Choose one of the library articles linked under the Required Resources heading for this assessment to critique.
As you critically read the research article, ask yourself these questions:
Why it is important to recognize high quality research in the educational psychology field?
Is the author credible? What prior work exists? What are the critiques of the work?
Is the journal or publisher well known?
Does the article present an opposing point of view on the topic?
Is the article peer reviewed?
You may benefit from examining the multimedia and library resources related to behavioral learning theory and evaluating research, linked in the Resources, before beginning this assessment.
Scenario
Write a response to submit to Education Week after critically evaluating one of the articles linked in the Required Resources. In your response:
Explain the importance of valid and reliable research to professional practice.
Justify the appropriateness of a study’s design and methodology, based on topic and research questions.
Analyze the multiple perspectives provided in the article.
Evaluate the author’s credibility and authority.
Evaluate the credibility and authority of a research article.
Make a recommendation for professional practice, supported by current literature.