Erziehungswissenschaft und Bildungspolitik: "Trial and Error" und die Schwächen der Forschung
Summary 1. Given the profound impact on individual lives and societal development, educational policy decisions and related recommendations from educational science carry a high degree of responsibility. 2. Due to the complex, future-oriented objectives in education, policymakers should involve not only individual educational scientists but also, more broadly, related social sciences, stakeholders, parents, and teachers—and above all, in a transparent and binding manner. 3. Such broad societal participation should address general educational objectives. However, when it comes to decisions regarding specific measures or methods for achieving these objectives, particular weight should be given to the assessments of those groups most directly involved and affected: educational scientists, parents, and teachers. 4. Educational science bears a significant responsibility for ensuring a reliable data foundation for any decisions that may be made. Participati...