The central role of student learning in education -- Why does student learning matter? -- How much are Latin American students learning? -- What are the benefits and challenges of measuring student learning? -- Many factors influence what and how much students learn -- Introduction: a framework for understanding student learning -- Economic, political and social conditions affect student learning -- The endowments and behaviors of students affect their learning -- The endowments and behaviors of schools also affect student learning -- Organizational factors affect how much students learn -- Quality assurance and beyond -- How can countries ensure that all students learn? -- Conclusion: synthesizing and moving forward
Summary
"Understanding what and how students learn has emerged as a salient issue in Latin America, a region where the majority of children now have access to schools but few students learn the skills they need to succeed. Raising Student Learning in Latin America examines recent advances in our understanding of the policies and programs that affect student learning and provides policy makers with effective options."--Jacket
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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