Expanding educational access in Eastern Turkey: a new initiative
Date
2010
Authors
O'Dwyer, J.
Aksit, N.
Sands, M.
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Source Title
International Journal of Educational Development
Print ISSN
0738-0593
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Publisher
Pergamon Press
Volume
30
Issue
2
Pages
193 - 203
Language
English
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Article
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Abstract
The Eastern Anatolian project extends opportunity and access to quality education. The study examines the selection and learning systems adopted within the framework of gender equity, family background and higher order skills. Performance data on a range of selection measures and the initial programme are analysed. Results show that selection was successful in choosing high achievers and establishing equitable occupational and gender access. Girls out-performed boys in skills-based selection measures, showed greater relative gains in language learning, and evinced better higher order skills, reversing the trend in state examinations.
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Keywords
Educational access, Family characteristics, Gender equity, International education, Student selection