A Journal of University-Industry-Government Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Table 2 The EARTH synthesis
The EARTH synthesis of educational action research and Triple Helix | ||||
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Approach | Collaboration | Change/innovation | Equality | Ideology |
Educational action research | A community of interests constitutes collaboration Co-creation and participation with, for and by persons and communities involved. Cooperation, co-learning, collective action Teacher researcher as coordinator | Co-creation and participation with, for and by persons and communities involved. Professional development and reflections on roles and processes Development of practical solutions Learning is central | A democratic, participatory process Emergent processes Equality | Empowerment A better world Increased well-being for person and society Social change as mean and goal Action leads to new knowledge |
Triple helix | The three helixes constitute systems and collaborations Spaces of knowledge, innovation, consensus An innovation organizer or collaborative leadership may coordinate projects | Academia can provide graduates with entrepreneurial education and innovative talents, who can contribute to economic growth and job creation New ideas and solutions by and for all parties | Civil society of free formations Ideal symmetry Take the role of the other in mutual dependency | Consensus Benefits for the actors involved, economic growth Practical solutions Innovation as mean and goal |