The Role of International Large-Scale Assessments: Perspectives from Technology,

Description: The Role of International Large-Scale Assessments: Perspectives from Technology, Economy, and Educational Research by Matthias von Davier, Eugenio Gonzalez, Irwin Kirsch, Kentaro Yamamoto As national leaders recognize the growing importance of human capital and how it is distributed, policymakers, economists and decision makers in education have become increasingly interested in results from comparative international surveys. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume offers contributions by thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and different perspectives, which are brought together in a final chapter. The contributions give insight in the role of large-scale international assessments as change agents. As national leaders recognize the growing importance of human capital and how it is distributed, policymakers, economists and decision makers in education have become increasingly interested in results from comparative international surveys. These assessments offer important information on the development of cognitive skills and the consequences of differences in the distribution of these skills. Researchers use the data to assess the role of human capital in predicting outcomes and to identify factors that may contribute to the development of more human capital.An invaluable resource for researchers in international comparative education, policy studies, economics, civics education, educational technology, and policy makers. Notes Compiles interdisciplinary papers on research using international large-scale assessment dataShows perspectives from economics, policy, education, civics education and educational technologyDiscusses challenges of increasing interest in the data and the broadening scopeCan be used as the basis for self-study or seminars in policy studies and international comparative education addressing international assessments Back Cover This volume offers contributions by thought leaders from a variety of disciplines and different perspectives, which are brought together in a final chapter. The contributions give insight in the role of large-scale international assessments as change agents. As national leaders recognize the growing importance of human capital and how it is distributed, policymakers, economists and decision makers in education have become increasingly interested in results from comparative international surveys. These assessments offer important information on the development of cognitive skills and the consequences of differences in the distribution of these skills. Researchers use the data to assess the role of human capital in predicting outcomes and to identify factors that may contribute to the development of more human capital. An invaluable resource for researchers in international comparative education, policy studies, economics, civics education, educational technology, and policy makers. Table of Contents 1. On the Growing Importance of International Large-Scale Assessments .- 2. International Large-Scale Assessments as Change Agents .- 3. Technologies in Large-Scale Assessments: New Directions, Challenges, and Opportunities .- 4. The Role of International Assessments of Cognitive Skills in the Analysis of Growth and Development .- 5. The Utility and Need for Incorporating Noncognitive Skills into Large-Scale Educational Assessments .- 6. The Contributions of International Large-Scale Studies in Civic Education and Engagement .- 7. The Role of Large-Scale Assessments in Research on Educational Effectiveness and School Development .- 8. Prospects for the Future: A Framework and Discussion of Directions for the Next Generation of International Large-Scale Assessments. Feature Compiles interdisciplinary papers on research using international large-scale assessment data Shows perspectives from economics, policy, education, civics education and educational technology Discusses challenges of increasing interest in the data and the broadening scope Can be used as the basis for self-study or seminars in policy studies and international comparative education addressing international assessments Details ISBN9400746288 Publisher Springer Year 2012 ISBN-10 9400746288 ISBN-13 9789400746282 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by Eugenio Gonzalez DEWEY 371.26 Affiliation Educational Testing Service Publication Date 2012-07-28 Short Title ROLE OF INTL LARGE-SCALE ASSES Language English Media Book Pages 162 Edition 2013th DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-4629-9 UK Release Date 2012-07-28 Author Kentaro Yamamoto Edition Description 2013 ed. Alternative 9789400797116 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations X, 162 p. 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:96241270;

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