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Dominican Republic.

Van Pelt Library LC92.D65 D65 2008
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Format:
Book
Government document
Contributor:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Series:
Reviews of national policies for education
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Education and state--Dominican Republic.
Education and state.
Educational change.
Dominican Republic.
Educational change--Dominican Republic.
Education--Dominican Republic.
Education.
Physical Description:
272 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Other Title:
Reviews of national policies for education : Dominican Republic
Place of Publication:
Paris : OECD, [2008]
Summary:
This publication gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the Dominican Republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years. It presents an analysis of the education system, identifying key directions for the reinforcement of the reforms in light of the challenges encountered by officials, communities, enterprises, educators, parents and students under very dynamic conditions. It concludes with a set of key recommendations concerning the structure of the system and its labor market relevance; access and equity; financing; governance and management; internationalization; and research, development and innovation.--Publisher's description.
Contents:
pt. 1. Background report prepared by Dominican authorities. Introduction
HIstorical, socio-demographic and economic background
Organisation of education
Advances and drawbacks in the Dominican education system
Economic impact and education reforms
Progress toward gender equality in the Dominican education system
Conclusions and challenges in the development of Dominican education
pt. 2. Examiners' report. Context
Access, equity, student flow and efficiency
Quality: the contrast between intention and reality
Preparation of youth and adults for the labour market and further education
Teacher education and the teaching career
Leadership, governance and monitoring of performance
Tertiary education in the Dominican Republic
Conclusion: moving from diagnosis and strategy to action.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9789264040816
9264040811
OCLC:
225916692

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