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Handout 2 - Evidence-Based Education 1
Handout 2 - Evidence-Based Education 1
Scientifically Based Research vs. Evidence Based Practices and Instruction
Scientifically based research is the process by which instructional practices become evidence based.
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Experience Research Information 1
Scientifically Based Research Evidence Based Practice & Instruction
Definition In NCLB scientifically based research is A program or instructional practice that is evidence
defined as research that (1) Employs based has gone through rigorous research and has
systematic, empirical methods that draw on demonstrated a record of success; there is reliable,
observation or experiment (2) Involves trustworthy and valid evidence to suggest the
rigorous data analyses that are adequate to program is effective; evidence supporting the
test the stated hypothesis and justify the practice should be scientifically based. 4&5
general conclusion (3) Relies on
measurement or observational methods that Other common labels6:
provide valid data across evaluators and ‐Exemplary Programs
observers, and across multiple measurements ‐Effective Programs/Instruction
and observations (4) Is accepted by a peer‐ ‐Model Programs
reviewed or a panel of independent experts ‐Proven Programs
through comparatively rigorous, objective ‐Science/Research‐based programs
and scientific review. 2&3 ‐“What Works”
Resources • Technical Assistance Alliance for • The What Works Clearinghouse (U.S.
Parent Centers: Department of Education):
http://www.taalliance.org/resources http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
/Research.asp • Social Programs That Work:
• The Center for Comprehensive www.evidencebaedprograms.org
School Reform and Improvement: • Center for Effective Collaboration and
http://www.centerforcsri.org/index. Practice: http://cecp.air.org
php?option=com_content&task=vie • The International Campbell Collaboration:
w&id=204&Itemid=5 www.campbellcollaboration.org
• What Works Clearinghouse:
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
• The Access Center:
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/trai
ning_resources/reasearchapproach.
asp
1
Grover Whitehurst, U.S. Department of Education, Asst. Secretary, Educational Research and Improvement. Retrieved 8/4/08
from http://www.umass.edu/schoolcounseling/PPTs/EBP_Introduction.ppt
2
National Institute for Literacy (2005). “Using Research and Reason in Education: What is Scientifically Based Research? A Guide for
Teachers” Retrieved August 1, 2008 from http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/html/science/stanovich.html
3
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act [34 CFR 300.35] [20 U.S.C. 1411(e(2)(C)(xi)] [sec. 9101(37) of the ESEA]
4
International Reading Association www.reading.org “What is Evidence Based Reading Instruction?”
5
Hood, International Reading Association
6
Monroe County, NY Youth Bureau “Linking Research with Practice in Youth Development” http://www.monroecounty.gov/youth‐index.php