What is Quality Education? Stakeholders’ Conceptions and Enactments in Malawian Primary Schools

What is Quality Education? Stakeholders’ Conceptions and Enactments in Malawian Primary Schools Corinne Yaqub This small-­‐scale qualitative study investigates stakeholders’ (pupils, teachers and school leaders) conceptions and enactments of quality education in two Malawian primary schools. Resources, infrastructure and teaching methods were found to be key factors for quality of education. Other factors included class … Continue reading →

Introducing Formative Assessment in Malawi: Challenges and Opportunities

Introducing Formative Assessment in Malawi: Challenges and Opportunities Lucy Hares This paper explores the use of formative assessment strategies as a tool for improving the quality of teaching and learning in Malawian classrooms. It began with the intention to investigate and recommend methods and strategies for the successful implementation of formative assessment techniques in secondary … Continue reading →