OECD Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education.

Description

This book finds that, in many ways, Northern Ireland stands out internationally with its thoughtfully designed evaluation and assessment framework. The major components are well developed, in particular policies for student assessment, school evaluation and school system evaluation. It has been developed using the majority of key design principles recommended by the OECD. The approach to evaluation and assessment combines: central control over policy development and standard setting; transparency over procedures and reporting of results; an increasing responsibility for the implementation of e.  Read more... Foreword Table of contents Acronyms and abbreviations Executive summary Schooling in Northern Ireland Context Main features of the school system in Northern Ireland Main trends and concerns Main developments Notes References Evaluation and assessment framework Context and features Strengths Challenges Policy options Notes References Student assessment Context and features Strengths Challenges Policy options Notes References Teacher appraisal Context and features Strengths Challenges Policy options Notes References School evaluation Context and features. StrengthsChallenges Policy options Notes References System evaluation Context and features Strengths Challenges Policy options Notes References Conclusions and recommendations of the OECD Review of Evaluation and Assessment in Northern Ireland School system context Strengths and challenges Policy recommendations Annex A. The OECD Reviews on Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes Annex B. Visit itinerary Annex C. Composition of the review team.