Contributions of Formal Education to Social Development – What do we Know on the Basis of Research Evidence?

Authors

  • Tuomas Takala Professor of Comparative Education, Department of Education, University of Tampere

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jer.v2i0.7616

Keywords:

Formal education

Abstract

This article gives an overview, on the basis of existing synthesis reports and articles, of the current state of knowledge on the role of formal education in promoting social development. The existing evidence is contrasted with simplistic assumptions that abound in the political discussions on education and development. At the same time, the limitations of the potential of research to serve as a guide to policy decisions are also acknowledged.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jer.v2i0.7616

Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2, 2010 p.1-8

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Published

2010-12-15

How to Cite

Takala, T. (2010). Contributions of Formal Education to Social Development – What do we Know on the Basis of Research Evidence?. Journal of Education and Research, 2, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.3126/jer.v2i0.7616

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Vol. 2 (2010)

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Articles