Engaging in Educational Research-Practice Partnerships: Guided Strategies and Applied Case Studies for Scholars in the Field

Engaging in Educational Research-Practice Partnerships helps academic researchers form collaborative and scalable partnerships with school practitioners to solve problems and improve outcomes, answering fundamental questions about who gets to generate knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Engaging in Educational Research-Practice Partnerships is a crucial endeavor that empowers academic researchers to establish mutually respectful, collaborative, and scalable partnerships with school practitioners. While robust theoretical and conceptual planning is essential, research on learning often lacks real-world application, leading to frustration among K-12 stakeholders. This book offers invaluable resources to researchers seeking to collaborate with practitioners in solving problems, improving outcomes, and addressing fundamental questions about knowledge generation. Through a range of illustrative case studies and practical strategies, the book explores how to apply appropriate theories and methodologies, negotiate agendas that prioritize mutual benefits, determine the role of pracademics, establish institutional supports, policies, and procedures that enhance impact and sustainability, and much more. By embracing Educational Research-Practice Partnerships, researchers can contribute to the improvement of education and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and educators.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032135151