Scientific Research in EducationResearchers, historians, and philosophers of science have debated the nature of scientific research in education for more than 100 years. Recent enthusiasm for "evidence-based" policy and practice in educationâ€"now codified in the federal law that authorizes the bulk of elementary and secondary education programsâ€"have brought a new sense of urgency to understanding the ways in which the basic tenets of science manifest in the study of teaching, learning, and schooling. |
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... learners, measurement of achievement and self-concept, the biological and psychological basis of language and cognition, public school finance, and postsecondary and life-long learning outcomes. There is long-standing debate among ...
... learning so complex, attention to context is especially critical for understanding the extent to which theories and findings may generalize to other times, places, and populations. Education research as a profession has defining ...
... learning using positive emission tomography brain imaging. To be scientific, the design must allow direct, empirical investigation of an important question, account for the context in which the study is carried out, align with a ...
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Contents
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Introduction | 11 |
Accumulation of Scientific Knowledge | 28 |
Guiding Principles for Scientific Inquiry | 50 |
Features of Education and Education Research | 80 |
Designs for the Conduct of Scientific Research in Education | 97 |
Design Principles for Fostering Science in | 127 |
References | 158 |
Biographical Sketches Committee Members and Staff | 181 |