The World Bank and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) have teamed up to create a task force, which will help countries measure the efficacy of student learning, and the success rates of schools.
The goal of this joint project is to help educational institutions all over the world measure the learning capabilities of their students and thus asses the efficacy of their curriculums and teaching methods.
According to the World Bank Global Director for Education, Jaime Saavedra, this is a very necessary measure. He has also claimed that recent statistics show that more than fifty percent (50%) of students worldwide are unable to read or write at the age of ten years old.
This is extremely worrying data, and in order to battle such tendencies, the World Bank and UNESCO have teamed up to create a framework of helpful materials and access to professional advice. According to both institutions, the main objective is to help developing countries get to the necessary level of basic education for all of their students.
Student learning
As technology develops, educational processes experience a global change. UNESCO and the World Bank are actively looking to introduce some of these changes in countries where educational standards are not yet reached.
Some interesting teaching methods are surfacing with the rise of popularity of social media apps, and other digital learning opportunities. One example is a teacher from the United States, who decided to use social media applications to bond with his students at the beginning of class, and simultaneously take attendance.
Another very promising revolution coming to the world of education is blockchain. Many universities have now started offering courses in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
This new trend is motivated by the undeniable benefits blockchain technology brings to communication. In terms of student learning, blockchain technology can facilitate access to education for thousands of pupils, who are currently deprived of this.
