Important Questions to Ask About Education Research
As you are no doubt aware, there is a wealth of information out there about the new and best ways to teach, as “educational researchers are constantly examining existing and new practices in search of the ultimate evidence-based instruction.”
But how should you approach this abundance of information? The starting point is to ask the right questions.
"Dr. Timothy Shanahan urges educators to be brave about asking important questions and approaching research with a critical eye.”
In a recent post published on McGraw Hill’s Inspired Ideas blog, the authors emphasise this need and, guided by insights from experts in the field, recommend several key questions educators can ask to ‘establish the credibility or validity of a piece of research.’
“To guide readers and learners through the experience of navigating research, our team wanted to create something helpful. The questions below were guided by the insights of our literacy, research, and learning science experts, both internal and external. Here are several key questions our team recommends…"
The authors of the original blog are: Timothy Shanahan, Jan Hasbrouck, Douglas Fisher, Erica Michaelson, Mary Eisele, and Daniela Perelli.
Apply your critical eye and learn more about our evidence-based research in education here or contact your Education Consultant.