nrc accelerated education theory of change (introduction)

PROGRAMMA

Washington DC, 2-4 November 20152015 USAID GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT

«NRC’s theory of change for accelerated education

programs»

Andrea Naletto │ Education Adviser

About NRC │ Introduction

Rights respectedPeople protected“ “

ToCs│ Overview

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NRC’s AEPs│ Background

In emergencies & crisis: Children & youth miss out schooling

Time goes by, greater risk of not returning to school

An Answer? AE opportunities

AEP│ What are they?W

ho Over age, out of school children and youth (9-14+)

Who missed out or interrupted their education due to conflict and crisis situations

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oal Flexible, age-appropriate

Equivalent certified competencies as in the formal system

In an accelerated timeframe Transitioning to mainstream education at some intermediary point Or completing an entire primary cycle within the programme

Accelerated Education Programs

NRC’s AEP│ Models

“Faster, deeper, more proficient learning”

Catch-up ALPDR Congo

BurundiIvory Coast

LiberiaSomaliaSouth Sudan

PROMOTIONS OF RIGHTS, DURABLE SOLUTIONS

Learning takes place on many levels simultaneously, it is not a linear process

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PROMOTIONS OF RIGHTS, DURABLE SOLUTIONS

PROMOTIONS OF RIGHTS, DURABLE SOLUTIONS

Impact

Teaching & Learning

Outcomes

Effectiveness

Quality & Ownership

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AEP ToC │ How emergent is it?

1. Field-focused, Field-owned & context-specific

2. Emphasis is on learning

3. Encourages working collectively & in partnerships

2015 NRC AEP “Meta Evaluation”

Insanity: doing the same thing over andover again and expecting different results

Conclusion

Albert Einstein

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Thank you!