It is now widely agreed that learning is pivotal in the "knowledge societies" of today and, still more, of tomorrow. It … promising examples across OECD countries from which we can learn? This volume addresses these questions, drawing on a major OECD/Japan … the different perspectives of the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on Japan. Alongside expert chapters are the …

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 …

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 …

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

promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education and provides guidance to policy makers and HEIs that want to … of the entrepreneurial and innovation agenda in higher education. Looked at in the round, the country reviews provide HE … with a deeper understanding of the state of innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. …

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

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 …