Research and the Real World: Analyzing the Short- and Long-Term Impact of Knowledge Transfer

Autor/inn/en	Caves, Katherine; Lueling, Sarah
Titel	Research and the Real World: Analyzing the Short- and Long-Term Impact of Knowledge Transfer
Quelle	In: Research Evaluation, 30 (2021) 3, S.393-404 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Caves, Katherine)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0958-2029
DOI	10.1093/reseval/rvab014
Schlagwörter	Knowledge Management; Information Dissemination; Educational Policy; Educational Change; Laboratories; Holistic Approach; Best Practices; Intervention; Teamwork; Researchers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wissensmanagement; Informationsverbreitung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Bildungsreform; Laboratory; Laboratorium; Holistischer Ansatz; Researcher; Forscher
Abstract	Knowledge exchange interventions are an important driver of research impact. This study examines 5 years of intensive knowledge-exchange 'reform labs' in the field of education policy. Using qualitative analysis and a regression analysis approach applied to rich case data and quantitative results, we find that the reform labs have a significant impact on both participants and their reform projects in the short-term immediately after the event and in the medium term up to 5 years later. We also find evidence that the impact on individuals and projects drives broader social impact. We take a holistic approach to the knowledge brokerage of designing the reform labs and find that across contexts and project phases, but highly costly. In comparing the reform labs to best practices identified in the literature, we find evidence that knowledge exchange interventions of longer duration, with case-focused teamwork, and involving intensive researcher-participant interaction are more impactful. Additionally, we observe that diverse participants can drive impact and their needs must be considered. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01