Responsabilização educacional em Pernambuco

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of Educational Performance Bonus (BDE), which is an incentive paid to employees of schools of the state of Pernambuco, by fulfilling pre-established educational goals. The theoretical-methodological discussion goes through some relevant research in understanding this theme, highlighting: a) the concepts and elements of educational accountability policies in Brooke (2006, 2008); b) the various results in Hout and Elliott (2011) and Pontual (2008); c) the several complaints and unwanted effects in Freitas (2012) and Ravitch (2011); d) some recent studies that have attempted to identify the effects of these bonus policies in Brazil, as Oshiro and Scorzafave (2011) and Ferraz (2009, 2011). The main issue is to check if the BDE provided a better performance in the proficiency of Portuguese Language and. Mathematics disciplines between 2008 and 2012. Thus, the objective lies in demonstrating whether there has been some gain and measure, if so, the intensity of that. Thg methodology to address the main question employs the use of propensity scores and pairings, in which each school in the treatment group (state system) search a couple in the control group (municipal). In a second step, this work explores the impact of BDE in state schools in Pernambuco. Were performed descriptive and regression analysis to try to answer this question, based on responses from infrastructure questionnaires of schools, students, teachers and principals. The overall results show a greater number of subsidized schools between 2008 and 2009, with the start of the policy. As of 2010, there is a stagnation and a decrease of that number, there is, however, a return to levels close to those of the early years in 2012. Based on the pairing analysis performed it assesses that in the 9th year of elementary state schools, obtained five (5) points compared to municipal schools. The analysis of questionnaire responses, in turn, demonstrates that the fact of the school adopt a run with different time, in whole or in semi-integral methods, and have lower predation are elements favorable to the bonus receipt. It should also be noted that the teaching for the tests, which, despite favoring the bonus receipt, is still a controversial point.