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Quick, Joanne – Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 2023
Theory is an important element of literacy research. Research designs are informed by theories that explain what literacy is, how it develops, and how it should be taught and evaluated. Sociocultural theories emphasize the socially situated nature of literacies engagement and practices, whereas cognitive theories emphasize the underlying skills…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Research Projects, Literacy Education, Barriers
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Reynolds, David – Educational Research and Evaluation, 2006
An outline is given of the context in which The International School Effectiveness Research Project (ISERP) was designed and it is argued that the deficiencies of existing studies and the increased internationalization of education makes the more rigorous approach of ISERP essential. A number of methodological lessons from the study are given,…
Descriptors: School Effectiveness, Research Projects, Cohort Analysis, Comparative Education
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Woodward, Helen; Nanlohy, Phil – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2004
The value of portfolios as an assessment tool is thoroughly researched and their use in education is well documented ( Woodward, 2000). Research on the introduction of digital portfolios is substantially based on general portfolio research; however, additional specific factors and features need to be considered. One of the inherent dangers with…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Portfolios (Background Materials), Multimedia Materials