Educational Constellations: A Systematic Review of Macro-Networks in Education

Autor/inn/en	Barrero-Fernández, Beatriz; Mula-Falcón, Javier; Domingo, Jesús
Titel	Educational Constellations: A Systematic Review of Macro-Networks in Education
Quelle	In: International Journal of Educational Management, 37 (2023) 1, S.259-277 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Mula-Falcón, Javier)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0951-354X
DOI	10.1108/IJEM-09-2022-0339
Schlagwörter	Social Networks; Educational Cooperation; Network Analysis; Databases; Research Reports; Outcomes of Education; Educational Benefits; Leadership Styles; Correlation; Educational Policy; Barriers; Institutional Cooperation; Educational Administration; Preschool Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Geographic Regions; Communities of Practice; Foreign Countries + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Education; cooperation; Kooperation; Netzplantechnik; Datenbank; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Bildungsertrag; Führungsstil; Korrelation; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Institute; Co-operation; Cooperation; Institut; Bildungsverwaltung; Schuladministration; Schulverwaltung; Pre-school education; Vorschulerziehung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Community; Ausland
Abstract	Purpose: Nowadays, networks are the basic core of social organization and interaction; consequently, networking has become an indispensable requirement in today's societies. In education, the development of different types of collaborative networks has been observed, leading, in recent years, to the creation of educational macro-networks that generate links between schools and different types of institutions. Therefore, this study consists of a systematic review to examine the most relevant findings on this type of educational macro-networks. The authors' objectives were: to examine the main characteristics of this type of networks; to analyze the consequences they cause; and to determine which aspects contribute to or hinder their construction and development. Design/methodology/approach: A bibliographic search was carried out in "Web of Science," "SCOPUS" and "Education Resources Information Center," which yielded a total of 29 studies that were analyzed thematically using Nvivo software. Findings: Among the most noteworthy results are: the wide variety of existing structures; the benefits they generate in terms of learning outcomes, educational equity and the reduction of inequalities; and the influence exerted by the type of leadership and policies in the development of this macro-networks. Finally, future lines of research and policy implications for practice are highlighted. Originality/value: In this society, networks have become the basic core of an organization and the new form of social interaction. As a result, networks have begun to play a fundamental role in today's societies, even permeating various spheres such as education. In this context, it is essential to analyse this type of relationship in the field of education in order to truly understand its implications in this sector as well as its development and structure. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01