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| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Davis, Stephen H. (Stephen Hunt), 1949- Research and practice in education. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2008 (OCoLC)621925644 |
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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Stephen H Davis |
| ISBN: | 9781578868407 1578868408 9781578868414 1578868416 |
| OCLC Number: | 217263000 |
| Description: | x, 141 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Contents: | How wide is the divide? -- Research? what research? -- From research to practice : what's the big deal? -- Odd science -- The research to policy to practice conundrum -- Alien worlds -- The search for common ground : can the gap be bridged? |
| Responsibility: | Stephen H. Davis. |
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Stephen Davis has written a readable, engaging book about the fragile intersection between research and practice. He brings this subject to life by drawing on his own rich, personal experiences as a teacher, school administrator, and university faculty member. Teachers and administrators will discover a sympathetic, realistic portrayal of their work while acquiring a somewhat critical view of academia as Stephen experienced it. -- Edwin M. Bridges, professor emeritus, Stanford University A plain spoken unvarnished view of education research quality and impact from the classroom and school level. Takes on a lot of academic sacred cows through a creative mixture of literature synthesis and school based experience. No education researcherwill be bored with this critique that needs to be a perspective included in policy research courses... -- Mike Kirst, professor emeritus, Stanford University In a style that will appeal to both practitioners and scholars, Stephen Davis's book provides a forthright and sometimes controversial critique of the world of scholarly research and its impact on k-12 practice. Although some readers may disagree with his vivid portrayals of scholars and practitioners, most everyone will find the book provocative, informative, and enjoyable. This book is a must read for anyone interested in learning more about the fractured relationship between educational research and school reform. -- Dr. Barry R. Groves, superintendent, Mountain View-Los Altos (CA) Union High School District As a practitioner/scholar who knows well the different worlds of policy, practice, and research, Steve Davis tells in a lively, no-holds-barred manner the "good, bad, and ugly" of what separates K-12 practitioners from policy makers and research-driven professors. This book will both please and offend readers, depending on what world they inhabit. It is worth reading. -- Larry Cuban, professor emeritus, Stanford University A plain spoken unvarnished view of education research quality and impact from the classroom and school level. Takes on a lot of academic sacred cows through a creative mixture of literature synthesis and school based experience. No education researcher will be bored with this critique that needs to be a perspective included in policy research courses. -- Mike Kirst, professor emeritus, Stanford University Education leaders and researchers alike will appreciate the author's insights. School Administrator Read more...
