Publications | 21 October 2016
Designing a program of teacher professional development to support beginning reading acquisition in coastal Kenya
Article published in the International Journal of Educational Development. Published abstract: "What should be considered when developing a literacy intervention that asks teachers to implement new instructional methods? How can this be achieved with minimal support within existing policy?
Publications | 21 October 2016
Pro-poor PRIMR: Improving early literacy skills for children from low- income families in Kenya
Article published in Africa Education Review, Volume 12, 2015 - Issue 1. Published Abstract: Children from low-income families are at risk of learning outcome difficulties, particularly in literacy.
Publications | 21 October 2016
Improving procedural and conceptual mathematics outcomes: evidence from a randomised controlled trial in Kenya
Article published in the Journal of Development Effectiveness, Volume 8, 2016 - Issue 3.
Publications | 21 October 2016
Implementing Mother Tongue Instruction in the Real World: Results from a Medium-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial in Kenya
Article published in Comparative Education Review. Published abstract: Research in sub-Saharan Africa investigating the effect of mother tongue (MT) literacy instruction at medium scale is limited.
Instruments and Questionnaires | 5 October 2016
Survey of Children's Reading Materials in 11 African Countries: Suvey Instruments
The attached survey instruments were used to analyze various learning materials as part of the Survey of Children's Reading Materials in African Languages in Eleven Countries (part of the DERP program).
Reports | 5 October 2016
Summary of the Early Grade Reading Materials Survey in Kenya
The purpose of the Reading Materials Survey was to develop an approach to collecting information on the available supply of early grade reading (EGR) materials. The approach included the development of a questionnaire and a protocol for data collection.
Reports | 5 October 2016
Survey of Children's Reading Materials in African Languages in Eleven Countries - General Report
The purpose of the Reading Materials Survey was to develop an approach to collecting information on the available supply of early grade reading (EGR) materials. The approach included the development of a questionnaire and a protocol for data collection.
Publications | 4 October 2016
Does technology improve reading outcomes? Comparing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ICT interventions for early grade reading in Kenya
Article published in the International Journal of Educational Development, Volume 49, July 2016, Pages 204–214. Published abstract: Education policymakers are investing in information and communications technology (ICT) without a research base on how ICT improves outcomes.
Sample Teacher and Pupil Materials | 29 September 2016
Tusome English Teacher’s Guide, Class 2 Tusome Early Literacy Programme, Kenya
Day-by-day teacher’s guide (180 pages, low-resolution PDF). Companion to Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi, 2 [Kiswahili Pupil’s Book, 2].
Reports | 21 September 2016
Early Grade Reading and Math Assessments in 10 Countries: Dissemination and Utilization of Results – A Review
EdData II, which began in late 2004, provides survey expertise to help national and local governments as well as the donor community to assess their education status.