The present analysis examined the relationship between PISA results and their influence on policy development within a select group of European nations which included Estonia, Italy, France, and Finland. These countries reflect four distinct outcomes in relation to PISA results: (1) high achievement and high equity (Estonia); (2) stagnant performance (Italy); (3) low achievement and low equity (France); and (4) a negative equity trend (Finland). The discussion argues these outcomes can be associated with cases of policy inertia, avoidance, and refraction.
Details
Title
PISA and Education Reform in Europe: Cases of Policy Inertia, Avoidance, and Refraction
Authors/Creators
Louis Volante - Brock University
Don A. Klinger - University of Waikato
Publication Details
European education, Vol.53(1), pp.45-56
Publisher
Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Number of pages
12
Grant note
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC); CGIAR