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Education
Chad: curriculum transition overview
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June 3, 2016

In Chad, refugee students from the Central African Republic (CAR) follow the Chadian curriculum, whereas Sudanese refugees followed the Sudanese curriculum since they arrived in 2003. Due to the difference in language and educational system (Anglophone in Sudan versus Francophone in Chad), a decision was made in 2003 that Sudanese refugee children would follow the… Read more

conflict-affected states, curriculum, education systems, refugee education
Education
Opportunities for change: education innovation and reform during and after conflict
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June 3, 2016

Conflict and displacement create distinctive challenges for education practitioners. However, opportunities for reform and positive change within the sector also arise simultaneously during and after conflict. This book explores some of the prospects for positive transformation. A series of 10 case studies presents specific examples of how positive change has been implemented in the education… Read more

conflict-affected states, education policy, education reform, education systems, Innovation, post-conflict settings
Education
Moving towards integration: overcoming segregated education for IDPs – case study on education and displacement in Georgia
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April 11, 2016

Internally displaced children have the same right to education as other children; this right cannot be suspended even in emergencies. Yet in reality, many internally displaced children struggle to go to school. Even when they do have access to education, they are often taught apart from local students, for example in separate schools or at… Read more

displaced populations, Education in emergencies, education policy, education systems, Georgia
Education
Curriculum development in fragile states to encourage peace and reduction of conflict
Helpdesk Report
December 21, 2015

Research on education and conflict shows that education systems are not politically neutral but are an important part of the political economy that can exacerbate or mitigate conflict. The curriculum can be used as a vehicle to promote dominant ideologies. There are numerous instances where school curricula have been used to oppress particular ethnic groups… Read more

curriculum, education systems, fragile states, Peace Building
Education
Delivering education during conflict
Document Library
November 3, 2015

Education is important for children’s wellbeing, development and future prospects, as well as for a country’s peace, stability and economic development; and is often a priority for those directly affected. Despite the challenges of delivering education during active conflict, it is possible, and UN agencies, NGOs, and donors have supported governments, communities, and local authorities… Read more

Conflict, Education, education service delivery, education systems
Linking higher education and economic development: implications for Africa from three successful systems
Document Library
October 28, 2015

This book is based on part of a larger study on Universities and Economic Development in Africa, undertaken by the Higher Education Research and Advocacy Network in Africa (HERANA), and  co-ordinated by the Centre for Higher Education Transformation in South Africa. The book draws together evidence on how the education systems of Finland, South Korea and the state… Read more

economic development, education systems
Capacity Development in Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries
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October 27, 2015

This paper is about capacity development in higher education institutions (HEI) in developing countries. The paper reviews literature in three relevant knowledge domains: capacity building, organizational change and development, and higher education institutions (HEI). The paper also describes and illustrates the needs for increased performance of HEI in developing countries, and presents an integrated framework  indicating concepts and relationships relevant… Read more

capacity development, change management, education systems, Higher Education
Education
Building High-Performing and Improving Education Systems: Teachers
Document Library
January 29, 2014

This review addresses the characteristics of effective teachers, tackles the problems in recruiting and securing the best candidates to teaching roles and identifies best practice in not only recruiting, but also deploying and retaining teachers. There is overwhelming evidence that teachers have the most effect on pupil outcomes (closely followed by the quality of leadership)…. Read more

education systems, teaching
Education
Building High-Performing and Improving Education Systems. Systems and structures:- powers, duties and funding
Document Library
January 27, 2014

This review looks at the way high-performing and improving education systems share out power and responsibility. Resources can be critical to achieving policy implementation. Resources – in the form of funding, capital investment or payment of salaries and other ongoing costs – are some of the main levers used to make policy happen, but are… Read more

Decentralisation, education systems, Funding, power, resource allocation
Education
Building High-Performing and Improving Education Systems: Curriculum and Assessment
Document Library
January 22, 2014

This Review deals with the structure and contents of the curriculum, together with curriculum delivery, including time spent on teaching and learning, the relationship between school structures and the curriculum on offer as well as teaching. It also deals with assessment. The section on assessment discusses the purposes of assessment, its timing and methods, as… Read more

assessment, curriculum, education systems
Education
Rapid Review of Education Systems Research in Low and Middle Income Countries
Helpdesk Report
June 28, 2013

This rapid review aims to examine: The conceptual frameworks underpinning education systems research in low and middle income countries (LMICS) and to what extent these are clearly articulated and widely accepted. The extent and nature of education systems research in LMICs, its key findings and quality. The results of the review are presented in 4… Read more

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