design and implementation of K-12 education reform in Qatar Brewer, Dominic J. author. Augustine, Catherine H. 1968- author. Zellman, Gail. author. Ryan, Gery Wayne. author. Goldman, Charles A. 1964- author. Stasz, Cathleen 1947- author. Constant, Louay. author. Rand-Qatar Policy Institute RAND Education (Institute) Rand Corporation Qatar Supreme Education Council. text cau 2007 monographic eng

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xxxvii, 177 pages ; 28 cm The leadership of Qatar has a social and political vision that calls for improving the outcomes of the Qatari K-12 education system. With this vision in mind, the leadership asked RAND to examine Qatar's K-12 education system, to recommend options for building a world-class system, and, subsequently, to develop the chosen option and support its implementation. The option that was selected includes internationally benchmarked curriculum standards, national testing based on those standards, independent government-funded schools, and parental choice among schools using annual school report cards. This monograph describes Phase I (2001-2004) of the Qatari education reform initiative, Education for a New Era, based on RAND's experiences as part of this ambitious effort involving Qataris and Qatari organizations, and international consultants and contractors. Introduction -- Qatar and Its Education System -- Analysis of Qatar's Education System -- The Reform Model -- Realizing the Independent School Model: Refined Design and Implementation Strategy -- Building the Organizational Structure -- Developing the Curriculum Standards and Supporting Their Implementation -- Developing the Assessment System -- Establishing the Independent Schools -- Challenges of a Rapid and Comprehensive Reform -- Accomplishments, Recommendations, and Implications -- Appendix: RAND Staff. Dominic J. Brewer ... [et al.]. "RAND-Qatar Policy Institute." Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-177). Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. a-qa--- Education and state Qatar Education Qatar LA1435 .E38 2007 0833040073 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0833047833 (electronic bk.) 9780833040077 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780833047830 (electronic bk.) 2006027019 http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG548/ http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG548/ CstmoR 070412 20200811100816.0 rnd000000000111596