Discover the pedagogies with the greatest impact on student achievement. Using meta-analyses of educational research, teachers can identify high-quality teaching methods, leverage evidence-based best practices across subjects, and grasp the core principles of the science of reading, math, and learning. This easy-to-read guide helps educators critically evaluate teaching methods and enhance their self-efficacy and agency.

This book will help K–12 educators:

• Gain necessary guidance for reading and understanding educational research
• Learn about research practices for critically evaluating teaching methods and strategies
• Learn about exceptional and unique education systems from around the world
• Understand concepts like cooperative learning, growth mindset, and constructivist teaching
• Use meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of specific pedagogies

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: How to Understand the Types of Education Research

Chapter 2: How to Read and Interpret Education Research

Chapter 3: The Scientific Principles of Teaching

Chapter 4: Intelligence and IQ Tests

Chapter 5: Growth Mindset

Chapter 6: Feedback

Chapter 7: Active Learning Versus Passive Learning

Chapter 8: Special Education

Chapter 9: Cooperative Learning

Chapter 10: Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Chapter 11: Action Research Frameworks

Chapter 12: Multiple Intelligences Theory

Chapter 13: Constructivist Teaching Versus Traditional Teaching

Chapter 14: Differentiation

Chapter 15: Secondary Meta-Analysis of Popular Teaching Pedagogies

Chapter 16: The Best Education Systems in the World

Chapter 17: Unique Education Systems From Around the World

Epilogue: Putting It All Together

Appendix: Glossary of Terms

References and Resources

Index