1. Using Evidence on Local and School Level in Hungary Kalman Bekesi Berlin 16 September 2011

2. Theoretical frame  Evidence-informed education –Mechanical use of evidence – change, innovation –Evidence is context dependent use of evidence in successful innovations  Innovation cycle –Problem-setting and/or Idea, objective-setting –Seeking answer, ways to reach the objective (PDCA) –Making innovation sustainable (SDCA): delivering to organization and/or individual level –Finish/Continuation/Sublimation of the innovation

3. Research questions  Who use evidence in school level?  In which phases of innovation?  What evidence do the actors use?

4. Methods, sample  Mixed methods: case studies, document analyses, classroom observations, surveys  Qualitative: 34 schools  Quantitative: 296 schools  ISCED 1,2 – 1-8 grades

5. Results, consequencies National ABC Family background Added value Suggested by experts Village Cshighaveragehighno opinion Village Zhighaveragehighno opinion Capital Jlow highyes Large town Szhigh averageyes

6. Results, consequencies National ABC Family background Added value Suggested by experts Village Cshighaveragehighno opinion Village Zhighaveragehighno opinion Capital Jlow highyes Large town Szhigh averageyes

7. Results, consequencies National ABC Family background Added value Suggested by experts Village Cshighaveragehighno opinion Village Zhighaveragehighno opinion Capital Jlow highyes Large town Szhigh averageyes

8. Results, consequencies Innovation cycle –Problem-setting and/or Idea, objective-setting –Seeking answer, ways to reach the objective (PDCA) –Making innovation sustainable (SDCA): delivering to organization and/or individual level –Finish/Continuation/Sublimation of the innovation (disinheriting – assimilating the former principal)

9. Results, consequencies  Evidence from assessments, evaluations  Evidence from researches of universities, research institutes  Mezo-level: advantages, risks  Unexpected results: –Quasi-controlled trials 17-40% –Good achievement is somehow connected to training in arts (music, dance)

10. Recommendations  Further researches about developing understanding on successful evidence-based innovations  Developing and strengthening knowledge brokerage activities between education research and the local users  Building activities on the strong interest of schools in conducting controlled trials

11. Thank you for your attention! The research was mainly run with the support of the European Union, European Social Fund, under TÁMOP 3.1.1 6.8.1 in the Hungarian Institute for Education Research and Development, www.ofi.hu www.ofi.hu Kalman Bekesi www.bekesikalman.hu