This week, I chose to research one of the related links offered by the NAECTE I have been researching. I have always been interested in learning more about High Scope, especially now as I am researching several new curriculum choices to weave into my school's curriculum map.
There is a page on the NAECTE titled, "Links to Related Organizations". To my surprise, the High Scope Educational Research Foundation was listed: http://www.highscope.org/. Their website offers a variety of information related to my current professional development. The first link I chose was High Scope Curriculum, and immediately selected "Evidence Based". This led to several links to organizations who recognize the curriculum as effective. As you click on each one, there is an actual report on why that organization feels the curriculum is evidence based, complete with statistics and an outline of their overall study. I found this to be both impressive and helpful. Sometimes researching information can be overwhelming; I think starting from nationally recognized organizations is the best way to do this.
As far as controversial information, there is a link called, "News and Info", leading to a link titled "Hot Topics". Listed there are several reports on the latest research and buzz topics in the industry. You can find them at: http://www.highscope.org/Content.asp?ContentId=136.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your web resources! That's really neat that you are researching new curriculums to incorporate into your school. I think it's great to consider evidence-based programs because it shows you that they are effective based off of the results. I don't think it's ever smart to plan something out "blindly," especially when it concerns a child's well-being! I admire you for taking the time to do the research in order to find new evidence-based programs!
Thanks Andrea
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI the evidence based curriculum sounds really cool. I think it is always important to back programs with evidence. It allows you to see things in black and white.