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Research Studies
World of Work

WISE-Gallup Survey: “Connecting Education to the Real World”

The 2015 WISE Education Survey: Connecting education to the real world, focuses on how well education systems around the world are preparing students for work and what can be done to support this vital task. It represents the views of the WISE global community of education experts – teachers, students, recent graduates, policy makers, non-profit […]

November 3, 2015
Research Studies
Access and Inclusion

WISE-Gallup Survey Key Findings

The survey’s key finding is that three in four WISE education experts are dissatisfied with education in their respective countries. The majority also believes their nation’s educational system has not improved in the past decade, and few give their system high marks (rating of “4” or “5” on five-point scale) on innovation. WISE experts believe […]

October 31, 2015
Research Studies
World of Work

Entrepreneurship Education: A Global Consideration From Practice to Policy Around the World

As entrepreneurship continues to gain momentum and visibility as an engine of global economic development, it is critical to understand and optimize the role that entrepreneurship education plays. Based on a detailed review of the literature on the entrepreneurship education ecosystems and frameworks in the United States, China, Finland, and Qatar, this report identifies the […]

September 23, 2015
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Early Childhood

Quality in Early Childhood Education: an International Review and Guide for Policy Makers

High quality early childhood education has an important impact on later development and learning of children. It comprises the emotional, social and cognitive development, as well as the key transversal skills including language, self-regulation and playfulness. Why is education in the early years so crucial? And what policies and practices make quality early childhood education […]

September 23, 2015
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Life Skills

Education for the Future: The Global Experience of Developing Twenty-first Century Skills and Competencies

In recent years the framework for twenty-first century skills has evolved remarkably and global attention and awareness of the subject has increased as well. Nevertheless, the definition and implementation of twenty-first century skills differs among international organizations, particularly according to national contexts. Through a literature review of more than 15 countries over the past ten […]

September 23, 2015
Prof. Jian Liu
Research Studies
Learning Ecosystems and Leadership

K-12 Reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: Challenges and Policy Recommendations

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have recently experienced major education reforms, resulting in great achievements in learning outcomes. However, some limitations can be identified as existing gaps in access and quality of education persist. The report identifies and compares the development of the education reform initiatives put in place in selected countries of the […]

September 23, 2015
Asmaa Al-Fadala

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