Thematic Research Report series

Thematic Research Reports

241 complete publications covering the years 2005 to 2026.

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241 publications in this series

ICEQC-R-2006-13December 27, 2006

Thematic Research Report

Interpreting Educational Accessibility under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

A global standards-interpretive study of non-discrimination, inclusion, reasonable accommodation and equal educational participation

On 13 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. As at 27 December 2006, the Convention has not yet opened for signature and is not in force. Its adopted text nevertheless provides a clear international standard for examining disability, equality, accessibility and inclusive education.

Research category: Standards Interpretation
Report archetype: Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope: Global

ICEQC-R-2006-08September 28, 2006

Thematic Research Report

Reasonable Accommodation in Education: Standards, Documentation and Review

A global interpretive study of individual adjustment, inclusive education, evidence, proportionality and accountable decisions

Equal access to education cannot be secured only through rules written for an assumed average learner. A school, college or education authority may apply the same timetable, admission method, communication form, assessment condition or physical arrangement to everyone and still exclude a learner whose participation requires an individual change. Reasonable accommodation provides a disciplined way to examine that requirement.

Research category: Standards Interpretation
Report archetype: Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope: Global

ICEQC-R-2006-01February 17, 2006

Thematic Research Report

Evidence Requirements for the Recognition of Learning across Jurisdictions

A standards-interpretive study of qualification identity, authenticity, level, learning outcomes, substantial difference and fair recognition decisions

Recognition is a reasoned public or institutional decision about learning acquired under another jurisdiction, institution, programme or route. It permits a person to enter further education, receive credit, use a qualification for employment or present prior achievement for another defined purpose. The decision can widen mobility and reduce unnecessary repetition. If made without reliable evidence, it can also mislead learners, weaken the integrity of a receiving programme or impose an arbitrary barrier on persons whose education differs in form rather than substance.

Research category: Standards Interpretation
Report archetype: Standards Interpretive Study
Geographic scope: Global