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On May 21, 2011, Matthew Morton, a researcher from Oxford University, gave a presentation at the Ministry of Education about the impact of Questscope's non-formal education programs in Jordan.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL POLICY & INTERVENTION
Impact Study Non-Formal Education
Presentation aims
1. Impacts of NFE for youth
2. Factors that influence program impacts
3. Ways to strengthen impacts on youth outcomes
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What’s the problem?
Economic cost of youth exclusion: 7.3% GDP ($1.5 billion) in Jordan
Dropouts at higher risk: Problem behaviors Lower emotional wellbeing Exploitive work Abuse Lower lifetime earnings
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Why do youth leave school?
Did not like school (28%) School failure (18%)
Family restrictions—girls (9%)
Household poverty (5%)
Jordan Dept of Statistics – Jordan Multipurpose Household Survey 2003
Theory of Change
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Participatory methodology
Social emotional
development
Positive transitions to
adulthood
Study sample
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Randomized study design
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Dropout youth (127)
pretest NFE
(6 centers)
Control (waitlist)
posttest 4-month
Qualitative interviews (36) + Empowerment survey (100)
Impact on Conduct Problems
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Conduct problems predict future problems with: - Relationships - Mental health - Unemploym’t - Partner violence - Illegal behavior
Control NFE
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE IMPACTS
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Factor 1. Feeling Empowered
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Centers varied in how empowered youth felt (supported and involved in program planning and implementation)
Key finding: Greater impacts on youth in centers where they felt more empowered (especially for prosocial behavior & social skills)
Makes strong case for Participatory Methodology
Age group difference: Older youth (16-21) felt more empowered by the program than younger youth (13-15)
Factor 2: Exposure
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• 52% of youth attended 2+ days per wk
• More attendance related to more impact
less than 2 days per week average
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Attendance & Peer Social Supports Outcome
Pretest Posttest
Factor 3: Age group
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Data shows more program effect on younger adolescents (13-15)
Younger youth may need more: Participatory experiences
Positive peer group activities
Older youth may need more: Challenging leadership roles
Intimate relationships
BEST PRACTICES
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What youth need from facilitators
★ listening (to all) ★ making youth feel valuable ★ friendship ★ patience ★ engaging activities
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Top attributes
What facilitators need from partners/institutions ★ Input & roles in program priorities
★ Communication & coordination
★ Professional development
★ Increased resources for activities & youth support
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Concluding recommendations
1. Expand participatory methodologies in schools & communities
2. Develop participatory approaches geared towards different age groups; integrate youth-led projects with adult support
3. Ensure regularity of facilitator development & exchanges
4. High frequency & diversity of engaging activities (led by youth input)
5. On-going evaluation systems of program processes & impacts (not just inputs & outputs)
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Thank you!
Ministry of Education, Questscope, Oxford University, Al-Hayat Center, British Council Funded by Open Society Institute Foundation & Questsope email: matthew.morton@spi.ox.ac.uk
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