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50 Years of ERIC
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New Challenges to Effective Schools Research.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
LeMahieu, Paul – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1985
The author argues that it is time to move beyond definitional activities in research related to effective schooling. Four new challenges to researchers are suggested: indicators of effectiveness; extending effectiveness to new contexts; staff development; and information processing. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Information Systems, Junior High Schools
Overlap: Influencing What's Taught. A Process Model of Teachers' Content Selection.
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LeMahieu, Paul; Leinhardt, Gaea – Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1985
The concept of overlap between instruction and assessment is defined. The influence of tests on teaching and the teacher as curricular content decision maker is described. A model of how awareness of this overlap can move curriculum practice into alignment with an assessment system is presented. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Standardized Tests