Overview
Table of Contents
• What Research Is of Most Worth?
• Nature of Educational Innovation
• The Structure of Educational Innovation
• "The Research Says..."
• Setting Standards
• Innovations From Brain Research
• Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy
• Thinking Skills Programs
• Direct Instruction
• Assessment
• Mastery Learning
• Curriculum Integration
• Cooperative Learning
• Literacy: Whole Language and Its Discontents
• Epilogue
• References
• Index
Synopsis
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
Booknews
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)