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Global Tracer Facility Longitudinal Global Tracer Survey 2023 (Year 8) - Survey Instrument, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This survey instrument for the Year 8 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2023 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options.

Australia Awards Alumni Global Tracer Survey 2022, Michelle Hsien, Daniel Edwards

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This report details the findings of the Global Tracer Survey 2022 of alumni from the Australia Awards and predecessor development scholarships. The research was undertaken by the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility (GTF), which is managed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The survey was administered online between November 2022 and January 2023 to alumni from 114 countries who had studied in Australia as part of a scholarship or fellowship. In total, 5116 alumni participated in the survey (a 24% response rate globally). Among this group were alumni who completed their award during the 1980s through to alumni …

Technical Support For A Micro-Scholarship Programme To Improve Learning: Project Brief, Bikramjit Sen

ACER India

Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS), one of the largest Indian non-government organisations launched the AuroScholar, a micro-scholarship initiative for students in grades 1 to 12 in India. The scholarships are expected to improve student motivation and encourage positive behavioural patterns which are critical for improving engagement in learning, eventually leading to better outcomes. The Australian Council for Educational Research (India) provided technical support in improving the quality of the 10-minute, daily, curriculum-aligned qualifying quiz for the scholarship. Students are awarded a micro-scholarship of INR 50 upon correctly answering 80% questions in each quiz.

Gtf Global Tracer Survey 2022 (Year 7) - Survey Instrument Items, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This survey instrument for the Year 7 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2022 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options. The questions in the survey relate to the Australian development scholarship/fellowship which participants have previously completed.

Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships: Alumni Survey 2021, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

To improve understanding of alumni outcomes and experiences, the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility (GTF) is running a survey of Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship and Australian Regional Development Scholarship alumni in July 2021. The survey will provide insight into the long-term outcomes of the AAPS and ARDS, with findings to be provided in a region-level and country-level reports. This project will help fill a gap in the knowledge of DFAT and Posts about this particular group of alumni.

Global Tracer Facility Longitudinal Global Tracer Survey 2021 (Year 6) - Survey Instrument, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This survey instrument for the Year 6 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2021 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options.

The research report based on findings collected using this instrument can be read in this report Alumni Growth: Tracking Australia Awards Alumni Over Five Years, Longitudinal Tracer Survey 2021.

Global Tracer Facility Global Tracer Survey 2020 (Year 5) Survey Instrument Items, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This survey instrument for the Year 5 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2020 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options. The questions in the survey relate to the Australian development scholarship/fellowship which participants have previously completed.

The results of the survey are discussed in the report Australia Awards Alumni Global Tracer Survey 2020.

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility: Case Study Interview Guides, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility

This document contains the guiding questions used by the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility (GTF) in its case studies. The purpose of the GTF is to enable the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to assess the long term development contributions and public diplomacy outcomes of Australia’s investment in Australia Awards. The GTF is designed to provide a strong evidence base to inform DFAT’s management of the Australia Awards.

Examining The Impact Of Australia Awards Around The World, Daniel Edwards

International Developments

ACER is evaluating the long-term contributions of Australia Awards alumni through the Global Tracer Facility funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Dan Edwards reports.

The Art Of Item Writing: Cross-Curricular Testing At Acer 1964-2014, Doug Mccurry, John Harding

ACER Research Monographs

This monograph is about the development of a distinctive style of cross-curricular testing that was developed at the Australian Council for Educational Research in the 1960s and 1970s, and is still in use in some testing programs presently. The impetus for this kind of test development was the decision of the Menzies government to award 10,000 scholarships each year for students to study at Years 11 and 12 through a test called The Commonwealth Secondary Scholarship Examination (CSSE). The testing program ran for 10 years, during which around one million candidates sat the test. This monograph attempts to demonstrate the …

School Attendance And Retention Of Indigenous Australian Students, Nola Purdie, Sarah Buckley

Indigenous Education Research

Engagement in education is a key factor affecting the life chances of all Australians, and for Indigenous Australians in particular. Higher levels of educational attainment improve employment opportunities, are associated with higher income and promote participation in all societal activities. This paper evaluates the quality of available evidence regarding strategies for improving school attendance, with emphasis on Australian research. It examines the causes and consequences of non-attendance; measures of attendance and retention; examples of existing programs and initiatives; different program approaches, such as sanctions, incentives, and cultural relevance; what constitutes good evidence; what works in attendance and retention programs; and …

Harnessing Educational Cooperation In The Eas For Regional Competitiveness And Community Building, Phillip Mckenzie, Robert Horne, Andrew Dowling, Adrian Beavis

International Education Research

At the Second East Asia Summit (EAS) meeting held in 2007, the 16 Country Leaders agreed to strengthen regional educational cooperation. Acting on behalf of the EAS, the ASEAN Secretariat has commissioned this project to develop strategies for EAS participants to enhance regional economic competitiveness and strengthen community building in a balanced and sustainable manner through cooperation in education. The project’s scope encompasses regional cooperation in basic education (primary and secondary), technical and vocational education and training, and higher education. This report draws on a literature review of experiences with international educational cooperation, analysis of published data, consultations with education …

Comprehension And Interpretation (Humanities) 1973, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (humanities) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1973 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Quantitative Thinking 1973, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Quantitative thinking paper that Year 10 students sat in 1973 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Sciences) 1973, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (sciences) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1973 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Written Expression 1973, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Written expression paper that Year 10 students sat in 1973 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Humanities) 1972, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (humanities) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1972 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Sciences) 1972, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (sciences) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1972 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Written Expression 1972, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Written expression paper that Year 10 students sat in 1972 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Humanities) 1971, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (humanities) paper Year 10 students sat in 1971 as part of the Australian Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination.

Quantitative Thinking 1971, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Quantitative thinking paper that Year 10 students sat in 1971 as part of the Australian Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Science) 1971, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (Science) paper Year 10 students sat in 1971 as part of the Australian Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination.

Quantitative Thinking 1970, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Quantitative thinking paper that Year 10 students sat in 1970 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Humanities) 1970, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (humanities) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1970 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Written Expression 1970, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Written Expression paper Year 10 students sat in 1970 as part of the Australian Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Sciences) 1970, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (sciences) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1970 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Humanities) 1969, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (humanities) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1969 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Quantitative Thinking 1969, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Quantitative thinking paper that Year 10 students sat in 1969 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Written Expression 1969, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Written expression paper that Year 10 students sat in 1969 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.

Comprehension And Interpretation (Sciences) 1969, Acer

Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examination

This is the Comprehension and interpretation (sciences) paper that Year 10 students sat in 1969 as part of the Commonwealth Senior Scholarship Examinations.