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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.
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.
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 …
Supporting Leadership Preparation In Indonesia, Kathryn Moyle
Supporting Leadership Preparation In Indonesia, Kathryn Moyle
International Developments
Kathryn Moyle reports on an evaluation of a professional learning program for aspiring school principals in Indonesia.
International Developments (No.6) 2016
International Developments (No.6) 2016
International Developments
In this issue of International Developments we look at the purposeful collection of educational data through progressive achievement testing to enable teachers to establish where students are in their long-term learning, diagnose individual strengths and weaknesses, identify the best next steps for action, decide on appropriate evidence-based interventions, monitor the progress students make over time, and evaluate the effectiveness of their own teaching decisions and approaches. We also explore how a new primary years assessment is helping teachers, curriculum designers and policymakers to better measure the learning achievement of students in South East Asia; investigate the impact of a professional …