educational researcher

Description

Educational researchers perform research in the area of education. They strive to broaden the knowledge on how education processes, educational systems, and individuals (teachers and learners) work. They foresee areas of improvement and develop plans for the implementation of innovations. They advise legislators and policy makers on educational issues and assist in the planning of educational policies.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

action research scientific research methodology curriculum standards research design pedagogy curriculum objectives learning technologies project management sociology assessment processes special needs education psychology

Practical Skills

mentor individuals manage personal professional development monitor educational developments develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities conduct qualitative research integrate gender dimension in research evaluate education programmes promote the transfer of knowledge cooperate with education professionals manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information identify education needs apply for research funding consult information sources think abstractly operate open source software perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities analyse education system promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities present reports manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data write work-related reports interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience write scientific publications develop a pedagogical concept perform scientific research advise on curriculum development conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research inspect education institutions observe teaching activities advise on lesson plans teach in academic or vocational contexts advise on teaching methods write research proposals promote education programmes apply blended learning advise legislators analyse curriculum coordinate educational programmes apply knowledge of human behaviour advise on legislative acts develop learning curriculum