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Making Research Matter More

Abstract

"Interest in strengthening the impact and value of education research has
been growing around the world. Here I outline a view of the nature of
"impact" and point to instances where research has had a positive impact
in education, but always within a larger social and political framework. A
three element "model" of research impact is developed and used as the
basis to assess current situations and to suggest steps that could be taken to
support a fuller contribution to education and learning from research."