Carla McClure
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Research brief: Reading and verbal skills are not enough
This month's Research brief reports on a study that indicates English language learners (ELLs), even those students who have good word reading and verbal skills, benefit from instruction in academic English. Native English speakers also benefit from such instruction. Learn more about what is considered academic English as well as […] -
Research brief: New math concept? To teach it, show it
The way teachers introduce new topics in mathematics class can influence student achievement, according to a recent research study. The study examined six instructional methods for introducing new topics. Read how the study was conducted and a summary of the study's results. -
Research brief: Counseling and achievement are tied
Results of a quasi-experimental study published in Professional School Counseling show that students who receive structured, counselor-led group instruction in "essential skills for school success" scored higher on the reading and math sections of the state asessment than students who did not. Learn more about this research study and its […] -
Research brief: Why a strategy may fit here but not there
An evidence-based intervention that improved reading achievement at schools in one state was not as effective in another state, according to a study reported in the Journal of Educational Research. This month's research brief outlines how the study was conducted as well as the results. Read the brief and consider implications […] -
Research brief: Improving science achievement in inclusive science classrooms -- Including helps everyone here
Learn about a research study that indicates that differentiated, peer-mediated, hands-on instruction in inclusive middle school science classrooms can generate academic gains for all students, including those with disabilities. This research brief outlines the strategies investigated in the study, describes how the study was conducted, summarizes the results of the […] -
Research brief: Is there a leader in the house?
How can districts and administrators identify potential teacher leaders? A recent research study suggests that potential leaders share certain characteristics related to what motivates them at work. In the study, professor John Rogers examined research related to leadership abilities and aspirations in fields including teaching, engineering, medicine, business, and the […] -
Research brief: Using standardized test data to improve instruction
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Research brief: Improving instruction - train to get the most out of data from standardized tests
Standardized test scores weren't always used by teachers to improve learning by students. Years ago, such test scores were used for other purposes, such as informing parents and teachers about how students were achieving compared to their peers. Now that standardized test data are used in different ways in schools, […] -
Research brief: Culturally responsive instruction
By Carla Thomas McClure
