It is now widely agreed that learning is pivotal in the "knowledge societies" of today and, still more, of tomorrow. It … conference. The volume addresses issues of curriculum, innovation and the achievement of lifelong learning in the schools of …

order to promote learning, innovation, productivity and economic performance at the local level? Such questions are high on …

This conference proceedings from the OECD Conference on Agricultural Knowledge Systems (AKS), held in Paris, on 15 … innovation to meet global food security and climate change challenges. The conference considered developments in institutional … frameworks, public and private roles and partnerships, regulatory frameworks conducive to innovation, the adoption of innovations …

Today's "knowledge economies" are seeing the emergence of new paradigms for innovation and the advancement of knowledge … in relation to economic activities. This report explores some key determinants of innovation and their implications for … the advancement of knowledge in a particular sector – primary and secondary education. The analysis shows that there is …

What knowledge do teachers need for 21st century teaching? Today, teachers have an important role in guiding and … body of knowledge. However, there is a great need for a better understanding of the knowledge and skills that teaching in … (TALIS) and its new Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS) assessment module. Studying teaching as a knowledge profession across …

students need to acquire, the processes that need to be performed, and the contexts in which knowledge and skills are applied …

they are exposed to, and lack literacy, knowledge and skills in insurance and private pensions questions and products. This …

increasingly aware of the need and opportunities to improve the contribution of social science knowledge to policy making and are … be a source of inspiration on new approaches to sharing knowledge? And how can the divide between the two communities … makers at the Workshop on the Contribution of Social Sciences to Knowledge and Decision Making, Bruges, 26-28 June 2000. …

that address both emerging issues in teaching and learning – including new themes of equity and diversity and innovation …