Why Doesn’t the Government Get it? Some Reflections on the Reasons for the Disconnect Between Research and Policy with a Particular Focus on Education

In this talk, Jude Walker will look at how, despite government calls for evidence-based policy, and desires of some academics to influence policy, there is often a disconnect between research and policy.
  • The Green College Leading Scholars' Series features two speakers at each event. For more information on the other talk being given, please click here.
     
    Jude Walker, Educational Studies, UBC
    Coach House, Green College, UBC

    Tuesday, March 1, 5-6:30 pm, reception to follow
    in the series
    Green College Leading Scholars' Series
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  • Despite government calls for evidence-based policy, and desires of some academics to influence policy, there is often a disconnect between research and policy. In this talk, Jude Walker will discuss some of the reasons for the seeming gulf between the academic and government worlds from the perspective of the field of Education. This talk will also touch on a new study in which Jude is exploring how university researchers do and can influence Canadian adult literacy and skills policy through their engagement with government-commissioned research.
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When
March 1st, 2016 from  5:00 PM to  6:30 PM
Location
Piano Lounge
6201 Cecil Green Park Road
Green College, UBC
Vancouver, BC V6T1Z1
Canada
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Phone: 604-822-8660
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