Educational Theory and Practice

K-12 Education

Phase One: Reading Widely

Topic 1. Educational Theory and Practice

• What's hot in educational theory today?

• What does brain research and cognitive theory have to contribute to teaching and learning?

• What is restructuring in education (K-12 arena)?

• What is standards-based education (K-12 arena)?

• What is Understanding by Design (K-12 arena)?

• What is differentiated instruction (K-12 arena)?

• What is the difference between behaviorist theories and constructivist theories?

• How can these theories be translated into practice?

• What is inquiry-based or project-based learning?

• What are teaching and learning styles?

• What are multiple intelligences?

• What role is government playing in standards and testing (K-12 arena)?

• What role do national societies play in quality higher education (higher education arena)?

• Is anyone in the corporate world interested in quality education and training (corporate world arena)?