Matthew Jukes

Assistant Professor of Education
(On Leave 2009-2010)

Profile

Matthew Jukes’ research aims to improve children’s learning in developing countries. He is interested in impact of health, culture and home environment on children’s learning. Much of his work has involved the use of randomized trials to assess education interventions. Most recently this has included interventions to improve literacy instruction and to reduce class size in Kenya. There has also been a particular focus on the evaluation of school health programs. These programs aim to improve children’s learning through the treatment and prevention of common conditions such as worm infections, malaria and iron deficiency. This work is described in a recent book: Health, Nutrition and Education for All: Leveling the Playing Field. Matthew’s work has also addressed the intersection of health and education through work on HIV/AIDS prevention education and children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. The other main area of Matthew’s research investigates the how the culture, language and home environment of school children interact with school quality to determine who succeeds in primary schools in sub-Saharan Africa. This issue is currently being investigated through two longitudinal studies in Kenya and Tanzania. In addition to the geographical focus on East Africa, Matthew has also conducted work in the Gambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, India, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Visit Matthew's home page.

Degrees

• Ph.D., Oxford University