Research Use by Leaders in Canadian School Districts

This paper, part of a larger study, investigates the ways research is used by leaders in Canadian schools and districts, an area in which there is relatively little empirical evidence. The paper analyzes survey results from 188 education leaders in 11 school districts across Canada about school and...

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Published in:International journal of education policy and leadership 2013-01, Vol.8 (7)
Main Authors: Cooper, Amanda, Levin, Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Attitudes
Canada
Educational Practices
Evidence
Foreign Countries
Knowledge Management
Leadership Role
Middle Management
Online Surveys
Principals
Research Utilization
School Districts
Secondary Schools
Superintendents
Use Studies
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Summary:This paper, part of a larger study, investigates the ways research is used by leaders in Canadian schools and districts, an area in which there is relatively little empirical evidence. The paper analyzes survey results from 188 education leaders in 11 school districts across Canada about school and district practices related to the use of research. Results indicate a growing awareness in districts of the importance of research use, reported district capacity, and many kinds of support available for research-related activities; however, actual research use remains modest. Districts appear to have relatively weak processes and systems for finding, sharing and using relevant research.
ISSN:1555-5062
1555-5062
DOI:10.22230/ijepl.2013v8n7a449