Through environmental scanning of the research of the Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education, for over twelve years, stayed in front of emerging needs and issues in school improvement and student achievement, accumulating a valuable knowledge base linking policy and effective practice. From this, the Society was able to develop a visionary research agenda, providing independent analysis of government initiatives and promising local innovations across Canada. Each Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education study offered thoughtful analysis of the implications for policy and practice along with the findings of the research.
The most important work of Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education was field research in Canada’s public schools. With generous support from Canadian foundations, they commissioned a range of studies to expand the knowledge base about school change and effectiveness. They studies were rigorously designed and reviewed, conducted independently, and their findings shared widely across Canada.
Field research is so important in our practice. A lot of policy makers and legislators look for the bottom line. They like and understand numbers and statistical data. Field research can offer the statistical data.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Elizabeth's comment that field research is incredibly valuable in our practice as well as linking policy with effective practice. Is Canada a country of particular interest to you?
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