Faith-Based Schools in Latin America : Case Studies on Fe Y Alegria.
Title:
Faith-Based Schools in Latin America : Case Studies on Fe Y Alegria.
Author:
Osorio, Juan Carlos Parra.
ISBN:
9780821386941
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (162 pages)
Series:
World Bank Studies
Contents:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Content -- Foreword -- Abstract -- Acknowledgments -- List_of Acronyms and Abbreviations -- 1. Fe y Alegría School Performance and Practices: A Brief Overview -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Contributions in This Volume -- 3. Conclusion -- 4. References -- PART I EVALUATION OF FE Y ALEGRÍA PROGRAMS IN REPÚBLICA BOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELA, COLOMBIA AND PERU -- 2. The Performance of Decentralized School Systems: Evidence from Fe y Alegría in República Bolivariana de Venezuela -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Related Literature -- 3. Data -- 4. Econometric Framework -- 5. Results -- 6. Reasons for Fe y Alegría's Improved Performance -- 7. Conclusion -- 8. References -- Annex: Regression Results -- 3. Performance of Fe y Alegría High School Students in Colombia: Is It a Matter of Fe (Faith) or Alegría (Joy)? -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Data and Methodology -- 3. Results -- 4. Conclusion -- 5. References -- Annex: Probit Regression for PSM -- 4. Fe y Alegría Schools in Peru: Analysis of the Institutional Management and Pedagogy Model and Lessons for Public Education -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Institution of Fe y Alegría -- 3. Fe y Alegría in Peru -- 4. Institutional Management Model: Evidence from a Qualitative Study -- 5. Pedagogical Management Model: Evidence from a Qualitative Study -- 6. Conclusions -- 7. References -- Annex -- PART II FE Y ALEGRÍA EXPERIENCES: A NETWORK THAT ADAPTS TO LOCAL REALITIES -- 5. Literacy in Elementary Schools -- 1. Program Context -- 2. Staff in Charge of the Program's Progress and Other Stakeholders. -- 3. Program Development -- 4. Language Program -- 5. Funding and Program Assessment -- 6. Current Status of the Program -- 7. Recommendations -- 8. References -- 6. Popular Teachers Training for the Transformation of Practices -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Program Context.
3. Staff in Charge of Running the Program and Other Stakeholders -- 4. Program Funding -- 5. Key Ideas That Guide the Program -- 6. Program Execution -- 7. Results, Challenges and Lessons -- 8. Recommendations -- 9. References -- Annex 1: Federative Statistics: Distribution of Personnel by Function and Status (2007) -- Annex 2: Project for the Development of Mathematical Thinking -- Annex 3A: Popular Teacher Training Project Collection -- Annex 3B: Development of Mathematical Thinking Book Collection -- Annex 3C: Management Teams Training Book Collection -- 7. Management System for Rural Education Networks: An Alternative for Transformation and Development-Fe y Alegría Peru -- 1. The Challenge of Rural Education in Fe y Alegría -- 2. The Central Approach: A Rural School That Responds to Reality -- 3. Assessment of the Fe y Alegría System of Rural Networks -- 4. Lessons Learned in Network Management -- 5. Recommendations -- 6. Conclusions -- 7. References -- Annex 1: Location of the Actual Networks' Experiences -- Annex 2: Data on the Rural Networks' Students and Personnel -- Annex 3: Operating Expenses and Cost Per Student in Rural Networks -- Figures -- Tables -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
Many observers consider Fe y Alegría a successful organization, but very few rigorous evaluations have been conducted. This volume is devoted to an assessment of the performance and selected aspects of the management and pedagogical practices of Fe y Alegría, a federation of Jesuit schools serving approximately one million children in 20 countries, mostly in Latin America. The available quantitative evidence suggests that the federation's schools often do reach the poor, and that students in Fe y Alegría schools tend to perform as well on test scores, if not slightly better than comparable students in other schools. Qualitative data and case studies suggest that the factors that lead to good performance are complex and related not only to the types of "inputs" or resources used by the schools in the education process, but also to the management of these resources, and the ability to implement and test innovative programs. Other factors that support this argument include the capacity and flexibility to implement and test innovative programs that take into account the local realities. This volume will be of interest to researchers, policy makers and practitioners working in service provision through public-private partnerships and especially by faith-based organizations.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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