Education
Definition: Processes by which knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes are transmitted and acquired.
Scope: Formal schooling, informal learning, and lifelong learning experiences.
Goal: Foster individual growth, societal development, and cultural continuity.
Educational Research
Definition: Systematic investigation of educational issues using scientific methods.
Purpose: Understand, explain, and improve practices, policies, and outcomes.
Methods: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
Informing Practice
Evidence guides curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment.
Evaluating Interventions
Assessing programs, technologies, and policies before scale-up.
Driving Innovation
Exploring new approaches for effective, engaging learning.