As evidence becomes increasingly important in educational policy, it is essential to understand how research design might contribute reported effect sizes experiments evaluating programs. A total of 645 studies from 12 recent reviews evaluations preschool, reading, mathematics, and science programs were studied. Effect roughly twice as large for published articles, small-scale trials, experimenter-made measures, compared unpublished documents, large-scale studies, independent respectively....

This article systematically reviews research on the achievement outcomes of four types approaches to improving reading success children in elementary grades: curricula, instructional technology, process programs, and combinations curricula process. Study inclusion criteria included use randomized or matched control groups, a study duration at least 12 weeks, valid measures independent experimental treatments, final assessment end Grade 1 later. A total 63 beginning (starting Grades K 1) 79...

ABSTRACT This article systematically reviews research on the achievement outcomes of four types approaches to improving reading middle and high school students: (1) curricula, (2) mixed‐method models (methods that combine large‐and small‐group instruction with computer activities), (3) computer‐assisted instruction, (4) instructional‐process programs focus providing teachers extensive professional development implement specific instructional methods). Criteria for inclusion in study were use...

This article reviews experimental studies comparing bilingual and English-only reading programs for English language learners. The review method is best-evidence synthesis, which uses a systematic literature search, quantification of outcomes as effect sizes, extensive discussion individual that meet inclusion standards. A total 17 met the Among 13 focusing on elementary Spanish-dominant students, 9 favored approaches measures, 4 found no differences, median size +0.45. Weighted by sample...

Using a cluster randomization design, schools were randomly assigned to implement Success for All, comprehensive reading reform model, or control methods. This article reports final literacy outcomes 3-year longitudinal sample of children who participated in the treatment condition from kindergarten through second grade and combined in-mover student sample, both which nested within 35 schools. Hierarchical linear model analyses all three samples revealed statistically significant...

Abstract This review examines the effectiveness of educational technology applications in improving reading achievement struggling readers elementary schools. The applies consistent inclusion standards to focus on studies that met high methodological standards. A total 20 based about 7,000 students grades 1–6 were included final analysis. Findings indicate produced a positive but small effect skills ( ES = .14) comparison with “business as usual” methods. Among four types applications,...

This review synthesizes research on English reading outcomes of all types programs for Spanish-dominant language learners (ELLs) in elementary schools. It is divided into two major sections. One focuses studies instruction and one approaches ELLs holding constant instruction. A total 13 qualifying met the inclusion criteria Though overall findings indicate a positive effect (effect size = .21) favor bilingual education, largest longest term evaluations, including only multiyear randomized...

A district-level reform model created by the Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education (CDDRE) provided consultation with district leaders on strategic use of data and selection proven programs. Fifty-nine districts seven states were randomly assigned to CDDRE or control conditions. total 397 elementary 225 middle schools followed over a period up 4 years. In hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) analysis controlling pretests, few important differences state tests found 1 2 years after...

Abstract This article systematically reviews research on elementary reading programs for English language learners and other language-minority students. It focuses studies that compared experimental control groups quantitative measures. Among beginning models, supported structured, phonetic emphasizing development in both native-language instruction. Tutoring were also supported. For upper-elementary reading, a broad range of programs, but particularly effective using cooperative learning,...

This article evaluates 2 technology applications for teaching beginning reading. One, embedded multimedia, involves brief phonics and vocabulary videos threaded through teachers' lessons. The other, computer-assisted tutoring, helps tutors with planning, instruction, assessment. An experiment in high-poverty, high-minority Success All schools compared 159 first-grade students randomly assigned to or nontechnology conditions a year-long study. Across all students, significant differences...

Purpose The objective of this paper was to examine key hindering and facilitating factors in schools during the first stage curriculum reform (2001‐2006) Hong Kong identify strategies address these challenges. Design/methodology/approach A total 150 primary 120 secondary with 7,869 stakeholders including principals, leaders, teachers, students participated study. data for study collected from following two major methods: survey questionnaire in‐depth interviews. response rate 95 percent....

The purpose of this paper is to examine the return intention mainland Chinese students studying at prestigious universities in Unites States. study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. Participants were 90 from three top-tiered on East Coast United results highlighted several aspects relating these elite students' choice regarding China factors that influence their choices. First, findings confirm a long-held concern low returnability rate overseas. Second, academic economic...

Purpose: This article presents a definition and rationale for evidence-based reform in education, discussion of the current state research, focusing on China, U.S., UK. Design/Approach/Methods: The contrasts educational research UK, world leaders reform. Findings: suggests ways which Chinese, other scholars might improve worldwide quality education. One indicator this partnership is an agreement among Chinese University Hong Kong, Nanjing Normal University, Johns Hopkins to work together...

Given the importance of conversation practice in language learning, chatbots, especially ChatGPT, have attracted considerable attention for their ability to converse with learners using natural language. This review contributes literature by examining currently unclear overall effect chatbots on learning performance and comprehensively identifying important study characteristics that affect effectiveness. We meta-analyzed 70 sizes from 28 studies, robust variance estimation. The effects were...