Evidence in Education
Linking Research and Policy
Education policies and systems in all OECD countries are coming under increasing pressure to show greater accountability and effectiveness and it is crucial that educational policy decisions are made based on the best evidence possible. This book brings together international experts on evidence-informed policy in education from a wide range of OECD countries. The report looks at the issues facing educational policy makers, researchers, and stakeholders – teachers, media, parents – in using evidence to best effect. It focuses on the challenge of effective brokering between policy makers and researchers, offers specific examples of major policy-related research, and presents perspectives from several senior politicians. This book provides a fresh outlook on key issues facing policy makers, researchers and school leaders today
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Research-based Policy-Making: The Need for a Long-term Perspective
Centre for Educational Research and Innovation
Policy makers often hunt for evidence-based educational research that can prove which educational practices are superior to others. In this chapter, Johnny Nilsson from Sweden gives a few examples which show that this process is possible and profitable, but difficult, and usually needs to be carried out over the long term.
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