Article
Balancing Change and Understanding in Literacy Research through Formative Experiments
National Reading Conference Yearbook
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1998
Publisher
National Reading Conference
Disciplines
Abstract
Discusses formative experiments in literacy research. Outlines six components of a formative experiment. Offers an example of a formative experiment and describes establishing a pedagogical goal, specifying and justifying an intervention, collecting data, adapting the intervention in light of data, unanticipated effects, and changes in the educational environment. Discusses strengths and limitations of formative experiments in literacy research.
Citation Information
David Reinking and Janet Watkins. "Balancing Change and Understanding in Literacy Research through Formative Experiments" National Reading Conference Yearbook Vol. 47 (1998) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-reinking/11/