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Educational Research and Statistics

Educational Research and Statistics. EDRS 5305 Spring 2003. Why study educational research and statistics?. Differences between research and evaluation Differences between Formal Educational Research, Action Research, and Casual Approach. Why study educational research and statistics?.

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Educational Research and Statistics

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  1. Educational Research and Statistics EDRS 5305 Spring 2003

  2. Why study educational research and statistics? • Differences between research and evaluation • Differences between Formal Educational Research, Action Research, and Casual Approach

  3. Why study educational research and statistics? • Only way to make rational choices between alternative practices • Validates educational improvements • Is a stable foundation of effective practices

  4. Who Should do Research? • It is most relevant when it builds upon and involves the people directly affected. • There is external research in the schools • But, local school needs are often neglected. • Need to identify problems, set goals, formulate plans, gather data, analyze outcomes, and reach conclusions.

  5. What is Action-Based Research? • Action Research • Develops new skills or new approaches and solves problems with direct application to the classroom or other applied setting

  6. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) • “These reforms express my deep belief in our public schools and their mission to build the mind and character of every child, from every background, in every part of America.” • President George W. Bush • January 2001

  7. NCLB • Framework for bipartisan education reform • The “cornerstone of my Administration” • Emphasized his deep belief in our public schools • Concern that “too many of our neediest children are being left behind”

  8. NCLB (cont.) • Increased Accountability • More Choices for Parents and Students • Greater Flexibility for States, School Districts, and Schools • Reading First

  9. Diagnosing Educational Needs • NCLB requires ten schoolwide components: • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment • Implement schoolwide reform strategies that are scientifically based • Provide instruction by highly qualified staff • Provide high quality on-going professional development

  10. Diagnosing Educational Needs • Provide strategies to attract highly qualified teachers to high needs schools • Utilize strategies to increase parental involvement • Ensure smooth transition for students • Include teachers in decisions regarding the use of assessments

  11. Diagnosing Educational Needs • Implement a plan to ensure that all students master the challenging state achievement standards and state academic assessments • Coordinate and integrate federal, state, and local services and programs

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