Education for a New Era Design and Implementation of K-12 Education Reform in Qatar

by Brewer, Dominic J.; Augustine, Catherine H.; Zellman, Gail L.; Ryan, Gery; Goldman, Charles A.

• ISBN13: 9780833040077
• ISBN10: 0833040073
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-18
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

Describes the first phase (2001-2004) of Qatar's bold K-12 education reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences as part of this ambitious, multi-participant effort. RAND examined the existing Qatari education system, recommended options for building a world-class system, and supported implementation of the chosen option, which is based on internationally benchmarked curriculum standards and parental choice of schools.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Qatar and its education system	p. 7
Analysis of Qatar's education system	p. 33
The reform model	p. 47
Realizing the independent school model : refined design and implementation strategy	p. 69
Building the organizational structure	p. 91
Developing the curriculum standards and supporting their implementation	p. 99
Developing the assessment system	p. 111
Establishing the independent schools	p. 125
Challenges of a rapid and comprehensive reform	p. 141
Accomplishments, recommendations, and implications	p. 153
RAND staff	p. 169
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