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ERIC Number: EJ1406640
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 29
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1380-3611
EISSN: EISSN-1744-4187
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Addressing the "Last Mile" Problem in Educational Research: Educational Researchers' Interest, Knowledge, and Use of Implementation Science Constructs
Educational Research and Evaluation, v28 n7-8 p205-233 2023
Although evidence-based practices can enhance educational outcomes, a persistent gap exists between research and practice. Advancing the understanding and use of implementation science among educational researchers has potential to close this gap. This study uses person-centered approaches to identify profiles of educational researchers (N = 140) according to interest, knowledge, and use of four implementation science constructs (determinants, strategies, outcomes, theories). We examined whether profile membership was predicted by researcher career level/type and project topic and type. Participants were moderately to very interested to learn more about implementation constructs, but were only a little to somewhat likely to be knowledgeable about them or incorporate them into their research. Three profiles were identified: High Knowledge/High Use/High Interest, Low Knowledge/Low Use/High Interest, and Low Knowledge/Low Use/Low Interest. Profile membership was not predicted by project type, topic area, or career level. Implications for enhancing implementation science training for educational researchers are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED); National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305B170021; R305B210004; R305A160114; R305A170292; F32MH116623
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