Raising Student Learning in Latin America : The Challenge for the 21st Century

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ISBN: 9780821370827 | 0821370820
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/1/2007

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Understanding what and how students learn has emerged as a salient issue in Latin America, a region where the majority of children now have access to schools but few students learn the skills they need to succeed. 'Raising Student Learning in Latin America' examines recent advances in our understanding of the policies and programs that affect student learning and provides policy makers with effective options.

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The Central Role of Student Learning	p. 5
Why Does Student Learning Matter?	p. 7
How Much Are Students in the Region Learning?	p. 17
Benefits and Challenges of Measuring Student Learning	p. 33
A Framework for Understanding Student Learning	p. 65
Economic, Political, and Social Conditions	p. 69
Student Endowments and Behaviors	p. 79
School Endowments and Behaviors	p. 101
Organizational Factors and Policies	p. 149
Quality Assurance and Beyond	p. 179
Instructional Visions and Institutions for Ensuring That All Students Learn	p. 181
Conclusion	p. 207
Description of International Assessments	p. 211
Proficiency Levels for 2003 PISA Mathematics	p. 217
Proficiency Levels for PISA 2000 and 2003 Reading	p. 219
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Raising Student Learning in Latin America : The Challenge for the 21st Century

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