Assessment for Learning: The Added Value of Educational Monitoring

A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 October 2024) | Viewed by 1241

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Institute of Educational Sciences, University of Stuttgart, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
Interests: large-scale assessments; student absenteeism; higher education; school development

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Dear Colleagues, 

After decades of educational monitoring worldwide, there is an unwieldy amount of scientific evidence available to researchers, policy makers and teachers as a point of reference for their professional actions. 

However, we have identified a few key questions remaining: How can all the empirical evidence gained from educational monitoring be put into practice, i.e., in teaching, school and counseling? Do the data available match the need for evidence to inform policy and practice? How can we create added value that makes educational monitoring a relevant point of reference for education policy decisions? This Special Issue invites contributions on educational research, educational administration and educational practice that take these three areas into account to explore elaborate approaches for the identification and collection of relevant data and their use for the further development of educational monitoring. Submissions that present and discuss innovative methodological approaches in this field are also welcome. 

Original research articles, conceptual articles and reviews are invited for submission. Manuscripts which tackle current issues in large-scale student or adult assessments, teaching practice, multidimensional goals in education and evidence-oriented teaching, counseling and work with children and youth are of particular interest; however, manuscripts outside of these areas will also be considered if suitably relevant. 

Prof. Dr. Christine Sälzer
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Keywords

  • assessment
  • educational monitoring
  • empirical evidence
  • value-added
  • educational policy
  • educational administration

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Mixed Methods in Educational Large-Scale Studies: Integrating Qualitative Perspectives into Secondary Data Analysis
by Jana Costa
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1347; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14121347 - 9 Dec 2024
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This article highlights the integration of qualitative perspectives into the traditionally quantitative domain of large-scale studies and explores how mixed methods can overcome the limitations of predefined datasets. Different purposes for integrating qualitative perspectives before, during, and after LSAs are presented. Two examples [...] Read more.
This article highlights the integration of qualitative perspectives into the traditionally quantitative domain of large-scale studies and explores how mixed methods can overcome the limitations of predefined datasets. Different purposes for integrating qualitative perspectives before, during, and after LSAs are presented. Two examples are used to illustrate the potential and challenges of re-analyzing existing data from a qualitative perspective. Therefore, this article argues that the integration of qualitative perspectives can provide new empirical insights, allowing researchers to explore new patterns, address research gaps, and reframe theoretical foundations. In this way, mixed methods can enhance the scope of LSA data analysis, making it more adaptable to complex educational research questions and enriching the overall research process. Full article
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Addressing School Absenteeism Through Monitoring: A Review of Evidence-Based Educational Policies and Practices
by Christine Sälzer, Heinrich Ricking and Michael Feldhaus
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1365; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14121365 - 12 Dec 2024
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In many countries, indicators related to educational contexts, inputs, processes, and outputs serve as important benchmarks for allocating funding to educational institutions. Educational monitoring provides a valuable approach for gathering data on these indicators. This review offers a critical analysis of the current [...] Read more.
In many countries, indicators related to educational contexts, inputs, processes, and outputs serve as important benchmarks for allocating funding to educational institutions. Educational monitoring provides a valuable approach for gathering data on these indicators. This review offers a critical analysis of the current state of educational monitoring of school attendance in Germany, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive monitoring system including such data. We provide an overview of the current state of research, propose a theoretical framework, and outline the key requirements for effective monitoring. From this foundation, we examine existing empirical evidence on the impact of monitoring school attendance. Our findings indicate that comprehensive and ongoing monitoring is essential for preventing and reducing student absenteeism. Moreover, we emphasize that consistent attendance monitoring is vital for educational policy and practice, offering considerable potential for school improvement. It functions as an early warning system, helping to identify students at risk of academic failure or dropping out. By systematically tracking attendance, schools can implement basic preventive measures and tailor interventions to address the specific needs of at-risk students, ultimately fostering academic achievement and engagement. Full article
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