Learning Metrics Task Force Phase 2 Consultation Prototype Framework for Measuring Learning Outcomes December 2012 – January 2013

Global Commitment to Learning EFA Goal 6: “…ensuring excellence so that recognized and measurable learning outcomes are achieved by all…”

Post-2015 development agenda UNSG’s Education First Initiative Expiration of EFA goals Civil society, national, regional, and international assessments Why Now? A Window of Opportunity

What does the task force aim to accomplish? Build consensus among the global education community: practitioners, policymakers, key influencers, academia, donors, civil society, regional actors, etc. Develop concrete recommendations for measuring learning at the global and national levels Work to ensure recommendations are incorporated into post-2015 MDG and EFA goals, the UNSG’s Education First initiative, and national frameworks Long-term goal: Shift the conversation on education from access to access plus learning, and improve learning outcomes for children and youth

Core Project Questions The task force engages high-level political actors, technical experts and practitioners in a year-long global consultation process in order to build consensus around three questions: 1.What learning is important for all children and youth? 2.How should learning outcomes be measured? 3.How can measurement of learning improve education quality?

Project Timeline JULAUGSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUN = TASK FORCE MEETINGS JULAUGSEPOCT LAUNCH STANDARDS WORKING GROUP MEASURES WORKING GROUP IMPLEMENTATION WORKING GROUP = CONSULTATION PERIODS New York City Sept , 2012 Dubai, UAE Feb Bellagio, Italy July 16-18, 2013 Montreal TBD

The Consultation Process Any effort to develop a shared vision for global learning goals and targets must be open, inclusive, and transparent. The task force seeks input from a wide variety of stakeholders through a global consultation process to be conducted both online and in person. The objectives of the consultation process are to: Engage a diverse group of actors at the political, technical, and field levels to build global consensus around learning outcomes and achieve maximum efficacy and impact. Take into account adaptability and applicability to specific contexts and compile feedback and input to inform the final recommendations of the task force.

Phase 1 Consultation Results In Phase 1, the Standards Working Group convened from May – October 2012 to make recommendations for what learning is important globally. The prototype recommendations were released for public consultation in August – September The task force received feedback from more than 500 individuals in 57 countries. Based on that feedback, a draft framework was developed and presented to the task force at in September The results of the Phase 1 consultation period and the revised standards framework are available online at education/learning-metrics-task-force/consultation. education/learning-metrics-task-force/consultation

Phase 2 Consultation The following tools and resources are provided to support Phase 2 consultations on the “Prototype Framework for Measuring Learning Outcomes,” developed by the Measures and Methods Working Group: Translations available online in multiple languages Overview of LMTF Phase 2 (Text and PowerPoint Slides) Facilitator’s Discussion Guide Consultation Overview Form Consultation Sign-In Sheet Visit brookings.edu/learningmetrics to access these resources.brookings.edu/learningmetrics

Prototype Framework - Summary Learning Stage Global Goal Global Minimum Indicator Global Optimal Indicator Nationally Determined Goals and Indicators Early Childhood Young children start school on time and are ready to learn Children under 5 are free from chronic nutritional deficits, developmental difficulties, and health conditions Children demonstrate competence in domains associated with school readiness, as determined by nationally adopted standards and measures Learning in other areas determined priority by national early learning standards Primary Children acquire basic literacy, numeracy, and global citizenship skills by the end of primary school All children complete primary school and acquire basic reading skills by the age of 15 All children complete primary school on time and demonstrate intermediate skills in literacy, numeracy and mathematics, and global citizenship Learning in other areas determined priority by national standards Post- Primary Children in youth acquire transferable, 21 st century skills for work, life, and future learning at the end of lower secondary Children and youth demonstrate proficient reading skills, basic problem solving skills, and an understanding of citizenship values. Children and youth demonstrate proficient skills for problem solving and critical thinking though academic content (typically in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and science) Learning in other areas determined priority by national standards

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