Evidence and Expertise in Nordic Education Policy: A Comparative Network Analysis

This book explores how policy makers in the Nordic countries draw on national, regional, and international expertise to issue school reform. It uses bibliometric data, network analysis, document analysis, and expert interviews to show how governments use evidence strategically and selectively for agenda setting and policy decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the intricate process by which policymakers in the Nordic countries harness national, regional, and international expertise to shape school reform. In a world where international comparisons are prevalent, policymakers are tasked with examining best practices, drawing lessons from other countries' experiences, and adhering to international standards set by international organizations. The chapters in this book employ a diverse range of methodologies, including bibliometric data analysis, network analysis, document analysis, and expert interviews, to shed light on the ways in which governments utilize evidence and expertise to set agendas and make policy decisions.

Through their compelling findings, the chapters demonstrate how governments strategically and selectively employ evidence to shape their education policies. They reveal the mechanisms through which policymakers select and interpret evidence, emphasizing the political and ideological factors that influence their decision-making processes. The book offers valuable insights for scholars of education policy, particularly within the Nordic region and in the broader field of international and comparative education.

By exploring the interplay between evidence, expertise, and policymaking in the Nordic context, this book provides a rich understanding of the complex dynamics that shape educational reform. It offers valuable lessons for policymakers and educators alike, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of educational transformation in a globalized world.

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030919610
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022