Werklund School of Education Research & Publications

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    Educational Research Literature Reviews: Understanding the Hierarchy of Sources
    (University of Calgary, 2018-02) Eaton, Sarah Elaine
    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide students of educational research with clear guidance on how to choose high quality sources for research papers and theses. Methods: Using an information-analysis approach, this evidence-based guide draws from social sciences research methodology literature. It addresses a gap in the literature by offering pragmatic guidance on how to engage in an informed decision-making process about what types of literature are appropriate for inclusion in educational research reports. Results: The primary outcome of this work is a clear, plain-language guide for students to help them build their understanding of the kinds of sources to include in a literature review. Implications: As a result of better understanding the types of sources that constitute a credible literature review, students may develop both their competence and confidence selecting appropriate sources for their research writing. Although written for an educational research audience, researchers in other disciplines may find it applicable.
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    A Framework of Effective Teaching for Learning
    (2012-03-30) Brandon, Jim; Friesen, Sharon; Nickel, Jodi; Hull, John E.; de Costa, Jose; Potvin, Bernie L.; Gunn, Thelma M.
    This study was commissioned by the Professional Standards Branch of Alberta Education to address the question: What competencies do teachers need to support students to be engaged, ethical and entrepreneurial citizens? Based on a selective examination of the research literature, this paper presents a Framework of Effective Teaching for Learning (FETL). The FETL builds on the dynamic, complex and professional conception of teaching expressed in the 1997 Teaching Quality Standard Applicable to the Provision of Basic Education in Alberta. Contemporary research in the areas of student engagement, formative assessment and the learning sciences along with advances in our understanding of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge have contributed to the conception of effective teaching conveyed in the teaching competencies described in the FETL. An important purpose of this paper is to generate dialogue toward the next iteration of the Alberta consensus on effective teaching.