Innovation in Education: Lessons from Pioneers Around the World

Synopsis

This First Wise Publication Examines 16 Pioneering Projects, Almost All Of Which Have Been Winners Or Finalists Of The World Innovation Summit For Education (wise) Awards, That Have Succeeded In Transforming People's Lives Through Education. It Looks At Some Of The Common Features Of Innovation, How Innovation Happens, And When And How To Scale Up. Ch. 1 The Basics: Hope And Frustration -- Ch. 2 The Pioneers: The Road To High Impact -- Ch. 3 Schools: Essential But Not Enough -- Ch. 4 Who: Overcoming Barriers To Access -- Ch. 5 How: Making Learning Meaningful -- Ch. 6 What: Knowledge And Capabilities -- Ch. 7 Why: Compelling Not Compulsory -- Ch. 8 The Combination: More, Better And Different -- Ch. 9 Inspiration In The Margins -- Ch. 10 We Are A Movement -- Ch. 11 The Clash: When Movements Meet Systems -- Ch. 12 Opening The Door To Infinity. Charles Leadbeater.