Publications

A curated collection of research, policy briefs, and findings shaping the future of learning.
Research Studies
Designing an Effective Training Program

Collaborative Professionalism

The report advocates for collaborative professionalism –as compared to professional collaboration– as optimal for evolving a community of expertise and service among teachers, built on collegial solidarity, candid, thoughtful feedback and collective responsibility. Drawing from fully sketched portraits of several education communities globally, the research provides designs related to curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and whole child […]

September 23, 2017
Dr. Andy Hargreaves - Dr. Michael T. O’Connor
Research Studies
Access and Inclusion

A Multi-Country Study on the Education of Migrant Children

Mobility is an important characteristic of modernity.  It is very important for the researchers and practitioners to understand the needs and challenges of migrant children in various contexts. The country reports included in this project describe the nature and circumstances of migrant children population in seven countries: China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Finland, the United Kingdom, […]

September 23, 2017
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Early Childhood

Early Childhood Development in Qatar: Status and opportunities for the future

The report provides an overview of the state of early childhood development (ECD) in Qatar, along with empirical evidence on the potential benefits of early childhood education (ECE) in the country. Children who attend ECE programs in Qatar have better early development outcomes in literacy, numeracy, socioemotional, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills. These associated benefits […]

September 23, 2017
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Access and Inclusion

Meeting the Needs of Pupils with Autism in Qatar: Moving forward

The first study of its kind in Qatar, this research investigated how to improve autism education through a contextual enquiry and consultation with stakeholders. Given the country’s supportive leadership, a knowledgeable community of parents and specialists, the findings indicate great potential to transform autism education. In moving forward, the priority is to ensure that autistic […]

September 23, 2017
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Learning Ecosystems and Leadership

Developing Agile Leaders of Learning: School leadership policy for dynamic times

School leadership policies are key to improving the quality of teaching and learning, which impacts student achievement and well being. While the development of principals remains a core component of leadership training, this report focuses on the under-explored area of how to develop leadership for learning capabilities across a broader range of educators – both […]

September 23, 2017
Multiple Authors
Research Studies
Access and Inclusion

Blended Beyond Borders: A scan of blended learning obstacles and opportunities in Brazil, Malaysia and South Africa

Online and blended learning programs represent one of the most profound opportunities to shift industrial-era instructional models to student-centered approaches. Our latest research analyzes whether and how a sample of brick-and-mortar schools in Brazil, Malaysia, and South Africa uses online learning to deliver content in new, more flexible ways. We distributed an online survey to […]

September 23, 2017
Multiple Authors

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