a new education agenda post-2015. In addition, the Report identifies that insufficient financing is hindering advances in education.

Data for Learning

Data for Learning
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 377
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ISBN-10 : 9781464811005
ISBN-13 : 1464811008
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis Data for Learning by : Husein Abdul-Hamid

Data are a crucial ingredient in any successful education system, but building and sustaining a data system are challenging tasks. Many countries around the world have spent significant resources but still struggle to accomplish a functioning Education Management Information System (EMIS). On the other hand, countries that have created successful systems are harnessing the power of data to improve education outcomes. Increasingly, EMISs are moving away from using data narrowly for counting students and schools. Instead, they use data to drive system-wide innovations, accountability, professionalization, and, most important, quality and learning. This broader use of data also benefits classroom instruction and support at schools. An effective data system ensures that education cycles, from preschool to tertiary, are aligned and that the education system is monitored so it can achieve its ultimate goal—producing graduates able to successfully transition into the labor market and contribute to the overall national economy. Data for Learning: Building a Smart Education Data System and its forthcoming companion volume shed light on challenges in building a data system and provide actionable direction on how to navigate the complex issues associated with education data for better learning outcomes and beyond. Data for Learning details the key ingredients of successful data systems, including tangible examples, common pitfalls, and good practices. It is a resource for policy makers working to craft the vision and strategic road map of an EMIS, as well as a handbook to assist teams and decision makers in avoiding common mistakes. It is designed to provide the “how-to†? and to guide countries at various stages of EMIS deployment. A forthcoming companion volume will focus on digging deeper into the practical applications of education data systems by various user groups in different settings.

Engaging University Students

Engaging University Students
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : 9789814585637
ISBN-13 : 9814585637
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Engaging University Students by : Hamish Coates

This book provides university teachers, leaders and policymakers with evidence on how researchers in several countries are monitoring and improving student engagement—the extent to which students are exposed to and participate in effective educational practices. It captures insights from international implementations of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), developed in the United States. In the last half decade NSSE has been adapted and used in several other countries, producing the largest international collaboration yet involving educationally relevant data on students’ engagement in higher education. Leaders of established national collaborations draw on their experiences with hundreds of institutions to contribute their insights. Framed by their cultural and educational contexts, they discuss issues concerning first-year learners, international students, part-time and distance learners, as well as teaching and leadership in support of student learning. Each chapter outlines strategies based on national case studies and presents perspectives supported by concrete examples of how these have played out in diverse settings. The book suggests mechanisms that can be used by institutions, ministries and quality agencies around the world.

Trust, Accountability and Capacity in Education System Reform

Trust, Accountability and Capacity in Education System Reform
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9781000330908
ISBN-13 : 1000330907
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Trust, Accountability and Capacity in Education System Reform by : Melanie Ehren

This global collection brings a new perspective to the field of comparative education by presenting trust, capacity and accountability as the three building blocks of education systems and education system reform. In exploring how these three factors relate to student learning outcomes across different international contexts, this book provides a powerful framework for a more equal system. Drawing upon research and case studies from scholars, policymakers and experts from international agencies across five continents, this book shows how trust, capacity and accountability interact in ways and with consequences that vary among countries, pointing readers towards understanding potential leverage points for system change. Trust, Accountability, and Capacity in Education System Reform illuminates how these three concepts are embedded in an institutional context temporally, socially and institutionally and offers an analysis that will be of use to researchers, policymakers and agencies working in comparative education and towards education system reform. Chapter 11 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429344855