Welcome

Izhak Berkovich is an associate professor at the Open University of Israel (OUI). He serves as the head of the Research Institute for Policy Analysis at OUI. He also serves as a member of the editorial boards of the International Journal of Educational Management and International Studies in Sociology of Education. His research focuses on the strategic and the micro aspects of leading educational organizations, as well as on educational policy, governance, and planning.

Education

  • Ph.D. 2015

    Ph.D. in Policy, Administration and Leadership in Education

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • M.A. 2009

    M.A. in Policy, Administration and Leadership in Education

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • B.A. 2006

    B.A. in Behavioral Sciences and Education

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Academic Positions

  • Present2019

    Associate Professor

    The Open University of Israel

  • 20192016

    Senior Lecturer

    The Open University of Israel

  • 20152014

    Faculty Member

    The Open University of Israel

  • 20152013

    Doctoral Instructor

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • 20142013

    Lecturer Part-Time

    Orot College & Lander Institute

Honors and Awards

  • 2020
    Emerging Scholar Award from the Educational Change SIG of the American Educational Research Association
  • 2016
    2015 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in the Educational Leadership and Strategy Category
  • 2013-2014
    Azrieli Foundation – Azrieli Fellows Program
  • 2011-2014
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Presidential Fellowship for Outstanding Doctoral Students
  • 2009
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – School of Education Excellence Award for Outstanding Graduate Students
  • 2008
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Rector Award for Outstanding Graduate Students
  • 2007-2008
    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Excellence Fellowship for Graduate Students
  • 2006
    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev – Department of Education Excellence Award