Bildung avanciert im Zeitalter der Wissensgesellschaft zu einer der wichtigsten individuellen und gesellschaftlichen Ressourcen überhaupt. Seit dem Jahr 2000 testet die Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) im Rahmen ihrer Bildungsstudie "PISA" (Programme for...

This study features a collection of eight case studies of exemplary cases from secondary schools as well as international literature reviews and policy analysis related to formative assessment, the frequent assessments of student progress to identify learning needs and shape teaching. It...

This study features a collection of eight case studies of exemplary cases from secondary schools as well as international literature reviews and policy analysis related to formative assessment – the frequent assessments of student progress to identify learning needs and shape teaching. It...

Formative assessment - the frequent assessments of student progress to identify learning needs and shape teaching - has become a prominent issue in education reform. The achievement gains associated with formative assessment have been described as "among the largest ever reported for educational...

Resource efficiency and economic considerations are a major topic in higher education systems. Universities are urged to improve their outputs as well as their processes. This book provides a multi-perspective collection of research approaches regarding university efficiency. Though based in...