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EMIS
Capacity & Priority Identification: A WGES Web-based Country Survey
for Ministry of Education personnel in Sub-Saharan Africa
Working Group on Education Statistics, /National Education Statistical
Information Systems (NESIS) 2006.
As part of its continuing capacity building efforts in the area of education
statistical information systems, the survey was carried out to assess
the capacity levels of the Education Management Information Systems
(EMIS) units in the ministries of education of participating countries.
It looked at Institutional information, including data collection mandates
and reporting hierarchy, data collection and processing steps, human
and technical resources involved in statistical information systems,
information services, publication, dissemination and use of statistical
outputs, as well as good practices, challenges and country priorities.
This survey report highlights the findings, comments on them and makes
observations where appropriate.
Publications
Towards an Information System for Non-Formal Education: A Practical
Guide for Practitioners
By CHITANDO, Evans Sibangani & RWEZUVA, Simplisio
Working Group on Education Statistics,/National Education Statistical
Information Systems (NESIS) 2006. ISBN: 92-9124-052-4. Available in
English only. Available in printed format only
The training guide aims to provide developers of non-formal education
(NFE) information systems with the tools and methods for developing
and deploying a system. It covers: situational analysis, NFE information
systems - pilot project design, analysis of NFE information systems
requirements, indicators for non-formal education, collecting data and
determinants of data quality. Working Group on Education Statistics,/National
Education Statistical Information Systems (NESIS) 2006. ISBN: 92-9124-052-4.
Available in English only. Available in printed format only
Website
Development and Hosting (Revised Edition)
By BODO, Shem
Working Group on Education Statistics,/National Education Statistical
Information Systems (NESIS) 2004. ISBN: 92 9124 040 0. Second edition
Available in English only
This publication stems from sessions of a workshop
on Website development which focused on using modern communication tools
to enhance interaction among countries, working groups and the NESIS
branches. A first edition was printed in 2002. (Website development
and hosting, 2002. ISBN: 92-9124-027-8). The manual outlines the criteria
for hosting and developing websites, and provides a tutorial on website
development using Frontpage 2000. The revised edition incorporates inputs
from the peer review workshops for English speaking countries held in
Harare and attended by ministry of education personnel whose portfolio
include communication and statistical information dissemination through
web and other information and communication technologies.
Education
Management Information Systems (EMIS), an overview
By WAKO, Tegegn Nuresu
Working Group on Education Statistics,/ National Education
Statistical Information Systems (NESIS) 2003, ISBN: 92-9124-037-0 Available
in English only
The objective of this training manual is to lay down the scope, structure,
responsibilities of a management in an EMIS office in the ministry of
education in sub-Saharan Africa. It is intended for managers that assume
new responsibilities in the area of EMIS management. The manual can
also be used as a working document by professionals in the EMIS centers
of ministries of education, or as a reference guide for staff working
in the field of data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination
work at regional and sub-regional offices of ministries of education.
Indicators
of Educational Disparity
By WAKO, Tegegn Nuresu
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics/National Education Statistical
Information Systems (NESIS), 2003. ISBN: 92-9124-036-3 Available in
English only
The objective of this document is to explain the
methods of calculating disparity indicators to be used in compiling
or organizing indicators reports. Its aim is to enable users to gain
necessary skills for measuring the extent of inequalities that exist
among different groups. It outlines the methodology of calculating indicators
on the level of inequality and so doing also addresses the levels of
equality. Data discussed in this guide are categorized by regions, urban
vs. rural, and gender.
Basic Indicators
of Education Performance
By WAKO, Tegegn Nuresu
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics/National Education
Statistical Information Systems (NESIS), 2003, ISBN: 92-9124-035-4 Available
in English only
This training manual was prepared to provide personnel working at different
administrative levels in the field of education, with basic skills on
calculating commonly used education indicators. The manual, which is
accompanied by a spreadsheet application on diskette -includes indicators
on access to education, extent of coverage and internal efficiency.
The most commonly used indicator of quality is also presented, and examples
are calculated using a commonly used spreadsheet package (Excel 2000).
Website Development and Hosting
By BODO, Shem
NESIS, ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 2002. ISBN: 92-9124-027-8.
Available in English only
This publication stems from sessions of a workshop held in Nairobi in
February 2002 on Website development which focused on using modern communication
tools to enhance interaction among countries, working groups and the
NESIS branches. This manual outlines the criteria for hosting and developing
websites, as well as a tutorial on website development using Frontpage
2000.
Communicating in Cyberspace
By BODO, Shem
NESIS, ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 2002. ISBN: 92-9124-033-8.
Available in English only
This manual is the fruit of a workshop held in Nairobi
in February 2002 on statistics, publications and information systems.
It focuses on various aspects of cyberspace communication, in particular
online communication, and online learning. A chapter is also devoted
to etiquette in network usage as well as gender issues related to online
communication.
Assessment of Basic Education
in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990-2000
Education for All: Report from the Sub-Saharan region
Published jointly by the ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics,
NESIS Regional Centre, and the UNESCO Sub-Saharan Africa EFA Secretariat,
2001. ISBN 092-9124-014-8.
The data and information presented in this report are
based on national assessments which encompass statistical indicators
and policy reviews of basic learning needs from early childhood to adulthood.
It provides useful insight into EFA activities in sub-Saharan Africa
over the past ten years and points to where progress can be, or has
been achieved. This report reinforces the dialogue on basic learning
needs in order to develop strategies for the twenty-first century.
Education Finance
Module
1:
Technical Reference Manual
Module
2:
Administration Manual
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1998.
Also exists in French.
This module was prepared to facilitate the often complex
and difficult process of collecting statistical information on expenditure
and financing of educational systems. The module is comprised of two
manuals: the Technical Reference Manual offers a conceptual framework
for establishing a coherent system of collection and processing of information
on educational expenditure. The Administration Manual describes how
to set up and operate an information system in this area.
Database Development
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1998.
Also exists in French.
This module covers the design, development and management
of an education statistical database. The main emphasis in this module
is on the conceptual design and issues that should be taken into consideration
when developing an application for statistical data-processing. Using
a model questionnaire for the annual survey of primary schools, the
module guides the reader through the steps of creating corresponding
tables, defining relationships between the tables, designing data entry
forms and reports. Good-practice guidelines, a training manual on using
the relevant software and examples are included.
From
Diagnosis to Action Plan
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1997.
Also exists in French.
This module provides guidelines for conducting a systematic
diagnosis of national education statistical information systems and
formulating an action plan in accordance with the diagnostic findings.
It contains instructions on how to conduct a survey of consumers and
producers of statistics, guidelines for summarizing the survey results,
a step-by-step outline for writing a national action plan and a set
of model questionnaires for consumers and producers. The module is geared
towards education statisticians, planners, systems developers and other
experts interested in statistics for education planning and management.
Records
Management
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1997.
Also exists in French.
School records management is an integral part of a national
education statistics information system, as the records at the school-level
are the original source of much of education statistics. The Records
Management module contains good-practice guidelines and models and examples
of school records pertaining to pupils, teachers, facilities, materials
and finance.
Data Collection
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1997.
Also exists in French.
This module gives a general introduction to the design
and management of an annual school survey. It contains "good practices"
for designing data-collection questionnaires and procedures, within
a model country setting. The proposed procedures assume an administrative
structure starting from school, to district, province/region and finally
the Ministry of Education headquarters. Experiences from nine pilot/test
countries have been included.
Education
Indicators
ADEA Working Group on Education Statistics, 1997.
Also exists in French.
The Education Development Indicators module is a technical
guide providing computer analysis tools and a model of a database application
for the development of indicators. The methods and tools of this module
also enables the statisticians and planners to easily produce an indicators
report on education access, participation, efficiency and disparities.
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