I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies are published that it’s hard to keep up. So I’ve started writing a “round-up” of some of them each week or every other week as a regular feature.
By the way, you might also be interested in MY BEST POSTS ON NEW RESEARCH STUDIES IN 2021 – PART TWO.
You can see all my “Best” lists related to education research here.
Here are some new useful studies (and related resources):
A psychologist and an economist walk into a bar . . . and debate the fine balance of pitching education reforms.
Check out my conversation with @AdamMGrant on teacher looping, “mis-PISA-ery” and the “cult of Finland” in @EducationNext. https://t.co/pDINHciTLd
— Matthew A. Kraft (@MatthewAKraft) November 14, 2023
Are Inductive Teaching Methods Compatible with Cognitive Load Theory? is an important new study. It’s behind a paywall, but there are ways around that (see The Best Tools For Academic Research). I’m adding it to The Best Resources About Inductive Learning & Teaching.
PROOF POINTS: The myth of the quick learner is from The Hechinger Report.
Reading comprehension on handheld devices versus on paper: A narrative review and meta-analysis of the medium effect and its moderators. is a new study. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Which Is Best – Reading Digitally Or Reading Paper?.
Can you guess what happens when you (randomly) have more girls in a high school classroom?
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▪️Girls’ STEM test scores/course-taking durably ⬆️
▪️Girls’ participation in class ⬆️
▪️Boys misbehavior ⬇️Improvements are driven by disadvantaged studentshttps://t.co/PWtHbDRBKV pic.twitter.com/ruqY1RoYJA
— John B. Holbein (@JohnHolbein1) January 4, 2024
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