International handbook of information technology in primary and secondary education - Voogt, Joke; Knezek, Gerald (Springer international handbooks of education, 2008)

Apprenticeship Strategies Among Dii Potters from Cameroon, West Africa - Wallaert, H (2008)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:West Africa; C:Cameroon; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:T; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:apprentice; publicImportV1

Towards a renewal of apprenticeship in West Africa - Walther, R (2008)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Central Africa; A:East Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; A:West Africa; C:Angola; C:Benin; C:Cameroon; C:Ethiopia; C:Mali; C:Senegal; C:South Africa; CA:AandC; CL:de; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:T; F:access; F:inclusion; F:pedagogy; P:crafts; P:economy; P:nature; Q:certificate; Q:higher education; Q:secondary education; T:Ausbildung; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:TVET; T:apprentice; T:trainee; publicImportV1

Nouvelles formes d’apprentissage en Afrique de l’Ouest: Vers une meilleure insertion professionnelle des jeunes - Walther, Richard (2008)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; C:Benin; C:Mali; C:Senegal; C:Togo; CLL:fr; publicImportV1; ⛔ No DOI found

Sustainable groundwater development in Nigeria - Yaya, A. Onugba & O. O. (Applied Groundwater Studies in Africa, 2008)
ABSTRACT: Developing groundwater is generally an excellent option for sustainable water supplies in Nigeria, despite some challenges. However, to achieve a sustainable supply, planning is required which needs hydrological and hydrogeological data as well information on water demand and general socioeconomic conditions. Data requirements include: the quantity of water required per year, intended rate of abstraction, the use of water and the amount of money available; detailed geology of area – type, extent, structure and variability of rocks, aquifer properties; rainfall & surface water sources; the cost of drilling, pumps and other materials; and potential incomes from water sales. Development of groundwater resources involves a sequential process with three phases: exploration, evaluation and exploitation. Often, groundwater supply projects concentrate on exploitation to the neglect of the evaluation phase. Groundwater supply projects can fail if this sequential development process is not followed. Adequate data cannot be available for meaningful planning if no proper evaluation is carried out before exploitation. Equally, to ensure sustainability there is need for periodic re-evaluation of demand, performance and changes in hydrological and hydrogeological conditions. The paper examines groundwater resources development and water supply programmes in Nigeria with emphasis on technical and social constraints to achieving sustainable groundwater development.

Collegial interaction and reflective practice - Manouchehri, A. (Action In Teacher Education, 2007)

How newly qualified primary teachers develop: A case study in rural Eritrea - Belay, Abraham; Ghebreab, Freweini; Ghebremichael, Tewolde; Ghebreselassie, Asmerom; Holmes, John; White, Goodith (International Journal of Educational Development, 2007)
This paper reports on the professional development of a small group of newly qualified teachers (NQTs) who began their careers in four rural schools in Eritrea. These teachers were monitored over a period of four years from 2001 to 2004. Their development as primary practitioners was recorded by videoing and observing their classes and by interviews and informal discussions held over the period. The ways in which they developed and the factors involved in this development are analysed and discussed. It is hoped that this research offers an insight into the challenges faced by newly qualified teachers in small rural communities, often very much dependant on their own resources and those of the local community. This indicates ways in which the current programme and on-going in-service provision may be targeted in future. An important point is made that in spite of the unusual circumstances of education in Eritrea this research provides insights that are relevant to other sociocultural contexts.
Keywords: African education; Educational quality; Rural education; Teacher development; __C:filed:1

Escaping from the Resource Curse: Evidence from Botswana and the Rest of the World - Iimi, Atsushi (IMF Staff Papers, 2007)
It is commonly accepted that resource-rich economies tend to fail in accelerating growth because of various adverse effects of abundant natural resources, such as Dutch disease and rent seeking. Using the latest cross-country data, this study empirically readdresses the question of whether resource abundance can contribute to growth. It finds that governance determines the extent to which the growth effects of resource wealth can materialize. In developing countries in particular, the quality of regulation, such as the predictability of changes of regulations, and anticorruption policies, such as transparency and accountability in the public sector, are most important for effective natural resource management and growth. The paper also attempts to interpret the theme and results in the context of Botswana, which is endowed with abundant natural resources but has experienced the most remarkable economic performance in the region.

for Local Government Departments of Agriculture - Tudunwada I.Y. (Social Development Center, 2007)

A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations (Choice Reviews Online, 2007)

School-based teacher development in Sub-Saharan Africa: building a new research agenda - Moon, Bob (The Curriculum Journal, 2007)
This article explores and analyses the context of school-based teacher development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The argument is made that many aspects of the teacher problem in these regions mirror those in the rest of the world, but the size and scale of the need makes the challenge of providing schools and teachers to achieve ‘Education for All’ (EFA) one of the world's biggest educational problems. As such, a response from the global community, parallel to similar initiatives in health, is required. The context of the problem is set out, particularly the inevitability of creating new school-based modes of teacher development. The analysis draws extensively on the work of the Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) research programme. The article then goes on to suggest: (1) the revolution in communication technologies provides an opportunity radically to reassess the forms and modes of teacher development, particularly in rural areas; and (2) there is a need for research and development activity to provide the foundation upon which such potential can be realized. In this context a new ‘architecture for teacher development’ needs putting in place, a process that should be a mainstream concern for the world's education research community.

Inclusive Education in Zimbabwe: Policy, Curriculum, Practice, Family, and Teacher Education Issues - Mutepfa, Magen M.; Mpofu, Elias; Chataika, Tsitsi (Childhood Education, 2007)

Remedying Education: Evidence from Two Randomized Experiments in India. - Banerjee, Abhijit; Cole, Shawn; Duflo, Esther; Linden, Leigh (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2007)

Cognitive Load and Classroom Teaching: The Double-Edged Sword of Automaticity - Feldon, David F. (Educational Psychologist, 2007)

Search Engine Overlaps : Do they agree or disagree? - Bailey, J.; Zhang, C.; Budgen, D.; Turner, M.; Charters, S. (Second International Workshop on Realising Evidence-Based Software Engineering (REBSE '07), 2007)
Secondary studies, such as systematic literature reviews and mapping studies, are an essential element of the evidence-based paradigm. A critical part of the review process is the identification of all relevant research. As such, any researcher intending to conduct a secondary review should be aware of the strengths and weakness of the search engines available. Analyse the overlap between search engine results for software engineering studies. Three independent studies were conducted to evaluate the overlap between multiple search engines for different search areas. The findings indicate that very little overlap was found between the search engines. To complete a systematic review, researchers must use multiple search terms and search engines. The lack of overlap might also be caused by inconsistent keyword selection amongst authors.
Keywords: Aggregates; Computer science; Data analysis; Databases; Mathematics; Protocols; Publishing; Search engines; Software design; Software engineering

The Importance of Teacher-Student Relationships for Adolescents with High Incidence Disabilities - Murray, Christopher; Pianta, Robert C. (Theory Into Practice, 2007)
In this article the authors examine the theoretical and empirical basis of teacher-student relationships. They focus specifically on the importance of supportive teacher-student relationships in the lives of adolescents with high-incidence disabilities. Students receiving special education services in these categories are at a heightened risk of experiencing social, emotional, and mental health problems. School-based programs and practices designed to promote supportive relationships between teachers and students with disabilities have the potential to provide these students with much needed support within the contexts of schools. A number of factors that can enhance teacher-student relationships including school and classroom structures, teacher beliefs and practices, and social-emotional curricula are presented and discussed.

Experienced teacher learning within the context of reciprocal peer coaching - Zwart, R.C.; Wubbels, T.; Bergen, T.C.M.; Bolhuis, S. (Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2007)

Recruiting, Retaining, and Retraining Secondary School Teachers and Principals in Sub-Saharan Africa - Mulkeen, Aidan; Chapman, David; DeJaeghere, Joan; Leu, Elizabeth (World Bank Working Papers, 2007)
Keywords: _C:Angola AGO; _C:Benin BEN; _C:Botswana BWA; _C:Burkina Faso BFA; _C:Burundi BDI; _C:Cameroon CMR; _C:Canada CAN; _C:Cape Verde CPV; _C:Central African Republic CAF; _C:Chad TCD; _C:China CHN; _C:Comoros COM; _C:Congo XCO; _C:Djibouti DJI; _C:Dominican Republic DOM; _C:Equatorial Guinea GNQ; _C:Eritrea ERI; _C:Ethiopia ETH; _C:France FRA; _C:Gabon GAB; _C:Gambia GMB; _C:Ghana GHA; _C:Guinea GIN; _C:Guinea-Bissau GNB; _C:India IND; _C:Ireland IRL; _C:Kenya KEN; _C:Lebanon LBN; _C:Lesotho LSO; _C:Liberia LBR; _C:Madagascar MDG; _C:Malawi MWI; _C:Mali MLI; _C:Mauritania MRT; _C:Mauritius MUS; _C:Mozambique MOZ; _C:Namibia NAM; _C:Niger NER; _C:Nigeria NGA; _C:Norway NOR; _C:Rwanda RWA; _C:Senegal SEN; _C:Seychelles SYC; _C:Sierra Leone SLE; _C:Somalia SOM; _C:South Africa ZAF; _C:Sudan SDN; _C:Switzerland CHE; _C:Tanzania TZA; _C:Thailand THA; _C:Togo TGO; _C:Uganda UGA; _C:United Kingdom GBR; _C:United States USA; _C:Zambia ZMB; _C:Zimbabwe ZWE; _C:eSwatini SWZ; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

Developing Science, Mathematics, and ICT Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Patterns and Promising Practices - Ottevanger, Wout; van den Akker, Jan; de Feiter, Leo (World Bank Working Papers, 2007)

Intraclass Correlation Values for Planning Group-Randomized Trials in Education - Hedges, Larry V.; Hedberg, E. C. (Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2007)
Experiments that assign intact groups to treatment conditions are increasingly common in social research. In educational research, the groups assigned are often schools. The design of group-randomized experiments requires knowledge of the intraclass correlation structure to compute statistical power and sample sizes required to achieve adequate power. This article provides a compilation of intraclass correlation values of academic achievement and related covariate effects that could be used for planning group-randomized experiments in education. It also provides variance component information that is useful in planning experiments involving covariates. The use of these values to compute the statistical power of group-randomized experiments is illustrated.

The concept of competence in the development of vocational education and training in selected EU member states: a critical analysis - Mulder, Martin; Weigel, Tanja; Collins, Kate (Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2007)
This contribution follows the descriptive review of Weigel, Mulder and Collins regarding the use of the competence concept in the development of vocational education and training in England, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The purpose of this contribution is to review the critical analyses brought forward by various authors in this field. This analysis also remarks on the most important theories and critiques on the use of the competence concept in the above‐mentioned states, The systems of vocational education within the four states covered in this study are: the National Vocational Qualifications in England, the approach to learning areas in Germany, the ETED and the bilan de compétences in France, and the implementation of competence‐based vocational education in the Netherlands, and these are the respective focal points for the critical assessments of the competence concept presented here. These critiques encompass such aspects as the lack of a coherent definition of the concept of competence, the lack of a one‐to‐one relationship between competence and performance, the misled notion that employing the concept of competence decreases the value of knowledge, the difficulties of designing competence‐based educational principles at the curriculum and instruction levels, the underestimation of the organizational consequences of competence‐based education, and the many problems in the field of competence assessment.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; CLL:en; publicImportV1

The Discourse of Whole Class Teaching: A Comparative Study of Kenyan and Nigerian Primary English Lessons - Abd-Kadir, Jan; Hardman, Frank (Language and Education, 2007)
This paper explores the discourse of whole class teaching in Kenyan and Nigerian primary school English lessons. Twenty lessons were analysed using a system of discourse analysis focusing on the teacher-led three-part exchange sequence of Initiation – Response – Feedback (IRF). The focus of the analysis was on the first and third part of the IRF sequence as it is here that research suggests teachers can enhance pupil learning through questions and follow-up which asks pupils to expand on their thinking, justify or clarify their opinions, or make connections to their own experiences. The findings suggest that teacher questions were mainly closed requiring recall of information and teacher follow-up, where it occurred, often consisting of a low level evaluation of a pupil response, thereby severely constraining opportunities for pupil participation in the classroom discourse and higher order thinking. The implications of the findings are considered in the light of their impact on classroom pedagogy and the professional development of Kenyan and Nigerian primary teachers.

Global perspectives on teacher learning: improving policy and practice - Schwille, Jack; Dembelé, Martial (UNESCO-IIEP, 2007)
This booklet looks at all forms of teacher learning, formal and informal, from teachers. own early schooling, through their... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate; ⛔ No DOI found

Standards and criteria for approval of programmes in vocational enterprise institutions and innovation entreprise instutions programmes (2007)

Language, literacy, and learning in primary schools: Implications for teacher development programs in Nigeria - Adekola, O. A. (Africa Human Development Series, 2007)

Egg Raft Density and Feeding Preference of Culex species in Northeastern Nigeria - Adesina, Adedoyin; Akogun, O. (Nigeria Journal of Parasitology, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Strategy to revitalize technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Africa - African Union (2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; A:West Africa; C:Benin; C:Burkina Faso; C:Congo, Democratic Republic COD; C:Kenya; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:R; CT:T; F:curriculum; F:leadership; F:learning; F:ministry; F:policy; F:teaching; P:agricultural; P:artist; P:construction; P:crafts; P:economy; P:environment; P:health; P:technology; Q:ICT; Q:masters; R:survey; T:Ausbildung; T:Educação profissionalizante; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:TVET; T:apprentice; T:apprenticeship training; T:informal training; T:vocational school; _C:Ghana GHA; publicImportV1

Learning from Second-Hand Experience: Methodology for Extrapolation-Oriented Case Research - Barzelay, Michael (Governance, 2007)
Critics of public management reform complain that governments copy legitimated foreign practices. Recent work by Eugene Bardach helps to explain why: neither government analysts nor academic researchers possess an adequate methodology to examine practices in source sites, with a view toward adaptation in target sites. Rather than complain, Bardach takes steps to develop such a methodology, drawing analogies with reverse engineering. This article offers specific guidance about how researchers can effectively investigate practices in source sites to prepare the ground for disciplined and ingenious extrapolation of practices from source to target sites. The resulting translation is illustrated by an extrapolation-oriented case study.

A systematic comparison of software dedicated to meta-analysis of causal studies - Bax, L.; Yu, L.-M.; Ikeda, N. (BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2007)

Teacher Motivation in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia - Bennell, Paul; Akyeampong, Kwame (DfID London, 2007)
Keywords: C:sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia; _C:Afghanistan AFG; _C:Argentina ARG; _C:Australia AUS; _C:Bangladesh BGD; _C:Benin BEN; _C:Botswana BWA; _C:Brazil BRA; _C:Burkina Faso BFA; _C:Burundi BDI; _C:Cambodia KHM; _C:Cameroon CMR; _C:Canada CAN; _C:Chad TCD; _C:China CHN; _C:Congo XCO; _C:Congo, Democratic Republic COD; _C:Eritrea ERI; _C:Ethiopia ETH; _C:Gambia GMB; _C:Ghana GHA; _C:Guinea GIN; _C:India IND; _C:Kenya KEN; _C:Lesotho LSO; _C:Madagascar MDG; _C:Malawi MWI; _C:Mali MLI; _C:Mauritania MRT; _C:Mexico MEX; _C:Mozambique MOZ; _C:Namibia NAM; _C:Nepal NPL; _C:New Zealand NZL; _C:Nicaragua NIC; _C:Niger NER; _C:Nigeria NGA; _C:Pakistan PAK; _C:Papua New Guinea PNG; _C:Rwanda RWA; _C:Senegal SEN; _C:Sierra Leone SLE; _C:South Africa ZAF; _C:Sri Lanka LKA; _C:Sudan SDN; _C:Sweden SWE; _C:Tanzania TZA; _C:Togo TGO; _C:Uganda UGA; _C:United Kingdom GBR; _C:United States USA; _C:Viet Nam VNM; _C:Zambia ZMB; _C:Zimbabwe ZWE; _C:eSwatini SWZ; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1; ⛔ No DOI found

Technical and Vocational Education in Cameroon and Critical Avenues for Development - Che, S. Megan (Research in Comparative and International Education, 2007)
Technical and vocational education (TVE) can influence development and economic progress for post-colonial societies. Some newly independent sub-Saharan African countries attempted curricular transformation that might produce a skilled workforce through widespread access to versions of TVE. In Cameroon, no such post-colonial curricular revolution was enacted. This article qualitatively analyzes fourteen Cameroonian secondary mathematics teachers' spontaneous discussions about the possibilities and perceived necessity for increased TVE avenues in Cameroon. Relationships between TVE, the problem of educated unemployed, the public and private sectors, and development are explored. This article views teachers' discussions from a lens of critical theory.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:Cameroon; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:D; CT:F; CT:P; CT:R; CT:T; D:developing nation; F:access; F:attitude; F:curriculum; P:economy; P:teachers; R:qualitative; T:TVET; Z:Critical Theory; Z:Curriculum Development; Z:Developing Nations; Z:Economic Development; Z:Economic Progress; Z:Foreign Countries; Z:Job Skills; Z:Labor Force Development; Z:Labor Market; Z:Mathematics Teachers; Z:Secondary School Mathematics; Z:Secondary School Teachers; Z:Teacher Attitudes; Z:Technical Education; Z:Unemployment; Z:Vocational Education; publicImportV1

Understanding the impact of district-level decision -making on the distribution of highly qualified teachers: A multi-method and geo -spatial approach - Choi, Daniel S. (Arizona State University, 2007)
June 30, 2006 was the deadline under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act for ensuring “...that poor and minority children were not taught at higher rates than other children by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field teachers...” In the weeks after the deadline, the US Department of Education informed state departments of education that while no extension had been declared, states can still be in good standing if they show a “good faith” effort. Though states bear this responsibility, districts have the most direct influence on the distribution of “highly qualified” teachers. It is the district that directly recruits, selects, hires, and places teachers in all its schools. Therefore, the district makes the final decisions that control, in many ways, the balance of the distribution. This study, therefore, takes a district-level perspective for understanding the distribution of highly qualified teachers (HQTs) across schools. A multiple methods study approach was used to understand the various influences on the distribution of highly qualified teachers. In particular, I used three distinct, yet related methods in this study. They were: (1) Quantitative Analysis; (2) Geographical Analysis; and (3) Qualitative Analysis. The quantitative analyses revealed that weaker definitions of teacher quality mask the teacher quality shortage and gap that exists between local districts and between schools of varying demographic characteristics---particularly those with high concentrations of poor and minority students. The geographical analyses suggested that quality of geographical space influenced the presence of teacher quality in schools. Lastly, the qualitative analyses revealed that the district plays a mediating role as it enacts its own policy. In this process, the district is both influenced and is itself an influence on the final distribution of HQTs. The interviews with district and school staff revealed that the district's definition of teacher quality becomes stronger as the process moves closer to an actual hiring decision. It is at the school site where they seem to apply or screen for the fuller range of characteristics consistent with what the literature has identified as a HQT. In the end, these findings contribute to understanding the distribution of teacher quality more fully.
Keywords: Decision-making; Education; Highly qualified teachers; School districts; _C:India IND; _C:Philippines PHL; _C:Spain ESP; _C:United States USA; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

An integrative review of teaching reading in Kenyan primary schools - Commeyras, M.; Inyega, H.N. (Reading Research Quarterly, 2007)

The narrowing of curriculum and pedagogy in the age of accountability: Urban educators speak out - Crocco, M.S.; Costigan, A.T. (Urban Education, 2007)

School readiness and later achievement - Duncan, Greg J; Dowsett, Chantelle J; Claessens, Amy; Magnuson, Katherine; Huston, Aletha C; Klebanov, Pamela; Pagani, Linda S; Feinstein, Leon; Engel, Mimi; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne; Sexton, Holly; Duckworth, Kathryn; et al. (Developmental Psychology, 2007)
Using 6 longitudinal data sets, the authors estimate links between three key elements of school readiness--school-entry academic, attention, and socioemotional skills--and later school reading and math achievement. In an effort to isolate the effects of these school-entry skills, the authors ensured that most of their regression models control for cognitive, attention, and socioemotional skills measured prior to school entry, as well as a host of family background measures. Across all 6 studies, the strongest predictors of later achievement are school-entry math, reading, and attention skills. A meta-analysis of the results shows that early math skills have the greatest predictive power, followed by reading and then attention skills. By contrast, measures of socioemotional behaviors, including internalizing and externalizing problems and social skills, were generally insignificant predictors of later academic performance, even among children with relatively high levels of problem behavior. Patterns of association were similar for boys and girls and for children from high and low socioeconomic backgrounds.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPENT OF A HARMONISED PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK WITHIN THE OECS REGION - Gardner, Lloyd (2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

A theory of tailorable technology design - Germonprez, M.; Hovorka, D.; Hovorka, D. (Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 2007)

Weight of evidence: a framework for the appraisal of the quality and relevance of evidence - Gough, David (Research papers in education, 2007)

Standars and Creteria for Approval of Programmes in Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEI) & Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEI) Programmes (Nigeria) - Government: Nigeria (2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:Nigeria; publicImportV1

Polytechnic Law - Government of Ghana (2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:Ghana; publicImportV1

Resolution Concerning Updating the International Standard Classification of Occupations - ILO (2007)

Forms of knowledge and modes of innovation - Jensen, Morten Berg; Johnson, Björn; Lorenz, Edward; Lundvall, Bengt-Åke; Lundvall, B. A. (The learning economy and the economics of hope, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Promoting Quality Education in Refugee Contexts: Supporting Teacher Development in Northern Ethiopia - Kirk, Jackie; Winthrop, Rebecca (International Review of Education / Internationale Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft / Revue Internationale de l'Education, 2007)

Guidelines for performing systematic literature reviews in software engineering - Kitchenham, B; Charters, S (Technical report, EBSE Technical Report EBSE-2007-01, 2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -missingHU; P:Methods; publicImportV1

Guidelines for performing systematic literature reviews in software engineering - Kitchenham, BA; Charters, S (EBSE Technical Report, 2007)

Developing collective understanding over time: reﬂections on building professional community - Kruse, Sharon D.; Louis, Karen Seashore (Professional Learning Communities: Divergence, Depth and Dilemmas: Divergence, Depth and Dilemmas, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Affordances of mobile technologies for experiential learning: the interplay of technology and pedagogical practices - Lai, C-H; Yang, J-C; Chen, F-C; Ho, C-W; Chan, T-W (Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007)

National innovation systems—analytical concept and development tool - Lundvall, Bengt-Åke (Industry and innovation, 2007)

Implementation science - Madon, Temina; Hofman, Karen J.; Kupfer, Linda; Glass, Roger I. (American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2007)

Systems approach to tourism training and education: The Kenyan case study - Mayaka, Melphon; Akama, John S. (Tourism Management, 2007)
Abstract Kenya's tourism industry is relatively well developed (with first class hospitality establishments and tourist facilities that are juxtaposed in close proximity to pristine glistering tropical sand beaches and world renowned wildlife attractions in protected parks and reserves). Hence the country, in recent years, has become a popular destination for international visitors, especially European and North American tourists, haggling for safari tourism experience combined with relaxation in pristine glistering tropical sand beaches. Thus, Kenya provides a good case study in the examination of deficiencies in tourism training that characterises many countries in Africa and other emerging tourist destinations in different regions of the world. As this study shows Kenya, as the case is with many other Third World countries, lacks a well-coordinated tourism training strategy and educational institutions capable of providing much needed human resource training and capacity building, especially at supervisory and managerial level. This paper identifies existing deficiencies in tourism education and training in Kenya, and provides a framework that can be applied in the development of a well-coordinated national tourism training strategy and initiation of education programmes. Indeed, systems approach can be replicated elsewhere in Africa and other Third World countries where tourism is increasingly gaining momentum as a major socio-economic phenomenon.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; C:Kenya; CA:AandC; CCZ:Kenya; CL:en; CL:pt; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:D; CT:P; CT:R; CT:T; D:developing country; P:economy; P:measurement; P:tourism; R:case study; T:Training; Z:Developing countries; Z:Staff training; Z:Tourism education; publicImportV1

LIS curriculum in French-speaking West Africa in the age of ICTs: The case of Benin and Senegal - Mêgnigbêto, Eustache (The International Information & Library Review, 2007)
Summary LIS training programme in Africa date from early independence period. In French-speaking West African area, few countries have an LIS school. The existing schools have been created in partnership with either an international organization or a northern country. The curriculum delivered is not always updated as in developed countries. The main objective of this article is to measure the gap between LIS curriculum as actually delivered in developed and developing countries in the age of the information and communication technologies (ICTs). A couple of schools were chosen—English and French-speaking area—from Northern America and Western Europe; their curriculum served as basis for evaluating those in West African French-speaking countries. The conclusion that can be drawn from the study is that LIS curriculum in Africa has changed less since the schools’ first creation and ICTs are not present as in Western countries. This trend brings out the problem of the curriculum pertinence and the competitiveness of the graduate students in the international employment market.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:West Africa; C:Benin; C:Senegal; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:D; CT:F; CT:Q; CT:T; D:developing country; F:curriculum; Q:ICT; SpecialTopic:Library; T:Training; publicImportV1

Effective use of textbooks: A neglected aspect of education in Pakistan - Mohammed, R.; Kumari, R. (Journal of Education for International Development, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Rehabilitation in Seven Sub-Saharan African Countries: Personnel Education and Training - Mpofu, Elias; Jelsma, Jennifer; Maart, Soraya; Levers, Lisa Lopez; Montsi, Mercy M R; Tlabiwe, Pinkie; Mupawose, Anniah; Mwamwenda, Tuntufye; Ngoma, Mary Shilalukey; Tchombe, Therese Mungah S (Rehabilitation Education, 2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:Botswana; C:Cameroon; C:Rwanda; C:South Africa; C:Tanzania; C:Zambia; C:Zimbabwe; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:T; F:curriculum; F:disability; P:culture; P:health; P:services; P:technician; T:TVET; T:Training; publicImportV1

To vocationalise or not to vocationalise? Perspectives on current trends and issues in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Africa - Oketch, Moses O. (International Journal of Educational Development, 2007)
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the dichotomy of vocational education versus general education. This is more so as political pronouncements in many countries across the globe have taken on knowledge and skills as the key aim of the desire to improve access to education at all levels. Nowhere is this debate more tested, fiercely debated and gained controversy as in Africa. However, given recent developments in which knowledge and skills have become more acceptable terms in economically more developed nations, in which both are seen to go hand in hand, what is happening in Africa where development is highly sought but has proven to be more elusive? This has brought back to the forefront one of the dilemmas which has pre-occupied many African countries for a long time: whether to concentrate investment in general education or in vocational education. In this paper, I reflect on current trends and issues in TVET in Africa.
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Digital Literacy Research from an International and Comparative Point of View - Pietrass, Manuela (Research in Comparative and International Education, 2007)
The fear of a growing digital divide between those having access to the Internet and those who do not results from the still uneven distribution of digital media. Though the number of Internet users is rapidly growing, there is evidence for the further existence of a digital divide caused by the lack of digital literacy. Thus, the digital divide cannot be closed by access alone and becomes a matter of media education. To find appropriate methods for increasing digital literacy demands knowledge about the ways users deal with computers and the Internet. This knowledge is gained by empirical research in different formal and non-formal contexts of computer and Internet use. This introductory article to a special issue of Research in Comparative and International Education devoted to ‘Digital Literacy Research’ gives an insight into international data on Internet use and outlines a theoretical framework of digital literacy. It also discusses the single studies collected in the special issue. It shows that further research will profit by an international and comparative approach which considers national, cultural, social and age differences between the users.

Messen beruflicher Kompetenz - Rauner, Felix; Grollmann, Philipp; Martens, Thomas (2007)
Abstract: Felix Rauner, Philipp Grollmann und Thomas Martens present an approach to the measurement of professional competences, which is based on prior experiences and results from the evaluation of a pilot study on the re-design of vocational profiles within a German auto manufacturer.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Epistemic mediation: Video data as filters for the objectification of teaching by teachers - Roth, Wolff-Michael (Video Research in the Learning Sciences, 2007)
Learning science researchers attempting to understand situated human practices traditionally have relied on ethnographic observation and field notes recorded after the events have occurred. However, as Jordan and Henderson articulated in the opening quote, they are faced with the gap between accounts of action and (situated) ac-tions themselves. The problem is heightened when learning science researchers become themselves participants in the setting under study. Thus, a number of learning science researchers-including Magdalene Lampert, Jim Minstrell, David Hammer, and myself-conducted research on cognition and instruction all the while teaching the lessons that are the focus of their studies. Furthermore, an increasing number of teachers continue their formal education and become learning science researchers and teach at elementary and secondary schools. Teacher-researchers are confronted with particular challenges arising from the fact that they are participants in rather than onlookers to the situation to be analyzed and theorized. They are interested rather than disinterested participants, and therefore have something at stake, which harbors particular dangers for the quality of the analyses of learning and instruction in their classrooms that accompany the analytic advantages that derive from their insider role (Roth & Tobin, 2002). Video, as the second quote shows, provides opportunities to teacher-researchers to see themselves and their experiences differently, even pertaining to their own actions. In the second quote, Christina described how watching herself on videotape allowed her notice that she was standing a lot next to the chalkboard even when it was not used during interactions with students. That is, by means of the video, she became aware of her own actions in a different way.

Global perspectives on teacher learning: improving policy and practice - Schwille, J.; Dembélé, M. (Fundamentals of Educational Planning Series, 2007)
Keywords: C:International

Teaching well? Educational reconstruction efforts and support to teachers in postwar Liberia - Shriberg, Janet; Kirk, J.; Winthrop, R. (New York: International Rescue Committee, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Maine’s middle school laptop program: Creating better writers - Silvernail, David L; Gritter, Aaron K (Gorham, ME: Maine Education Policy Research Institute, 2007)

Teacher Learning Circles: Reading Theory in Practice Through Dialogue - Suda, L. (2007)
The research suggests that teachers need to keep abreast of new ideas about student learning and effective strategies for enhancing that learning, and that professional learning is an essential aspect of improving practice at the classroom level. Furthermore, the evidence suggests that traditional approaches to professional development, usually delivered away from the school and focusing on teacher needs and development rather than student learning, have little impact on practice unless they are explicitly followed up through application in the classroom.
Keywords: __C:filed:1

Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology With Examples - Teddlie, Charles; Yu, Fen (Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2007)
Keywords: CitedIn:eCubed; Done:ReferenceFixed; eCubed

Teacher professional learning and development: Best evidence synthesis iteration - Timperley, H; Wilson, A; Barrar, H; Fung, I (Ministry of Education www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/bestevidencesynthesis, 2007)
Keywords: Cited; TPD_SSA

Teacher professional learning and development: Best Evidence Synthesis Iteration (BES) - Timperley, Helen; Education Counts; Iterative Best Evidence Synthesis (programme) (Education Counts, 2007)
Keywords: C:New Zealand; _C:Australia AUS; _C:Canada CAN; _C:Cuba CUB; _C:France FRA; _C:India IND; _C:Iran IRN; _C:Israel ISR; _C:Latvia LVA; _C:Lithuania LTU; _C:Netherlands NLD; _C:New Zealand NZL; _C:Spain ESP; _C:Sweden SWE; _C:Switzerland CHE; _C:Tonga TON; _C:Tuvalu TUV; _C:United Kingdom GBR; _C:United States USA; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

Implications for implementation science - Titler, Marita G.; Everett, Linda Q.; Adams, Susan (Nursing Research, 2007)

School feeding in east and southern Africa: Improving food sovereignty or photo opportunity - Tomlinson, Mark (Health Systems Research Unit, Medical Research Council. Equinet Discussion Paper, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The Effects of Some Soil Amendment Materials in Sorghum and Millets in the Soils of Challawa Industrial Area, Kano State - Tudunwada I.Y. (2007)

Pollution from Tanning Industries in Challawa Industrial Estate, Kano - Tudunwada, I.Y. (Bayero Journal of Biological and Environmental Studies. Department of Biological, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The Role of Agriculture in Achieving the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria - Tudunwada, I.Y. (2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The Effects of Tannery Sludge on Heavy Metal Concentrations in Cereals in Small Holder Farms in Kano, Nigeria - Tudunwada, I.Y.E.U.Essiet; Mohammed, S.G. (Not. Bot. Hort. Agrobot. Cluj, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The effect of availability and distance from school on children’s time allocation in Ghana and Guatemala - Vuri, Daniela (Understanding Children's Work, 2007)

La formation professionnelle en secteur informel - ou Comment dynamiser l’économie des pays en développement? Les conclusions d’une enquête terrain dans sept pays africains. - Walther, Richard; Filipiak, Ewa (Agence Française de Développmement, 2007)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQv:f2-H-fr; C:Angola; C:Benin; C:Cameroun; C:Ethiopia; C:Morocco; C:Senegal; CLL:fr; publicImportV1

Key design factors in durable instructional technology professional development - Wells, J.G. (Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2007)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Commonsense methods for children with special educational needs - Westwood, Peter (Routledge, 2007)

New Look at Habits and the Habit-Goal Interface - Wood, Wendy; Neil, David (Psychological Review, 2007)

Reviewing the evidence on how teacher professional development affects student achievement - Yoon, K.S.; Duncan, T.; Lee, S.W.-Y.; Scarloss, B.; Shapley, K. (Issues & Answers, 2007)
The Regional Educational Laboratory - Southwest (REL Southwest) conducted a systematic and comprehensive review of the research-based evidence on the effects of professional development (PD) on growth in student achievement in three core academic subjects (reading/ELA, mathematics, and science). The primary goal of this study was to address the question, What is the impact of teacher participation in professional development on student achievement? Nine studies emerged as meeting What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards, from more than 1,300 manuscripts identified as potentially relevant. Although the number of studies that met evidence standards was small, the average overall effect size of 0.54 was observed when examined within the three content areas included in the review. The consistency of this effect size indicates that across all forms and content of PD, providing training to elementary school teachers does have a moderate effect on their students' achievement. However, because the average number of contact hours averaged almost 49 hours across the nine studies, the total contact hours must be substantial to get such an effect size. Because of the limited number of studies and the variability in the PD that was represented among the nine studies we examined, we were unable to make any conclusions about the effectiveness of specific PD programs or about the effectiveness of PD by form, content, or intensity. The following are appended: (1) Methodology; (2) Protocol for the review of research-based evidence on the effects of professional development on student achievement; (3) Key terms and definitions related to professional development; (4) List of keywords used in electronic searches; and (5) Relevant studies, listed by coding results. (Contains 3 boxes, 2 figures, 9 tables, and 3 notes.) [This report was produced for the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) by Regional EducationalLaboratory Southwest administered by Edvance Research.]

Professional Learning Communities: A Review of the Literature - Stoll, Louise; Bolam, Ray; McMahon, Agnes; Wallace, Mike; Thomas, Sally (Journal of Educational Change, 2006)
International evidence suggests that educational reform’s progress depends on teachers’ individual and collective capacity and its link with school-wide capacity for promoting pupils’ learning. Building capacity is therefore critical. Capacity is a complex blend of motivation, skill, positive learning, organisational conditions and culture, and infrastructure of support. Put together, it gives individuals, groups, whole school communities and school systems the power to get involved in and sustain learning over time. Developing professional learning communities appears to hold considerable promise for capacity building for sustainable improvement. As such, it has become a ‘hot topic’ in many countries.

Managing database overlap in systematic reviews using Batch Citation Matcher: case studies using Scopus - Sampson, Margaret; McGowan, Jessie; Cogo, Elise; Horsley, Tanya (Journal of the Medical Library Association, 2006)

Challenges in the Evaluation and Implementation of School-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs on Sensitive Topics - Jaycox, Lisa H.; McCaffrey, Daniel F.; Ocampo, Beverly Weidmer; Shelley, Gene A.; Blake, Susan M.; Peterson, Donna J.; Richmond, Lucinda S.; Kub, Joan E. (American Journal of Evaluation, 2006)
The current emphasis on best practices for school-based health and mental health programs brings with it the demand for evaluation efforts in schools. This article describes the challenges of launching a successful school program and evaluation, with lessons learned from three projects that focus on intimate partner violence. The authors discuss issues related to constraints on the research design in schools, the recruitment of schools and participants within schools, program and evaluation implementation issues, the iterative implementation-evaluation cycle, and the dissemination of programs and study findings. The authors emphasize the need for flexibility and cultural awareness during all stages of the process.

Re-positioning Agricultural Policies in Nigeria - Aisha Abdu-Ismail (Multidisciplinary Journal of Research & Development, 2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Women Rights and the Shari’ah” in Al-Ijtihad – The Journal of the Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues - Aisha Abdu-Ismail (2006)

The role of education in the uptake of preventative health care: The case of cervical screening in Britain - Sabates, Ricardo; Feinstein, Leon (Social Science & Medicine, 2006)
This paper reports findings on the relationship between education and the take-up of screening for cervical cancer, as an example of preventative health-care activity. Theoretically, education can enhance the demand for preventative health services by raising awareness of the importance of undertaking regular health check-ups and may also improve the ways in which individuals understand information regarding periodical tests, communicate with the health practitioner, and interpret results. Furthermore, education enhances the inclusion of individuals in society, improving self-efficacy and confidence. All these factors may increase service uptake. The empirical analysis uses data from the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) and applies techniques for discrete panel data to estimate the parameters of the model. Results show that adult learning leading to qualifications is statistically associated with an increase in the uptake of screening. The marginal effect indicates that participation in courses leading to qualifications increases the probability of having a smear test between 4.3 and 4.4 percentage points. This estimate is strongly robust to time-invariant selectivity bias in education and the inclusion of income, class, occupation, and parental socio-economic status. These findings enrich existing evidence on the socio-economic determinants of screening for cervical cancer and enable policy makers to better understand barriers to service uptake.
Keywords: Britain; Cancer; Education; Screening

Constructing 21st-Century Teacher Education - Darling-Hammond, Linda (Journal of Teacher Education, 2006)
Much of what teachers need to know to be successful is invisible to lay observers, leading to the view that teaching requires little formal study and to frequent disdain for teacher education programs. The weakness of traditional program models that are collections of largely unrelated courses reinforce this low regard. This article argues that we have learned a great deal about how to create stronger, more effective teacher education programs. Three critical components of such programs include tight coherence and integration among courses and between course work and clinical work in schools, extensive and intensely supervised clinical work integrated with course work using pedagogies that link theory and practice, and closer, proactive relationships with schools that serve diverse learners effectively and develop and model good teaching. The article also urges that schools of education should resist pressures to water down preparation, which ultimately undermine the preparation of entering teachers, the reputation of schools of education, and the strength of the profession.

A Comparative Analysis of Firm Based Training in East African Manufacturing Sector: Does Level of Education Matter? - Ndlovu, Tchaka; Kajiba, John; Aiko, Rose; Kessy, Flora; Mkenda, Beatrice K.; Kweka, Josaphat; Kabelwa, George (2006)
Using World Bank's (2003) firm-level Investment Climate Survey (ICS) data for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, this paper examines extent in which education and skill levels are important determinants of Firm-based Training (FBT) in the East African manufacturing sector. The findings show weak evidence on complementary hypothesis between education and FBT but one which differs significantly across (perhaps depending on educational and training capacity of) different countries. Although other determinants of FBT apply differently to specific countries, size and technology characteristics are common determinants across the three countries. Furthermore, firms that care about HIV epidemic train more as a means to abate the negative effects of the epidemic on their human resources. Since FBT has potential to contribute to skill development, the findings imply that enterprise training should receive similar policy emphasis as education in the bid to enhance human resource development for growth and poverty reduction.
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Lesson observation and quality in primary education as contextual teaching and learning processes - O’Sullivan, Margo (International Journal of Educational Development, 2006)
Quality in primary education is currently high on the education agenda in developing countries. What is quality? How can we effectively measure it? How can we achieve it? How can we improve it? The author considers two suggestions to be critical to answering these above questions and engages with them in this article:• place what is happening in the school and classroom, specifically teaching and learning processes, at the top of the quality agenda; and • use lesson observation to answer the questions. The engagement in the article with the term “quality” highlights that six conceptualisations are used in the literature. However, the author argues that only two subsections of one of the conceptualisations are influencing policy, i.e. the input and output definitions of quality. An exploration of the common indicators of quality supports this and the author uses a political economy perspective to consider the reasons for it. This leads to the main section of the paper which seeks to explore the two suggestions bulleted above.
Keywords: CitedIn:OER4Schools-HHH3-B; Lesson observation; Primary education; Quality

Optimising worked example instruction: Different ways to increase germane cognitive load - Paas, Fred; van Gog, Tamara (Learning and Instruction, 2006)
Worked examples are an effective instructional means to teach complex problem-solving skills. It has been argued that worked examples decrease extraneous load, enabling more Working Memory (WM) resources to be directed to activities that facilitate learning and transfer performance. Hence, cognitive load research has started to shift its focus towards finding instructional techniques that impose a germane cognitive load by stimulating the allocation of WM resources to such activities. This special issue provides an overview of recent experimental research on ways to further optimise the design and delivery of worked examples in order to foster learning and transfer.

Does changing behavioral intentions engender behavior change? A meta-analysis of the experimental evidence - Webb, Thomas L.; Sheeran, Paschal (Psychological Bulletin, 2006)
Numerous theories in social and health psychology assume that intentions cause behaviors. However, most tests of the intention- behavior relation involve correlational studies that preclude causal inferences. In order to determine whether changes in behavioral intention engender behavior change, participants should be assigned randomly to a treatment that significantly increases the strength of respective intentions relative to a control condition, and differences in subsequent behavior should be compared. The present research obtained 47 experimental tests of intention-behavior relations that satisfied these criteria. Meta-analysis showed that a medium-to-large change in intention (d = 0.66) leads to a small-to-medium change in behavior (d = 0.36). The review also identified several conceptual factors, methodological features, and intervention characteristics that moderate intention-behavior consistency.
Keywords: Attitude; Cooperative Behavior; Female; Humans; Intention; Male; Social Behavior

Designing theoretically-informed implementation interventions - Improved Clinical Effectiveness through Behavioural Research Group (ICEBeRG) (Implementation science: IS, 2006)
Clinical and health services research is continually producing new findings that may contribute to effective and efficient patient care. However, the transfer of research findings into practice is unpredictable and can be a slow and haphazard process. Ideally, the choice of implementation strategies would be based upon evidence from randomised controlled trials or systematic reviews of a given implementation strategy. Unfortunately, reviews of implementation strategies consistently report effectiveness some, but not all of the time; possible causes of this variation are seldom reported or measured by the investigators in the original studies. Thus, any attempts to extrapolate from study settings to the real world are hampered by a lack of understanding of the effects of key elements of individuals, interventions, and the settings in which they were trialled. The explicit use of theory offers a way of addressing these issues and has a number of advantages, such as providing: a generalisable framework within which to represent the dimensions that implementation studies address, a process by which to inform the development and delivery of interventions, a guide when evaluating, and a way to allow for an exploration of potential causal mechanisms. However, the use of theory in designing implementation interventions is methodologically challenging for a number of reasons, including choosing between theories and faithfully translating theoretical constructs into interventions. The explicit use of theory offers potential advantages in terms of facilitating a better understanding of the generalisability and replicability of implementation interventions. However, this is a relatively unexplored methodological area.

Welcome to Implementation Science - Eccles, Martin P.; Mittman, Brian S. (Implementation Science, 2006)
Implementation research is the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services and care. This relatively new field includes the study of influences on healthcare professional and organisational behaviour.

Analysing Digital Literacy Frameworks - Rosado, Eliana; Belisle, Claire (2006)
This paper presents the comparative analysis of ten frameworks for ICT and Education. These frameworks have been selected as representative of the different policies and strategies deployed by governments from the turn of the century to 2005 to address the digital literacy educational challenge. The analysis focuses on the characteristics of these frameworks, and on the ultimate results that have been attributed to them. A more detailed description of each one can be found in the accompanying information files that make up the annexes. Résumé : Ce document comporte une analyse comparative de dix programmes-cadres pour l'intégration des technologies de l'information et de la communication dans l'éducation. Ces programmes ont été sélectionnés en tant que représentatifs des différentes politiques et stratégies d'éducation mises en oeuvre par les gouvernements ces dix dernières années pour répondre au défi de la litéracie numérique. Cette analyse porte principalement sur les caractéristiques de ces programmes et sur les résultats qui leur ont été attribués. Une description plus complète de chaque programme est accessible dans le document annexe.
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Guidelines for Establishment and Operation of Production Unit in Technical Colleges (2006)

Wireless laptops as means for promoting active learning in large lecture halls - Barak, M.; Lipson, A.; Lerman, S. (Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2006)

Long‐term impact of malaria chemoprophylaxis on cognitive abilities and educational attainment: follow‐up of a controlled trial - Bariau, Robert J.Sternberg; Drake, Lesley J.; Milligan, Paul; Cheung, Yin Bun (PLoS clinical trials, 2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Evaluation of DFID Country Programmes: Malawi, 2000-2005 - Barnett, Chris; Chisvo, Munhamo; Kadzamira, Esme; van der Meer, Esther; Paalman, Maria; Risner, Colin (EVSUM EV661. London: Department for International Development. Available at …, 2006)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI

Artisan training and employment outcomes in Tanzania - Bennell, Paul; Mukyanuzi, Faustin; Kasogela, Maurice; Mutashubirwa, Francis; Klim, Mikkel (Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2006)
Studies have shown that artisan training courses in Africa are not cost-effective, and do not improve quality of life. The studies on artisanship education and their effects are discussed.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; C:Tanzania; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:T; F:outcomes; P:artist; P:crafts; Survey; T:Training; Z:Craftsmen; Z:Feasibility studies; Z:Occupational training; Z:Quality of life; __C:filed:1; publicImportV1

Community & Family Engagement. Principals Share What Works - Berg, Amy C; Melaville, Atelia; Blank, Martin J; Coalition for Community Schools, Washington, DC; National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA; National Association of Elementary School Principals, Washington, DC (Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2006)
This paper explores ways in which principals of community schools--and other principals who, though they may not yet identify their schools as community schools, are responding in a very similar manner--work successfully with community partners, families, and other key stakeholders to improve student outcomes. By reflecting on the topic from the perspective of principals, the text offers insights about why they engage community, why doing so is hard, and what strategies and approaches they find most effective. This information could be valuable to principals who devote their energy and passion to the education of America's children. It also will inform the work of school systems, which must support their principals in this work, and of those involved in developing the next generation of principals. (Contains 5 figures and 20 notes.) [This report sponsored by the MetLife Foundation.].

Teacher Education at a Distance: Impact on Development in the Community - Binns, Felicity; Wrightson, Tony (DFID, 2006)
Keywords: C:Low- and middle-income countries; _C:Canada CAN; _C:Egypt EGY; _C:Ghana GHA; _C:Guyana GUY; _C:Jamaica JAM; _C:Kenya KEN; _C:Lesotho LSO; _C:Malawi MWI; _C:Mexico MEX; _C:New Zealand NZL; _C:Nigeria NGA; _C:South Africa ZAF; _C:Sudan SDN; _C:Tanzania TZA; _C:Trinidad and Tobago TTO; _C:Uganda UGA; _C:United Kingdom GBR; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1; ⛔ No DOI found

Teachers training, class size and students’ outcomes: Evidence from third grade classes in France. Unpublished paper - Bressoux, P.; Kramarz, F.; Prost, C. (2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Computer simulations - technological advances in inquiry learning - de Jong, T. (Science, 2006)

What Is a “Professional Learning Community”? - DuFour, Richard (2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

4. What are the effects of education on health? - Feinstein, Leon; Sabates, Ricardo; Anderson, Tashweka M; Sorhaindo, Annik; Hammond, Cathie (2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

How to accelerate your internet: a practical guide to bandwidth management and optimisation using open source software - Flickenberg, Rob (INASP/ICTP, 2006)

Learning the master's trade: Apprenticeship and human capital in Ghana - Frazer, Garth; Frazer, Garth (Journal of Development Economics, 2006)
This paper explores the institution of apprenticeship in Ghana. A model is presented where apprenticeship training is idiosyncratic, increasing an individual's productivity in the current firm, but not in any other firm. Still, individuals are willing to fund apprenticeships as they can reap the returns to the specific training of apprenticeship if they manage to acquire the capital required to start their own firms, and replicate the technology and business practice of the apprenticeship firm. Predictions of the model for the productivity and remuneration of different workers are developed and tested using both a linked employer-employee survey of manufacturing firms and a national household survey. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; AA:Africa; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:R; CT:T; F:learning; F:remuneration; P:manufacture; P:technology; Q:masters; R:survey; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:Training; T:apprenticeship training; Z:Apprenticeship; Z:Human capital; _C:Ghana GHA; publicImportV1

The collaborative apprenticeship model: situated professional development within school settings - Glazer, E.M.; Hannafin, M.J. (Teaching and Teacher Education, 2006)

COTVET Act nº 718, 2006 - The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act - Government of Ghana (2006)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:Ghana; publicImportV1

Guidelines for Establishment and Operation of Production Unit in Technical College - Government of Nigeria (2006)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:Nigeria; publicImportV1

Further Education and Training Act nº16, 2006 - Government of South Africa (2006)
Also known as Continuing Education and Training Act.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:South Africa; publicImportV1

Style & topic language model adaptation using HMM-LDA - Hsu, Bo-June Paul; Glass, James (2006)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

(untitled) - Jukes (2006)

Teacher motivation and incentives in Malawi - Kadzamira, Esme Chipo (Centre for Educational Research and Training University of Malawi, 2006)
Keywords: C:Malawi; _C:Malawi MWI; ⛔ No DOI found

Die Schritte zu einer internationalen und international vergleichenden Berufsbildungsforschung - Lauterbach, Uwe (Handbuch Berufsbildungsforschung, 2006)

DEEP IMPACT: an investigation of the use of information and communication technologies for teacher education in the Global South - Leach, Jenny; Ahmed, Atef; Makalima, Shumi; Power, Tom (DFID, 2006)
Keywords: ___working_potential_duplicate

Quality of Education and Teacher Learning: A Review of the Literature - Leu, E.; Price-Rom, A. (USAID/EQUIP1, 2006)

Field-based models of primary teacher training; case studies of student support systems form sub-Saharan Africa - Mattson, E (DfID, 2006)

Women and Youth in Peace-Building: The Case of the Mano River Basin Peace Initiative - Muhammad, H.; Aisha Abdu-Ismail (Concepts and Issues in Peace Studies and Conflicts Resolution, 2006)

Designing the Course and Curricula for Teacher Development, Open School and Vocational Education through Media Education in Eritrea - Murthy, C. S. H. N. (Educational Media International, 2006)
Since Eritrea became independent in 1993, efforts have been underway to revise and update the conventional education curriculum. With a determination to quickly bridge the growing knowledge gap between Eritrea and the rest of the world, the Eritrean Government has decided on media education as a sustainable alternative. This choice is in line with developments emerging from many African, Asian and Latin American countries as the only option in line with the philosophy of UNESCO and the Association for Development of Education in Africa (ADEA). It is against this backdrop that a strategy paper "Media education in Eritrean education" was developed. This paper formed the basis of the developments discussed in this article. (Contains 1 figure.)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; C:Eritrea; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:D; CT:F; CT:P; CT:T; D:developing nation; F:curriculum; P:media; P:teacher education; P:teachers; T:TVET; Z:Curriculum Design; Z:Curriculum Development; Z:Developing Nations; Z:Educational Radio; Z:Educational Television; Z:Faculty Development; Z:Foreign Countries; Z:Teacher Education; Z:Vocational Education; publicImportV1

Overview of funding for construction craft skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Zambia - Muya, Mundia; Price, A. D F; Edum-Fotwe, F. T. (Construction Management and Economics, 2006)
The wealth of any nation is ultimately based on its human resource or social capital. Education and training are the primary vehicles of developing this resource. Funding of formal construction craft skills training at trade institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is examined, using Zambia as a country case study. The data in the research were collected via semi-structured questionnaire interviews directed at government financed trades training schools offering construction programmes in Zambia. Results of the research show that formal construction craft skills training in Zambia has not been adequately funded over the years resulting in: ill-qualified low numbers of poorly remunerated teaching staff; poorly maintained infrastructure and workshop facilities not well equipped for teaching purposes; and out-dated curricula of construction craft programmes. A wide range of measures is required to improve funding for construction craft skills training. These include: increased training regulation and co-ordination by government, development of efficient and effective funding mechanisms that involve employers of crafts-persons, and training provision frameworks that encourage increased involvement of private training providers. © 2006 Taylor & Francis.
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Construction craft skills requirements in sub-Saharan Africa: A focus on Zambia - Muya, Mundia; Price, Andrew D.f.; Edum-Fotwe, Francis T. (Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2006)
Purpose – As the development agenda for sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) gains momentum, it has become necessary to refocus attention on effective and sustainable human resource development strategies for the construction sector in the region that include craft skills. Aims to provide insight into the availability and quality of construction craft skills in Zambia, and the SSA region in general. Design/methodology/approach – Using Zambia as a country case study, results of a survey that was designed to assess the construction industry's perceptions of the quality and availability of construction craft skills in Zambia are presented. The surveyed contractors' support for the introduction of a sector-specific training levy in Zambia was also investigated and is reported. Findings – Findings point to both poor quality and shortage of construction craft skills in Zambia. Results suggest that construction sector-specific training levy would be the most viable, sustainable and industry-wide supported option for supplementing government funding in the training of construction craft skills in Zambia, and probably in the SSA region. Research limitations/implications – The survey was exploratory in nature and depth, and SSA is a vast and diverse region. The results of the case study may not correctly reflect construction skills exigencies across the whole SSA region. Originality/value – The results provide information and advice for both policy makers and contractors concerned with construction crafts skills issues in Zambia, and SSA in general. © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:Zambia; CA:AandC; CCZ:Zambia; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:R; CT:T; F:policy; P:construction; P:crafts; P:nature; R:case study; R:survey; T:Training; Z:Construction industry; Z:Skills; Z:Sub Saharan Africa; Z:Training; publicImportV1

Provision of continuing professional development by resource centres in selected high schools of the Copperbelt province - Mwale, Kelly Kezala (2006)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of resource centres in providing Continuing Professional Development to high school teachers in the Copperbelt Province.Major concerns have been expressed by various stakeholders that not enough has been done in enhancing and strengthening the concept of Continuing Professional Development among high school teachers. The Teacher Resource Centres that are supposed to be custodians of In-service Training of Teachers(INSET) now Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are perceived not to have done enough. The establishment of Teacher Resource Centres throughout the country was meant to help upgrade the skills and competencies of teachers at both basic and high school levels. These Continuing Professional Development activities that should be on-going include School Programme of In-service for the Term (SPRINT), Demonstrate, Observe, Discuss and Implement (DODIS) and Subject Meeting at the Resource Centre (SMARC).A purposive sample of 8 teacher resource centres and 12 high schools giving the study a number of 84 respondents was selected.Data were collected by way of questionnaires, interviews and Focus Group Discussions. The major informants were the following: Headteachers, Heads of Department, Teachers and Resource Centre Coordinators.The results of the study revealed that Teacher Resource Centres were not effectively providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities among high school teachers. The findings further revealed that the Continuing Professional Development activities such as School Programme of In-service for the Term (SPRINT), Demonstrate, Observe, Discuss and Implement (DODIS) and Subject Meeting at the Resource Centre (SMARC) were almost non-existent in high schools despite clustering them with basic schools.Generally, the findings indicated lack of commitment both by the coordinators in Resource Centres and school administrators. Further revelations by the study indicate that little or no effort has been given to school - based workshops, seminars, professional meetings and conferences. Additionally,constant monitoring of CPD activities was not given prominence by Resource Centre Coordinators hence the glaring lapses in the actual implementation of Continuing Professional Development programmes.Further analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data revealed that there was lack of significant advocacy and sensitisation on the difference between Continuing Professional Development activities and In-service Teacher Education tenable at colleges of education and universities. In view of the research findings, recommendations were made. Teacher Resource Centres ought to enhance advocacy and sensitisation of Continuing Professional Development activities. Pedagogical competences and skills would be strengthened at high school level if Teacher Resource Centres played their expected role of providing Continuing Professional Development to teachers. The study has also shown that school administrators did not apportion equal weight to Continuing Professional Development as they did with sporting activities. There is need to give both areas equal attention.
Keywords: CitedIn:OER4S-TPE-HHH2; CitedIn:OER4Schools-HHH3; CitedIn:OER4Schools-HHH3-A; CitedIn:OER4Schools-HHH3-A-PREVIOUS; SPRINT

The Athens of West Africa: A History of International Education at Fourah Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Leone - Paracka, Daniel J. (2006)
This book is about Fourah Bay College (FBC) and its role as an institution of higher learning in both its African and international context. The study traces the College's development through periods of missionary education (1816-1876), colonial education (1876-1938), and development education (1938-2001).
Keywords: _C:Sierra Leone SLE

Handbuch Berufsbildungsforschung - Rauner, Felix (Bertelsmann, 2006)
Keywords: Architecture / Study & Teaching; Education / Administration / General; Education / Vocational

The intrinsic shape of spiral galaxies in the 2mass large galaxy atlas - Ryden, Barbara S. (The Astrophysical Journal, 2006)
Keywords: __C:filed:1

The role of formative evaluation in implementation research and the QUERI experience - Stetler, Cheryl B.; Legro, Marcia W.; Wallace, Carolyn M.; Bowman, Candice; Guihan, Marylou; Hagedorn, Hildi; Kimmel, Barbara; Sharp, Nancy D.; Smith, Jeffrey L. (Journal of general internal medicine, 2006)

Researching and writing from an African-American perspective: reflective notes on three research studies - Tillman, L.C. (International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 2006)

TVET for Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges - UNESCO-UNEVOC (2006)

Sound insulation of double frame partitions with an internal gypsum board layer - Uris, Antonio; Bravo, Jose Maria; Gomez-Lozano, Vicente; Ramirez, Patricio; Llinares, Jaime (Applied Acoustics, 2006)

Post-primary agricultural education and training in sub-Saharan Africa: Adapting supply to changing demand - Vandenbosch, T (2006)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:Benin; C:Burkina Faso; C:Ethiopia; CA:AandC; CL:de; CL:en; CL:fr; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:R; CT:T; F:learning; F:ministry; P:agricultural; P:agriculture; P:economy; P:environment; Q:ICT; Q:certificate; Q:secondary education; R:impact; T:Ausbildung; T:Educação profissionalizante; T:TVET; T:Training; T:apprenticeship training; T:trainee; _C:Ghana GHA; _C:Uganda UGA; publicImportV1; ⛔ No DOI found

Document de Travail - La formation en secteur informel: Note de problématique - Walther, Richard (Agence Française de Développement, 2006)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; C:Benin; C:Cameroon; C:Morocco; C:Senegal; C:South Africa; CLL:fr; publicImportV1

Defining sexual health: report of a technical consultation on sexual health, 28–31 January 2002, Geneva - World Health Organization (2006)

Interactions between school systems and reading Recovery programmes – evidence from Northern Ireland - Munn, Penny; Ellis, Sue (The Curriculum Journal, 2005)
Recent work on raising attainment in education has raised theoretical issues about organizational responses to innovation and qualitative aspects of programme implementation. In particular, the ‘depth’ of an implementation (the extent to which a programme actually changes the educational interactions between pupils and their teachers) is now thought to be as important as its ‘spread’ (the number of schools in which it is replicated). Such issues, together with the existing literature on Reading Recovery implementation, suggest that it is time to review the models of implementation held within the Reading Recovery community. We used a range of methods at four levels of data collection to analyse variation in ‘depth’ of implementation in a countrywide Reading Recovery programme. From our findings we conclude that Reading Recovery has achieved resounding success as an individual programme, but that it would be still more efficient if the models of implementation were to be reviewed.
Keywords: _Added to LR; _G:reviewed; change model; implementation; reading recovery; school effect

Shariah Implementation and Democracy in Nigeria: Expected Problems and Prospects” in Al-Ijtihad - Aisha Abdu-Ismail (The Journal of Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues, 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Realist review--a new method of systematic review designed for complex policy interventions - Pawson, Ray; Greenhalgh, Trisha; Harvey, Gill; Walshe, Kieran (Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 2005)
Evidence-based policy is a dominant theme in contemporary public services but the practical realities and challenges involved in using evidence in policy-making are formidable. Part of the problem is one of complexity. In health services and other public services, we are dealing with complex social interventions which act on complex social systems--things like league tables, performance measures, regulation and inspection, or funding reforms. These are not 'magic bullets' which will always hit their target, but programmes whose effects are crucially dependent on context and implementation. Traditional methods of review focus on measuring and reporting on programme effectiveness, often find that the evidence is mixed or conflicting, and provide little or no clue as to why the intervention worked or did not work when applied in different contexts or circumstances, deployed by different stakeholders, or used for different purposes. This paper offers a model of research synthesis which is designed to work with complex social interventions or programmes, and which is based on the emerging 'realist' approach to evaluation. It provides an explanatory analysis aimed at discerning what works for whom, in what circumstances, in what respects and how. The first step is to make explicit the programme theory (or theories)--the underlying assumptions about how an intervention is meant to work and what impacts it is expected to have. We then look for empirical evidence to populate this theoretical framework, supporting, contradicting or modifying the programme theories as it goes. The results of the review combine theoretical understanding and empirical evidence, and focus on explaining the relationship between the context in which the intervention is applied, the mechanisms by which it works and the outcomes which are produced. The aim is to enable decision-makers to reach a deeper understanding of the intervention and how it can be made to work most effectively. Realist review does not provide simple answers to complex questions. It will not tell policy-makers or managers whether something works or not, but will provide the policy and practice community with the kind of rich, detailed and highly practical understanding of complex social interventions which is likely to be of much more use to them when planning and implementing programmes at a national, regional or local level.
Keywords: Evaluation Studies as Topic; Evidence-Based Medicine; Models, Theoretical; Policy Making; Practice Patterns, Physicians'; State Medicine; United Kingdom

Explaining the Short Careers of High-Achieving Teachers in Schools with Low-Performing Students - Boyd, Donald; Lankford, Hamilton; Loeb, Susanna; Wyckoff, James (American Economic Review, 2005)
Keywords: Analysis of Education; Public Sector Labor Markets; _C:Georgia GEO; _C:Norway NOR; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

Om kvalitet i kvalitativa studier - Larsson, Staffan (Nordic Studies in Education, 2005)

BBiG - nichtamtliches Inhaltsverzeichnis (2005)

Colloque de Libreville au Gabon Éducation technologique, formation professionnelle et développement durable (2005)
Dans notre série “Médiatisation des communications des membres du RAIFFET”, nous ouvrons aujourd’hui le livre d’histoire pour publier les actes du premier colloque qui s’est tenu en 2005 à LIBREVILLE au GABON . Bonne lecture… Jean Sylvain Bekale Nze, Jacques Ginestié, Bernard Hostein, Christian Mouity éditeurs Sous le haut patronage de son Excellence, Monsieur le Président de la République Gabonaise, Chef …
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Vocational education and training in southern Africa: a comparative study - Akoojee, Salim; Gewer, Anthony; McGrath, Simon A. (Research Programme on Human Resources Development, Human Sciences Research Council, 2005)
Introduction This volume is intended to develop and share knowledge within the southern African region regarding the challenges faced by vocational education and training (VET) systems and the responses to these challenges. Some of these challenges arise out of the history of VET in the region, whilst others relate to current international discourses about VET. The field of VET in southern Africa has been badly neglected. It is very difficult to find an article in the international journals on the topic, and it is even less likely that it will have been written by a national of the region, based at one of its research institutions. VET has also attracted little attention in the policy community for more than a decade, given the donor fascination with basic education since the World Conference on Education for All in 1990 (McGrath 2002). However, VET can play an important role in supporting social and economic development goals, and major VET policy reforms and the creation of new institutions are either underway or planned in all seven countries under study in this book. Therefore, it is my intention in this introduction to illuminate the nature of some of these changes, their origins and their likelihood of success. In so doing, I will show how VET is an important policy nexus – located as it is between economic and educational policy, between the state and the market, and between concerns with poverty and growth. Before this volume turns to examine this complexity through an exploration of the experiences of seven countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland), it is important to locate these national and contemporary debates in the historical evolution of ideas about VET. In so doing, I will look at both internal trends within Africa and the impact of external ideas.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; AA:Africa, Southern; C:Botswana; C:Lesotho; C:Mauritius; C:Mozambique; C:Namibia; C:South Africa; C:eSwatini; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:Q; CT:T; Q:ICT; T:TVET; Vocational education; publicImportV1

Architecture of Sysperanto: a model-based ontology of the is field - Alter, S. (Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Remedying education: Evidence from Two randomized experiments in India - Banerjee, Abhijit; Cole, Shawn; Duflo, Esther; Linden, Leigh L (NBER, 2005)
Many efforts to improve school quality by adding school resources have proven to be ineffective. This paper presents the results of two experiments conducted in Mumbai and Vadodara, India, designed to evaluate waysto improve the quality of education in urban slums. A remedial education program hired young women from the community to teach basic literacy and numeracy skills to children lagging behind in government schools. We find the program to be very effective: it increased average test scores of all children in treatment schools by 0.14 standard deviations in the first year, and 0.28 in the second year, relative to comparison schools. A computer-assisted learning program provided each child in the fourth grade with two hours of shared computer time per week, in which students played educational games that reinforced mathematics skills. The program was also very effective, increasing math scores by 0.35 standard deviations the first year, and 0.47 the second year. These results were not limited to the period in which students received assistance, but persisted for at least one year afterleaving the program. Two instrumental variable strategies suggest that while remedial education benefited the children who attended the remedial classes, their classmates, who did not attend the remedial courses but did experience smaller classes, did not post gains, confirming that resources alone may not be sufficient to improve outcomes.
Keywords: _Added to LR; _T:reviewed

Creating and sustaining effective professional learning communities - Bolam, Ray; McMahon, Agnes; Stoll, Louise; Thomas, Sally; Wallace, Mike; Greenwood, Angela; Hawkey, Kate; Ingram, Malcolm; Atkinson, Adele; Smith, Michele (Research report, 2005)

Lernen in Arbeitsprozessen - Kompetenzentwicklung - Bremer, Rainer (Handbuch Berufsbildungsforschung, 2005)

The impact of collaborative continuing professional development (CPD) on classroom teaching and learning - Cordingley, Philippa; Bell, Miranda; Thomason, S.; Firth, A. (Review: How do collaborative and sustained CPD and sustained but not collaborative CPD affect teaching and learning, 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Teaching as a profession: Lessons in teacher preparation and professional development - Darling-Hammond, L. (Phi delta kappan, 2005)

Seeing, thinking and acting against malaria - A new aprroach to health worker training in rural Gambia - Dawson, Angela; Joof, Balla Musa (Education for Health: Change in Learning and Practice, 2005)
Context: In the Gambia, West Africa, Malaria is a major cause of death among children in rural areas. It has been estimated that in one division in the country malaria accounts for 40% of all deaths in children aged between one and 4 years. Most malaria cases are managed at home assisted by primary healthcare workers. The strategic plan of Gambia's National Malaria Control Programme includes improved training and supervision of all health care providers, at all levels, and increased community awareness in order to reduce the malaria burden by 50% before 2007. Issue: A malaria in-service training program for Community Health Nurses (CHNs) working at village level was piloted in 2004. The program includes a computer-based training (CBT) package, the first of its kind for health professionals in Gambia. The education program is part of a larger initiative, funded by the Gates Malaria Partnership, that aims to increase community involvement in malaria control. The objective of the course is to enable CHNs to facilitate the change process. The curriculum was informed by a reference group and stakeholder input. Interviews and evaluation forms were used to gather information about learner experience and learning preferences. Analysis: The CBT package was well received. Learners reported wanting more computer instruction, but felt they had gained confidence. There was resistance from other health professionals regarding the development of information technology skills in CHNs. This related to the perceived role and status of CHNs, as well as confidence in their ability. Some modifications of the CBT package were necessary, including the reworking of some activities and language. Lessons learned: There are issues related to sustainability and resource implications that need to be addressed. Opportunities exist to expand e-learning in the Gambia for preservice CHNs and other professionals. An investigation into the viability of reproducing this module as a generic planning tool for allied health workers and other extension workers at community level will be undertaken. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:West Africa; C:Gambia; CA:AandC; CL:en; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:D; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:R; CT:T; D:developing context; F:curriculum; F:learning; P:health; P:health professionals; P:nurse; Q:ICT; Q:e-learning; R:evaluation; R:interview; T:Ausbildung; T:Training; T:work-based learning; Z:Community health nurses; Z:Computer based training developing contexts; Z:Health worker education and training; Z:computer based training developing contexts; Z:health worker education and training; publicImportV1

How students learn: Science in the classroom - Donovan, M.S.; Bransford, J.D. (National Academies Press, 2005)

Methods for the economic evaluation of health care programmes - Drummond, M.F.; Sculpher, M.J.; Torrance, G.W.; O'Brien, B.J.; Stoddart, G.L. (Oxford University Press, 2005)

Learning as peripheral participation in communities of practice: a reassessment of key concepts in workplace learning - Fuller, Alison; Hodkinson, Heather; Hodkinson, Phil; Unwin, Lorna (British Educational Research Journal, 2005)

BNVQF - Botswana National Vocational Qualifications Framework - Government of Botswana (2005)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -GeneralCitations; CC:Botswana; Qualification Framework; publicImportV1

Vulnerability, partnerships and the pursuit of survival: Urban livelihoods and apprenticeship contracts in a West African City - Hanson, Kobena (GeoJournal, 2005)
This paper analyses local level apprenticeship contracts and networks to highlight informal urban livelihoods within the context of socio-economic vulnerability and wider contemporary changes taking place in Koforidua, Ghana. It does so by specifically examining the complex entanglements of interpersonal relationships that characterize apprenticeship contracts within which home-based entrepreneurs and artisans in Koforidua engage in to sustain both current livelihoods, as well as to shore themselves against socio-economic vulnerability triggered in part by adjustment. As a result of the changing geography of the city, network entanglements, comprising resilient ties and egalitarian relations, have become vital to urban livelihoods in this community. However, apprenticeship contracts and the networks they engender can be a double-edged sword. For instance, demands of reciprocity or support from co-network members, neighbours and family, can be so taxing that some individuals opt out of the network. This tension notwithstanding, this paper contends that apprenticeship contracts and the network spaces they create have created a new social cohesion and community that transcend the traditionally known spaces of social support, i.e. ethnic ties, family ties or even institutional support. © Springer 2005.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:West Africa; CA:AandC; CCZ:Ghana; CL:en; CL:pt; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:P; CT:T; P:artist; P:economy; P:measurement; P:social; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; Z:Apprenticeship contracts; Z:Micro-enterprises; Z:Social networks; Z:Socio-economic vulnerability; Z:Urban livelihoods; _C:Ghana GHA; publicImportV1

Survey Measures of Web-Oriented Digital Literacy - Hargittai, Eszter (Social Science Computer Review, 2005)
This article presents survey measures of web-oriented digital literacy to serve as proxies for observed skill measures, which are much more expensive and difficult to collect for large samples. Findings are based on a study that examined users’ digital literacy through both observations and survey questions, making it possible to check the validity of survey proxy measures. These analyses yield a set of recommendations for what measures work well as survey proxies of people’s observed web-use skills. Some of these survey measures were administered on the General Social Survey 2000 and 2002 Internet modules, making the findings relevant for the use of existing large-scale national data sets. Results suggest that some composite variables of survey knowledge items are better predictors of people’s actual digital literacy based on performance tests than are measures of users’ self-perceived abilities, a proxy traditionally used in the literature on the topic.

How do carers of disabled children cope? The Ugandan perspective - Hartley, SOVP; Ojwang, P.; Baguwemu, A.; Ddamulira, M.; Chavuta, A. (Child: care, health and development, 2005)

Freudbot: An investigation of chatbot technology in distance education - Heller, Bob; Proctor, Mike; Mah, Dean; Jewell, Lisa; Cheung, Bill (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Monitoring and Evaluation of ICT in Education Projects: A Handbook for Developing Countries. - InfoDev (The World Bank, 2005)

School Mapping and Micro-planning in Primary Education (Tanzania) - International Development Center of Japan (2005)
Keywords: __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

Achievements and Challenges in Meeting the Gender Equity Goals in EFA in Sub-Saharan Africa with a Focus on Southern Africa - Kadzamira, E.C. (Education For All, Southern Africa Conference, 7-10 February 2005, Johannesburg, South Africa., 2005)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI; ⛔ No DOI found

Tensions and dilemmas of cross-cultural transfer of knowledge: post-structural/postcolonial reflections on an innovative teacher education in Pakistan - Kanu, Yatta (International Journal of Educational Development, 2005)

The adult learner - Knowles, M.S.; Holton, E.F.; Swanson, R.A. (Elsevier, 2005)

Quality Teaching: Building a Flexible and Dynamic Approach. GEC Working Paper Series. Number 2. - Leu, Elizabeth; Hays, Frances; LeCzel, Donna Kay; O'Grady, Barbara (GEC Working paper series, 2005)

An Examination of the Evidence-Based Literacy Research in Deaf Education - Luckner, John L.; Sebald, Ann M.; Cooney, John; Young, John; Muir, Sheryl Goodwin (American Annals of the Deaf, 2005)
Keywords: _C:United Kingdom GBR; _C:United States USA; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

The SACMEQ II Project in Kenya: A study of the conditions of schooling and the quality of education. Kenya Working Report, SACMEQ Educational Policy Research Series. Harare and Nairobi: Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) and Kenya Ministry of Education - Onsomu, E.; Nzomo, J.; Obiero, C. (2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Kidscreen quality-of-life measure for children and adolescents - Ravens-Sieberer, U; Gosch, A; Erhart, M; Bruil, J; Duer, W; Auquier, P; Power, M; Abel, T; Czemy, L; Mazur, J; Czimbalmos, A; Tountas, Y; et al. (Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 2005)
Keywords: Done:ReferenceFixed; eCubed

At last: Recent applications of new literacy studies in educational contexts - Street, B V (Research in the Teaching of English, 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Cassava Development at the Local Government Level: “Implementation Strategies - Tudunwada, I.Y. (2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Dos and don't in monitoring and evaluation - Unwin, T.; Day, B. (Excerpted from the infoDev publication: Monitoring and Evaluation of ICT in Education Projects: A Handbook for Developing Countries, 2005)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Towards a framework for the use of ICT in teacher training in Africa - Unwin, Tim (Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance and e-Learning, 2005)

Effects of Early Childhood Psychosocial Stimulation and Nutritional Supplementation on Cognition and Education in GrowthStunted Jamaican Children: Prospective Cohort Study. - Walker, Susan P.; Chang, Susan M.; Powell, Christine A.; Grantham-McGregor, Sally M. (The Lancet, 2005)

Meta-synthesis method for qualitative research: a literature review - Walsh, Denis; Downe, Soo (Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2005)
Aim. This paper discusses the purpose and stages of meta-synthesis and the epistemological status of knowledge generated from the technique. Particular attention is paid to exploring the contested areas of the method that remain. Background. There is a growing interest in meta-synthesis as a technique for generating new insights and understanding from qualitative health care research. An increasing number of meta-synthesis papers are appearing in the nursing and midwifery literature. Methods. Literature on the technique of meta-synthesis and examples of meta-synthesis papers were searched and reviewed. A meta-synthesis exercise was undertaken, and this informed reflection and critique of the method. Findings. Meta-synthesis attempts to integrate results from a number of different but inter-related qualitative studies. The technique has an interpretive, rather than aggregating, intent, in contrast to meta-analysis of quantitative studies. Examples from the literature indicate that some aspects of the technique are not yet fully established. Conclusion. Despite the contingent nature of evidence gleaned from meta-synthesis and current lack of consensus about some of its aspects, meta-synthesis is an important technique for qualitative researchers and can deepen understanding of the contextual dimensions of health care.
Keywords: contextual; interpretive; literature review; meta-synthesis; midwifery; qualitative research

Improving Educational Quality through Interactive Radio Instruction - World Bank (2005)

Despite the Odds (2004)

A review of the research literature on barriers to the uptake of ICT by teachers - Becta (2004)

What the research says about portable ICT devices in teaching and learning - Becta (What the Research Says, 2004)

Educational inequality and the expansion of UK higher education - Blanden, Jo; Machin, Stephen (Scottish Journal of Political Economy, 2004)
In this paper we explore changes over time in higher education (HE) participation and attainment between people from richer and poorer family backgrounds during a time period when the UK higher education system expanded at a rapid rate. We use longitudinal data from three time periods to study temporal shifts in HE participation and attainment across parental income groups for children going to university in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The key finding is a highly policy relevant one, namely that HE expansion has not been equally distributed across people from richer and poorer backgrounds. Rather, it has disproportionately benefited children from relatively rich families. Despite the fact that many more children from higher income backgrounds participated in HE before the recent expansion of the system, the expansion acted to widen participation gaps between rich and poor children. This finding is robust to different measures of education participation and inequality. It also emerges from non-parametric estimations and from a more detailed econometric model allowing for the sequential nature of education choices with potentially different income associations at different stages of the education sequence.

Distance Learning for Teacher Training in Brazil - Bof, Alvana (International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004)
Keywords: C:Brazil; _C:Brazil BRA; _C:Germany DEU; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1

Professional development and teacher learning: mapping the terrain - Borko, H. (Educational Researcher, 2004)

Collaboration and self-regulation in teachers' professional development - Butler, D.L.; Lauscher, H.N.; Jarvis-Selinger, S.; Beckingham, B. (Teaching and Teacher Education, 2004)

Shifting power to make a difference - Chambers, Robert; Pettit, Jethro (Inclusive aid, 2004)

The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Education Sector in Malawi: Study 2; Examining the Impact of HIV/AIDS on Governance in the Education Sector - Chawani, Brenner S.; Kadzamira, Esme (Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST)/IIEP-UNESCO, Lilongwe, Malawi, 2004)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI; ⛔ No DOI found

From transmission to collaborative learning: Best evidence in continuing professional development (CPD) - Cordingley, P; Rundell, B; Temperey, J; McGregor, J (International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI), 2004)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The Learnership Model of Workplace Training and Its Effective Management: Lessons Learnt from a Southern African Case Study - Davies, Theresa-Anne; Farquharson, Fiona (Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 2004)
Since 1998, the "Learnership" model of workplace training has been promoted in South Africa as a creative vehicle for addressing high unemployment rates and a serious skills shortage. This is achieved through fast-tracking the acquisition of skills and increasing a learner's chances of employment. However, because learnerships are a recent innovation, the body of applied knowledge is small. This article aims to contribute to what is known through examining a series of pilot projects, implemented between 1997 and 2001 in KwaZulu-Natal. A key finding concerns how learnerships are managed: the effective delivery of a learnership programme and of its outcomes requires the involvement of key stakeholders from the outset, role clarity and a carefully structured and monitored process of implementation. Using a case study approach, this article situates learnerships within the context of workplace training; explores four key lessons learnt and presents a proposed model of effective learnership management. (Contains 2 tables, 2 figures and 4 notes.)
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:South Africa; CA:AandC; CL:en; CL:pt; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:R; CT:T; F:outcomes; P:measurement; R:case study; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:TVET; T:Training; Z:Apprenticeships; Z:Case Studies; Z:Education Work Relationship; Z:Foreign Countries; Z:Job Skills; Z:Job Training; Z:Labor Market; Z:Models; Z:Pilot Projects; Z:Skill Development; Z:Vocational Education; Z:Work Experience; publicImportV1

The Impact of Education on Fertility and Child Mortality: Do Fathers Really Matter Less Than Mothers? - Duflo, E.; Breierova, L. (NBER Working Paper, 2004)
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Retrospective vs. Prospective Analyses of School Inputs: The Case of Flip Charts in Kenya. - Glewwe, Paul; Kremer, Michael; Moulin, Sylvie; Zitzewitz, Eric (Journal of Development Economics, 2004)

Inclusive aid: changing power and relationships in international development - Groves, Leslie Christine; Hinton, Rachel Barbara (Earthscan, 2004)
Keywords: Developing countries; Economic assistance; Poverty

What works in girls' education: Evidence and policies from the developing world - Herz, Barbara; Sperling, Gene B. (2004)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

A rationale for reconfiguring tertiary education in Montserrat & the OECS to meet the life-long learning challenges of the twentyfirst century - Howe, G.; Cassell, DAPHNE (Retrieved October, 2004)
Keywords: _C:Antigua and Barbuda ATG; _C:Bahamas BHS; _C:Barbados BRB; _C:Belize BLZ; _C:Brazil BRA; _C:Dominica DMA; _C:France FRA; _C:Guyana GUY; _C:Haiti HTI; _C:India IND; _C:Jamaica JAM; _C:Saint Kitts and Nevis KNA; _C:Saint Lucia LCA; _C:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines VCT; _C:Spain ESP; _C:Trinidad and Tobago TTO; _C:Turkey TUR; _C:United Kingdom GBR; _C:United States USA; __C:filed:1; __C:scheme:1; ⛔ No DOI found

Financing Primary Education for All: Public expenditure and education outcomes in Malawi - Kadzamira, Esme C.; Nthara, Khwima; Kholowa, Foster (Institute of Development Studies, 2004)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI

Malawi: Study of Non-state providers of basic services - Kadzamira, Esme; Moran, Dominique; Mulligan, Jo; Ndirenda, Nebert; Reed, B.; Rose, P. (DFID Policy division, 2004)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI; ⛔ No DOI found

Procedures for Undertaking Systematic Reviews - Kitchenham, B (2004)

The classroom assessment scoring system: Findings from the prekindergarten year - La Paro, Karen M.; Pianta, Robert C.; Stuhlman, Megan (The elementary school journal, 2004)

Gender violence in schools: Malawi - Leach, F.; Fiscian, V.; Kadzamira, E.; Lemani, E.; Machakanja, P. (2004)
Keywords: _C:Malawi MWI

The patterns and purposes of school-based and cluster teacher professional development programs - Leu, Elizabeth (Issues Brief, 2004)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

Knowledge and identity: An African Vision of Higher Education Transformation - Makgoba, Malegapuru; Seepe, Sipho (Towards an African Identity of Higher Education, 2004)

Constructivist or instructivist: pedagogical concepts practically applied to a computer learning environment - McKenna, Peter; Laycock, Ben (2004)

Vocational Education and Training through Open and Distance Learning: World review of distance education and open learning - Moran, L; Rumble, G (2004)
The world needs workers with more and better skills. Conventional apprenticeships and old methods of professional training are not providing enough skilled workers, so governments, companies and colleges are all using open and distance learning to fill these gaps. This unique international review of experience looks at the policies needed in both the private and the public sector for effective vocational education and training at all levels – from basic skills to continuing professional education. It goes on to examine the new roles of information and communication technologies, establishing what we know about their performance, and identifying the choices to be made in applying technologies to vocational education and training. The book will help senior institutional managers and policy makers to understand and appreciate: • the role distance education can play in increasing skills levels in young people and the existing workforce; • the potential advantages and disadvantages of using technology, and therefore make better-informed choices about technology use; • how to integrate distance education with traditional educational models and approaches.
Keywords: -FullBiblioUHMLgen; -RRQ:H:final; -RRQ:U:final; A:Africa; A:Sub-Saharan Africa; C:South Africa; CA:AandC; CL:en; CL:pt; CLL:en; CLS:en; CT:A; CT:C; CT:F; CT:P; CT:Q; CT:T; F:learning; F:policy; P:measurement; P:media; P:teacher education; Q:ICT; Q:ODEL; Q:distance education; Q:distance learning; Q:educational technology; Q:open learning; T:Ausbildung; T:Educação Profissional Técnica de Nível Médio; T:Educação profissionalizante; T:Fortbildung; T:Lehrlingsausbildung; T:TVET; T:continuing education; T:work-based learning; publicImportV1; ⛔ No DOI found

Literature review in mobile technologies and learning - Naismith, Laura; Sharples, Mike; Vavoula, Giasemi; Lonsdale, Peter (2004)
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The combined use of qualitative and quantitative methods in educational research - Niglas, Katrin (undefined, 2004)
Figure 2. Relationship between philosophy and methodology in social science and educational research (adapted from Niglas 2001a and 2001b) - "THE COMBINED USE OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ABSTRACT"
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THE COMBINED USE OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ABSTRACT - Niglas, Katrin (undefined, 2004)
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "THE COMBINED USE OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ABSTRACT" by Katrin Niglas
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Safe Handling of Agricultural Chemicals: An Introductory Manual for Agricultural Extension Workers - Tudunwada, I.Y. (ISBN, 2004)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

The Effects of Solid Urban Wastes on Some Soil Properties in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State - Tudunwada, I.Y.; Essiet, E.U. (Daula Hotel, 2004)
Keywords: ⛔ No DOI found

A guide to implementation research - Werner, Alan (The Urban Insitute, 2004)

Education, Equality and Social Cohesion: A distributional approach - GREEN, ANDY; PRESTON, JOHN; SABATES, RICARDO (Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, 2003)
Promoting social cohesion through education has re-emerged as an important policy objective in many countries during the past decade. But there is little clarity in policy discussions about what social cohesion means and how education may affect it. In this article we distinguish between social capital and societal cohesion and argue that education acts in differential ways on each. Using comparative, cross-country analysis, we develop a 'distributional model' which shows the relationship between equality of educational outcomes and various measures of social cohesion. In the final part of the article we discuss theories explaining the cross-country trends and variations in educational inequality and social inheritance in education, and argue that education system characteristics, such as degrees of 'comprehensiveness' in secondary schooling, may be an important factor in both. We conclude by arguing that policies to increase social cohesion through education must pay more attention to the reduction of educational equality than they currently do.