Research and Practice in Education

The Search for Common Ground

AvStephen H. Davis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

Over the years, bridging the gap between research and practice in education has proven to be a stubborn and persistent problem. This book examines the issue from several perspectives. First, the characteristics of educational research are examined with particular attention given to the contrasting perspectives and professional orientations of researchers and practitioners. Second, the book provides a critical analysis of the current focus on 'scientifically-based' research as defined by No Child Left Behind and of the dubious relevance and uneven quality of research produced by schools of education. Third, several suggestions and resources are provided that can help practitioners improve their 'research literacy' and for researchers interested in advancing the practical relevance of their work.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-07-25
Mått:146 x 223 x 23 mm
Vikt:581 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:152
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781578868407

Utforska kategorier

Pedagogik inom Psykologi och pedagogik
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Stephen H. Davis professor, College of Education and Integrative Studies, California Polytechnic University, Pomona

Recensioner i media

Stephen Davis has written a readable, engaging book about the fragile intersection between research and practice. He brings this subject to life by drawing on his own rich, personal experiences as a teacher, school administrator, and university faculty member. Teachers and administrators will discover a sympathetic, realistic portrayal of their work while acquiring a somewhat critical view of academia as Stephen experienced it.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1 Introduction: How Wide is the Divide?Chapter 2 Research? What Research?Chapter 3 From Research to Practice: What's the Big Deal?Chapter 4 Odd Science: No Child Left Behind and the Scientific MethodChapter 5 The Research to Policy to Practice ConundrumChapter 6 Alien Worlds: Researchers are From Mars, Practitioners From VenusChapter 7 The Search for Common Ground: Can the Gap be Bridged?Chapter 8 Appendix:Resources for Developing Research Literacy