tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12589610.post3676942543885904743..comments2023-06-07T07:40:03.195-06:00Comments on K12 Education Today: Helping Parents Help: Research-based....bah hambugUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12589610.post-88672266752607586302009-03-30T17:59:00.000-06:002009-03-30T17:59:00.000-06:00Yes, research is a funny thing. There are a ton o...Yes, research is a funny thing. There are a ton of "studies" out there claiming to prove something or other, but when closely examined, the methods are unsound, and thus do not prove much of anything. Good research needs to be not only empirically sound, but peer-reviewed for study flaws. I would bet that the majority of educational research is neither. Even some medical studies, which probably have the strictest governmental and ethical guidelines, are grossly flawed. <BR/><BR/>I agree, use your common sense. If it sounds like a good teaching idea - try it out. If it works, use it again, if not - toss it and try something else. Everyone has different needs. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting this!Online Learninghttp://www.onlinelearning-insider.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12589610.post-43047723637512348292009-03-27T08:17:00.000-06:002009-03-27T08:17:00.000-06:00The question of research is always a sticky one. I...The question of research is always a sticky one. It seems to pop up in so many places, probably because so much research being done is skewed to fit a certain criteria or is being backed by questionable sources. Good for you for giving this potential teacher your honest opinion of the matter!Ruralmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801771238637045987noreply@blogger.com