Rediscovering reality: Considering what works in the classroom. |
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Authors: | Matthews, William J. Kay, Shannon |
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Abstract: | ![]() Reviews the book, The academic challenge: What really works in the classroom? by Jeanne S. Chall (2000). This book (2000) seeks to provide answers to both of these questions. To understand the philosophical differences between progressive student-centered and the traditional teacher-centered approaches to education in today's educational climate, Chall provides a clearly written overview of the history and research in American education of the 20th century. For school psychologists, this book provides: (a) a useful overview of the history of key ideas which continue to affect what we do in schools today, and (b) an overview of the empirical research on the comparative effectiveness of student-centered and teacher-centered approaches to education. For teachers who are less exposed to the current empirical literature in education, this book is perhaps an even more valuable resource. The author provides a clear presentation of the relevant research that relates to improving achievement and the historical context in which certain beliefs, independent of supporting research, gained ascendancy over empirically supported practices. Of particular concern for Chall, however, is the disconnect between empirical research and the unchallenged philosophical beliefs that have contributed to ineffective educational practices and lowered student achievement. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) |
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Keywords: | academic achievement history student centered approaches teacher centered approaches education |
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