What you'll learn

  • Explore the nature of research use and current national patterns in research use

  • Learn how to find relevant research and read it accurately

  • Evaluate research design, and be able to judge the credibility of the research

  • Implement strategies for increasing the use of evidence within your own educational setting

Course description

Federal guidelines now ask school and district staff to use research evidence when making decisions about policies and programs. Despite these realities, finding and using solid research can be a difficult task.

Using Research to Inform Decisions will guide you in how to find and evaluate pertinent research, with a constant eye toward how such research can be used to inform various school- and district-level decisions. The workshop provides an overview of how practitioners use research and offers several simple tools to help you find the study you need. You will also learn strategies and structures that help foster an environment where research truly informs decision-making.

This two-week online workshop is led by HGSE Professor Heather Hill, University of Colorado Professor Bill Penuel, and other leaders in the field. Video lectures, readings, facilitated online discussions, and exploration exercises will help you engage with research and gain confidence in using evidence to make sound decisions.

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Price
Free*
Duration
10 weeks long
Registration Deadline
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