§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

educational researcher

Educational researchers perform research in the area of education.

Description

Educational researchers perform research in the area of education. They strive to broaden the knowledge on how education processes, educational systems, and individuals (teachers and learners) work. They foresee areas of improvement and develop plans for the implementation of innovations. They advise legislators and policy makers on educational issues and assist in the planning of educational policies.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pedagogy action research curriculum objectives research design scientific research methodology curriculum standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sociology special needs education project management learning technologies psychology assessment processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

consult information sources integrate gender dimension in research analyse education system develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities monitor educational developments evaluate education programmes write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities develop a pedagogical concept increase the impact of science on policy and society write work-related reports operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities cooperate with education professionals identify education needs conduct qualitative research publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines advise on curriculum development perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community present reports

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise on teaching methods apply blended learning advise legislators teach in academic or vocational contexts observe teaching activities develop learning curriculum analyse curriculum advise on legislative acts write research proposals advise on lesson plans coordinate educational programmes apply knowledge of human behaviour promote education programmes inspect education institutions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)