Improving the Quality of Learning Outcomes and Enhancing the Performance of Education Systems: A Case Study in Kuwait

Iman C Chahine

Abstract


As part of Qatar National Research Fund project, Momentum for Education Beyond 2015: Improving the Quality of Learning Outcomes and Enhancing the Performance of Education Systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, we conducted a regional case study that aims to provide empirical evidence on the quality of education in Kuwait by examining teacher self-efficacy beliefs regarding the teaching and learning process. The study contributes to better empirical evidence and knowledge about the quality of education specifically in grade 4 and grade 8, as examined in a random sample of 22 girls and boys schools across six governorates in Kuwait. The study gathered data using quantitative methods and examined differences in efficacy levels across grades, gender, subject matter, and geographic regions. We anticipate that the case study provides insights on the challenges and constraints impeding improvement in the quality of education and system-performance in Kuwait.

Keywords


Teaching Efficacy, Teacher Expectation

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