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What is one of the primary goals of educational research?
What is one of the primary goals of educational research?
Which countries are examined in the special issue?
Which countries are examined in the special issue?
Which assessments are utilized in the studies included in the special issue?
Which assessments are utilized in the studies included in the special issue?
What is considered the 'Holy Grail' of educational research?
What is considered the 'Holy Grail' of educational research?
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Why have researchers turned to national and international assessments?
Why have researchers turned to national and international assessments?
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What role do cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes play in educational practices?
What role do cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes play in educational practices?
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What is essential for evidence-based policymaking in education?
What is essential for evidence-based policymaking in education?
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What factor is mentioned as potentially impacting educational outcomes?
What factor is mentioned as potentially impacting educational outcomes?
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Study Notes
Educational Research Goals
- Goal: Identify effective and equitable school practices for all students, regardless of background.
- Research question: Why some countries/schools show better outcomes than others?
Nordic Countries Study
- Focus: Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)
- Method: Analyzed data from international large-scale assessments (PIRLS, TIMSS, PISA).
- Data: Nationally representative student samples.
- Issue: These countries, with similar history, culture, and economy, show varied student outcomes.
- Studies involved: Seven studies focusing on educational effectiveness and equity.
Key Research Themes
- Measurement of educational effectiveness using international large-scale assessments.
- Importance of teachers in educational success.
- Impact of both cognitive and non-cognitive student outcomes.
- Different perspectives on effective and equitable school practices.
Effective and Equitable School Practices
- Defining "effective and equitable" is a primary research challenge.
- Factors studied: Teacher quality, school characteristics, and educational policies.
- Studies: Examine how to optimize systems for diverse student groups.
- Significance: New knowledge is crucial for evidence-based policies to improve student outcomes and reduce inequality.
Large-Scale Assessments
- Use: National and international large-scale assessments provide research opportunities.
- Purpose: Identify factors contributing to effective and equitable schools.
- Large datasets: Studies require large datasets from numerous schools and countries.
- Examples of assessments: PIRLS, TIMSS, and PISA collect repeated-measurement data from representative samples.
- Advantages: Offer generalizable findings to inform policy and practice.
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Description
Explore the findings of a study on educational effectiveness and equity in Nordic countries. This quiz addresses key research themes, international assessments, and the importance of teachers in improving student outcomes. Discover why some schools perform better than others despite similar backgrounds.
