Educational Research, Policymaking and Practice

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`This valuable book addresses an important current issues for education research in developed countries - the relationship between research on the one hand and policy-making and education practice on the other′ - Stephen Gorard, Cardiff University, British Journal of Education Studies</p>
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<p>`Martyn Hammersley has produced a remarkably complete analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of educational research. I believe the analysis to be fair to all parties′ - Lewis Elton, British Journal of Educational Technology</p>
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<p>Educational research and its relationship with policy making and practice has been a perennial concern. This book deals with some basic and controversial questions about that issue, including: </p>
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<p>- Can there be harmony in the relationship between researchers and educational policymakers or practitioners? </p>
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<p>- Do increases in knowledge always lead to practical improvement, and never to undesirable consequences? </p>
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<p>- Would educational research flourish if it were subjected to more central, and external, control? </p>
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<p>- What is the role of research reviews in making the results of research publicly available?</p>
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<p>Educational Research maps the demands now being made on educational research against the background complexities of the relationship between research and practice. </p>
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<p>This book is for students on methodology courses, taught courses and research degrees in education, social science disciplines, social policy and health studies both at masters and doctoral level.