Abstract:We do not see the initials R&D very often these days, and in the past they were more associated with industrial output than with educational reform. But what is the purpose of R if it is not linked to D? The aim of research is to improve our understanding of the existing situation so that we can shape its future development more effectively, make it better fit for purpose. In practice, however, most educational R is carried out long after the D is over, much too late to influence deeply embedded decisions.Inte… Show more
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