Education Research On Trial

Author : Pamela B. Walters,Annette Lareau,Sheri Ranis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135856533

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Read the author's commentary for the Teachers College Record here: http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=15915 It is not an exaggeration to say that the field of education has been under attack. Many, particularly in Washington, D.C., have proclaimed the research to be shoddy. They have called for new "scientific" standards for research. Randomized control trials have been promoted. In many of these discussions, the only criterion is making a more rational and scientific approach to education research. Since the federal government plays a leadership role in defining the terms of education debates, this critique is important. It stands to radically reshape research and possibly school priorities in the future. The essays in this book take up this important topic. They offer critical insight into how this debate came to flourish. Some of the authors take issue with core assertions of the debate; other are sympathetic. Taken together, they help to broaden and deepen our understanding of the efforts to revamp the field of education research and, ultimately education. The chapters also discuss the factors that facilitate, and impede, research from having an impact on policy. Teaching and Learning Goals Include: -- helps illuminate the relationship between education research and policy --critically examines key assumptions of federal legislation particularly the call for scientific rigor in the No Child Left Behind Legislation --helps students understand the broader intellectual context of this crisis in education

Author : Pamela B. Walters,Annette Lareau,Sheri Ranis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135856540

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Education Research On Trial by Pamela B. Walters,Annette Lareau,Sheri Ranis Pdf

Many have attacked education research as failing to meet standards of scientific rigor. The thoughtful essays in this book offer an analysis of this debate on the failings of education research.

Author : Stephen Gorard,Beng Huat See,Nadia Siddiqui
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315456881

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The Trials of Evidence-based Education by Stephen Gorard,Beng Huat See,Nadia Siddiqui Pdf

There has been a recent worldwide move towards demanding evidence-based policy and practice in education, with policy-makers and practitioners wanting more practical and coherent answers from research. Funding schemes such as the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, the US Institute of Education Sciences, and the Educational Endowment Foundation in England have been set up to provide the kind of robust practical evaluation research that more traditional funders â such as the research councils and charities in the UK â have tended to ignore. There are even new funding streams (such as the pupil premium for schools in England) allowing schools and others to take advantage of the new evidence generated by implementing evidence-based reforms. This book presents innovative methods for the design, conduct, analysis and use of evidence from robust evaluations like educational trials. The book describes the promise, the problems and the new opportunities as the attention of funders moves from only being interested in attainment outcomes to political concern about character-building and wider educational impacts. [Preface, ed].

Author : Frederick F. Mosteller,Robert F. Boruch
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780815798187

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Evidence Matters by Frederick F. Mosteller,Robert F. Boruch Pdf

Opinions about education programs and practices are offered frequently—by children, parents, teachers, and policymakers. Credible studies of the impact of programs on the performance of children are far less frequent. Researchers use a variety of tools to determine their impact and efficacy, including sample surveys, narrative studies, and exploratory research. However, randomized field trials, which are commonly used in other disciplines, are rarely employed to measure the impact of education practice. Evidence Matters explores the history and current status of research in education and encourages the more frequent use of such trials. Judith Gueron (Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation), discusses the challenges involved in randomized trials and offers practical advice drawn experience. Robert Boruch (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania), Dorothy de Moya (Campbell Collaboration Secretariat), and Brooke Snyder (University of Pennsylvania) explore the use of randomized field trials in education and other fields. David Cohen, Stephen Raudenbush, and Deborah Loewenberg Ball (all from the University of Michigan) review the history of progress in education over the past forty years and urge increased research on coherent instruction regimes. Maris Vinovskis (University of Michigan) examines the history and role of the U.S. Department of Education in developing rigorous evaluation of federal programs, and suggests a new National Center for Evaluation and Development. Thomas Cook and Monique Renee Payne (both from Northwestern University) take on the claim that randomized field trials are inappropriate in the U.S. education system. Gary Burtless (Brookings Institution) explores the political and professional factors that influence randomized field trials in economic programs, examining possible explanations for their lack of frequent use in education. Carol Weiss (Harvard University) provides a brief history of community studies in the United States and suggests a variety of alternatives to randomization. It is difficult to gauge the impact of various approaches in education. But the authors give a variety of concrete examples to illustrate the feasibility of randomized trials, and the circumstances under which they are appropriate. By offering a variety of suggestions to improve the methods used to evaluate education programs, the contributors to this volume seek to improve education in the United States. Frederick Mosteller is Roger I. Lee Professor in Mathematical Statistics, emeritus, in the department of statistics at Harvard University. Robert Boruch is the University Trustee Chair Professor the graduate school of education and statistics department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Author : Clive Opie
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446233566

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Doing Educational Research by Clive Opie Pdf

`A welcome and helpful addition to the shelves of tutors and students working on masters programmes. It will be most beneficial supporting students on programmes where there is a substantial research training component. It offers important exemplars of using computer software in qualitative analysis' - Educational Review `This book is aimed at Master's students who are engaging in educational research for the first time. [It] provides teacher-researchers with the additional information they need so they can go on to read further and more in depth, having more confidence in the accessibility of such studies. I found it does this well, and is an ideal point of reference for those who are just embarking on a Master's degree. A useful glossary is provided, giving detailed but 'readable' explanations of key terms and phrases' - Primary Practice Doing Educational Research offers a hands-on guide for students engaged in educational research. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key qualitative and quantitative methods necessary for those commencing research for the first time. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Providing all the essentials for the first-time researcher, the book includes: · a variety of examples and case studies to illustrate how the methods and techniques can be used in `real-life' contexts · practical guidance on time management planning research projects and writing reports. · a broad coverage - including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using computer software, ethical issues and the writing-up and presentation of data. This engaging book has been written by a team of leading researchers with over sixty years of cumulative experience. It has a student-friendly structure which will make it accessible and popular with undergraduates and postgraduates. It will be an invaluable resource for both students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective research in education.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Committee on Research in Education
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309091923

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Implementing Randomized Field Trials in Education by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Center for Education,Committee on Research in Education Pdf

The central idea of evidence-based education-that education policy and practice ought to be fashioned based on what is known from rigorous research-offers a compelling way to approach reform efforts. Recent federal trends reflect a growing enthusiasm for such change. Most visibly, the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act requires that "scientifically based [education] research" drive the use of federal education funds at the state and local levels. This emphasis is also reflected in a number of government and nongovernment initiatives across the country. As consensus builds around the goals of evidence-based education, consideration of what it will take to make it a reality becomes the crucial next step. In this context, the Center for Education of the National Research Council (NRC) has undertaken a series of activities to address issues related to the quality of scientific education research. In 2002, the NRC released Scientific Research in Education (National Research Council, 2002), a report designed to articulate the nature of scientific education research and to guide efforts aimed at improving its quality. Building on this work, the Committee on Research in Education was convened to advance an improved understanding of a scientific approach to addressing education problems; to engage the field of education research in action-oriented dialogue about how to further the accumulation of scientific knowledge; and to coordinate, support, and promote cross-fertilization among NRC efforts in education research. The main locus of activity undertaken to meet these objectives was a year-long series of workshops. This report is a summary of the third workshop in the series, on the implementation and implications of randomized field trials in education.

Author : Nikhil Goyal
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781101910221

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Schools on Trial by Nikhil Goyal Pdf

A devastating critique of the American way of education and a hopeful blueprint for change which can unlock the creativity and joy of learning inherent in all students. In this book Nikhil Goyal—a journalist and activist, whom The Washington Post has dubbed a “future education secretary” and Forbes has named to its 30 Under 30 list—both offers a scathing indictment of our teach-to-the-test-while-killing-the-spirit educational assembly line and maps out a path for all of our schools to harness children’s natural aptitude for learning by creating an atmosphere conducive to freedom and creativity. He prescribes an inspiring educational future that is thoroughly democratic and experiential, and one that utilizes the entire community as a classroom.

Author : W. Newton Suter
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412995733

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Introduction to Educational Research by W. Newton Suter Pdf

"Introduction to Educational Research: A Critical Thinking Approach 2e is an engaging and informative core text that enables students to think clearly and critically about the scientific process of research. In acheiving its goal to make research accessible to all educators and equip them with the skills to understand and evaluate published research, the text examines how educational research is conducted across the major traditions of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and action research. The text is oriented toward consumers of educational research and uses a thinking-skills approach to its coverage of major ideas"--

Author : Joseph Check,Russell K. Schutt
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412998512

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Research Methods in Education by Joseph Check,Russell K. Schutt Pdf

Research Methods in Education introduces research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating questions about the educational world. This lively, innovative text helps students connect technique and substance, appreciate the value of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and make ethical research decisions. It weaves actual research "stories" into the presentation of research topics, and it emphasizes validity, authenticity, and practical significance as overarching research goals. The text is divided into three sections: Foundations of Research (5 chapters), Research Design and Data Collection (7 chapters), and Analyzing and Reporting Data (3 chapters). This tripartite conceptual framework honors traditional quantitative approaches while reflecting the growing popularity of qualitative studies, mixed method designs, and school-based techniques. This approach provides a comprehensive, conceptually unified, and well-written introduction to the exciting but complex field of educational research.

Author : Paul Connolly,Andy Biggart,Dr. Sarah Miller,Liam O'Hare,Allen Thurston
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473965874

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Using Randomised Controlled Trials in Education by Paul Connolly,Andy Biggart,Dr. Sarah Miller,Liam O'Hare,Allen Thurston Pdf

Drawing on their own extensive experience of running RCTs, this book provides a thorough, practical introduction to the use of RCTs in education. It also examines the controversial aspects of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) in education and sets out the potential and pitfalls of the method.

Author : Nathan Rutstein
Publisher : Oneworld Publications Limited
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1992-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1851680276

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Education on Trial by Nathan Rutstein Pdf

Author : Gary Sykes,Barbara Schneider,David N. Plank
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1062 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135856472

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Handbook of Education Policy Research by Gary Sykes,Barbara Schneider,David N. Plank Pdf

Co-published by Routledge for the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Educational policy continues to be of major concern. Policy debates about economic growth and national competitiveness, for example, commonly focus on the importance of human capital and a highly educated workforce. Defining the theoretical boundaries and methodological approaches of education policy research are the two primary themes of this comprehensive, AERA-sponsored Handbook. Organized into seven sections, the Handbook focuses on (1) disciplinary foundations of educational policy, (2) methodological perspectives, (3) the policy process, (4) resources, management, and organization, (5) teaching and learning policy, (6) actors and institutions, and (7) education access and differentiation. Drawing from multiple disciplines, the Handbook’s over one hundred authors address three central questions: What policy issues and questions have oriented current policy research? What research strategies and methods have proven most fruitful? And what issues, questions, and methods will drive future policy research? Topics such as early childhood education, school choice, access to higher education, teacher accountability, and testing and measurement cut across the 63 chapters in the volume. The politics surrounding these and other issues are objectively analyzed by authors and commentators. Each of the seven sections concludes with two commentaries by leading scholars in the field. The first considers the current state of policy design, and the second addresses the current state of policy research. This book is appropriate for scholars and graduate students working in the field of education policy and for the growing number of academic, government, and think-tank researchers engaged in policy research. For more information on the American Educational Research Association, please visit: http://www.aera.net/.

Author : Vivienne Baumfield,Elaine Hall,Kate Wall
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446272039

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Action Research in Education by Vivienne Baumfield,Elaine Hall,Kate Wall Pdf

Action Research in Education is an essential guide for any lecturer, teacher or student-teacher interested in doing research. This exciting new edition of a popular text is an important resource for any education professional interested in investigating learning and teaching. Building on the success of Action Research in the Classroom, the authors have revised, updated and extended this book to include examples from further and higher education. It maps out easy-to-follow steps for usefully applying an action research approach and is full of practical tips and examples of real practitioner research projects from a range of schools, colleges and universities. This book will help teachers to: - understand and apply practitioner inquiry - enhance their problem-solving skills - locate their own activity in a wider context - maximise opportunities to develop practice - evaluate the needs of their learners Clear, pragmatic and timely, this is a must-have text for all teachers and students of education. Vivienne Baumfield is Professor of Pedagogy, Policy and Innovation in the School of Education, University of Glasgow Elaine Hall is Lecturer in Research Methods, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University Kate Wall is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, Durham University

Author : D. Torgerson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230583993

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Designing Randomised Trials in Health, Education and the Social Sciences by D. Torgerson Pdf

The book focuses on the design of rigorous trials rather than their statistical underpinnings, with chapters on: pragmatic designs; placebo designs; preference approaches; unequal allocation; economics; analytical approaches; randomization methods. It also includes a detailed description of randomization procedures and different trial designs.

Author : Daniel J. Boudah
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412979023

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Conducting Educational Research by Daniel J. Boudah Pdf

Conducting Educational Research: Guide for Completing a Major Project provides concise, accurate guidance through the entire research process, from developing and focusing research questions, to searching the existing literature, to selecting the most appropriate research design, measurement, and analyses, to interpretation and communication of outcomes. Each chapter represents a step in the process and begins by with a concise overview of the topic. Each chapter includes features and activities that ensure the researcher is asking the right questions and producing a quality project.