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Differences at the Extremes? Gender, National Contexts, and Math Performance in Latin America
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Liu, Ran; Alvarado-Urbina, Andrea; Hannum, Emily – American Educational Research Journal, 2020
Studies of gender disparities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) performance have generally focused on average differences. However, the extremes could also be important because disparities at the top may shape stratification in access to STEM careers, while disparities at the bottom can shape stratification in dropout.…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Differences, Regional Characteristics, Mathematics Achievement
The Impact and Implementation of National Qualifications Frameworks: A Comparison of 16 Countries
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Allais, Stephanie M. – Journal of Education and Work, 2011
This article provides some of the key findings of a comparative study commissioned by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which attempted to understand more about the impact and implementation of national qualifications frameworks (NQFs). Sixteen case studies were produced, on qualifications frameworks in Australia; Bangladesh; Botswana;…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Alignment (Education), Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis
Bringing the Bicentennials into the Language and Culture Classroom
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Hennes, Heather – Hispania, 2011
In the past two years, several Latin American nations have begun celebrating their bicentennials of independence, turning attention to questions of national identity and the legacy of independence in the twenty-first century. This reflection is sure to continue into the coming decade. This article offers a few practical suggestions for bringing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Latin Americans, Latin American Culture, Spanish
Implementing Competence Frameworks in Mexico
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de Anda, Maria Luisa – Journal of Education and Work, 2011
This article is based on the Mexican case study undertaken as part of the comparative study of the implementation and impact of National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF). Even though Mexico does not have a comprehensive NQF, the country has considerable experience in the development of labour competence technical standards; these share some aims…
Descriptors: Legal Problems, Qualifications, Supply and Demand, Lifelong Learning
A Global Perspective on Student Accountability.
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Holloway, John H. – Educational Leadership, 2003
A sampling of student assessment and accountability in selected countries to help put trends in the United States in perspective. Examines national student assessments in England, France, and Hong Kong. Also looks at several international collaborative assessment projects for reading literacy, mathematics, and science. (Contains 10 references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Bringing the Standards to Life: Points of Departure.
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Biron, Christina – Foreign Language Annals, 1998
Suggests need to relate national foreign-language standards to students' and teacher lives. Concept of teacher as learner is developed within study-abroad context, and outcomes of this experience consistent with goals of standards are described. Specific changes in teaching practice are discussed that occurred as result of one teacher's…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, National Standards