WWS 571A - Topics in Development - Making Schools Effective

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Princeton University

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This course is designed to help students understand what lessons for improving schools in developing countries can be gleaned from the empirical literature. First, it will review the evidence regarding the quality of education in developing countries. Second, it will consider various models of school effectiveness, and will examine the evidence related to the impact of various school inputs, including teacher quality and school management, on student learning. Finally, it will examine the evidence linking control of schools, including parent and community participation, with better student learning outcomes.

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0.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.princeton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 258-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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