School effectiveness in developing countries - A summary of the research evidence -
Education Research Paper
No. 01, 1993, 25 p.
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Appendices
Appendix A - Extract from terms of reference
Appendix B - Educational efficiency in developing countries (from
Lockheed & Hanushek, 1988)
Appendix A - Extract from terms of
reference
OBJECTIVES
i. To determine the relative significance of factors influencing pupil
attainment at primary and secondary level;
ii. To determine the relative cost-effectiveness of specific interventions.
STRATEGY
Literature/research (relevant to LDCs) on:
i. School effectiveness (including management; organisation; instructional
leadership; streaming; time; the nature of the instructional programme);
ii. Teacher effectiveness (including training pre-set and insert, support,
upgrading, conditions of service);
iii. Quality control mechanisms (including testing, measurement, profiling
etc);
iv. Processes of examinations, pupil assessment, examination reform;
v. Processes of curriculum and curriculum development reform; materials