Description
Book SynopsisThis much-needed, original book analyzes efforts and systems in nine countries to mobilize research knowledge, describing the various factors that support or inhibit that work to provide an unprecedented view of the way education research is produced and shared.
Trade Review"This sober, reflective book would be valuable for new educational researchers concerned with the impact of their work." SRA, Research Matters
Table of ContentsForeword ~ Andreas Schleicher; Introduction and overview ~ Ben Levin and Jie Qi; Knowledge mobilisation and utilisation ~ Robyn Read, Amanda Cooper, Hilary Edelstein, Jackie Sohn and Ben Levin; Knowledge mobilisation and utilisation in the Singapore education system: the nexus between researchers,policy makers and practitioners ~ Laikwoon Teh, David Hogan and Clive Dimmock; Knowledge mobilisation in education in England ~ David Gough; Knowledge mobilisation in Australian education research ~ John Polesel; Knowledge mobilisation in the Republic of Korea: linkages with economic, political and social development ~ Lynn Ilon; Mobilising knowledge in higher education in Denmark ~ Claus Holm; Knowledge mobilisation in education in Canada and the role of universities ~ Jie Qi and Ben Levin; Knowledge mobilisation in education in South Africa ~ Johan Muller and Ursula Hoadley; Knowledge mobilisation and education policy making in China ~ Chengwen Hong, Leiyu Mo, Yan Meng, Yipeng Tang, Xianming Xia, Yijuan He; The federal challenge to university-based education research in the United States: turning research into policy and practice ~ Sarah A. Mason; Reflections on the mobilisation of education research ~ Sandra Nutley.
