Building research capacity in Education: evidence from recent initiatives in England, Scotland and Wales

Autor: Susan M. B. Davies, Jane Salisbury, Stephen Baron, Zoe Fowler, Adela Baird, Richard Procter
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: International Journal for Researcher Development. 1:173-189
ISSN: 2048-8696
Popis: Challenges facing researcher development are explored in relation to three UK case study initiatives of building research capacity in Education. Drawing evidence from evaluations of these initiatives, we argue that expansive research workplaces build research capacity particularly effectively. The nature of expansiveness is dependent upon the range of learning opportunities, engagement with research communities and interpersonal support. The importance of inter‐institutional collaboration to promote capacity across the academic discipline is also highlighted. We conclude that the development of, engagement with, and investment in inter‐institutional, interproject communities is imperative to the effective building of research capacity.
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