Introduction
We have drawn heavily on the following case studies, information and data to help demonstrate the efficacy of the approach and its applicability to other similar contexts. They include:
This section of the report introduces NewGlobe Education Schools, their mission and an overview of the NewGlobe Approach to school improvement at a systems level. Along with section 1, the introduction provides the reader with the information they need to contextualise sections 2 onwards which demonstrate how the NewGlobe approach can deliver transformative performance improvements in schools and the associated increase in educational outcomes for girls and boys at scale and at pace.
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Case study reviews of NewGlobe programmes including: o EdoBEST, Edo State, Nigeria which saw large learning gains (70% of an entire year’s worth of gains in less than one term) and a 22 % increase in enrolment in 12 months; o NewGlobe’s work in Liberia which saw very large gains in student learning outcomes in the first year and teacher absenteeism reduced from 60% to less than 10% impacting early grades literacy and numeracy; o Implementation in Guizhou, China to improve learning outcomes in English
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External reports evaluating the impact of the programmes from: o Oxford Policy Management and the University of Sussex, funded by the UK Department of International Development (DfID) o Edo State Universal Board of Education (in collaboration with NewGlobe) o The Ministry of Education of Liberia, Pencils of Promise, Worldreader, University of Liberia, and NewGlobe o The Centre for Global Development o Decision Management Consultants (DMC)
The report looks at NewGlobe and the evidence Cairneagle was able to draw on through case studies and independent research to assess NewGlobe’s interventions in Nigeria, Liberia, China, India, Kenya and Uganda as well as the relevance of their approach to delivering a far-reaching education reform programme at scale and pace to communities in other regions, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and Eastern and South-eastern Asia. The success of the NewGlobe Approach is well documented and has delivered measurable, successful outcomes in a wide range of regions that share similar socioeconomic, geographical, infrastructural and educational measures. These programmes demonstrate how NewGlobe works with existing government teachers to significantly improve learning outcomes at scale and pace. The approach has been designed to be a 360 Degree, turnkey solution for the schools that the government identifies for complete transformation built on 5 pillars summarised below.
For ease of reference key documents have been included as appendices to the study.
Report Outline The remainder of this report offers the following insights: • • •
An overview of the key socio-economic and other attributes that can been seen in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern and Sothern Asia which have been addressed by other NewGlobe programmes How NewGlobe has demonstrated their approach to addressing the requirement, and the impact on educational attainment Any independent evidence to support their approach and the impact they have had
Each requirement is considered in turn, as set out below, followed by an overall set of conclusions. Section 1-9 demonstrate how the NewGlobe methodology: The approach is underpinned by innovative technology and a data driven platform, alongside high-quality learning materials, effective training and ongoing coaching for teachers and school leaders. Underpinning the operations are technology-enabled support teams providing 360-degree support for learning outcomes. The toolkit and approach have been developed by NewGlobe over many years of research and practice.
Purpose and structure of this report This independent review of the NewGlobe Approach has been prepared by Cairneagle Associates. The study draws on published material, data provided by NewGlobe and independent reports and research that have examined the projects undertaken to date.
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1: applies to Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern and Southern Asia 2: delivers significant learning outcomes in low socio-economic communities 3: works inside of existing government schools with existing government 4: delivers at scale and speed required 5: operates in low infrastructure environments 6: delivers in environments with low levels of initial English fluency in teaching force 7: works in communities with challenging insecurity 8: increases enrolment and learning levels for girls 9: demonstrates Value for Money, Socio-Economic Assessment, Return on Investment
The study examines each of the socioecomic and other factors that have been common to the programmes supported by NewGlobe to demonstrate the efficacy of the programme, how it will support improved education outcomes for the children in some of the least developed communities in a country and the impact this has on the teaching profession, local communities and the economy.
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An overview of deploying the NewGlobe Methodology to drive up school performance at scale in low infrastructure economies|
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