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Developing A Tool For Analysing National Assessment Systems, Ursula Schwantner
Developing A Tool For Analysing National Assessment Systems, Ursula Schwantner
International Developments
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Secretariat appointed the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to develop a tool for analysing national assessment systems and identifying areas for improvement. Known as the Analysis of National Learning Assessment Systems (ANLAS), it provides a framework and tools that help countries, particularly GPE partner developing countries, to examine their national learning assessments and design strategies to address any gaps.
Building Capacity For Bhutan’S Learning Assessment, Mee Young Han
Building Capacity For Bhutan’S Learning Assessment, Mee Young Han
International Developments
ACER is supporting development of Bhutan’s National Education Assessment Framework (NEAF) and strengthening local capacity for its implementation. Dr Mee Young Han reports.
From Access To Quality: Improving Learning Outcomes In South Asia, Amit Kaushik
From Access To Quality: Improving Learning Outcomes In South Asia, Amit Kaushik
International Developments
ACER India is working with partners across South Asia to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. Amit Kaushik reports on progress.
Assessments To Support Quality Teaching And Learning, Charlotte Waters
Assessments To Support Quality Teaching And Learning, Charlotte Waters
International Developments
The focus of post-2015 development goals on educational quality for all is directing attention to assessments that support quality teaching and learning, as Charlotte Waters explains.
Informing Policy In Developing Countries, Petra Lietz, Mollie Tobin
Informing Policy In Developing Countries, Petra Lietz, Mollie Tobin
International Developments
Petra Lietz and Mollie Tobin discuss the impact of large-scale assessment programs on education policy in developing countries.
International Developments (No.4) 2014
International Developments (No.4) 2014
International Developments
Table of contents for this issue: (a) Supporting educational progress for all learners; (b) Student assessments in India; (c) Pacific; (d) Educational progress for all; (e) Informing policy in developing countries; (f) Building connections in South East Asia; (g) Improving learning in China; (h) Current international projects.
Regional Focus : Africa, Rachel Outhred
Regional Focus : Africa, Rachel Outhred
International Developments
Significant work on evaluation and assessment aimed at addressing equity and educational quality in Africa is being undertaken by researchers at ACER.
Unicef And Unesco, Richa Jain
Unicef And Unesco, Richa Jain
International Developments
ACER has been working with the United Nations through UNICEF and UNESCO to support high-quality education across the world.
Making A Difference In Developing Countries
Making A Difference In Developing Countries
International Developments
The work of ACER in education is making the difference in educational outcomes for students across the world, particularly in developing countries, explains the author.
International Developments (No.3) 2013
International Developments (No.3) 2013
International Developments
Table of contents for this issue: (a) Making a difference in developing countries; (b) UNICEF and UNESCO; (c) Regional focus : Africa; (d) Literacy and the most marginalised children.