What Works in Schools: Translating Research Into Action

by Robert J. Marzano

Book Overview

Any school in the United States can operate at advanced levels of effectiveness--if it is willing to implement what is known about effective schooling. If we follow the guidance offered from 35 years of research, says author Robert J. Marzano, we can enter an era of unprecedented effectiveness for the public practice of education. In What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action, Marzano synthesizes that research to provide clear and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871207176
• ISBN13: 9780871207173
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: ASCD
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.8" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

What Works in School

Very good reference on how to be an effective teacher. Various strategies, methods and researches cited.

Excellent

This book is an excellent summary of the research into practice that has been proven to make a difference. This book should be required reading for every teacher, every administrator, and every school board.

Research into Action

Data is the buzz word of the schoolyards. This book had easy references and good practical insights on how to look at data.

What works in Schools

I have been a classroom teacher for 25 years. In that time, I have seen many trends in educational philosophy. Finally, Marzano has written a book that addresses research based methods of instruction that actually are proven to increase student achievement. He addresses three key areas: School-Level Factors, Teacher-Level Factors, Student-Level Factors, and a section on how to implement these factors into classoom instruction. Marzano states,"Thirty-five years of research provides remarkably clear guidance as to the steps schools can take to be highly effective in enhancing student achievement."I have found that the researched based information that Marzano provides about each of these key areas to be invaluable in the instruction of our students. This book is a must read for all serious educators.