What is Knowledge Mobilization?
Research evidence in education has the potential to improve schools and school systems yet studies show that research use by practitioners remains limited. The field of inquiry known as Knowledge Mobilization (KM) examines the ways that connections between research, policy and practice can be strengthened.
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Want to learn more?
Our website provides a number of resources intended to be useful to those studying and practicing KM. Resources to support academic work can be found in the table below. All of these resources are available at no cost, but for some, registration will be required so that we can gather more data on KM as it occurs on our own site. By registering you are are assisting our research.
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Terminology Chart: popular definitions from across sectors
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Conceptual Frameworks: some examples from multiple sectors
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Annotated Bibliography: studies and reports on KM, primarily in education, but also some literature from other fields
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E-Bulletins: and electronic newsletters of Educational Research
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Publications and Conference Presentations: related to KM done by members of the OISE KM project team
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