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Towards better schools and more equal opportunities for learning in Italy

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15-Oct-2009

Romina Boarini

Compulsory school education in Italy produces poor results in terms of 15 year olds’ performance on PISA tests, compared with other OECD countries, despite a relatively high level of expenditure.

Economic Survey of Italy 2009: Towards better schools and more equal opportunities for learning

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17-Jun-2009

This chapter explores the reasons for poor and unequal performance in Italian secondary education. The chapter outlines the structure of spending and then considers how certain aspects of policy should be better aligned with good practice.

Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments: First Results from TALIS: Briefing Note Italy

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16-Jun-2009

OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning.

Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - Italy

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09-Sep-2008

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

A Flexible School for Early Childhood Education in Italy - PEB Exchange, June 2008

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09-Jun-2008

The design of a flexible school for early childhood eduction in Milan, Italy, takes into account children’s development and the different ways they experience space according to their age.

Education at a Glance 2007 - Briefing Note Italy

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18-Sep-2007

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

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

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03-Aug-2007

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.

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in Italian

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21-Feb-2007

Education Policy Analysis: Focus on Higher Education - 2005-2006 Edition: Summary in Italian

PISA national website: Italy

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23-Jan-2007

This website in Italian, managed by the Italian authorities, provides information specific to Italy on the third cycle of the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment - PISA 2006

Incorporating the Principle of “Flexibility” in the Design of Educational Spaces

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11-Jan-2007

Giorgio Ponti

Why flexibility? Flexibility in educational spaces is one of the most important challenges for today and tomorrow in all over the world.

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