The untested accusation : principals, research knowledge, and policy making in schools by Biddle, Bruce J. (Bruce Jesse), 1929-2016, Saha, Lawrence J instant download

The untested accusation : principals, research knowledge, and policy making in schools by Biddle, Bruce J. (Bruce Jesse), 1929-2016, Saha, Lawrence J instant download

1 online resource (xvi, 303 pages) :, This book begins by reviewing the many accusations that have been hurled at educational research over the years--statements claiming that its methods are flawed, that it is devalued by users, and that it has very little impact on policy. Such claims concern issues of fact, but, surprisingly, studies have not appeared that would support or challenge them. The authors then describe such a study and report its findings. They provide a conceptual model for thinking about the problem, review prior materials that are related to their topic, and provide details of their study that was based on intervi, Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-292) and indexes, Tables and Figures; Preface; Chapter One Does Research on Education Have an Impact?; Chapter Two Thinking Out the Problem; Chapter Three A Design for Investigation; Chapter Four Principals' Exposure to Knowledge Sources; Chapter Five Principals' Opinions About Research and Innovation; Chapter Six Research Knowledge That Principals Volunteer; Chapter Seven Research Knowledge That Principals Recognize; Chapter Eight Principals' Reported Use of Research Knowledge; Chapter Nine Findings, Conclusions, and Implications; Appendices; References; Name Index; Subject Index, Print version record