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Why does educational practice often not rely on research findings?
Educational practice often relies on intuitions about how to teach and learn instead of research findings.
What discovery by Alexander Fleming is mentioned in the text?
Alexander Fleming discovered a colony of mold that led to the development of penicillin.
What is the process followed in Western medicine to bring a new drug to market?
In Western medicine, a drug is proposed, tested by science, found to be better than a placebo, and then put on the market.
According to Henry L. (Roddy) Roediger III, what does educational practice primarily rely on?
Educational practice primarily relies on intuitions rather than research findings.
What did Fred Kerlinger argue for at the American Educational Research Association conference in 1977?
Fred Kerlinger argued that education should pay more attention to basic research.
"Quiz: Testing Your Knowledge on the Gap Between Science and Educational Practice" Description: Test your understanding of the communication breakdown between science and educational practice in this quiz. Explore the detrimental consequences of relying on intuitions instead of research findings, and learn about significant discoveries like penicillin that highlight the importance of bridging the gap between science and education.
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