Viewpoints Vol. 11
Audio CDs: A Guide to Contents
The following audio files from the CDs provide various perspectives on the elements of scientifically based research. The interviews are moderated by Ed Janus and Marianne Kroeger.
CD 1 - INTERVIEWS (in order of appearance)
- Howard Bloom, chief scientist at MDRC and pioneer in the application of controlled experimental design to social issues. (13:48)
- Robert Slavin, founder of Success for All and proponent of scientific studies of program effectiveness. (9:58)
- Lisa Towne, study director at the National Research Council and coauthor of Scientific Research in Education. (9:31)
- Phoebe Cottingham, commissioner of educational evaluation and regional assistance, the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (6:18)
- Rebecca Herman, principle research scientist at the American Institutes for Research and project director of the What Works Clearinghouse. (7:53)
CD 2 - INTERVIEWS (in order of appearance)
- Ellen Condliffe Lagemann, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (7:13)
- Peter Robertson, chief information officer for Cleveland Public Schools. (8:06)
- Todd DeMitchell, professor of education law and chair of the Department of Education at the University of New Hampshire. (9:53)
- Megan McAndrew Cooper, editor of the Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare and media relations director for Dartmouth Medical School. (9:50)
- Shirley Dickson, director of reading for the Education Commission of the States. (5:42)
- Beverly Showers, consultant to the Iowa Department of Education on professional
development.
(8:02) - John Q. Easton, director of research at the Consortium on Chicago School Research. (7:06)
