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Investigating The Impact Of Learning Through Play At School
Investigating The Impact Of Learning Through Play At School
International Developments
Learning Through Play at School is a pioneering research study that investigates how playful approaches to teaching and learning are applied in the classroom. The four-year study provides an opportunity to expand understanding of learning through play at school in Ukraine and the impact on teachers and students.
Measuring The Impact Of A Girls Education Program In Zambia
Measuring The Impact Of A Girls Education Program In Zambia
International Developments
The Zambian Girls 2030: Realizing My Potential program was initiated in 2016 through a partnership between the Ministry of General Education (MoGE) and UNICEF. The program aims to ensure better educational and employment outcomes for Zambian girls through various educational interventions at the secondary school level. The ACER evaluation will shed light on the results achieved against the targeted objectives and the potential for expansion of the program.
Nepal Shifts To The Testing Of Higher Order Skills
Nepal Shifts To The Testing Of Higher Order Skills
International Developments
An overhaul of the examination system in Nepal focuses on standardisation of exams and assessing higher order thinking skills at the end of basic education.
Reviewing Professional Development Programs On Inclusive Teaching And Learning
Reviewing Professional Development Programs On Inclusive Teaching And Learning
International Developments
The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Centre is conducting a review of in-service professional development programs that help teachers in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific region build their competencies in inclusive education of children with disabilities. A scoping review aims to identify in-service professional learning programs assisting already practising teachers with the inclusion of students with disabilities in low- and middle income countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Improving Learning Outcomes Through Teacher Development
Improving Learning Outcomes Through Teacher Development
International Developments
The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has commissioned ACER to conduct the Teacher Development Multi-Year Series, a long-term, multi-country study to determine the extent to which Australian investments improve teaching quality and student learning. Countries involved include Timor-Leste, the three-year study focuses on Apoio Lideransa liuhusi Mentoria no Aprendizajen (ALMA) as part of the Australia-Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development) - previously known as the Professional Learning Program; Lao PDR; and the Vanuatu Education Sector Program (VESP).
A Needs-Based Early Childhood Care And Development Model
A Needs-Based Early Childhood Care And Development Model
International Developments
ACER Indonesia is partnering with the William and Lily Foundation and Adaro Bangun Negeri Foundation on a two year project which promises to improve the learning and development outcomes of Indonesian children in early childhood and development centres. This project will focus on Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centres or Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUDs) in 12 villages. These villages have been selected because their teachers have not received mandatory training from the government and many children have delayed physical development, or stunting.
Acer And Unicef Partner In Assessment And Evaluation
Acer And Unicef Partner In Assessment And Evaluation
International Developments
In 2020, ACER signed two significant Long-Term Agreements (LTA) with UNICEF. One involves design, implementation and reporting on large-scale national and regional learning assessments in the Asia-Pacific region and the other covers technical assistance in the evaluation of education programs and interventions in countries under UNICEF’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA).
Uncovering Learning Inequities In Southeast Asia
Uncovering Learning Inequities In Southeast Asia
International Developments
Results released from the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEAPLM) 2019 show alarming inequities in learning outcomes for children. While some students are excelling, others are falling far behind and are unlikely to catch up. Without foundational skills in reading, mathematics and writing, these students are likely to be disadvantaged well into their adult lives.
Building Partnerships In Remote Education During Covid-19
Building Partnerships In Remote Education During Covid-19
International Developments
Australian Strategic Partnerships in Remote Education (ASPIRE) connects Australian experience and expertise in remote education with partners in the Indo-Pacific region to provide learning continuity, access and equity, in particular for disadvantaged students. Managed by ACER on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), ASPIRE aims to contribute to immediate and long-term educational and economic benefits for the Indo-Pacific region.
Monitoring Progress Towards The Sdgs, Ursula Schwantner, Juliette F. Mendelovits, Maurice Walker
Monitoring Progress Towards The Sdgs, Ursula Schwantner, Juliette F. Mendelovits, Maurice Walker
International Developments
Measuring where students are at in their learning is critical for determining whether the world is on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4. ACER’s contribution to SDG 4 is spearheaded through the work of the GEM Centre, a long-term partnership with the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). At the core of the GEM Centre's contribution is the development of technically sound and internationally comparable learning metrics that enable education stakeholders to align assessment systems with global SDG monitoring and reporting.
International Developments (No.10) 2021
International Developments (No.10) 2021
International Developments
This issue of International Developments summarises the research evidence gathered through the work of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the impact of specific projects around the globe.
Latest From Acer International Offices
Latest From Acer International Offices
International Developments
ACER works through its international offices to deliver a diverse range of results-oriented projects. They are often implemented in partnership with global and local development partners with the goal to advance education outcomes and improve learning.
Learning Through Play In Primary School Classrooms, Rachel Parker
Learning Through Play In Primary School Classrooms, Rachel Parker
International Developments
New research offers a model for playful learning as an effective pedagogy for primary school-aged children. Rachel Parker discusses.
A Knowledge Portal On Learning Assessments For South Asia, Sanjay Tripathi
A Knowledge Portal On Learning Assessments For South Asia, Sanjay Tripathi
International Developments
ACER in collaboration with Community Systems Foundation is building a knowledge portal on learning assessments for South Asia. Sanjay Tripathi reports.
The Role Of Learning Progressions In Global Scales, Ray Adams
The Role Of Learning Progressions In Global Scales, Ray Adams
International Developments
Learning progressions are valuable tools for the international assessment community. Ray Adams reports.
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.
Examining The Impact Of Australia Awards Around The World, Daniel Edwards
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.
Scottish National Assessments Inform Next Steps For Learning
Scottish National Assessments Inform Next Steps For Learning
International Developments
ACER works with the Scottish Government, in partnership with Twig and SCHOLAR, to develop and deliver assessments of literacy and numeracy learning progress. Since 2017, more than a million assessments have been completed by children and young people throughout Scotland.
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.
Improving Learning For All, Geoff N. Masters
Improving Learning For All, Geoff N. Masters
International Developments
Improving learning has become a global priority thanks to the United Nations and its Sustainable Development Goal 4. Challenges may vary according to country context but the aim is universal: to provide the best education possible within each local system. Geoff Masters explains.
International Developments (No.9) 2019
International Developments (No.9) 2019
International Developments
In this issue of International Developments, we summarise the research evidence gathered through the work of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the impact our projects make around the globe.
Latest From Acer International Offices
Latest From Acer International Offices
International Developments
This article reports on the current programs and activities of ACER's international offices in Indonesia, India, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
Improving Girls’ Education In Malawi, Sally Robertson
Improving Girls’ Education In Malawi, Sally Robertson
International Developments
A holistic and collaborative evidence-based approach is needed to address educational gender disparities in Malawi, as Sally Robertson explains.
What Impact? Professional Learning In Timor Leste, Adeola Capel
What Impact? Professional Learning In Timor Leste, Adeola Capel
International Developments
ACER’s work in Timor Leste is seeking to identify the impact of professional learning and mentoring on student learning outcomes over time, as Adeola Capel explains.
Driving Early Childhood Education Quality In Indonesia, Dan Cloney
Driving Early Childhood Education Quality In Indonesia, Dan Cloney
International Developments
ACER has developed a ‘road map’ for quality pre-primary education and support for parental education programs throughout Indonesia. Dan Cloney 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.
Improving Literacy And Numeracy In The Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity
Improving Literacy And Numeracy In The Pacific, Elizabeth Cassity
International Developments
ACER is collaborating with member nations of the Pacific Community to address the common education challenges they face. Elizabeth Cassity reports.
Evaluating The Impact Of Teaching Assistants, Mirkka Jokelainen
Evaluating The Impact Of Teaching Assistants, Mirkka Jokelainen
International Developments
ACER assessments support research into evidence-based teaching and learning in England, as Mirkka Jokelainen explains.
Super Synthesis: Evidence Of What Works In Education For Development, Jeaniene Spink
Super Synthesis: Evidence Of What Works In Education For Development, Jeaniene Spink
International Developments
A synthesis of research evidence identifies the impact of interventions that offer high value in meeting education’s greatest challenges in development contexts, as Jeaniene Spink explains.
Implementing Large-Scale Education Assessments, Geoff N. Masters
Implementing Large-Scale Education Assessments, Geoff N. Masters
International Developments
ACER is helping education researchers, policymakers and practitioners understand the issues related to the inception, design, implementation and reporting of large-scale education assessments, as Geoff Masters explains.