On 30 May 2023, NEQMAP held a knowledge-sharing webinar on “Tools and methodologies for the comparative analysis of assessment systems.” The digital event, hosted via Zoom from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (GMT+7/Bangkok time), shed light on techniques and tools for reviewing assessment systems.
The session kicked off with a valuable presentation by Ursula Schwantner, Director at the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Centre, and Ramya Vivekanandan, a Senior Education Specialist at the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). They focused on the importance of analysing national learning assessment systems to create a potent evidence base on student learning.
Following their in-depth discourse, Huong Le Thu, Education Specialist at UNESCO, and Erin Euiryeong Jeong, Consultant at UNESCO, took over the platform. Their presentation, entitled “Learning Assessment Data Speaks,” enriched the understanding of how to harness and interpret assessment data effectively for more impactful educational decisions.
A subsequent Q&A session offered the participants an opportunity to delve into specific queries, encouraging interaction and discussion around the complexities and nuances of educational assessments.
Towards the end, Soumaya Maghnouj from the NEQMAP Secretariat provided a sneak peek into the upcoming updates to the NEQMAP Assessment Database. Her briefing added anticipation for future developments and improvements within the system.
Finally, the webinar concluded with a brief overview of upcoming NEQMAP events, and an appreciative closing statement acknowledging the participation and engagement of all attendees.
This webinar reiterated NEQMAP’s commitment to enhancing the quality of learning through rigorous examination of assessment systems. These discussions proved to be an excellent platform for knowledge-sharing, supporting the core aim of NEQMAP – promoting understanding and application of robust, evidence-based strategies to drive educational improvements.
Webinar Resources
- Analysing national learning assessment systems for a powerful evidence base on student learning by Ursula Schwantner, Director, the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Centre
- Analyzing National Learning Assessment Systems for a Powerful Evidence Base on Student Learning: GPE Perspective by Ramya Vivekanandan, Senior Education Specialist, Global Partnership for Education (GPE)
- Learning Assessment Data Speaks by Huong Le Thu, Education Specialist, UNESCO and Erin Euiryeong Jeong, Consultant, UNESCO
- Briefing on the upcoming updates to the NEQMAP Assessment Database by Soumaya Maghnouj, NEQMAP Secretariat
For more information, please send an email to neqmap@unesco.org
