Author: South Africa. Department of Higher Education and TrainingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Accreditation (Education)
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Draft Interim Qualifications and Assessment Policy Framework for General Education and Training Certificate for Adults
Author: South Africa. Department of Higher Education and TrainingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Accreditation (Education)
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Policy Document on Adult Basic Education and Training
Author: South Africa. Directorate: Adult Education and TrainingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adult education
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author: Curriculum in Context
Author: Jim GleesonPublisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783039115358
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This critical analysis locates Irish curriculum policy and practice in their broader socio-cultural and policy contexts. Such an analysis is particularly necessary at a time when Irish schools are experiencing unprecedented waves of curriculum reform in a context where substantive curriculum debates rarely occur. The book explores the implications of these contextual factors for 'official' understandings of and attitudes towards curriculum, with particular reference to the experiences of the curriculum development agencies, recent curriculum reforms and the nature of Irish curriculum contestation and discourse. Education and curriculum policy-making are considered from the perspectives of economic growth, social inclusion, policy fragmentation and the prevailing representational model of partnership. The study identifies the tensions that inevitably arise in attempting to achieve both quality and equality in education, and offers some alternatives to the prevailing contractual model of accountability. The author draws on his own long experience of curriculum development and evaluation and on interviews with key players in Irish curriculum decision-making.
Testing Teacher Candidates
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309171067
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Americans have adopted a reform agenda for their schools that calls for excellence in teaching and learning. School officials across the nation are hard at work targeting instruction at high levels for all students. Gaps remain, however, between the nation's educational aspirations and student achievement. To address these gaps, policy makers have recently focused on the qualifications of teachers and the preparation of teacher candidates. This book examines the appropriateness and technical quality of teacher licensure tests currently in use, evaluates the merits of using licensure test results to hold states and institutions of higher education accountable for the quality of teacher preparation and licensure, and suggests alternatives for developing and assessing beginning teacher competence. Teaching is a complex activity. Definitions of quality teaching have changed and will continue to change over time as society's values change. This book provides policy makers, teacher testers, and teacher educators with advice on how to use current tests to assess teacher candidates and evaluate teacher preparation, ensuring that America's youth are being taught by the most qualified candidates.
Report of the Study Team on the Implementation of the National Qualifications Framework
Author: South Africa. Department of EducationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Competency-based education
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author: Global Perspectives on Recognising Non-formal and Informal Learning
Author: Madhu SinghPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319152785
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
This book deals with the relevance of recognition and validation of non-formal and informal learning education and training, the workplace and society. In an increasing number of countries, it is at the top of the policy and research agenda ranking among the possible ways to redress the glaring lack of relevant academic and vocational qualifications and to promote the development of competences and certification procedures which recognise different types of learning, including formal, non-formal and informal learning. The aim of the book is therefore to present and share experience, expertise and lessons in such a way that enables its effective and immediate use across the full spectrum of country contexts, whether in the developing or developed world. It examines the importance of meeting institutional and political requirements that give genuine value to the recognition of non-formal and informal learning; it shows why recognition is important and clarifies its usefulness and the role it serves in education, working life and voluntary work; it emphasises the importance of the coordination, interests, motivations, trust and acceptance by all stakeholders. The volume is also premised on an understanding of a learning society, in which all social and cultural groups, irrespective of gender, race, social class, ethnicity, mental health difficulties are entitled to quality learning throughout their lives. Overall the thrust is to see the importance of recognising non-formal and informal learning as part of the larger movement for re-directing education and training for change. This change is one that builds on an equitable society and economy and on sustainable development principles and values such as respect for others, respect for difference and diversity, exploration and dialogue.
College Learning for the New Global Century
Author: Association of American Colleges and UniversitiesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
"College Learning for the New Global Century, published through the LEAP (Liberal Education and America's Promise) initiative, spells out the essential aims, learning outcomes, and guiding principles for a 21st century college education. It reports on the promises American society needs to make - and keep - to all who seek a college education and to the society that will depend on graduates' future leadership and capabilities." -- Foreword (p. vii).
Charting Our Education Future
Author: Ireland. Department of EducationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description