@misc{10481/90110,
year = {2023},
month = {1},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/90110},
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.},
organization = {This work is part of the project with reference number PID2020-117020GB-100, funded by the Agencia Estatal de Investigaci on of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and project P20_00311, funded by the Plan PAIDI of the Junta de Andaluc ıa. It is also supported by the University Teaching Staff Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of the Spanish Government [grant number FPU19/00942].},
publisher = {Emerald},
keywords = {Systematic review},
keywords = {Educational networks},
title = {Educational constellations: a systematic review of macro-networks in education},
doi = {10.1108/IJEM-09-2022-0339},
author = {Barrero Fernández, Beatriz and Mula Falcón, Javier and Domingo Segovia, Jesús},
}