Here are the journal articles for each scheduled discussion group.

Discussion 1: Behaviorism (Rewards, Yes?)

  • Chance, P. (1992, November). The rewards of learning. Phi Delta Kappan, 74(3), 201-207.
  • Chance, P. (1993, June). Sticking up for rewards. Phi Delta Kappan, 74(10), 787-790.

 
Discussion 2: Behaviorism (Rewards, No?)
  • Kohn, A. (1993, June). Rewards versus learning: A response to Paul Chance. Phi Delta Kappan, 74(10), 783-790.
  • Brandt, R. (1995, September). Punished by rewards? A conversation with Alfie Kohn. Educational Leadership, 53(1).

 
Discussion 3: Cognitive Psychology
  • Hardiman, M.M. (2001, November). Connecting Brain Research with Dimensions of Learning. Educational Leadership, 59, (3), 52-55.

 

Discussion 4: Agentive Theories/Reflection

  • Hole, S. & McEntee, G.H. (1999, May). Reflection is at the heart of practice. Educational Leadership, 56(8), 34-37.

 
Discussion 5: Assessment

 
Discussion 6: Standardized Testing
  • Popham, W.J. (1999, March) Why standardized tests don't measure educational quality Educational Leadership, 56(6).
  • Kohn, A. (2000, September 27) Standardized testing and its victims. Education Week
Tip:

You may want to join a professional teaching organization such as ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) or Phi Delta Kappa to help you keep current on teaching research and innovations.

As members of these organizations you will receive subscriptions to Educational Leadership or Phi Delta Kappan and also have access to a variety of materials and publications online. To learn more about these organizations and their publications, visit these Web sites:

Educational Leadership: www.ascd.org
Phi Delta Kappan: pdkintl.org