Learning Metrics Task ForcePhase 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…”

Civil society, national, regional, and international assessments

Why Now? A Window of Opportunity

What does the task force aim to accomplish?

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

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

= TASK FORCE MEETINGS

JUL AUG SEP OCT

2012 2013

LAUNCH

STANDARDS WORKING GROUP

MEASURES WORKING GROUP

IMPLEMENTATION WORKING GROUP

= CONSULTATION PERIODS

New York CitySept. 27-28, 2012

Dubai, UAEFeb. 2013

Bellagio, ItalyJuly 16-18, 2013

MontrealTBD

The Consultation ProcessAny 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 ResultsIn 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 2012. 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 2012. The results of the Phase 1 consultation period and the revised standards framework are available online at http://www.brookings.edu/about/centers/universal-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.

Prototype Framework - SummaryLearning Stage

Global GoalGlobal Minimum Indicator

Global Optimal IndicatorNationally 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, 21st 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

Learn more and get involved…

For updates on the Learning Metrics Task Force and information about working groups and consultations, please visit www.brookings.edu/learningmetrics

To receive email updates on the Learning Metrics Task Force, please send your name, organization, and email address to: learningmetrics@brookings.edu

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