Education Today: The OECD Perspective: Edition 2009

This book presents OECD's main messages regarding the current state of education. Organised into nine sections, this report examines early childhood, schooling, transitions beyond initial education, higher education, adult education, lifelong learning, outcomes and returns, equity, and innovation. Each section offers both key findings and orientations for policy. All sections highlight the main messages in a concise and accessible way, with reference to the original OECD sources. Table of Content : Introduction Chapter 1. Early Childhood Education and Care Chapter 2. Schooling - Investments, Organisation, and Learners Chapter 3. Transitions beyond Initial Education Chapter 4. Higher Education Chapter 5. Adult Education and Training - Participation and Provision Chapter 6. Lifelong Learning Chapter 7. Outcomes, Benefits and Returns Chapter 8. Equity and Equality of Opportunity Chapter 9. Innovation and Knowledge Management Bibliography