RT Book, Section
A1 OECD
T1 Resources and Outcomes
JF Education and Training Policy
YR 2007
FD Nov 14
SP 111
OP 138
AB This chapter looks at the way in which resources are distributed in educational systems and how outcome measures are used to direct the system; both have profound implications for equity. It examines the vertical allocation of resources between different educational levels, and argues that early childhood education and care and basic education are equity priorities. It looks at horizontal allocation across institutions and regions, explores the merits of different approaches to targeting resources for schools and individuals who need additional help, and examines ways of compensating for regional inequalities. The chapter then examines two key ways in which outcome measures can be used for policy purposes. It examines the use of numerically defined policy targets for equity, discussing their potential pitfalls as well as their merits. It also explores the issue of schools testing, its implications for equity, pros and cons of publication at school level and support measures necessary for schools identified as underperforming.
PB Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
DO 10.1787/9789264032606-7-en
UL http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/;jsessionid=57a423a7dtllg.x-oecd-live-01content/chapter/9789264032606-7-en