History of Network 15

Considering partnership in education as an object of research is relatively new in Europe. Overseas, even though the term was already present in 1969 (Landry and Mazalon, 1997), it was not until the late 90s that the concept was a thematic issue in the French magazine “Education Permanente”.

In Europe, Professor D. Zay gave it a space of recognition in 1996 through the creation of sub-network F of the TNTEE (Thematic Network In Teacher Education in Europe). This was followed by the creation of a space dedicated solely to this issue within the network 15 (Research Partnership in Education) of the EERA (European Educational Research Association) that Pr. D. Zay led until 2007 and currently has researchers around the world. The first co-convenors were Miranda Pilo (It) and Lorraine Savoie-Zajc (Ca). Since 2008, the main convenor is Philippe Masson (Fr) with the help of  Miranda Pilo (It).

Keywords

  • Partnership;
  • Collaborative work;
  • Cooperation;
  • Collaborative practitioner research;
  • Network experience

Interview with Convenor at ECER 2011