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Research on Educational Innovations

Name: Research on Educational Innovations
Author: Arthur Ellis
ISBN: 9781930556126

by Arthur Ellis

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Ellis (education, Seattle Pacific U.) updates his guide to distinguishing educational innovative programs backed up by sound research support, from faddish ideas that may pack a wad of political capital but lack a research base. Incorporating evidence-based education and the No Child Left Behind initiative, he explores which research is of most worth, the nature and structure of educational innovation, setting standards, teaching for intelligence, curriculum integration, cooperative learning, and other topics. No dates are noted for earlier editions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Examines definitions, descriptions, theoretical and empirical bases, and critical analyses of major educational innovations which have achieved widespread influence. Describes the nature and structure of educational innovation, and examines three different types of research. Discusses innovations such as teaching for intelligence, thinking skills programs, and whole-language learning. Ellis teaches education and directs the International Center for Curriculum Studies at Seattle Pacific University. This third edition offers new coverage of standards and schoolwide reform, along with updates on research about other innovative programs and practices. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Provides fundamentals such as definitions, descriptions, theoretical and empirical bases, critical analyses, and conclusions, focusing on programs and curriculums that have achieved widespread influence. While demonstrating how to distinguish between innovative programs and faddish ideas which lack a research base, the authors discuss such topics as self esteem programs; teaching for intelligence; direct instruction; alternative/authentic assessment; innovations from brain research; whole language learning; interdisciplinary curriculum; cooperative learning; and outcome-based education. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.