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Current International Projects
Current International Projects
International Developments
This article provides an overview of the international projects the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is involved in.
Large-Scale Assessments In The Context Of Developing Countries, Ursula Schwantner
Large-Scale Assessments In The Context Of Developing Countries, Ursula Schwantner
International Developments
A new analysis of assessments around the world identifies how best to operate large-scale assessments in developing countries.
Improving Student Learning In Mali, Petra Lietz
Improving Student Learning In Mali, Petra Lietz
International Developments
ACER has been working over the past two years to help develop an internal monitoring and evaluation system in Mali.
In Afghanistan, Teachers Matter, Tim Friedman
In Afghanistan, Teachers Matter, Tim Friedman
International Developments
Students in well-resourced schools in Afghanistan are more likely to have stronger learning outcomes and one of the most important resources is good teachers.
In Africa, Many Are In School But Not Learning, Ursula Schwantner
In Africa, Many Are In School But Not Learning, Ursula Schwantner
International Developments
ACER analysis for UNICEF examines the major impediments to children’s learning as a considerable proportion of students in Eastern and Southern African schools do not reach expected basic learning benchmarks in numeracy and literacy.
Curriculum Audit Informs Development Of A Regional Assessment Framework, Jeaniene Spink
Curriculum Audit Informs Development Of A Regional Assessment Framework, Jeaniene Spink
International Developments
The results of an audit of curriculum materials of 11 Southeast Asian countries have informed the development of a regional assessment framework, as Jeaniene Spink explains.
Studying Early Childhood Education In The Philippines, Amanda Taylor
Studying Early Childhood Education In The Philippines, Amanda Taylor
International Developments
A recent ACER research report highlights the importance of preschool education for children in the Philippines.
Working With Uis Towards A Global Measurement Scale For Learning, Ray Adams
Working With Uis Towards A Global Measurement Scale For Learning, Ray Adams
International Developments
Collaborative efforts are underway to develop a global scale that benchmarks student performance in reading and mathematics against a common measure. Ray Adams reports on progress.
Cooperation Is Vital : Working Together To Improve Learning, Richa Jain
Cooperation Is Vital : Working Together To Improve Learning, Richa Jain
International Developments
Cooperation between key international education organisations is helping education systems to understand the impact of education reforms, and compare the achievement of their students with other participating countries and economies, as Richa Jain explains.
International Developments (No.7) 2017
International Developments (No.7) 2017
International Developments
In this issue of International Developments we explore collaborative efforts by ACER and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to develop a global scale that benchmarks student performance in reading and mathematics against a common measure. This project aims to support global efforts to meet the fourth goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning – by 2030. We also report on analysis of assessments around the world to identify how best to operate large-scale assessments in developing countries. This issue of International Developments also looks at ACER’s …