Are Future Teachers Aware of the Gap between Research and Practice and What Should They Know?.

Greenwood, Charles R.; Maheady, Larry

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ERIC Number: EJ639118

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Are Future Teachers Aware of the Gap between Research and Practice and What Should They Know?

Greenwood, Charles R.; Maheady, Larry

Teacher Education and Special Education, v24 n4 p333-47 Fall 2001

This article first assesses the existing "state of awareness of the research to practice gap" among 111 preservice educators. It then discusses the potential benefits associated with the improvement of this knowledge and describes a variety of programmatic options, structural and instructional, that may enhance preservice educators' knowledge, understanding, and skills in identifying and implementing research-validated instructional practices. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Preservice Teachers, Research and Development, Research Utilization, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Topical Issue: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice in Special Education: Issues and Implications for Teacher Preparation.