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Review of Higher Education Institutions in Regional Development 2008-10: The City of Berlin, Germany

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18-Dec-2008

The City of Berlin participates in the Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development 2008-10. This site informs about Berlin, its higher education institutions, and the role Berlin HEIs play in city development.

Deutschland verliert bei der Ausbildung von Hochqualifizierten international weiter an Boden

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09-Sep-2008

Der Anteil der Studienanfänger wie auch der Graduierten je Jahrgang ist in den meisten OECD-Ländern in den vergangen Jahren schneller gewachsen als in Deutschland - und das von einem deutlich höheren Niveau. ...

Improving education outcomes in Germany

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19-May-2008

David Carey

While student achievement is above the OECD average in science and at the OECD average in reading and mathematics according to the 2006 OECD PISA study, weaker students tend to do badly by international comparison and socio-economic and/or immigrant backgrounds have a large impact.

The Challenges of Globalisation and the OECD: Working for a More Balanced and Inclusive World

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09-Apr-2008

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

In his statement, Mr. Gurría underlined how under the current wave of globalisation, the world economy has experienced one of its most dynamic expansions ever. He also explained how to produce a more ...

Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Country Background Report - Germany

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01-Jan-2008

The purpose of this activity is to provide policymakers with options for developing systems to recognise non-formal and informal learning; to effectively implement the agenda; and determine under what conditions recognition of non-formal and informal learning can be beneficial for all.

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PISA 2006: Schülerleistungen in Deutschland im Bereich Naturwissenschaften über OECD-Schnitt

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04-Dec-2007

Schülerinnen und Schüler an deutschen Schulen haben in der PISA-Studie zum ersten Mal ein Ergebnis signifikant über dem OECD-Durchschnitt erreicht. Im Bereich Naturwissenschaften, dem Schwerpunkt von PISA ...

PISA 2006: Video on science learning in Germany

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04-Dec-2007

Watch a short video on how students in Germany approach and learn science. Germany is one of the participating countries of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006.

Education at a Glance 2007 - Briefing note Germany

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18-Sep-2007

This note contrasts key findings for Germany with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, equity challenges, and resource and efficiency challenges.

Deutschlands Rückstand in der Hochschulausbildung führt zu strukturellem Mangel an Hochqualifizierten

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10-Sep-2007

Einkommensvorteile von Akademikern wachsen schnell - Hochschulzugang hängt in Deutschland stark von sozialer Herkunft ab

On the Edge: Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education (Education Working Paper No. 7)

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26-Mar-2007

This report examines the conditions needed to secure the future financial sustainability of institutions of higher education from a national (policy) and institutional (management) perspective.

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This book identifies good practices in the design and implementation of evaluation and teacher incentive systems.

Evaluating and Rewarding the Quality of Teachers: International Practices

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