Countries with underperforming education systems are recognising that effective reform is vital. But what types of programmes are likely to be effective, and how can they be implemented given local norms and conditions? This report focuses on evaluation, assessment and teacher incentives and attempts to answer these important questions for Mexico and, by extension, other OECD member and partner countries.
A public policy framework for education reform is first presented, followed by specifics on evaluation systems, student assessment instruments, school value-added considerations, and teacher evaluation and incentive plans. Dozens of policy findings and recommendations follow each of the six core chapters, including six key policy dimensions of effective education reform and an 11-step plan for improving teacher evaluation and incentives.
Executive Summary Chapter 1. Mexico Responds to Education Challenges Chapter 2. The Public Policy Framework for Implementing Education Reforms -2.1 Education policy reforms in an international context -2.2 Mobilising OECD research, international practices and national knowledge -2.3 Policy dimensions of basic education reform: Asking the right questions -2.4 Considerations for Mexico Chapter 3. Accountability as a Policy Dr iver for Im proving Student Lear ning Outcomes -3.1 Types and features of educational accountability systems -3.2 Teacher performance: Towards a fuller understanding of accountability -3.3 Considerations for Mexico Chapter 4. USING Student Learning Outcomes to Measure Improvement -4.1 Student learning outcomes: Assessment instruments and measures -4.2 The ENLACE assessment system in Mexico -4.3 Challenges and opportunities for further development of the ENLACE assessment system -4.4 Summary recommendations for Mexico Chapter 5. Assessing the Va lue-Added of Schools: Enhancing Fairness and Equity -5.1 Value-added models with the school as the unit of accountability -5.2 The importance of quality data and information.
-5.3 Consequences linked with fair and credible assessment of schools and teachers -5.4 Considerations for Mexico Chapter 6. In-Service Teacher Evaluation: Policy and Implementation Issues -6.1 International practices -6.2 Four key questions evaluation systems must address -6.3 Considerations for Mexico Chapter 7. Incentives for In-Service Teachers -7.1 Types of teacher incentives -7.2 National guidelines and local implementation: Finding the right balance -7.3 Piloting, monitoring and evaluating incentives -7.4 Considerations for Mexico -Appendix 7A Piloting, Monitoring, and Evaluating Teacher Incentive Programmes: Recommended Practices Conclusion