Research to Practice Dissemination, Scale, and Context: We Can Do It, but Can We Afford It?.

Sindelar, Paul T.; Brownell, Mary T.

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ERIC Number: EJ639119

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Publication Date: 2001

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Research to Practice Dissemination, Scale, and Context: We Can Do It, but Can We Afford It?

Sindelar, Paul T.; Brownell, Mary T.

Teacher Education and Special Education, v24 n4 p348-55 Fall 2001

Discussion of the research-to-practice gap in special education focuses on the dissemination problems of scale, school politics, and social and institutional contexts, including schools of education. Recommendations include improving access to a teacher friendly research knowledge base, improving preservice education, creating broader staff development opportunities, and fostering school leadership. (Contains references.) (DB)

Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication), Disabilities, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination, Information Utilization, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Preservice Teacher Education, Research and Development, Research Utilization, Special Education, Staff Development, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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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.