Nexus between participating in cross-national learning assessments and educational policy reforms: case study of Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa
Mulongo, G; Amod, ZAbstract:
Utilizing the theory of change, this study analyzes the extent to which the participation in cross-national learning assessments by Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa has contributed to educational policy and curriculum reforms.Data collection involved in-depth interviews with key informants and summative content analysis of policy/strategic documents. The findings reflect that overall, at least 11 policy/strategic documents formulated between the years 2000 and 2015 in the three countries respond well to recommendations or findings emanating from the cross-national learning assessments. Two curriculum reviews/reforms attributable to cross-national learning assessments are also recorded. The inferences are drawn based on the testament by the research participants and or whether the documents contain strong references to cross-national learning assessment
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| Document Title: | Nexus between participating in cross-national learning assessments and educational policy reforms: case study of Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa |
| Journal: | Educational Research for Policy and Practice |
| Volume: | 18 |
| No. of Pages: | 203-223 |
| Document Type: | Journal Article (Peer Reviewed) |
| Subject Area: | Contributory Studies and Research Approaches |
| Country: | African Continent |
| Keywords: | Curriculum, Course Development, Learning Activities, Assessment, Literacy, Policy |
| Date Added: | 12 November 2020 |