Research and Education Reform: Roles for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement

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National Academies Press, Feb 1, 1992 - Education - 204 pages

The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) in the U.S. Department of Education has a mandate for expanding knowledge of teaching and learning and for improving education in this country.

This book focuses on how OERI can better fulfill that mission in light of what is known about why prior education reforms have often failed, what is needed to enhance the effectiveness of such efforts, and what education research and development can contribute to better schools.

The history, mission, governance, organization, functions, operations, and budgets of OERI are analyzed. Recommendations are made for restructuring OERI, expanding funding, involving scholars from many fields, and engaging teachers and school principals in improvement efforts.

 

Contents

Preface
Introduction 9
Research and the Improvement of Education 19
The Office of Educational Research and Improvement 54
Appraisal of Oeri 107
Recommendations 135
References 173
Appendix Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff 189
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TitleResearch and Education Reform: Roles for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement
AuthorsNational Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on the Federal Role in Education Research
EditorsGregg B. Jackson, Richard C. Atkinson
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherNational Academies Press, 1992
ISBN0309047293, 9780309047296
Length204 pages
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