Another day, another end-of-year “Best” list.
Now, it’s time for research studies.
You can see all previous editions of this list, as well as all my ed research related “best” lists, here.
Here are my choices for the past six months:
Excellent Materials For PD On Increasing Student Engagement
Increased Lighting Is To Improved Public Safety As [Blank] Is To Improved Student Learning
New SEL Meta-Analysis Finds That SEL Improves “Prosocial Behavior” AND That Less Is More
This Is The Most Interesting Piece About Education Research That I’ve Read In A Long Time
Study Found That Requiring Later Start Times For High School & Middle School Seems To Have Worked
The Best Research On How Having Books In The Home Helps Students
Study Finds That Enrollment In Ethnic Studies Classes Has Academic Benefits Across The Board
Great Summary Of Research On Writing Instruction Would Be A Good Focus For Professional Development
Apparently, Data Driven Learning Related To Language Learning Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
Review Of Research Suggests Reciprocal Teaching Could Be Best Strategy For Older Readers
Yet Another Study Finds That Human Connection & Relationships Are Key In Schooling
Two New, Important, & Useful Documents On Student Motivation
Holding A Kid Back A Grade? Not So Fast, New Study Suggests
The Best Research Out There On Using AI With English Language Learners
Here are a few others I think are useful, though I didn’t write separate posts about them:
Research in brief: Harnessing the translanguaging corriente is from ELT Planning. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT TRANSLANGUAGING.
What Science Tells Us About Arguing With Your Father-in-Law is from The NY Times. I’m adding it to The Best Posts & Articles On Building Influence & Creating Change.
Supporting Students in Transition to and from High School is a report from VCU. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The Importance Of Ninth-Grade For Students – & How To Support Them.
Teacher Talk and Language Development: What a Large Meta-Analysis Shows About Quality versus Quantity is from Experience To Meaning. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES SHARING RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT “TEACHER TALK”
INTEGRATING PODCASTS TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ELT CLASSROOM is actually a study of the use of dictogloss. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning How To Use The Dictogloss Strategy With English Language Learners.
Does something crack in secondary school? A large meta-analysis on student engagement is from Experience To Meaning. I’m adding it to The Best Posts & Articles On Student Engagement.
Student engagement declines across adolescence: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies – I’m adding it to The Best Posts & Articles On Student Engagement.
It’s never too late to learn a language – adults and kids bring different strengths to the task is from The Conversation. I’m adding it to The Best Research About The Best Ages For ELLs To Learn English.
AI broke our exams. Are oral exams the fix? Hold your horses… is from From Experience To Meaning. I’m adding it to The “Best” Strategies For Creating AI-Resistant Assignments.
When school size matters and when it doesn’t is from The Hechinger Report and discusses research around small high schools. I’m a big believer in the idea of dividing existing high schools in small learning communities, the way my old school operated during most of my time there. Learn more at The Best Resources For Learning About Small Learning Communities.
I’m adding Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions to Best Posts On “Motivating” Students.