A partnership between the University of the Philippines and the University of Melbourne
Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Research Centre
Supported by the Australian Government
About Us
The Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Research Centre
has been established as a joint research centre between the Assessment Research Centre, University of Melbourne and the University of the Philippines.
The Centre is supported by the Australian Government.
The Centre seeks to advise and inform the Philippine system of education through curriculum, teaching and assessment research that is based on empirical studies of curriculum innovation and implementation.
Background
The Philippines is facing a rapidly changing education system and associated changes in assessment and curriculum systems at national, regional and local levels. Following a major curriculum comparison study completed under the auspices of Australian Aid by the Assessment Research Centre (Care & Griffin) in 2011, the Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Research Centre was established in 2013.
Objectives
The Centre advises and informs the Philippine system of education through curriculum, teaching, and assessment research based on empirical data on curriculum innovation and implementation. The Centre plays a pro-active role in identifying trends and pressures on assessment and curriculum and the roles of technology in an educational context.
Our Current Projects
The three themes of ACTRC are assessment, curriculum, and technology. Research activities fall within one or more of these strands, and are stimulated by state-of-the art thinking in each, combined with identified needs and priorities of the Philippine education system.
Feasibility Study on Micro-Certification for the Alternative Learning System (ALS), Philippines
This study examines the feasibility and implications of introducing an alternate micro-certification assessment system for ALS learners.
Curriculum Review
The review of the current K to 12 basic education curriculum will address alignment both within and across the curriculum.
Completed Projects
ACTRC has completed a number of studies, including:
Our Team
The Centre is composed of experts and specialists from various fields of education.
Prof Field Rickards
Dean Emeritus of Education
University of Melbourne
Prof Marie Therese A.P. Bustos
Professor
University of the Philippines
Dr Nona Marlene B. Ferido
ACTRC
University of the Philippines
Dr Pam Robertson
Research Fellow
University of Melbourne
Contact Us
We at ACTRC believe that assessment is for teaching.