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The Trees or the Forest? A Response to Ruth Wade.

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Sparks, Georgea M. – Educational Leadership, 1985

This article is a response to Ruth Wade's meta-analysis of inservice teacher education research in the same issue of "Educational Leadership" (EA 518 308). Factors making a difference in inservice education are identified, but more work needs to be done in understanding the specific, practical details, allowing application. (DCS)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Meta Analysis, Research Needs

What Makes a Difference in Inservice Teacher Education? A Meta-Analysis of Research.

Peer reviewed

Wade, Ruth K. – Educational Leadership, 1985

A meta-analysis of inservice teacher education research determines the significance of the following factors for learning effectiveness: training objectives, training duration, training group characteristics, location and scheduling, sponsorship, participant incentives, structure, and instructional technique. Suggestions to help staff developers…

Descriptors: Effect Size, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Location, Incentives