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64 EFA Mid-Decade AssessmentQuality also means the language of instruction, teaching methods and materials usedin the formal and non-formal education considers the learning needs of each individual.Using just the national or official language to teach in schools when there are pocketsof the population who don’t speak the language, for example, will have an effect on thequality of learning.Meeting participants also recommended that setting of standards and definitions aswell as indicators related to quality will make the assessment process easier. Settingthe ideal class size, student-teacher ratio, student-textbook ratio are some examples.Data should be disaggregated and data collection must include all previouslyunreached groups. Quality education after all also means there is access for all toeducation.The existence of legislation and policies that mandate the delivery of quality educationand whether these are enforced should also be examined. The assessment shouldalso look on whether the appropriate allocation has been given to ensure the delivery ofquality education.Other recommendations such as NGO and international partner agencies’ participationin the assessment process and ways to improve EFA coordination, implementation,monitoring and assessment are the same as those discussed for the other goals.Education for All: Reaching the Unreached