Research on Educational Innovations

For more than twenty years, Research on Educational Innovations has helped readers draw distinctions between truly innovative educational programs backed by sound empirical research and faddish policy trends of the day. Using a variety of current and emerging topics as practical case studies, this book offers a clear theoretical framework for program evaluation and for ways to delve into the research base behind any educational innovation. From examining the theoretical basis of a proposed program to understanding the nature of the research done to document the validity of the proposed program, it highlights the importance of differentiating opinions from results before implementing educational policies of any size or scope.

Features and Updates to the New Edition include:

‧Framework provides clarity to the research process, helping both experts and novices in the field make reasonable assessments as consumers

‧A fully revised and updated chapter on brain research provides an overview of the unfolding research applications of neuroscience to education.

‧Snapshots features offer brief summaries of highly current topics such as problem-based learning, flipped classrooms, reflective assessment, and curriculum integration.

Arthur K. Ellis is Professor of Education and Director of the Center for Global Curriculum Studies at Seattle Pacific University. Previously, he taught in public schools in Oregon and Washington and as a Full Professor at the University of Minnesota. He is the author or coauthor of 21 published books and numerous journal articles, book chapters, and scholarly papers. He consults to numerous government and private agencies and foundations and to various school systems in the United States and abroad. He holds academic appointments as Corresponding Professor at universities in Europe and Asia.

John B. Bond is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Seattle Pacific University where he teaches in the principal and superintendent certification programs. He served as a public school principal and central office administrator for over 25 years prior to moving to higher education in 2008. His scholarly publications have primarily been in the area of formative assessment.