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 * Read the Case Study regarding Research-Based on page 21 of the NSDC Standards text handed out in class . In your PLC discuss Discussion Questions 1-5. Have a record keeper in your group synthesize your group's responses to these questions. If your group needed more information, describe what you need to know and how you would go about discovering this information. **

Educators evaluate the amount spent on parts of the curriculum as compared to content’s representation on standardized tests. Educators also evaluate the best practices based on research as well as the optimum way to assess learning.
 * 1) What kinds of decisions do educators regularly make that require a more thorough examination of research?

2. What kinds of challenges in your school and/or district could benefit from an action research effort? The challenge of meeting students’ needs at a variety of ability levels requires more and updated examination of research. When research is not available or is contradictory a decision still needs to be made. Action research allows for information to be gathered prior to make a decision on new approaches.

3. What does the phrase "critical consumer of research" mean to you?  Consumers are utilizing and purchasing available products. As educators we buy in to research based on performance and data. We seek out the best possible research and ones that will impact our students. Just as a consumer seeks out the best possible product.

4. What are various application of the information in the standard for the school and/or district? Professional learning session is one type of application of information that is helpful. Also according to this case study, “ a school wide reform program based on the multiple intelligence theory of learning” is a good application to apply because it states that this program will “emphasis on problem solving and higher order thinking skills, a thematic, interdisciplinary approach to instruction, and teachers who function as facilitators.” After on-going assessment and gathering gather, schools will be able to get good results that reflect the effectiveness of the program.

5. What are options to consider when a program proposal lacks an adequate research base to support its adoption ?

Options to considers include: lack of supporters, budget, and evidence of the effectiveness.