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This article describes elements of an approach to research and development called design-based implementation research. The approach represents an expansion of design research, which typically focuses on classrooms, to include development and testing of innovations that foster alignment and coordination of supports for improving teaching and learning. As in policy research, implementation is a key focus of theoretical development and analysis. What distinguishes this approach from both traditional design research and policy research is the presence of four key elements: (a) a focus on
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TEAM MEMBERS: Bill Penuel Barry Fishman Britt Haugan Cheng Nora Sabelli
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
In this paper commissioned by the William T. Grant Foundation, Cynthia Coburn, Ph.D.; William Penuel, Ph.D.; and Kimberly Geil, Ph.D. survey the current landscape of partnerships involving school districts to better understand different types of collaborations, the challenges they face, and their strategies for success. Through this paper, they develop sharp insights about this promising field.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Cynthia Coburn Bill Penuel Kimberly Geil
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Report from an ITEST meeting to define a research agenda for the afterschool field convened by the ITEST Learning Resource Center at Education Development Center, Inc.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Siobhan Bredin Caroline Parker Karen Peterson Kate Goddard Wendy Rivenburgh Tony Streit
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
This paper presents a conceptual framework for understanding the uses of research in policy and practice, findings from recent empirical work, and early lessons from the field. The framework describes the ways policymakers and practitioners define, acquire, interpret, and ultimately use research. Relationships are vital conduits for acquiring research. When confronted with questions about a program or reform, agencies and legislators often turn to trusted peers and intermediaries. Translation is also key. Because research does not speak for itself, policymakers and practitioners must
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TEAM MEMBERS: Vivian Tseng
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Article on networked improvement communities.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Anthony Bryk Louis Gomez Alicia Grunow Maureen Hallinan
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Report from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) conference to establish a research agenda for their field.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Fran Arbaugh Beth Herbel-Eisenmann Nora Ramirez Eric Knuth Henry Kranendonk Judith Reed Quander
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Full program, including schedule, list of speakers, and disucssion topics for the 2010 ISE Summit: Surrounded by Science
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TEAM MEMBERS: CAISE
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Roundable discussions at the 2010 ISE Summit focused on the following topics: Intrinsic Motivation, Defining Goals and ""Educate to Innovate"", ISE Evaluation and Research, Sparking the Imagination, Teacher Professional Development in K-8 Schools, Avatar Effect, Art and Science, Diversity, NASA Education and Public Outreach, and Cosmic Serpent. This report synthesizes main discussion pointsof each topic.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
This presenation at the 2010 ISE Summit introduced attendees to different opportunities for federal funding for ISE projects.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Richard Spinrad Barbara Alving Joyce Leavitt Winterton Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
These conference proceedings summarize ""hot topic"" presentations on pressing issues in ISE at the 2010 ISE Summit.
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resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
These conference proceedings summarize work done by the CAISE Inquiry Groups and include presentations from NSF Program Officer Al DeSena and CAISE Co-PI John Falk (Introduction), Falk and Carlos Manjerrez (Infrastructure Inquiry Group), Saskia Traill (Policy Study Inquiry Group), Kevin Crowley (Learning Inquiry Group), and a synthesis and reflection from Sheila Grinell, Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer, Rob Semper, Julie Johnson, Erik Peterson, Rich Borchelt, Wendy Wheeler, and Kevin Crowley. All meeting documentation was provided by Catherine McEver.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Al DeSena John H Falk Carlos Manjarrez Saskia Traill Kevin Crowley Sheila Grinell Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer Rob Semper Julie Johnson Erik Peterson Rick Borchelt Wendy Wheeler Catherine McEver
resource research Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
The 2010 ISE Summit opened with remarks from Director Wendy Pollock and NSF Program Officer Al DeSena and included presentations from David Ucko (NSF Influence on Informal Science Education), Tom Kalil (word from the White House), and Bruce Lewenstein (ISE: Who Are We, and How Did We Get Here?). All meeting documentation has been provided by Catherine McEver.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Wendy Pollock Al DeSena Tom Kalil Bruce Lewenstein Catherine McEver Sheila Grinell Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer Rob Semper Julie Johnson Erik Peterson Rick Borchelt Wendy Wheeler