Perspectives on Educational Quality: Illustrative Outcomes on Primary and Second

Description: Perspectives on Educational Quality by Jaap Scheerens, Hans Luyten, Jan van Ravens The quality of education is a term that is frequently used in public debates. In this book the complexity of the concept of education quality is recognized, but a conceptual framework is presented that makes quality, despite its complexity, amenable to rational and empirical analysis. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The quality of education is a term that is frequently used in public debates. Understood in the sense of education being "generally okay" , or rather, most frequently, as "not okay". Perhaps there is an overruling nostalgic view that formerly education was better than today. In scholarly discourse there are those who maintain that the quality of education is an illusive term, with varying interpretations in different settings and by different stakeholders. In this book the complexity of the concept of education quality is recognized, but a conceptual framework is presented that makes quality, despite its complexity, amenable to rational and empirical analysis. Productivity, equity, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of education systems are seen as key facets of quality. A concrete set of indicators is presented that makes for the measurement of these quality facets. In the second part of the book the quality framework is applied to an analysis of the quality of education in the Netherlands. Common sense in the Netherlands is dominated by the view that the quality of education is a course for serious concern. Some recent quality reviews take the same pessimistic outlook. However, the current overview of indicators on the Dutch system, seen from an international perspective, presents a picture that is much more positive. Still there is always room for improvement, in the case of the Netherlands this should probably be sought in diminishing the selectivity of the system as a way to improve participation in higher education. Notes Provides a comprehensive conceptualization of educational qualityProvides an elaborate set of education indicators, formulated at system, school and classroom levelDiscusses alternative views on education qualityUses quality indicators to assess a national educational systemIllustrates the use of education indicators to determine strong and weak points of a national education system Back Cover The quality of education is a term that is frequently used in public debates. Understood in the sense of education being "generally okay" , or rather, most frequently, as "not okay". Perhaps there is an overruling nostalgic view that formerly education was better than today. In scholarly discourse there are those who maintain that the quality of education is an illusive term, with varying interpretations in different settings and by different stakeholders. In this book the complexity of the concept of education quality is recognized, but a conceptual framework is presented that makes quality, despite its complexity, amenable to rational and empirical analysis. Productivity, equity, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of education systems are seen as key facets of quality. A concrete set of indicators is presented that makes for the measurement of these quality facets. In the second part of the book the quality framework is applied to an analysis of the quality of education in the Netherlands. Common sense in the Netherlands is dominated by the view that the quality of education is a course for serious concern. Some recent quality reviews take the same pessimistic outlook. However, the current overview of indicators on the Dutch system, seen from an international perspective, presents a picture that is much more positive. Still there is always room for improvement, in the case of the Netherlands this should probably be sought in diminishing the selectivity of the system as a way to improve participation in higher education. Table of Contents 1. Perspectives on Educational Quality; Jaap Scheerens.- 2. Measuring Educational Quality by Means of Indicators; Jaap Scheerens.- 3. Description and Earlier Quality Review of the Dutch Educational System; Jaap Scheerens.- 4. The Quality of Education in the Netherlands, as expressed by Achievement Attainment Indicators; Hans Luyten.- 5. The Selectivity and Vocational Orientation of Education Systems; Jan van Ravens.- 6. Summary and Discussion; Jaap Scheerens. Index. Feature Provides a comprehensive conceptualization of educational quality Provides an elaborate set of education indicators, formulated at system, school and classroom level Discusses alternative views on education quality Uses quality indicators to assess a national educational system Illustrates the use of education indicators to determine strong and weak points of a national education system Details ISBN9400709250 Publisher Springer Year 2011 ISBN-10 9400709250 ISBN-13 9789400709256 Format Paperback Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by Jan van Ravens Short Title PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATIONAL QU Language English Media Book Subtitle Illustrative Outcomes on Primary and Secondary Schooling in the Netherlands Pages 148 DEWEY 371.207 Illustrations IX, 148 p. DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-0926-3 Publication Date 2011-04-11 Author Jan van Ravens Audience Professional & Vocational Series SpringerBriefs in Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96287471;

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