The untested accusation : principals, research knowledge, and policy making in schools
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The untested accusation : principals, research knowledge, and policy making in schools
ScarecrowEducation, 2005
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Here is a report of a systematic study based on interviews with 120 school principals that addresses questions about the utilization of knowledge from social research. It offers evidence that challenges allegations about the "awful reputation" of educational research and its supposed lack of impact. The Untested Accusation: * Describes the methods used in the investigation * Provides reviews of related work with social research impact * Defines major terms * Provides a conceptual model for thinking about the problem * Provides both quantitative evidence and verbatim quotes from principals * Compares research knowledge use among public, private, and independent schools in two national contexts: the United States and Australia * Discusses various strategies that can be used to improve the impact of educational research Findings from this study details: * How principals are exposed to research knowledge and their attitudes concerning its use * The types of research knowledge with which principals are familiar * Reports of research knowledge use in various schools A summary of major findings and a discussion of conclusions and their implications are provided. This report concludes that educational research already has considerable impact and that school principals play active roles in converting that knowledge into innovative policies and practices. For teachers, administrators, school board members, and others interested in educational and social research.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Tables and Figures Part 2 Preface Chapter 3 Chapter One: Does Research on Education Have an Impact? Chapter 4 Chapter Two: Thinking Out the Problem Chapter 5 Chapter Three: A Design for Investigation Chapter 6 Chapter Four: Principals' Exposure to Knowledge Sources Chapter 7 Chapter Five: Principals' Opinions About Research and Innovation Chapter 8 Chapter Six: Research Knowledge That Principals Volunteer Chapter 9 Chapter Seven: Research Knowledge That Principals Recognize Chapter 10 Chapter Eight: Principals' Reported Use of Research Knowledge Chapter 11 Chapter Nine: Findings, Conclusions, and Implications Part 12 Appendices Chapter 13 A.1: Interview Schedule Chapter 14 A.2: Interview Schedule Supplement Chapter 15 A.3: List A: Types of Information Sources for Technical Knowledge Chapter 16 A.4: List B: Examples of Research-Generated Knowledge Chapter 17 B.1: Supplementary Questionnaire [American Version] Chapter 18 B.2: Supplementary Questionnaire [Australian Version] Part 19 References Part 20 Name Index Part 21 Subject Index
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