These resource materials highlight practical experiences, knowledge and research in education for development.

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Education for development resources

This section contains materials relating to education for development practices and experiences.

What Works Best in Education for Development: A Super Synthesis of the Evidence

COVID resources

The Education Section has developed a number of tools on the human development impacts and issues related to COVID-19 disruptions. These include:

• Continuity of learning during COVID-19: Practical Actions [Word 30 KB] | [PDF 615 KB]
• COVID-19 and Education — Protecting Child Rights: Practical Resources and Actions [Word 30 KB] | [PDF 475 KB]
• The Skills Sector and COVID-19: Practical Actions [Word 30 KB] | [PDF 550 KB]

Sub-sector and thematic resources

This section contains DFAT learning modules and papers on education-related sub-sectors. Please note as the learning modules are primarily designed for DFAT staff there are references to DFAT processes, resources and terminologies. Most of the referred resources are or will be available on this site. The learning modules are at two levels: Foundation and Practitioner. The learning levels refer to participants' stage of learning or level of prior knowledge. They do not necessarily correlate with work level or recognised qualification. As per the definition used by the DFAT Diplomatic Academy:

• Foundation level provides the fundamental skills and knowledge required by a participant and open to anyone who needs to acquire a solid foundation in a new area.
• Practitioner level provides the in-depth knowledge and skills required by people working on specific topics, regions or tradecraft areas and best suited to participants wishing to enhance their skills.

Foundation level

• Education Planning [PDF 610 KB] [Word 7.6 MB] 
• The Australian Education System [PDF 2.5 MB] | [Word 2.3 MB]
• Basic education [PDF 2.1 MB] | [Word 7.5 MB]
• Higher Education [PDF 2.1 MB] | [Word 7.2 MB]
• The Role of Key Stakeholders in Education and Aid Effectiveness Principles [PDF 2.2 MB] | [Word 7.6 MB]
• Education in Emergencies [PDF 2.3 MB] | [Word 7.8 MB]
• Monitoring and Evaluation [PDF 1.8 MB] | [Word 7.5 MB]
• Learning Assessment [PDF 2.1 MB] | [Word 4.2 MB]
• Education Sector Interconnections [PDF 2.2 MB] | [Word 5.2 MB]
• Country for Region Specific Analysis [PDF 1.7 MB] | [Word 6.8 MB]
• Education Pathways [PDF 2.2 MB] | [Word 8 MB]
• Education Sector Workforce Planning [PDF 1.6 MB] | [Word 5 MB]
• Education Financing [PDF 744 KB] | [Word 7.85 MB]
• Education for Development: Priority Setting [PDF 592 KB] | [Word 4.34 MB]
• Disability Inclusive Education [PDF 1.61 MB] | [Word 5.02 MB]
• Education Infrastructure [PDF 500 KB] | [Word 4.7 MB]
• Technical and Vocational Education Training [PDF 885 KB] | [Word 7.3 MB]

Practitioner level

• Education Planning [PDF 720 KB] [Word 6.8 MB]
• The Australian Education System [PDF 3.4 MB] | [Word 2.5 MB]
• Basic education [PDF 2.1 MB] | [Word 7.2 MB]
• Higher Education [PDF 2.3 MB] | [Word 7 MB]
• The Role of Key Stakeholders in Education and Aid Effectiveness Principles [PDF 2.3 MB] | [Word 7.6 MB]
• Education in Emergencies [PDF 2.6 MB] | [Word 1.4 MB]
• Monitoring and Evaluation [PDF 2.1 MB] | [Word 4.9 MB]
• Learning Assessment [PDF 1.7 MB] | [Word 5.6 MB]
• Education Sector Interconnections [PDF 1.9 MB] | [Word 7.1 MB]
• Country for Region Specific Analysis [PDF 2.2 MB] | [Word 8 MB]
• Education Pathways [PDF 1.9 MB] | [Word 7.6 MB]
• Education Sector Workforce Planning [PDF 1.8 MB] | [Word 7.4 MB]
• Education Financing [PDF 600 KB] | [Word 6.53 MB]
• Education for Development: Priority Setting [PDF 504 KB] | [Word 6.07 MB]
• Disability Inclusive Education [PDF 1.51 MB] | [Word 5.78 MB]
• Education Infrastructure [PDF 950 KB] | [Word 8.7 MB]
• Technical and Vocational Education Training [PDF 750 KB] | [Word 8.3 MB]

Education events

10 December — save the date: DFAT will convene an online event, 'Building back better: Sexual and gender based violence and girls' education in times of COVID−19'. Hosted by the Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality.